The IT systems that are used in business today are far more sophisticated and advanced than their counterparts of only a decade ago. Today, businesses benefit from fast commercial internet connections that allow them to undertake a vast range of online activities at a speed that wouldn’t have been possible previously.
Multitasking is supported by advanced modern processors that allow memory-intensive operations to be carried out concurrently while using other business applications. In short, the increasing power of modern IT systems can allow a business to do more in less time. However, the benefits of business IT systems stretch beyond simple speed gains and multitasking. Modern organizations continuously build and develop their IT infrastructure to allow them to benefit in many other ways.
In this article, two key benefits of business IT infrastructure will be explored in detail. The systems described will be relevant to a wide range of organizations in many different sectors of business.
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Protection against cybercrime
Cybercrime is widely recognized to be one of the biggest risks that modern businesses face, and the effects of a successful cyberattack can be devastating. As well as the financial cost of cybercrime and the time that’s needed to repair damaged or corrupted IT systems, there’s often a loss of business credibility and reputation.
However, while online technology creates an increased risk of being susceptible to cybercrime, it also helps to protect businesses. For example, millions of companies now use cloud-based systems to run their applications and software platforms. Any digital asset that’s held in the online domain is at risk of cyberattacks, but by using an advanced api platform, businesses can secure their online IT infrastructure.
Put simply, an API platform manages and monitors the communication and traffic between individual programs that make up a cloud system. It can automatically detect malicious activity and prevent access from being gained to key IT systems. As businesses add more software to their online systems, it’s increasingly important to invest in a suitable API platform that has the latest security features. This is an effective way to leverage technology to protect businesses against the malicious actions of cybercriminals.
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It promotes agile and remote working
Agile, hybrid, and remote working methods have become increasingly popular in the last few years. A key driver was the recent pandemic which forced many businesses to quickly adapt to movement restrictions and lockdowns by allowing remote working. Today, many businesses understand the benefits of these modern working methods in terms of increased productivity and employee satisfaction. However, a range of modern technologies are required to ensure that efficiency and productivity levels remain high when work takes place away from centralized corporate locations.
Cloud-based services support agile and remote working as they can be accessed from any company device that has internet access and suitable login credentials. However, when work takes place in public locations, businesses need to roll out additional technology to their IT infrastructure.
A key piece of software when working from public Wi-Fi connections is the use of virtual private network (VPN) applications. VPNs give the user a different IP address when working online and this is vital to ensuring that data isn’t intercepted or viewed over public networks.
