Experts have warned that small and medium UK businesses will be held back by their reluctance in adopting new technologies post-pandemic.
Experts from TelephoneSystems.Cloud have warned that the future of many SMEs is at risk after the pandemic accelerated technological change across the wider business sector.
Many small and medium-sized UK businesses struggle to adapt to these changes.
Experts are now encouraging SMEs adopting new technologies such as cloud computing and VOIP to overcome their technophobia.
Fear of change and outdated systems are causing businesses to lose out on valuable opportunities.
Communication experts say that many leaders are still frightened of new technology due to a lack of tech knowledge in-house and a resistance to change.
Thousands of UK companies are at serious danger of falling behind because they fail to adapt and implement new technology.
Juliet Moran, from TelephoneSystems.Cloud said: “Technology may seem scary, but decisions should never be based on what leaders are comfortable with.
“Rather, a decision to change should be made based on the factors that will benefit a business, such as the efficiency of a system, or profitability.
“Business owners who saw earlier technological opportunities had the advantage of accessible, streamlined systems. They are now making huge strides after the post-Covid environment,” she says.
It can be used to achieve many benefits including expanding customer base, improving internal services, minimizing administration, optimizing markets and streamlining communication threads.
“There was a time where people only shopped in the high street or watched movies on video tapes. But with time, these industries have changed, and the companies who didn’t embrace the change and adapt to it were left behind,” Moran says.
The SMEs that fail to keep up with the new technology will find themselves in this situation.
Moran concludes that “being on the wrong side will continue to have negative consequences for businesses, as their success continues to depend on their ability modernize.”
Experts urge SMEs to overcome their ‘technophobia’ or they will lose out on important business opportunities due to their fear of change and reliance upon outdated systems
The business world changed dramatically during the pandemic, and traditional working methods became more questioned than ever. Millions were left without the technology or software they needed to work away from their office because of lockdowns.
Recent research revealed that 48% SME leaders in UK still do not have a tech investment plan. Over 50% of small- and medium-sized businesses have accelerated their digital transition since the pandemic. Those who fail to adapt now fall behind.
Since the pandemic, the success of cloud computing has shown that technology can be applied within businesses to reduce cost and improve overall efficiency.
Cloud computing is expected to reach almost 400 billion pounds in 2022 as more businesses realize that these technologies make their work easier and cheaper, not harder or expensive.
Despite this, there is still a myth in traditional workplaces, that concepts such as “cloud computing” are complex and people would rather stick with what they know. Fear of change, and a lack technical knowledge are now extremely destructive to a business.
Businesses will fall behind if they don’t innovate with technology. SME businesses can benefit from technology partners who can help them with the constant change.
It is important to realize that technology is not static. Businesses must embrace innovation and change, overcome their fears, and integrate it into their working methods.
To find out more about new communications technology for small and medium businesses please visit: https://telephonesystems.cloud/how-cloud-phones-work/
By Vicky Sale for motivepr.com
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