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Information and communications technology is an everyday part of business life. With developments in hardware and software taking place so rapidly, however, it is important that businesses have a coordinated approach to ICT.
You need to know what you want your ICT to achieve and how it will impact on other aspects of the business. Will you be communicating with customers and suppliers, and, if so, which software systems will be compatible?
Of course, information technology introduces a whole new set of controls that business must address. You need to be alert to the dangers of viruses; be aware of the need to take regular back-ups; introduce security measures to protect sensitive information; and ensure that staff don't abuse the use of the internet and e-mail.
How should you go about managing your ICT affairs? Your starting point should be establishing what your information needs are on an ongoing basis before investing in technology and systems. Unless you are a technical person, do not go it alone - seek professional advice from specialist who can truly guide you. Unfortunately, many entrepreneurs find that, after having spent considerable sums of money in ICT hardware and software, they are still not getting what they require.
Grant Thornton has a team of ICT specialists who can assist you to invest wisely in ICT. We provide project management, implementation and support services; we also conduct computer security reviews for your peace of mind.
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