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Why does IT need to be Monitored?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To put it simply what isn\u2019t measured (monitored), can\u2019t be improved!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So we monitor a whole range of things. Some are basic physical items, such as storage space used.  We do this so if the drive is full we can run a script and try and free up some space to keep it working at it\u2019s best. Other items may just raise an alert so we can track the history, like high temperature alert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other items we measure, is looking for cyber Security issues. This is just basic items, this supplements the security measures we also recommend (coming in a future post)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We monitor the software, as well, this is partly to make sure nothing is installed that shouldn\u2019t be, but also what is installed is fully up to date.  Similar to our process for updating Windows itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If it is monitored it can be managed.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned above the items we can monitor can then also\u00a0 be managed. The whole idea around this isn\u2019t to monitor what the user is doing! But to ensure that the computer is always running as well as it can, and to make sure the computer is also cyber secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But it doesn\u2019t stop with computers. We can also monitor and manage Network equipment to ensure that this is also running well, and securely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does this mean for your Business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Aside from knowing your employees are working on devices running as they should and securely. It also means they are able to work efficiently. And it also means that you can make decisions on when to update\/upgrade equipment based on facts and not on a feeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might want to look at our IT Support<\/a> or IT Services Pages<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In summary, IT monitoring and management are not optional; they are critical for business continuity, security, and growth. Organisations that prioritise these practices can harness the full potential of their IT infrastructure, drive innovation, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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