Every business needs good equipment. You can have the best staff, inspirational leadership and gallons of ambition… but without the right kit there will be a ceiling to what you can achieve. However, too often SME businesses are excited by the promise of sophisticated software, but reluctant to invest in the physical infrastructure needed to deliver on it.

At Prism we understand the importance of updating your hardware. It’s something we can help with. But before we get to that, here’s why you should make sure that your office equipment is up to scratch.

Productivity

With the right equipment in place, you’ll be a far more productive business. You’ll also be better placed to weather temporary interruptions and maintain business continuity. The pandemic made it very clear how important good communicative tools are to running a disparate workforce. Similarly, a reliable network and secure server storage is an anchor that you can build a resilient office around (wherever your team is based). 

Quite aside from the cost of ongoing repairs or money lost to time-consuming machine inefficiency, newer generations of commonplace office devices are faster, smarter and better-developed for the modern workplace. Delaying investment may well be a false economy.

Keep your walls secure

Outdated hardware can be a serious weak point in your cybersecurity. With an ever-growing Internet of Things, each networked device you operate is another potential vulnerability. Older devices can only be updated and patched for so long before they simply lose their viable defences against sophisticated attacks. Modernising your hardware is one of the most valuable things you can do in a data-driven digital world. From mobile phones to cloud servers, it’s crucial that you are up-to-date with the latest security protocols and have equipment that is able to run the latest defensive systems. 

A happy, hard-working team

Morale and productivity are tightly entwined. The better your team feels, the more effectively they will operate. Success leads to positivity and the circle goes around and around. Reliable, up-to-date hardware is a key factor in keeping this wheel turning. No one enjoys dull, labour-intensive tasks, and having efficient equipment can help avoid a lot of energy-sapping labour. Even more crucially, wrestling with outdated or malfunctioning devices adds stress and frustration and seriously depletes goodwill. Updating your equipment doesn’t just mitigate against inefficiency, it also demonstrates your commitment to employee wellbeing and job enjoyment. That will reap dividends in the future. 

Next steps

The sticking-plaster approach to office hardware will only get more expensive and less-effective going forward. Consider your business goals, your team’s needs and what is holding you back. Depending on your industry, you may need to adhere to certain safety standards or cybersecurity credentials, and we know that budget is always a factor.  

Prism can help. We supply a whole range of hardware options, with an array of procurement solutions to meet the needs of your organisation. Get in touch for a conversation about revamping your equipment for an office fit for the future.