Is your business in need of a technology audit?

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, staying relevant requires proactive IT planning. For New Zealand businesses, this means moving beyond maintaining aging hardware and embracing integrated, cloud-first solutions to drive efficiency.

Here is why a technology audit is the essential first step toward modernisation:

2. Transitioning to Unified Communications (UC)

The reliance on traditional office phones has diminished as email, instant messaging, and video conferencing take center stage. Unified Communications (UC) integrates these diverse channels into a single, cohesive platform.

• Cost Efficiency: Consolidating communication tools reduces the need for redundant hardware and lowers overhead costs.
• Mobility: By leveraging smartphones, tablets, and computers, UC allows employees to replicate the full office experience from any location.
• Widespread Adoption: PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) projected near-total market penetration for UC by 2020, driven by the rise of VoIP and cloud services.

3. Embracing a Cloud-First Architecture

Cloud computing is no longer an emerging trend; it is the cornerstone of modern IT. Research by PwC found that companies across Australasia use an average of 670 different cloud services to manage their operations.

To fully realize the benefits of the cloud, businesses need:

• Scalable Infrastructure: Systems that allow for rapid growth and remote accessibility without sacrificing security.
• Cloud-Native Hardware: Modern laptops and desktops designed to integrate seamlessly with cloud environments.

4. Why You Need a Technology Audit

If your staff is frequently complaining about slow devices or if your IT department is overwhelmed by support tickets, your business is likely suffering from “tech debt.”

A professional technology audit helps you:

• Identify Inefficiencies: Pinpoint which legacy systems are hindering productivity.
• Optimize Budgets: Reallocate funds from maintenance to innovation.
• Strategic Roadmap: Create a plan for deploying modern solutions like those offered by Imagetext Integrated Solutions to ensure your IT environment is future-proof.

Optimising your IT budget is the first step towards accessing the latest innovations. Imagetext Integrated Solutions can carefully audit your organisation’s needs, and deliver IT solutions suitable for now and the future. 

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