When you outgrow the bedrooms, the basement, the garage, then the coworking space, your startup is ready to get on the launchpad. With a lot of decisions arriving on your desk, it’s easy to slip up on a few. Here are some tips to consider-
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Go with boxed furniture. IKEA or something similar. Don’t splurge because this stuff is going to take a beating over the next few years. Save your money for tip #2.
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Buy used Oracle servers. Why? When you need to grow servers are the infrastructure a young company needs once it outgrows the cloud. Unfortunately, very few nascent companies have the budget to field brand-new servers.
Oracle servers, even used and refurbished, are a higher standard of servers, with unique architecture and processors that make them faster and more secure than other servers of similar prices. Further, when looking for an administrator, network specialist, and other IT personnel, Oracle certifications are as good as gold. Up-to-date Oracle certified hires mean that your servers will have trained specialists caring for them from day one. You can even outsource to a reputable company to service your Oracle servers!
Where to Buy?
Unfortunately, buying a high-quality refurbished server takes some legwork. Skip eBay, and don’t undertake the refurbishment on your own. Look instead to leading Oracle hardware resellers for the best in professionally refurbished equipment, backed with a warranty. Service contracts are available from the same place that you buy – and if they’re not, you should ask why. Professionals have reputations at stake, while eBay sellers can pull up stakes and disappear. Stick with companies that are local to Utica and the Mohawk Valley for timely visits when you need them.Talk to your local tech hardware reseller and give your start-up the jump-start it needs.
