In business, scalability is described as the function to adapt, handle, and operate successfully to an increased or expanded workload.  Scalability must be an early consideration for businesses to ensure the right foundation is in place so that all functions and operations can take place as needed.

We already know how vital technology is to the success of a business, but part of that achievement is rooted in the planned pathway for IT scalability.  Technology is deeply rooted in all business models, but how organizations integrate solutions with growth in mind can make or break their ability to succeed.  Let’s discuss the benefits of thinking ahead and why IT scalability planning should matter to you.

Why is this important?

With every department and function within your organization, you strive to achieve a balance of current operations with growth potential.  Your IT infrastructure needs to enable your business to support existing customers but also prepare for new customers down the line.  Scalability brings all technology categories into focus including software, networking, data storage, and more. 

Benefits

There are a lot of benefits associated with incorporating scalability initiatives into your IT plans.  They include:

• Supporting future business growth with customized strategies.  This is all about your success and making things easier for you down the line.  This is about enhancing the current infrastructure and paving the way for future success.  The goal is for your business to always be able to focus on customers and have the means to do so.
• Ability to adjust speeds, functionalities, or resources quickly and exactly when you need them.  Technology platforms can be adapted to lay the framework for scalability later on when you need it.  By considering what functionality or options you will need down the line, you can ensure the solutions can be quickly modified to fit your needs.
• Optimization and improved efficiency of all technology systems.  This is a time-saving and cost-saving benefit for your business.  By having flexibility and options, your business can always have control over how your resources are used.

Concerns

No strategic move or initiative comes without reservations.  These are some concerns organizations face related to IT scalability that can prevent vital decisions from being made.  They may relate to:

1. Hesitation regarding upfront investment.  The cost for a solution that caters to current infrastructure while supporting the growth of the organization isn’t necessarily out of reach.  Don’t write anything off as an option until you have a complete understanding of how this solution integrates with your business model.
2. Evolving technology.  Technology is ever-changing and it can be daunting to implement solutions tied to predictions on the future.   Organizations often question if their business will be able to keep up with the necessary modifications required to maintain scalability.  IT experts in this area can guide you through the concerns regarding outdated technology.  The solution could be as simple as regular maintenance and updates.
3. Daily management. Control and management of the solutions day-to-day as well as ensuring updates and adaptions take place as needed is time-consuming.  Dedicated experts are available to ensure the solution is working efficiently at all points in the cycle.

To ease concerns, businesses often choose to select a managed service provider (MSP) to have the ongoing support needed for scalability.  This partnership is also helpful in gaining confidence with the selection and implementation of new solutions.

Whether you are searching for an MSP for day to day support or to ensure scalability is part of your 2021 plans, the team at Advanticom is here to help.  Our experts are ready to begin improving the scalability of your business today.  Contact us today at [email protected] or see more of our services here.