September 19, 2022
How ICT can save your business time and money
Information and communication technologies (ICT) can improve productivity while also reducing costs for businesses of all sizes. It benefits companies in many ways, including the ability to operate more efficiently thanks to improved collaboration and data tracking.
Businesses can improve profitability with ICT by streamlining internal processes and workflows. Businesses that use data insights to inform their decisions are more competitive and agile, effectively meeting the needs of their stakeholders.
Those companies that have a strong digital presence or working culture are better able to withstand economic pressures and global shocks. It has been shown that bold digitisation increases profitability.
For instance, the companies that were able to quickly adopt a work-from-anywhere culture during the pandemic were the ones that prospered the most. Businesses that are more digitised are more successful in rapidly changing market conditions for both internal and external processes.
Making the right ICT decisions for your business
Businesses should always undertake a thorough analysis of ICT technologies before implementation, as not all technological updates yield a favourable return on investment. For instance, upgrading on-premise servers or on-site databases could end up being very expensive. Similarly, it may not be financially viable for businesses to build private networks when there are alternatives available today that can reduce costs.
Cloud computing is a prime example of how the use of public infrastructure can significantly reduce expenses. ICT can also help your company save time and money by facilitating remote collaboration, enhancing cyber security and using high-speed fibre connections to make all other ICT solutions technologically feasible.
ICT facilitates remote collaboration
The majority of large-scale enterprises now use remote collaboration tools with unified communication (UC). Software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications, such as Microsoft Teams, include high-definition conference calling, instant messaging, simultaneous document collaboration and smart scheduling.
Because of this, team members can interact with one another from any location much more easily. Employees save time by not having to switch between applications because all communication and correspondence is in one centralised location. Employees are estimated to lose roughly five hours per week when they switch between apps.
Cloud-based virtual private networks (VPNs) are another popular digital tool used by enterprises. Employees can securely access business networks and files from anywhere with a cloud-based VPN. In highly confidential and secure environments such as healthcare and banking, these secure network tools are essential.
Enterprises can easily manage users and devices connecting to the business network using a cloud-based solution. These technologies offer automation, which enables rapid changes or manual configuration via a remote console. For tech teams, this translates into greater productivity. VPNs are a cost-effective tool for reducing the risks to your company's online security.
Improved cyber security will help you save money
A cyber security breach can result in huge financial losses. According to estimates, cybercrime cost the world $6 trillion in 2021. Without the appropriate cyber security tools, businesses suffer financial losses due to decreased productivity, particularly when employees are unable to work as a result of a cyber security breach.
Lack of cyber security also has reputational implications; if customers and clients believe your company is not digitally secure, they may stop doing business with you. In 2021, it took businesses 20 days on average to recover from a cyber security breach.
Enterprises must choose a security solution that suits their needs and requirements. They can gain useful insight into what to prioritise and how to safeguard their corporate networks by partnering with the right cyber security partner.
For businesses of any size, endpoint security and email protection are essential. Similarly, comprehensive distributed denial of service (DDoS) protection is relevant for large enterprises that are heavily reliant on their digital ecosystems and require maximum up-time for business applications.
Save your business time and money with cloud computing
While replacing legacy systems can be expensive, new technologies that are hosted in the cloud are much less expensive and easier to implement. Businesses can more affordably upgrade their business networks with the latest technologies thanks to subscription payment models where you only pay for what you use and need.
The cloud offers a scalable infrastructure with pooled resources. Businesses can take advantage of the latest trends and technologies in cloud computing by using a public cloud environment. Public data centres use a multi-tenanted architecture, which allows businesses to share the cost of computing resources with other companies while still maintaining a high level of security.
Companies can benefit from improved computational power and avoid unforeseen expenses thanks to this, enabling them to save time and money. Unforeseen expenses frequently arise as a result of the need to maintain in-house servers and equipment. With the public cloud, the cloud service provider is responsible for these risks and unforeseen expenses.
High-speed connectivity reduces the costs of ICT
Businesses waste a lot of time when they don't have a stable internet connection. They can suffer severe losses in terms of lost productivity and revenue if employees have to wait for documents to upload or customers are left hanging at a payment gateway. They need a fibre optic network for seamless enterprise connectivity.
With fibre to the business, internal operations and client-facing processes are more secure and stable thanks to the ultra-fast upload and download speeds. For Kenyan companies, SEACOM Business serves as a connectivity, cloud and IT security partner. Businesses all around Kenya and Uganda are able to operate at high performance and optimal efficiency thanks to our extensive ICT infrastructure.
We offer a range of cyber security solutions for companies of all sizes and our technical experts are available to assist your business with its ICT requirements. For more information or to get a quote for our connectivity, cyber security or cloud solutions, email us at marketing@seacom.com or leave us a message.
SEACOM owns Africa’s largest network of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure, including fibre optic networks and subsea cables. We offer a wide range of industry-leading scalable ICT solutions for large companies that operate throughout the region.
SEACOM is privately owned - making it adaptable to the needs of the client. We are the preferred ICT and internet connectivity supplier for African enterprises. We can guarantee fast, reliable and secure internet and networking services at affordable prices.
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