"Why Should An Office Manager Read An IT Company's Newsletter?"

Give me one minute to convince you.

You want to know how to make your business grow, avoid dealing with extra costs, prevent hacking, optimize your budget, and justify spending on IT when you're not sure it's benefiting your business. You want to be productive and avoid burnout. We understand. Our brief and friendly newsletter aims to show Office Managers a side of IT that you may not often see.

We want to provide you with an insider's view of a profit-centric approach to IT, because our goal is not just to make your computers work, but also to show you how to use your IT department smartly, making your work life significantly easier so that you can stop worrying about putting out fires.

You may think this information won't be useful to you, as you're not an engineer, and the closest you've been to a computer system is passing by the IT guy the other day. That's okay. You don't need to know much about IT because we know that's not what you need to focus on. Your thing is managing a business, and we're here to help with that.

In addition, you'll learn a thing or two about the behind-the-scenes workings of an outstanding IT provider. Hopefully, you'll like us enough to want to know us better, and you can always schedule an appointment.

So, does it sound like a good deal? If so, welcome to the first edition of The Soutec Times, where we share insider tips to make your business more productive, secure, and reliable.

In case you missed it, here's what we talked about during the month of march:

THEME: Why IT matters to non-engineers

This month, we focused on two IT-related topics that may not spark an office manager's interest at first, but that can surely help you achieve your company's goals.

It’s not easy to know if you’re being properly assessed when you’re not sure what Proper Assessment looks like… so, for the first Soutec’s Insider Tip, we’ll tell you?4 THINGS YOUR IT PROVIDER SHOULD BE DOING, if they’re doing their job correctly.

1. They answer your phone call live: you should be talking to people about your questions and requests, not dealing with machines.

2. They respond to your requests quickly: when in crisis, the last thing you should be worrying about is trying to fit the crisis into office hours.

3. They keep your systems running like they should: no excuses, and full disclosure of what’s going on with your equipments.

4. They are backing up your data and keeping your network secure: seems kind of obvious, but you need to make sure your IT Provider prioritizes cyber security, no matter the size of your company.

If this doesn't sound like your current provider, it's time for a change.

Could Internet Censorship Be Getting In The Way of Managing Your Office?

Every year on March 12th, people around the world celebrate the World Day Against Internet Censorship. This article discusses why this day matters to office managers.

Imagine you are doing some research for a project proposal, or you need to prepare a report on the challenges affecting your work. You have everything ready, but when you try to access some information, you find that the page is blocked. This is because someone doesn't want you to see it.

In recent years, internet censorship has become a heated topic as organizations seek to control what people can access and share online. While some censorship measures may be necessary to prevent activities such as cyberbullying and hate speech, excessive censorship can be detrimental to our fundamental rights of free expression and access to information.

Having a free and open internet is critical in today's climate. Access to relevant information is crucial to ensuring high-quality performance at work, and it gives you a competitive advantage. Additionally, if your business holds sensitive client information, it is your ethical responsibility to maintain the confidentiality of your clients. The internet is a prime target for hackers, and censorship can make it easier for them to exploit vulnerabilities and steal valuable data. By promoting a free and open internet, we can ensure that businesses have the necessary tools and resources to protect their clients' confidential information.

As a Managed Service Provider company, Soutec understands the importance of a secure and reliable network. To celebrate the World Day Against Internet Censorship, Soutec is offering a?free 10-minute network assessment?to identify potential vulnerabilities or areas that need improvement.

During March, we also joined the hype over the Academy Awards. It's inspiring to see hard work be recognized, so we would like to show you our own featured perfomances that make us the clear Winner in the IT World.

Featured Performances:

• We help companies cut back on additional costs for extra employees, paid time off, sick days, or training requirements.
• With our expert team of professionals located all over the world, available 24x7, we ensure the highest service and performance standards.
• Our priority is ensuring your company is protected and in compliance with security standards, preventing you from losing clients, money, and your business altogether.
• At Soutec, we pride ourselves on the trust our clients have placed in us over the years. We're committed to providing outstanding service and support to help you achieve your business goals.

Halftime break! We're always looking for fun ways to enhance our work productivity. Here's a quick SouTec Tip that may interest you (yes, that's how we call them), which you can receive directly to your inbox by subscribing here.

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We also celebrated the World Day of Engineering for Sustainable Development

Which may arise the question: Why Is That Relevant To Non-Engineers?

If you're thinking, "Congratulations, but I'm not an engineer, so this doesn't concern me," you'd only be partially right. Although March 4th is dedicated to celebrating those who work in engineering towards sustainable development, the positive results of these efforts are impacting many industries' profits,?including your company's. So, why is sustainable development relevant to non-engineers? Let's take a closer look.

Today, sustainability is a crucial aspect of business strategy due to the significant climate changes we've experienced in the last two decades.

Organizations must increase their sustainability efforts to achieve a greater positive impact and remain profitable in this new era. As companies build a more positive and sustainable work culture, engineers play an essential role in sustainable development by planning and building projects that conserve natural resources, are cost-efficient, and support human and natural environments.?All of this is working towards the goal of becoming zero-energy in the near future.

Zero-energy buildings use less than half the energy of typical buildings, saving owners thousands on energy bills. A zero-energy building produces enough renewable energy to meet its annual energy consumption requirements, reducing the use of nonrenewable energy in the building. Engineers are key components in designing, architecting, and delivering products, goods, and services that can help businesses function in a more energy-efficient way.

So, how can your IT company help you achieve your sustainability goals?

First, ask if your company aligns with your sustainability needs. The world is changing, and you need your entire organization working together towards becoming sustainable to remain profitable in the future. How do you know you're working with a provider that prioritizes sustainability and profitability? Their service promise should resemble something like this:

"At?Soutec, we're continually working towards becoming a?triple positive impact company.?Therefore, each year we commit to achieving goals that align with economic, social, and environmental well-being, as a contribution to making this a better world."

Sustainability and energy efficiency go hand in hand with your IT provider. If you want to discuss reducing your carbon footprint, energy bills, and staying profitable in this new era, Soutec can help you.

Schedule a?quick 10-minute call with us, and let's plan for the future.

That's it for this month's edition! How'd you like it? We'd love to hear your feedback.