Does IT improve productivity?

Technology has simplified our lives. Although we may feel that technology can complicate a process or perhaps even get in the way sometimes, I think the sooner we can accept that technology is the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes that enables us, the better off we will be. No doubt we must implement boundaries, but where it can advance or even speed up your business, it would be your priority to invest in it.

Become more productive with the RIGHT Technology

The right technology
Since technology can take over a lot of other tasks, your team can concentrate more and have longer periods of uninterrupted work. That primarily enables them to become more productive. So, it’s vital to choose the right pieces of technology to fit your existing business processes, workflows, and culture. That might mean missing out on the latest productivity tools and applications to settle for more established technology.

Data in the cloud
As remote work continues to be the new normal, cloud and mobile technologies remain essential. They help ensure that distributed workforces have the appropriate resources to stay connected and productive. With the cloud, you can access key business applications and connect with your employees, partners, and clients in an instant.

Tools to help you
Using tools to allow your team to allocate and track task completion dates, setting reminders and keeping the team on track can benefit remote working too to keep everyone aligned.

Teams or Zoom
Technology has made it possible for people to work from home or any other secure place. Provided there is an internet connection available they can access Teams or Zoom to conduct day-to-day team meetings. That increases productivity in the sense that most people are more comfortable working from home and less travel time.

Automate processes and systems
Customer service plays a big role in the success of any business. Being able to automate processes for your customer allows you having to spend time on day-to-day customer service where you can rather spend time working on your business or those customer complaints that have crept in.

Data Management
Proper organisation minimises waste of time in an office search for papers. Think of the minutes and hours wasted by secretaries when browsing through endless spreadsheets in search of important customer data. That time could be used more productively if a time-sensitive database management system was utilised.

The first step to doing this

This first step should be followed by an assessment of how the organisation is meeting established objectives, milestones, benchmarks and relevant KPI’s. The assessment should identify the technology currently in use and the gaps that exist between these current IT operations and the objectives and strategic goals outlined in the ongoing strategic plans.

An IT Return on Investment is essential and in so doing not only does it support the organisations directives, but it provides stakeholders with a sense of responsibility and willingness to further invest in Information Technology and innovations thereof.

Be more productive in your workplace through Information Technology (IT) and grow your business. Rito-Technologies is an IT business partner that maximises business output through technology. They enable their clients to be SMART with their IT Strategic Planning, which is guaranteed to increase your business performance and ROI.

For more information about our IT Strategic Planning, request a free assessment today or get in touch with us at info@rito-tech.co.za or call us on 010 213 7016 and we will gladly assist you.