Have you watched The Internship? It is about two watch salesmen (played by Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson) who got laid off because their services have been rendered obsolete by technology. Realising that they need a skills upgrade and a new job, the pair went on to score an internship at Google and hilarity ensues.
Yes we know, it is devastating when your computer crashes at work but that is no reason to scream at a poor IT chap who is just trying to do his (or her) job! Here are 7 good reasons for why you should be nice to the IT department.
The emergence of digital technology has heavily affected the way we live our lives. It has even impacted the way certain industries function. For instance, Apple’s introduction of the iPod rendered CDs obsolete and paved way for the digital music market. The invention of e-book readers such as the Kindle made it possible for authors without a budget to self-publish their work.
It is tough to run a small business. We are not going to mince our words, the harsh reality is that there are limitations to what small businesses can do.
As an IT support service firm, the most frequent comment we hear from new or potential clients looking for proactive IT support is this:
“Why is it so expensive?”
Followed by:
“There is really no need for us to get proactive IT support. We just need someone to come down as and when there is a problem.”