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Integrated Network Systems, Ltd INS is comprised of technology specialist dedicated to providing the services and support that help businesses become more productive. We provide the necessary solutions to accomplish this, then help our clients to learn the skills necessary to maintain their systems cost effectively. The more knowledgeable they become, the more productive they become at the same time saving them money in outside IT service cost. At INS we know a successful business starts with great teamwork. We are currently a team member of many successful businesses. Our customer base includes legal entities, governmental agencies, accounting firms, manufacturing companies, e-commerce businesses, medical offices, and many other types of business. We can help you to plan and integrate the technologies that will bring your business to the next level in productivity. Over the past decade, INS has developed a reputation for the highest level of trust and common vision with our customers. We get to know our customers and their needs. Our business operates on a first name basis with out clients because we care about them. If they succeed, we succeed.

Can Computer Technology Really Help My Business?
The Charles Rivers Strategies Inc. noted a 33% gain in sales of companies that utilize personal computers compared to companies that do not use personal computers. In addition there is a 61% gain in sales for companies that incorporate information technologies into their office environments.

71% of all small businesses with 20 to 249 employees utilize high-speed Internet service, according to a recent poll by the National Federation of Independent Businesses.

Why Do Computers Help Businesses Become More Productive and More Profitable?
Computers are a multimedia tool. With integrated text, databases, graphic, print, audio, and video capabilities, computers can effectively link various information together. Computers are interactive; information is entered, stored, manipulated, and shared. Software of all types are available to assist and provide higher levels of effectiveness with many job tasks. Computer systems incorporating the proper software packages are extremely flexible and productivity, in many cases cutting overhead of staffing and employee inefficiencies.

Major benefits of computerization include:

•	Increased efficiency in work tasks and processes
•	More efficient communication and sharing of information
•	Faster organization and retrieval of information
•	Improved automation in operations and reporting
•	Improved research, development, and collaboration
•	Security in replicating critical information protecting it against loss or destruction
•	Accurately manage resources, speeding up processes and cutting costs.
•	Utilization of the world wide web for communication and research
•	Cost effectively advertising over the internet to everyone
•	Accurately tracking supplies, purchases, sales, payroll, production, and more.
•	Remote Access to all computerized resources, creating the ability to work from anywhere.
•	Increased staff productivity and tracking their performance

How Can A Small Business Become Equipped With The Technology Needed To Compete?
The Three basic steps to becoming computerized:
I. Assess the computing needs
II. Get the advice of an IT specialist
III. Implement systems that have flexibility for future growth

I. Assess The Computing Needs
When Identifying the best opportunities for computerizing your business, think about:
• How you communicate with your staff, customers and suppliers
• How easy it is to manage your records on customers, supplies, purchases, cost, and sales
• Whether most of your staff are based at the same premises or work off-site
• How you keep in touch with market developments
• How job tasks can be performed by software and integration

II. Get The Advice Of An IT Specialist
INS can help you plan and consider the impact of computerization on your business.
• Purchase the right systems for your business - choose systems to meet your business' needs.
• Acquire written quotes for solutions and services.
• Advise about hidden costs of computerization such as, maintenance, hardware upgrades, software licensing and training.
• Compare your business to similar business structures, explain how computerization has impacted their bottom line.
• Plan for ongoing maintenance, upgrades, and growth.
• Compare cost vs. benefits.

III. Implement Systems That Have Flexibility For Future Growth

•	As your business grows and technology improves, you will need to upgrade your computer systems. Creating an IT infrastructure that will allow you to quickly and cheaply extend the computer services is critical.
•	Making poor decisions when introducing computers into your business can lead to increased costs, wasted time, and aggravated employees.
•	Consider your business' future IT needs and develop an IT strategy before moving forward.
•	Conduct a risk assessment identifying potential problems and how to address them.
•	Research technologies and their costs.
•	Prepare for system failure and disaster recovery measures