nd disrupt the company's network. While the relatively remote possibility of these events occurring, it is always a good idea to take some precautions (ôPRODUCTIVITY TOOLS: PRODUCTS TO WATCH:2001).
It is probable that an office that lacks Internet access would also not have up to date virus scans. Without internet access update anti-virus protection is tedious and not likely to occur frequently enough. Therefore, data corruption and loss of data would be more prevalent in this environment than in a more sophisticated business operation in which anti-virus programs are up to date. Even a simple email service would reduce the chances of data corruption.
One of the more troublesome aspects associated with the current lack of technological sophistication involves the fact that the accountant is unable to update inventory levels, tax records and payroll information in a timely manner. As a result, employees in other cities sometimes do not receive their paychecks on time. In many states, this is a violation of the state labor laws and this company needs to take steps to ensure that this specific problem is corrected as quickly as possible. The simplest way to defeat this problem would be contract with a payroll service and transfer the data via a secure connection to the selected third party payroll service. Other options would include sending data to the payroll service using a courier or through personal delivery. An article in HR Focus suggests that companies should choose large and well respected payroll services, and someone who understands payroll tax issues should monitor the third-partyÆs operations. The employer remains liable for the taxes until they are paid, regardless of who does or does not make the payment, and for what reason (HR Focus, 8).
The proposed network design and information system infrastructure that would be the most beneficial to this company taking into account both its current plans and fut...