| In every modern office, PCs are essential for most | | | | Photocopiers are one of the most common machines |
| work tasks. Performing vital tasks such as | | | | in offices. They help companies to quickly and easily |
| word-processing, spreadsheets, internet browsing and | | | | duplicate documents |
| email, there is no industry which can do without PCs | | | | Fax machines |
| and laptops. | | | | The advent of the internet and the rise in usage of |
| Many businesses these days are finding that equipping | | | | electronic forms of communication has meant that fax |
| staff with laptops, as opposed to desktops is more | | | | machines are less commonly used these days. They |
| effective as it allows staff to work remotely. This | | | | are still, however, an important machine in the modern |
| leads to heightened productivity and convenience for | | | | office, helping businesses to transfer documents |
| workers. In addition to the computer unit itself, many | | | | quickly and easily. |
| organisations may want to invest in peripheral devices | | | | Shredders |
| such as external hard drives and wide-screen | | | | With the issue of privacy being a common concern for |
| monitors for enhanced functionality. | | | | most modern businesses, the use of shredders to |
| Multifunctional Machines | | | | destroy important and sensitive information is |
| Machines which provide several functions are | | | | becoming increasingly widespread. |
| increasingly popular with businesses requiring a flexible | | | | Hand-held machines |
| solution to their needs. These are not only more cost | | | | Hand held office machines such as calculators, labelling |
| effective, removing the requirement to purchase | | | | equipment and dictation machines are an important |
| several expensive machines, they also save space, | | | | part of most offices. |
| making them ideal for smaller businesses who need to | | | | Telephone Equipment |
| make the most of the space available to them. | | | | In addition to the traditional telephone handset, many |
| A common example of a multifunctional machine | | | | businesses are now investing in devices such as |
| which can be found in the office is a printer/copier. | | | | headsets and conferencing units, which make |
| Whiteboards and Projectors | | | | communication easier for staff. |
| Visual aids such as whiteboards and projectors are | | | | Data Storage and Backup |
| great tools for making clear and concise presentations | | | | The effective storage and backup of data is essential |
| to staff and clients. Often, these devices can be | | | | for all businesses, particularly those which are |
| hooked up to computers and laptops to give effective | | | | governed by the data protection act. For this reason, |
| Microsoft PowerPoint presentations. | | | | equipment such as USB storage devices and external |
| Binding and Laminating Devices | | | | hard disks are becoming more apparent. In addition to |
| Binding and laminating your documents ensures that | | | | this, re-writeable media such as CDRs and DVDRs |
| you achieve a professional appearance, which means | | | | are convenient ways of storing large amounts of data. |
| that your clients will have increased confidence in your | | | | Now you know more about office machines and |
| organisation, its products and services. | | | | accessories, have you got everything you need to |
| Photocopiers | | | | give you the competitive edge? |
