Does my business need a server?

If your business has 3 or more computers used in day to day operations, its time to consider the benefits of a Small Business Server. A Small Business Server will allow critical data to be shared, secured and protected. This becomes critical as your business grows and employees need access to shared data.

In day to day business, employees create and access data and a decentralized data infrastructure can become over loaded and disorganized. This will lead to lack of data coordination as well as wasted time and the inefficiency among employees directly affecting the bottom line. Data saved on multiple computers can lead to a data protection nightmare and before long a disastrous data loss occurs which not only causes frustration but can also be costly to recover from. The expense of a server becomes a drop in the bucket when you start taking these headaches into consideration.

The good news is the cost of a new server might not be as much as you'd expect. A typical Small Business Server can be purchased and implemented for between $4,000 and $5,000 (actual cost varies based on requirements). Microsoft's "Small Business Server 2011" software comes with a host of great features built in and can support up to 75 users which means it is very scalable as your business grows.

Understanding the benefits of a server can make the decision to purchase easy. A server is a single computer whose purpose is to "serve" data, applications and printers to multiple users at the same time. This centralized data storage offers a host of benefits including most importantly, data protection. Having data, printers and applications shared in a centralized manner allows your team to update and share data in a way not possible without a server. This kind of efficiency soon pays for itself with increased productivity and streamlined business processes.

The bottom line is the need for a server is usually a blessing that comes from business growth. A server can help continue growth by streamlining processes and protecting your mission critical data from loss.

Interested in talking to someone about the benefits of a server..? Contact us today to schedule an appointment to meet with a Small Business Specialist who can answer questions and provide direction on the implementation of your small business server!