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Network vital for small businesses, says expert | | 2008/05/23 | | Addressing network security is a vital part of ensuring the smooth running of any small business, according to one expert.
Skrevet av Becky Waring of Norway's PCWorld says that even though expenses can discourage small firms from safeguarding the security of their network, obtaining relevant software can be crucial.
She said: "Network security can be a thorny issue for small businesses because they generally lack pricey equipment and dedicated IT people who have the expertise to lock down a local area network."
Ms Waring continued: "But addressing security is nevertheless essential: Just one customer data breach could easily wipe out a small business, and constantly battling viruses, spyware, and spam can sap employee productivity."
Load testing services can also help dramatically improve the performance of small business websites, enabling different scenarios to be simulated, producing results which can be used to identify areas needing improvement.
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