The Pros and Cons of keeping up with Technology

22nd December 2014 :: Author: Andrew Cope, Managing Director, Evergreen

 

Are you aware of the pros and cons of keeping up with technology? It's now a fact that businesses cannot run without technology. Whilst we rely on technology and the benefits it brings there potential con’s that we should be aware of.

So what are the main pros and cons of keeping up with technology?

 

futureThe Pros of keeping up with technology - Time and Money

Technology means that not all your team need to be physically present at the same location!  This can save money – no travelling expenses to attend meetings, fewer overheads if your staff work from home!  Less time travelling is more time working!

Technology can reduce the amount of time needed to complete a task or process - again saving money and increasing productivity!  We all know that technology has in some cases replaced the need for human involvement but as well as speed automation of a process it also improves consistency and quality of the final product or service.

But what about the flip side?

 

The Cons of keeping up with technology

Dependency - It is arguable that technology does not always mean increased efficiency.  Think about companies that depend heavily on computer systems – what happens when those systems crash, or get overloaded.    In addition when a new system is introduced it can take time and effort before staff get used to it – this means a loss in productivity and maybe unhappy employees!

Expense  - Most technologies have features that will need to be upgraded on a regular basis – our technology growth means bigger and better features are being introduced at an alarming rate – the latest advances cost money and take time to install and use.

 

 welcome to the futureLook to the future

Most companies need to make a decision and balance the need for technology against the other priorities of their business and the needs of their customers!   But one thing is for sure if you do not keep up with technology your competitors will !

Evergreen offer a fully bespoke software development service, tailored to your business needs.  Our custom application software and systems give you improved visibility of your business and we can ensure you stay ahead of the competition!

 

Our friendly team will be happy to discuss how we can help you to meet your business challenges with a custom database software solution.

For an informal chat about how our systems may be able to help you streamline your business please call our friendly team today on 01454 269087.

www.evergreencomputing.com