Small Business Servers, Increased Efficiency

As small businesses multiply in size and geographical range, they often see it confusing to make technology accessible to employees in all locations. However, today a lot of people are finding that by installing small-business servers, they're reaching more folks in more places. They are also increasing efficiency, productivity and profitability while decreasing overhead.

A small-business server can pack away all of a company's data, e-mail, calendars and images in a single location, where employees can acquire them from computers that are connected to that server. Information on the server can be downloaded anywhere in the world.

One of the many benefits of a small-business server is that it allows companies to increase communication efficiencies. For example, the mix of calendar functions and e-mail capability enables executives to look at any employee's calendar, then send an e-mail meeting request that is automatically entered onto invitees' calendars.

Outside the office, employees can e-mail co-workers with the help of hand-held devices such as cell phones and personal digital assistants. Employees who are in far locations can also access their office computer remotely and use it as if they were at their desks.

For instance, Atlanta-based CCM Homes LLC, almost new to computer technology, used 14 stand-alone computers to run its home-building operations. These computers helped streamline many of the company's business processes, but sharing data was difficult due to varying PC settings and software. Also, a lack of centralized data affected the company's ability to correctly price its finished homes.

CCM Homes solved these issues by installing Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003. Employees can now work from outside the office without depending on co-workers to search information for them. In addition, security has improved, communication has been changed, and the agency expects to save more money each year as a result of more accurate budget forecasts.

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