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Mohit Bector explains how choosing the right device can elevate business performance by improving efficiency, security, and team productivity.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The world is now driven by technology, and having the right laptop could mean having a competitive edge. This is more than just having a high-end, expensive laptop for daily tasks, but the right device that can deliver the output needed in the most efficient way possible. Workers also agree on this point, with 76%<\/a> saying that having the right technology tools directly impacts their productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Having the right hardware also determines how fast teams can operate and how safe their data is, which overall shows how competitive a company can be. What\u2019s evident is that no matter what the industry, having the right device isn\u2019t always a priority and is treated as a simple routine IT procurement. This mindset has to change, and businesses should know that their success is influenced by the hardware they use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speed Matters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A survey among 1,000 office workers showed that up to 40 minutes<\/a> of productive time per day is lost due to slow or outdated technology. Businesses often have this mentality that any laptop can still be used as long as it turns on, while ignoring how slow it performs. A slow or lagging laptop can disrupt operations and is likely the cause of delays. With one in five employees considering leaving their current jobs due to inadequate technology<\/a>, it is a risk that businesses shouldn\u2019t disregard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the education<\/a> industry, for example, having a great working laptop means a smoother multitasking experience that can help students and educators to be more productive. The same goes for businesses, where having the right laptop can effectively streamline workflows. The right laptop isn\u2019t just there to support the work, but it should help accelerate it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With this in mind, businesses should identify devices that have the proper components that they need. Having a top-of-the-line CPU, GPU, or SSD isn\u2019t the only aspect to be considered. They should identify how these components will aid their workflow. It may seem to be much work, but it will be beneficial in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keeping It Secure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We\u2019ve seen countless businesses go through various security breaches over the years, and the common culprit is almost always weak hardware security. A whopping 80%<\/a> of security breaches are caused by phishing and misuse of credentials. Many organizations often focus on security on a software level, but usually ignore the role of hardware-level security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A couple of years ago, a Trusted Platform Module (TPM), biometric authentication, BIOS-level protection, and physical camera shutters were seen as premium add-ons, but today these should be base requirements on any device being used in a business environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n