Best-fit Computer Workstations for your Business
At Office IT we only recommend business class computer workstations from the most reputable vendors. Choosing these workstations will offer a better return on investment and a lower total cost of ownership than non-branded or custom built machines. The aim of our consultants is to work in partnership with you, using the information you provide, to ascertain what workstation is the best fit for your business. Some of the factors to consider in the decision making process are reliability, scalability, warranty, performance, cost, size and energy efficiency. There may also be special needs/accessibility issues to take into account.
Computer Workstations and Productivity
Choosing the right computer workstation can have a significant impact on the productivity of your employees. A slow, unstable or unreliable workstation can significantly hamper the productivity of key employees and result in wasted time and money. Studies have shown that computer workstation ergonomics can also impact on the productivity of end-users. Having clear, large displays positioned at the correct height level, eliminating extended reaching and using docking stations for laptop users can help create a better ergonomic and more productive environment for your end-users.
Operating Systems
Our consultants work with a number of operating systems. We recommend Microsoft Vista Business and Windows XP Professional for most businesses. We have also experience with Mac OSX and other open source alternatives including various Linux distributions.
Computer Workstation Security and Anti-virus Solutions
Our consultants work with industry leading anti-virus vendors and can customise a centralised anti-virus solution for your servers and workstations. We recommend a holistic approach to securing your workstations including running a personal firewall, updated anti-virus and anti-spyware/adware programmes and ensuring all operating system updates are installed in a timely manner. We also recommend running routine full system scans to check for malware. Ensuring that an adequate security policy is in place and that end-users do not have over-privileged access is also of significant importance.
Recommended Steps to Protect Your Computer Workstations
- Run a personal firewall at all times.
- Run up-to-date anti-virus and anti-adware/spyware software.
- Install operating system and application updates in a timely manner.
- Implement a company group security policy for workstations on your network.
- Do not allow users to run in over-privileged access modes.
