Do you have office computers that run slow? When was the last time you checked on the computer that runs your reception or check-in areas? If your computers are loaded up with software that is not specific to run the operations of that position, then, you may need to listen up.
Line of Business applications or LOB for short, are what you need to strive to maintain across your organization. LOB applications are computers that only have software installed that are mandatory for that computer to process operations meant for that specific position in your organization. To monitor these downloads by your employees, you can work with your IT professionals to set up a requirement that an admin grant permission for any download that is made on your organization’s computers. If this is not an avenue you would like to explore, you can provide company training where you teach employees to keep software downloads limited to their job function.
When you keep these downloads to a minimum across your organization, you will extend the life of each computer, extend the life of each hard drive, and keep the exposure to hackers down, because you will be able to protect your computers, with the help of your IT partners, using the latest security measures.
If you would like for us to help assist you in cleaning up your network from unneeded software and securing your network, give us a call at 803-279-1100 or info@crosslinkconsulting.net
