15. Disadvantages of a peer-to-peer work network
Here are some of the potential disadvantages of the solution:
Disadvantages of work network |
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Having access to the internet may lead to staff being distracted with non-work related activity - with a small self-owned business, it is more down to self discipline than having to have written policies. |
Sensitive customer details must be kept private and secure as per the Data Protection Act |
Work stations, desks and chairs need to be ergonomic to avoid work-related injury such as RSI |
High performance business class equipment, such as fast network switches, are more expensive than domestic grade equipment. |
Not having a central server means work files are stored on separate computers, making backup and avoiding duplication more awkward. |
Energy costs need to kept under control by making sure computers, screens and printers are switched off or hibernated at the right time |
Need to keep track of data useage if renting cloud based services as part of the network. You pay for every bit transmitted and processes run on the cloud. |
If the internet connection is down, this can cause serious disruption to the business, especially if cloud based services are used. Perhaps multiple internet connections to multiple ISPs is a solution. |
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