Nibletz Staff
Speaking from a 21st-century viewpoint, it can often be quite hard to imagine the world without the internet. We’ve only been using the Internet as we know it since 1994 when it was invented by British computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee – but even in that short time, it has grown hugely. We rely on it for just about everything, from education to maintaining social relationships, and our working lives are no different. Pretty much every workplace in the world now uses the Internet as a primary function, and the vast majority of workers are skilled in using it to its varying degrees. Even jobs that are mainly labor-based use the internet now, whether it’s for marketing or sourcing clients. Companies without access to the Internet will almost immediately fall behind, which is why it’s so integral to be on top of your game when it comes to your internal systems. For example, the Internet operates very differently today than it did twenty years ago, with Wi-Fi replacing dial-up and multiple browsers to choose from. You probably already have Internet access at your company – but are you using it to its full potential?
Fast Wi-Fi
We all know that in business, time is money. For that reason alone, it’s easy to see why your company would benefit from high-speed Wi-Fi. Most Wi-Fis operate on an ‘airtime’ basis, meaning that how well they work depends on a number of devices that are running from the source. One way to ensure that your connection to the online world doesn’t let you down is by taking advantage of regular calibration services – a little bit of maintenance in this department can go a long way! Make sure the provider you choose offers a high amount of megabytes per minute so it can accommodate for all your employees. You may also need to gently remind employees not to download huge files onto your server, as this can easily slow down your Wi-Fi speed as well.
An intranet
It might seem like the most straightforward option, but having public Wi-Fi in your office can sometimes be risky business. Your company will most likely have a lot of important data and private information stored on your server, which could be easily accessible to hackers. Having a private intranet set up – an internet portal hidden behind a firewall – can greatly improve online security for your business.
Backup
As advanced as the Internet is, there will naturally be some occasions where it lets us down. Perhaps the entire service in your area has run into some problems, or maybe your aging router has finally given out. Whatever it is, the last thing you need as a business owner is to be cut off from the internet in the middle of an important video call or client conversation. For this reason, it can sometimes be worth having a couple of old-school backups at your disposal, to quickly re-establish your connection. Backup DSL or modem dial-up connections are your best bets here. Sure, they still take ages to link you up with a workable signal, but slow internet is better than no Internet at all, right?
