Essential Office Hardware That Every Office Needs

If you are in the process of setting up a business and are ready to plan your office space, you have come to the right place, as we outline the IT and other hardware you need to acquire for a fully functional office.

• Desktop PC – Ideally, this would act as a server for a Local Area Network (LAN), unless you are using the cloud to store your data. If an office has 12 workstations, the server would be in the background and would not normally be used for any work, as a server is already a busy environment.
• UPS Uninterrupted Power Supply – This ensures you have power during outages and uninterruptible power supply battery replacement is typical at 3 years. The system can run several computers for 3-4 hours and when the power returns, the battery is automatically charged, ready for the next power outage.
• Colour printer – Every office needs a quality printer for brochures and other promotional content. All workstations are connected so printing is easy.
• Photocopier/scanner – These come in combination units, you can digitalise all paperwork and store the originals in a filing cabinet. This is a must-have piece of kit that should be in an easy-to-use location and is connected to the LAN.
• Internet router – Go wireless and your employees can enjoy the freedom to communicate on the move; top performers wear a headset and can Zoom call using voice commands. Take your office to the next level with wireless hi-speed 5G.
• Workstations – There could be as many as 20, or as few as 5; typically, each employee has their own workstation, with a PC, a drawer and desk working space. If you are on the cloud, this will free up your computing resources for a smoother experience. Here are a few tips to make meetings more memorable.
• Coffee machine & water dispenser – There should be an area where people can relax, drink a coffee and brainstorm potential issues. Add a whiteboard, magnetic is best, so your team can work while drinking their beverage.

The list is long and businesses can lease IT hardware, which offers a few key benefits such as free maintenance and low monthly payment. You should take out insurance to cover all office hardware to minimise risk.