Hardware Requirements
Investing in the right hardware requirements is essential for any start-up company. MilleniaAds will benefit from an efficient technology set up that will see the company grow as it will streamline many workplace activities. Having the correct hardware and components facilitates efficient networking and build a great communication network for any start-up company. This paper explores the critical hardware requirements that would enable MilleniaAds to meet their business needs.
Hardware Components and Requirements
The primary system hardware components and requirements that will suit the needs of MilleniaAds need to consider aspects such as storage capacity, the safety of data, affordability, and durability. Thus, the choice of hardware must meet the criteria to help the employees deliver quality work. Hardware components and requirements required to carry out different functions include the processor, hard drive,memory, monitor, keyboard, wired networking and wireless networking. The hardware should account for functions including an operating system, a GPU or video memory for graphic displays, system memory, wireless connectivity and system memory (Berg & Birkeland,2018). Additionally, graphic work requires vast storage and advanced installations. Thus, the graphic designers and the creative directors would need iMacs, which give high-quality designs. For the computers, The company should customize its computers with 8 or 16 gigabytes RAM
A 500GB storage capacity external hard drive will remain ideal for the company’s needs. It helps in the storage of sensitive information and a backup in case of accidents. A printer is also important to reduce printing costs. With the growing technology, such a large capacity hard drive helps store downloaded software for future use. A colored multipurpose printer with scanning, print and photocopy options will be helpful. Additionally, a wireless router for networking and internet connectivity will help MilleniaAds for all the desktops and laptops. It also minimizes space that could be used in connecting cables. It can also be linked with mobile devices, which will solve field employees’ internet needs using their phones. The company will also require a network server that allows information sharing on all office computers. It is also important that the company considers the compatibility of the hardware components with the purchased devices.
A central processing unit controls the speed of information processing. The primary consideration would be on the processing chip (McGill & Thompson 2017). The functioning of a computer is useless if the motherboard is obsolete. Thus, MilleniAd ought to choose the right motherboard for the computers to ease the hardware’s connectivity. A monitor is necessary for the quality display of graphics and other documents. Generally, a clear and large monitor is necessary. CD ROM and DVD drives are also important hardware capable of storing information and retrieving the information from the computer. In the absence of an external hard drive or flash drive, then they can be used.
Recommendations
MilleniaAds should explore fast processing units for computers. Intel iCore i3 and above, or the likes of A6 and above, are efficient and remain compatible with the software. Having hard drives of at least one terabyte and additional free disk space would help in the storage of the company information and a backup option.
Overall optimization of computer hardware for efficient results is vital. MilleniaAds presents the need to have vital information requiring enough storage systems and employees who need knowledge of giving better results through technology. Having efficient and fast central processing units, CD ROM and DVD drives, external hard drives, printers, and up-to-date monitors will help.
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