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	Device Sharing One of the major considerations to think about when considering a new system installation or upgrade to your firm's present system is the number of devices that can be shared without compromising your staff's efficiency. We like to call it a 'functional utility' assessment. It is very important for us, as your consultant or MIS out-sourcing partner, to acquire a knowledge of your firm's present infrastructure, growth expectations and long term goals. Acquiring geographic and demographic statistics of your client base helps us set up a system to better serve your needs. By taking time to carefully evaluate criteria particular to your firm, we help you avoid making a costly investment in equipment that may not be needed. One the other hand, careful planning allows us to confidently assure you that your investment is going to serve the purpose for which it was intended - timely efficiency - and it will not be compromised by bottlenecks created by under acquiring the devices you need to get the job done. We at hyde.com are dedicated to finding the right solutions for your firm. 1. How many printers do you really need? Are you better served by investing in one high quality, high speed printer to be shared by several people, or will individual printers be more efficient? Is your document production more text or graphics oriented? What are your color printing requirements? Thought must also be given to the physical location of your document producers. 2. How many modems do you need? Does your firm have multiple sites? How can your branches communicate with each other? Do they need access to shared files? Do they download information to your main office? How much of your client base is located outside your city? Do you use the internet for research purposes or to download forms? How do you communicate with agencies, partners or vendors? 3. How many documents do you scan each month? Do you scan your Payables documents such as purchase orders, packing slips and vendor invoices? What about tax documents and returns? Insurance filings? Warranty documents? Contracts? Photographs? Articles of interest? 4. Do you utilize CD-ROMs? What is the extent of your information sharing? Do you have a firm library and order publications on CD-ROM that are a resource shared by your personnel? Is a CD-ROM tower more in order or would CPUs with CD-ROM drivers be more efficient? Would a combination of both be more effective? 5. Does your profession require specialty technology investments in hardware such as plotters? What are the best products to consider? Which short and long-term investments will pay off in the long run? It's a lot to think about! Let's us help!