Digital connectivity has become an essential part of modern business operations. Companies rely on digital connectivity to communicate with customers, collaborate with colleagues, and access critical data and applications. 

Often this creates a bewildering array of choices with confusing jargon, claims and counterclaims. 

My company, Genius Technology Solutions, is based in Lincolnshire but supports customers across the UK. I help clients navigate this minefield, helping them identify their needs, and introducing them to new ideas or opportunities. After all, we don’t know what we don’t know, do we?

In this article, I explore the services and benefits that companies can get from digital connectivity, as well as what they should look for in a service provider.

Remember – the Lincoln Be Smarter Grant can help fund most, if not all, of these services.

Services and Benefits of Digital Connectivity

  1. High-Speed Internet: High-speed internet is essential for businesses that rely on cloud-based applications, video conferencing, and other bandwidth-intensive services. With high-speed internet, companies can access data and applications quickly and efficiently, improving productivity and reducing downtime.
  2. Cloud Services: Cloud services allow companies to store data and applications on remote servers, making them accessible from anywhere with an internet connection. This provides businesses with greater flexibility and scalability, as they can easily add or remove resources as needed.
  1. Voice over IP (VoIP): VoIP allows companies to make phone calls over the internet, rather than traditional phone lines. By 2025, everyone will have had to convert to another type of telephone service as BT is turning off the old wired service. This can save businesses money on phone bills, while also providing them with advanced features such as call forwarding, voicemail, and video conferencing.
  1. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs): VPNs allow companies to securely connect to their network from remote locations, such as home offices or while travelling. This provides employees with greater flexibility and mobility, while also ensuring that company data remains secure.
  1. Managed Services: Managed services allow companies to outsource their IT needs to a third-party provider. This can include services such as network monitoring, security, and backup and recovery. By outsourcing these services, companies can focus on their core business operations, while also ensuring that their IT infrastructure is secure and reliable.

The Benefits of Digital Connectivity for Companies

  1. Improved Productivity: Digital connectivity allows employees to access data and applications quickly and efficiently, improving productivity and reducing downtime.
  1. Greater Flexibility: Digital connectivity provides companies with greater flexibility, allowing employees to work from anywhere with an internet connection.
  1. Cost Savings: Digital connectivity can save companies money on phone bills, hardware, and software, while also reducing the need for on-site IT staff.
  1. Scalability: Digital connectivity allows companies to easily add or remove resources as needed, providing them with greater scalability and flexibility.
  1. Improved Collaboration: Digital connectivity allows employees to collaborate with colleagues and customers in real time, improving communication and collaboration.

What to Look for in a Service Provider

When choosing a digital connectivity service provider, companies should look for the following:

  1. Reliability: The service provider should have a proven track record of reliability, with minimal downtime and fast response times.
  1. Security: The service provider should have robust security measures in place to protect company data and applications.
  1. Scalability: The service provider should be able to easily scale services up or down as needed, providing companies with greater flexibility.
  1. Support: The service provider should offer 24/7 support, with knowledgeable technicians who can quickly resolve any issues that arise.
  1. Cost: The service provider should offer competitive pricing, with transparent pricing and no hidden fees.

In conclusion, digital connectivity has become an essential part of modern business operations, providing companies with greater flexibility, productivity, and cost savings. When choosing a service provider, companies should look for reliability, security, scalability, support, and cost-effectiveness. By choosing the right service provider, companies can ensure that their digital connectivity needs are met, allowing them to focus on their core business operations and achieve their goals.

Be smarter with Digital Connectivity

Genius Technology Solutions is a Lincolnshire-based company that has been trading since 2011. They work with industry partners, advise on, supply and support broadband connectivity, phone systems, wifi, networking and related services. They also provide an energy review service seeking to save clients money on their current costs and providing options for longer-term renewable energy provision. Get in touch with them at sales@geniustechnologysolutions.com or call on 0333 011 0512.