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1. The Importance of IT in Modern
Business

2. Introduction
IT or information technology is as common in the modern
business as a copy machine or paper shredder. Virtually every
medium or large company has an IT system in place to help it
operate efficiently and effectively.
In fact, many businesses wouldn't be able to function at all in
the modern business world without a solid IT system. IT plays
a crucial role in several different areas.

3. Data Management
Notebooks and offline files have been replaced with
online versions featuring sophisticated software and run
through a company’s IT system to manage company data.
Data management is an extremely important aspect of any
business, especially if the data is of a sensitive nature.
With an effective IT system in place, all company data will
remain safe from theft and accidental destruction.

4. Security
Every reputable IT system will have a strong focus on
security, as a security breach can lead to serious
consequences for the company, including:
 Identity theft
 Sharing of trade secrets
 Lawsuits
 Reputation damage

5. Communication
In the modern business world, communication is essential,
within the company and to the outside. An effective IT
system will enable everyone to communicate efficiently
without too many glitches or too much down time.
So much standard business communication is done via
email, so any faults in the system can literally hold back
important decisions or operations.

6. Keeping Up with Competitors
Having a strong IT network will allow you to stay current,
which will give you access to the same technologies as
your competitors.
Technology plays such a role in today’s marketplace that if
you let your competitors gain an advantage, you might
just get left behind. Losing orders or new business
because you didn’t have remote access to your system or
some other technological perk, will send you in the wrong
direction before too long.

7. Making It Work
In order to make your IT system work, it’s important to
approach the situation from every angle and use a
professional service to implement the system. When you
utilize the skills of a company that does this for a living,
you will ensure that you get a superior product that will
function the way it is supposed to function.
Look for a service with experience and a proven track
record of success with businesses just like yours. If you
can speak to current customers, take the opportunity to
find out if they are satisfied with every aspect of their IT
system.

8. What to Look For
Some of the important elements of any reputable IT
service are:
 Network set up and installation
 Internet connection and diagnosis
 Wireless network repair
 Firewall set up and repair
 Computer networking repair
 Software support
 Spyware and malware removal
 Antivirus installation
 Server support

9. References
http://www.infoconsol.com/it-network-support
Info Consol
http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/204074
Entrepreneur
http://project-
management.learningtree.com/2012/09/11/the-
importance-of-it-strategic-planning/
LearningTree.com

10. References
http://www.infoconsol.com/it-network-support
Info Consol
http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/204074
Entrepreneur
http://project-
management.learningtree.com/2012/09/11/the-
importance-of-it-strategic-planning/
LearningTree.com