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Preferred has been serving the Tinley Park area since 1991, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support, and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses.

Strategic Restructuring Can Improve Your IT Infrastructure

Strategic Restructuring Can Improve Your IT Infrastructure

While your business might last into the near future, your IT is more challenging to upkeep and preserve over time. You’ll have to consider reworking and restructuring your infrastructure to ensure that it stands the test of time. Let’s review some warning signs that it might be time to do just that.

4 Ways to Know You Should Restructure Your Business IT

Fixes That Used to Work Have Stopped

Technology updates will only help for so long.

There comes a time in every technology’s lifecycle when enough is simply enough. Patches and updates are no longer released, and that’s generally when you know it’s time to give up on a solution and implement a new one. Your business’ IT is no different, and you should pay attention to when these fixes have stopped working.

In short, create a plan to move on from your business’ solutions way ahead of any end-of-life or end-of-support events for your company’s technology solutions.

Your Business Has Undergone Exceptional Change

If your business is changing, it’s generally considered a good thing, but for your technology, it can often get complicated.

Small shifts are much easier to accommodate, but major changes in services offered, operations, the size of your company’s workforce, changes to client or customer expectations, and so on can all contribute to more difficult adjustments. It’s not uncommon for businesses to upgrade their technology in response to changes in their business circumstances. Sometimes the fix is to implement entirely new systems.

Large changes to your business’ infrastructure should be discussed with your IT department so they can determine the most efficient way to proceed.

Your Business Has Stagnated

If your business has remained the same for the past 20 years, it might be time to make some changes.

Don’t get me wrong, sometimes “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” is a valid approach, but in the case of business technology, this is rarely the case. As solutions age, they also age you out of competing with other businesses that do the same thing as you. It can also stymie innovation, which is never a good thing.

Thankfully, IT can empower your business to make adjustments that could drive your business forward.

Your Business Can’t Keep Up

Putting off projects because your business can’t keep up is another sign that it’s time for a change.

Imagine that your business is always playing catch-up. When will you find the time to implement the solutions that truly move the needle in the right direction? Rather than responding to issues with your business technology, it’s time to start thinking about proactively managing it to more effectively prevent issues entirely.

This type of IT management is the accepted standard today, and you should strive for it.

We’ll Put the Power Back in Your Hands

Preferred can help your business better manage its technology, particularly during high-stress restructuring scenarios like any of the above. Learn more by calling us at 708-781-7110 today.

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