There are multiple factors affecting the decision of selecting an appropriate hardware system platforms such as infrastructure configurations, possible risks, and system support. However, the ultimate decision should be based on ensuring that system performance is effective and reliable. After examining a variety of options, it would be wise to adopt best practices and deploy industry standard technologies.
Network Solutions
One consideration that influences the decision in regards to selecting a network are speed and security. Generally, wireless networks are significantly slower than cabled connection. Moreover, some of the lowest level security features can be easily overridden. Therefore, after weighing multiple options, T1 circuits would be the most recommended network as the firm wide solution.
Server and Desktops
A further decision for this small accounting firm is whether…show more content… Although incorporating a third screen enables three applications to be visible, most video cards support only two monitors. Therefore, adding a second video card for each member would be difficult to implement.
Printers and Scanners
Multi-function devices such as printers and scanners that combine multiple features continue to evolve at most firms. Obviously, personal and departmental technologies have their own added benefits. However, whether the firm can afford to invest on reliable devices with more sophisticated features is another consideration the firm must weigh.
Laptops
Although there are security issues involving personal computers, laptops are vital to the firm’s productivity. No doubt the laptops must be secured with encryption technologies. Therefore, an added security measure will be taken to protect from exposing the data stored on hard disks should the machine gets stolen or compromised.
