Hardware and Software used in Businesses

In today's world, technological advances are rapidly developing. These technological advances have the potential to vastly improve our lives and businesses, often cutting costs and time without sacrificing quality. Based upon my own business experience, I would implement certain Hardware and software items that I have found make an immense improvement in the workplace. 

1. The first item I would implement would be a Prosystem fx Scanner. These scanners make it possible for the company to go completely paperless. The scanner scans documentation and reads the information and classifies it into pre-existing folders on the specified hard drive. This is essential in helping a company to 'go green', but it also makes searching for documents much more efficient. If all of the company's paperwork is on the computer hard drive, one must simply organize the computer accordingly, and perform a quick search, and nothing is out of reach. 

2. Another important item I would currently implement would be Windows 8. As of now, Windows 8 is the the most secure, the fastest, and the most easily managed software for business to date. Windows 8 has increased security by including a "Secured Boot up" process that ultimately removes the original antimalware and instead takes over to remove drivers deemed 'bad'. This level of security is very new on the market and has been extremely successful in preventing computer hacking. This will secure my business' information, as well as all businesses as the world is turning to the computer as the main source of important information. 

3. Another important addition to implement would be tablets. I believe tablets are not the best for business professionals to use over a desktop computer. Rather, I propose tablets being used for client use within the business. Tablets now have the ability to take credit cards and can be used for the client to input orders from the business on the spot. For example, say the client is at furniture store and see a couch he or she likes but is unavailable in-store. A tablet could be used by the client to view the other couch or perhaps see where it is located at a nearby store. 

4. An imperative software program that all businesses should use is Intuit Quickbooks. Quickbooks is the best software program that allows a company to follow inflow and output of money from different accounts. Keeping an accurate record of expenses and income is vital in the success of a company. With the companies finances easily acceptable, the company can quickly decide on a budget and acceptable spending regarding products, office supplies, and employee bonuses. 

5. Finally, the last software program that I believe all companies should use is Microsoft Outlook. Microsoft Outlook is an email and calendar software that satisfies the very simple need to communicate with others. Microsoft Outlook allows colleagues to send, share, accept or decline events or meetings. In addition, employees on vacation or sick leave can be easily noted in shared calander. Email is also very basic to the technology world today, yet it is still so vital in business operations. Email can be quickly accessed and sorted and provides quick communication between people.