Archive for June, 2010

Finding the best computer system for your business

Monday, June 21st, 2010

For new and developing small businesses, often one of the first major technology related problems you will encounter, is choosing which computers to purchase in order to run your company.

If you do not feel confident with choosing the correct hardware for your company, an external business IT support firm can offer expert advice on which computers to choose, in order to best suit the nature and purpose of your firm.

For office-based employees, a desktop workstation is the obvious solution, and there is a range of products including space saving mini-towers with a smart and innovative appearance. However, if your job involves a great deal of travel, or you are based at more than one location – perhaps even working from home part of the time – then a laptop could offer you the greatest flexibility to carry all your necessary documentation and files between sites.

At Medhurst IT, we have a strong working relationship with Hewlett Packard (HP) and can recommend several of the products within their line for your business needs.  HP produces a range of desktop PCs and laptops, which are stable and dependable with a professional appearance.

Our business IT support staff have extensive experience with advising a range of companies on the best hardware for their business, so we can help you to find the most effective and convenient solution.

With centres in Cheshire and Hampshire, we can offer IT support in Chester, Manchester, Liverpool, Southampton and other key local areas both remotely and in person on a project or ongoing basis.

Project management consultancy

Monday, June 7th, 2010

Business IT support can take many forms, whether it is advising on the best computer structuring for your company, maintaining software, internet systems or troubleshooting should you encounter a technical problem.

Whilst many firms may feel the need for ongoing business IT support should they lack the skills in-house, as is often the case with small companies, other organisations may only need external consultancy on a short-term basis.

In this case, often the best solution is to use a specialist business IT support firm, on a project management basis. With expert knowledge in computer and internet systems, a consultancy can offer tailored advice to your business, in order to ensure that you receive the best technology solution for the needs of your company.

For instance, look for consultancy to start-up firms on the optimum information technology system for your new company – from phones and computers, to websites and hardware.

If you are a growing business, at Medhurst IT we can advise on system upgrades to cope with developing demands, which new contracts and customers may be placing on your IT system.

As a Cheshire and Hampshire based business, we are also ideally situated to understand the local needs of companies based within the respective areas in major towns, supplying IT support in Manchester, Liverpool and Southampton, amongst others.  We can also offer speedy on-site assistance, should you encounter any problems or queries regarding the project we are managing, to minimise technological ‘down time’ that could affect sales, and other important business transactions.