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Why You Need a Computer Network

By Tara Swords

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An office network can allow employees to share files and other data and print documents more easily. Networks are now easier to set up than ever.

If your employees are happily tapping away on individual computers that aren’t connected via a network, it might be tempting to leave things the way they are. But without an office network, you may be depriving your business of significant productivity without even realizing it.

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