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Avoid Downtime With Strategic Proactivity

Avoid Downtime With Strategic Proactivity

Every organization relies on its IT to be operational and available. Some businesses cannot function at all without it. However, issues can arise if employees need access to it when it comes time to patch software or perform other maintenance. This month, we’ll explore the strategy behind proactive IT maintenance and how it helps businesses avoid downtime in various ways.

Understanding Downtime

In a business context, downtime refers to any period when employees cannot perform critical functions or work towards generating revenue. In terms of information technology, downtime occurs when users cannot access the computing resources a company has invested in. Downtime is one of the costliest business-related problems and can impact operational effectiveness long after the incident has been resolved.

What is Proactive Maintenance?

To maximize the uptime of your business' technology, it needs to be managed and maintained. Reactive maintenance, which involves fixing problems as they arise, can lead to more pronounced downtime-induced losses. In contrast, proactive maintenance involves managing and maintaining your information systems before issues occur, maximizing uptime and increasing productivity.

How Does Proactive Maintenance Work?

With cutting-edge technology, IT administrators can monitor every piece of technology, allowing them to troubleshoot issues before they cause downtime. While technology doesn’t always run as intended, addressing IT problems proactively can prevent numerous headaches, including downtime, cost increases, and revenue loss.

The True Benefits of Proactivity

The most significant benefit of being proactive is continuity. Maintaining continuous operations without unplanned downtime enhances the opportunity for success. Uninterrupted operations lead to improved performance and productivity among employees.

Think of your business’ information technology like your car: regular maintenance prevents minor issues from becoming catastrophic problems, resulting in longer-lasting and more reliable performance. The same principle applies to your IT infrastructure.

Learn More About Proactive IT Maintenance

If you want to learn how Quercus IT stays proactive to help our clients accomplish more and save money, call us today at (780) 409-8180.

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