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Retail is an incredibly competitive industry to be in. You want to serve your customers as efficiently as possible while providing them with a memorable shopping experience. You need the right technology on your side to do this! The last thing you need is downtime from your IT ecosystem. With Smile IT as your retail IT managed service provider, all the tech stresses are taken out of your hands. You can focus on customer satisfaction and growing that bottom line! 

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MANAGED RETAIL IT SOLUTIONS

As a busy retail store owner you’ve got a lot to focus on. You’re trying to build your brand and get customers through the door, as well as taking care of your team and the whole logistics and supply chain process. Your technology needs to keep up with your needs without taking up your precious time. 

It sounds like a perfect storm, but it doesn’t have to be. 

A managed retail IT services provider like Smile IT will help you ride the wave of digital transformation, ensuring your technology is modern and suited to your business functions. Our cybersecurity functions protect your customer data, and we take over the management of your physical and digital technology. We make technology work for you, taking the stress out of it and keeping your retail business ahead of the tech curve. 

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The Importance of Retail Managed IT

There are a number of reasons why retail IT services are important to the smooth operations of your store or business. Let’s go over a few of them. 

Budgeting

There are a lot of benefits of managed retail IT services when it comes to budgeting. You pay a fixed monthly cost to your IT company, which is much more cost-effective than setting up all the hardware and software in-house and managing it yourself. Every month you know what your technology expenses will be and can budget for them accordingly. There are no unpleasant bill shocks. Managed services are also scalable so can grow as your company grows. 

Boost Productivity

Many retail outlets are small businesses with limited capacity. Your team may not have the skills to manage your IT infrastructure. They probably have other roles to fill that take up most of their time. Your shop IT gets put on the back burner. Having a managed IT services provider taking care of your IT ecosystem means your team can focus on the jobs they’re meant to be doing. The result is improved productivity and happier customers!

Future Proof Your Business

The retail industry is closely aligned with technology. As a result, digital transformation can revolutionise your operations and processes, saving time and money and improving your customer experience. You need to be on the ball to keep up with the latest technological advancements. An experienced retail IT solutions provider will match the right technology to your retail operation and ensure seamless upgrades when required. This keeps you at the forefront of retail IT! 

Disaster Recovery

Your retail IT solutions provider will do everything they can to prevent a cybersecurity breach. If one does happen, Smile IT will have a data recovery system in place. All systems, data and processes will be backed up and secure, so reimplementing everything will be fast and effective. Your customer service can continue without any reputational damage, and any effect on your logistics and supply chain will be minimised.

Proactive Technology Partner

We take a proactive approach to your retail IT. Not only are we constantly improving our service, but we monitor your IT service around the clock. This means we identify problems before they arise, and take the necessary steps to deal with them quickly. This approach reduces downtime and works out more cost-effective than the ‘break and fix’ reactive approach. 

Improved Cybersecurity 

A hack or other breach of your network can take your entire business down for a significant period of time. Time costs money! When you have the Brisbane cybersecurity experts Smile IT on your side, your network and systems are being consistently monitored for any breaches. Your defences are fortified because your security is constantly being updated, and problems are averted before they happen. 

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CASE STUDY- CAMPOS COFFEE

 

Campos Coffee roasts all their own coffee in Eagle Farm and then wholesale it to cafes and restaurants across Queensland.  They also own a chain of cafes across Brisbane, employing over 55 staff. Campos Coffee also uses all of Smile IT’s services! Our great working relationship with the two owners has meant they’ve referred us to a number of new clients to provide retail IT solutions. We provide the following services to the organisation:

We have also assisted them in implementing and supporting their internal business systems including:

    • Accounting and inventory
    • Office365
    • Reporting and dashboarding.
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CASE STUDY- LILLY & LIME

 

Lilly & Lime Swimwear design and retail specialised swimwear that has been created for ‘D-Cup and up’. The business has grown significantly over the years with offices in Australia and Bermuda. They service global customer requirements through their online e-commerce marketplace.

Lilly and Lime contracted Smile IT to provide the following retail IT solutions:

  • IT planning and advisory services to allow for technology-enabled expansion and digital transformation of the business;
  • Microsoft 365 implementation to cater for remote management and workers.

Retail IT Cybersecurity

 

In the fast-paced world of retail, ensuring your customers have a seamless and secure shopping experience is crucial. The journey from browsing your website to completing a purchase should be flawless. The customer experience can be tarnished if your IT system falls prey to a cyber threat. A security breach that compromises customer data can erode trust and damage your brand’s reputation, which in a competitive retail market can be a disaster! 

Implementing robust cybersecurity measures in retail IT is a necessity, not a precaution. With Smile IT managing your technological infrastructure, you can rest assured your customers’ data is protected. We’ll install comprehensive security defences and round-the-clock monitoring to preempt potential breaches. We also implement a strong backup and recovery plan to respond to cyber incidents and get your operation back online. 

Effective cybersecurity should be considered a critical component of your IT governance. It ensures the safety of customer data, aids in legal compliance, and upholds your reputation as a reliable and secure retailer. If you have any inquiries about getting your retail IT security to a strong level, please reach out to Smile IT today! 

GET IN TOUCH

If you run a retail operation and want to enjoy the cost, productivity and efficiency benefits of managed retail IT services, get in touch with the form below. We have clients all across Brisbane and Australia and would love to help your business make the most of digital transformation.

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