You spent all that time and effort upgrading your company network a couple years ago. You signed up for the monitoring and support services and considered the job done. Yet over time you may have noticed some of your co-workers grumbling about loss of speed, dropped connectivity and other 21st century problems we encounter everywhere we go. It’s so easy to dismiss the complaints as a direct result of having too much new technology. But there is always the chance that your new equipment might just need some attention to restore speed, stability and connectivity throughout the office.
Don’t Hesitate to Call Network Support
Network support is just one part of the cost involved when installing a high-powered network. It is also often brushed to the side as something you contact only when there is a complete loss of service. However, you can prevent downtime through consistent use of that support line. Encourage your office manager or department supervisors to place a call when loss of connectivity is noted. Failures of cables, ports, and even laptops could be causing havoc for a single person or an entire floor. Simple fixes can be found and addressed without costing you more than a little time and a few dollars.
Remember Network Services are There for You
Perhaps your new assistant says they are not comfortable troubleshooting technology. Training patrons in fixing their own problems is actually the first goal of your network services department. The more the person placing a service call knows and understands, the easier it is for your support line to effectively correct an issue. However, an excellent support center won’t hesitate to help the hesitant caller work through some simple steps that will increase the likelihood the right repair is completed.
Clear Communication is Key
Work with your co-workers to establish a cheat sheet associated with the network support line phone number. This will reduce the amount of time for the network services specialist needs to determine what kind of problem you are experiencing. The caller needs to provide the company name, location/account number, contact name and a concise description of the problem. Which terminal or area is being affected? Was there a power loss? When was the issue detected? When the caller has these basic answers ready to go, the conversation between support and client has a better chance to get off on a productive foot.
Networks Work Better When They Get Fixed
Finally, the users of the network will have a better workplace experience when the simple tools they need are working as expected. It’s in everybody’s interest to address small problems before they negatively impact the entire company from being able to execute their jobs. Proactive use of network support services keeps your company connected and running a full speed ahead.