Here at Flint IT we know how important IT is to your business. We know that if your computers and IT systems are slow or regularly experience downtime then your business will suffer. We want to give you the knowledge you need to ensure that you are getting the best out of your IT systems, giving you peace of mind and leaving you with time to get on with what is important – the running of your business.

In order to let your business grow unhampered by IT crashes or failures you need systems which are easy to install and use, and which save time and frustration for your staff. This is what the Microsoft Small Business Server (SBS) aims to do, giving small businesses the IT capabilities of larger enterprises but at realistic costs.

Your server is like a ‘filing cabinet’ which holds all the data saved from each PC in your office. You need it to be able to access your email, as well as share files and work collaboratively with your colleagues. Microsoft’s SBS gives you a central and secure area for all your data. Everything you save onto the server gets backed up automatically so there isn’t any chance of losing your vital information. In addition all data is protected with access control; you can limit who has access to the data and prevent anyone outside of the company getting hold of it. Having all your data on one server means that you can also securely access this data with mobile wireless or remote IT, allowing you to work from home or on the move.

If you use several PCs in your office and you need to be able to share diaries, contacts and data then a Small Business Server is probably a good thing to think about getting.

The advantages of a Small Business Server are:

• Keep all your files in a central store , easily accessed and found by all your employees
• Have access to Microsoft’s most advanced database technology
• Coordinate diaries and contacts and better enable teamwork
• Easily upgrade to SBS 2011 Standard Edition which will support up to 75 users as your business grows
• Get access to cloud computing and cloud services  such as Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online
• Use cloud-based versions of familiar programs; use the Microsoft Office programs you understand but with increased capabilities
• Regular, reliable computer backup of your essential files and folders which are easy to restore from in the event of a disaster
• Access your database on mobile devices wherever you are

We have recommended Microsoft’s Small Business Server to many of our customers, and now manage hundreds of users. If you have any questions about servers, or are interested in what Flint IT can do to free your business from IT problems, contact us at sales AT flint-it DOT com or call 0845 3309680.

For further details about Microsoft’s SBS click here…

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Managed IT support for small and medium companies in Aylesbury, Stevenage, Biggleswade and Hemel Hempstead.