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The 3 Most Common Business IT Tech Support Mistakes You Should Avoid

The 3 Most Common Business IT Tech Support Mistakes You Should Avoid

If you run a small-to-medium sized enterprise (SME), your IT systems are probably becoming more and more sophisticated each year. That means that proper business IT tech support is more essential than ever to preserving your data, and keeping your systems running properly.

 

So, what are the most common mistakes made by SMEs when it comes to IT tech support? Find out below.

 

  1. Failing To Backup Your Servers And Systems Regularly

 

Data loss is a huge deal for a small business. It can be catastrophic – whether it’s caused by cascading hardware and system failure, a natural disaster, or even a hack from a malicious third party.

There is no excuse for failing to backup and maintain your systems. You must backup both your servers and IT infrastructure, as well as individual computers, to ensure that your business can quickly recover from any kind of IT disaster.

 

  1. Not Updating And Maintaining Your Operating Systems And Software Applications

 

One of the most common ways that malicious hackers get into your IT systems is by exploiting bugs and vulnerabilities in software and your operating system. If your OS and software applications are not regularly patched and updated, they will be vulnerable to attack.

 

  1. Spending Too Much On In-House IT

 

Dedicated IT staff are a good choice for larger companies, but smaller companies are often better off with outsourced personnel from a managed service provider. You may simply not have enough for an in-house IT worker to do – which means they aren’t being used to their full potential, and you are wasting money while they sit around.

 

Don’t Make These Common Mistakes!

 

At MicroNet Systems, we can help you avoid these 3 common business IT tech support mistakes – and more. Get the details now at our website.