5 Warning Signs Your IT Systems Need a Mid-Year Health Check (And How to Fix Them)
- boluwatifeadejinmi
- Jun 27
- 3 min read
We’re halfway through the year, and while everyone’s talking about Q3 goals and business strategies, there’s one thing that often gets overlooked: your IT system’s health.
Just like a car needs routine servicing to run smoothly, your IT infrastructure needs a check-up to avoid costly breakdowns. At IoT Africa, we’re all about using smart technologies — like IoT devices, Sigfox connectors, and smart home solutions — to keep businesses running efficiently, securely, and ahead of the curve.
Let’s break down 5 warning signs that your IT system is overdue for a mid-year health check — and what you can do about it.
1. SLOWER NETWORK
Is it taking forever to load files or access your cloud apps? That’s a red flag. A sluggish network can point to bandwidth overload, ageing hardware, or even hidden malware.
SOLUTION: Run a network speed test and analyse traffic. Consider using Sigfox-connected sensors to monitor network performance in real-time. These devices help you track usage patterns and pinpoint exactly where the bottlenecks are, allowing for smarter upgrades or bandwidth management.
2. FREQUENT DOWNTIMES
A few minutes here and there might not seem like much, but unexpected system crashes can cost you hours of productivity, leading to data loss.
SOLUTION: Set up IoT-powered predictive maintenance tools that detect potential faults before they happen. IoT Africa provides systems that can alert you to overheating servers, failing storage drives, or unusual activity that might lead to outages.
3. OUTDATED CYBERSECURITY
Cyber threats evolve fast. If you haven’t updated your firewalls, antivirus software, or access controls recently, you’re giving hackers an open invitation.
SOLUTION: Modernise your security posture with smart motion sensors, door sensors, and surveillance systems, all part of our smart home and office solutions. These devices not only protect your physical space but also integrate with your digital infrastructure to detect unauthorised access in real time.
4. RANDOM NETWORK CUT-OFFS
Smart devices randomly dropping offline? That’s not just annoying — it’s a sign of network instability or outdated firmware.
SOLUTION: Use IoT-enabled dashboards to monitor device status across your entire system. At IoT Africa, we help you create a fully integrated setup using Sigfox connectors, ensuring all your smart home or office devices stay connected and talk to each other seamlessly.
5. NO BACKUP IN MONTHS
If you're not sure when your last system update or data backup happened, you’re taking a huge risk. A single crash or cyberattack could wipe out critical data.
SOLUTION: Automate your backups using secure cloud platforms. And don’t skip those system updates — they patch vulnerabilities and improve performance. Our IoT tools can help automate and track backup schedules, so nothing gets missed. Final Thoughts: A Smart System Is a Healthy System.
Think of your IT system like a living, breathing part of your business. It needs attention, updates, and preventive care to thrive. A mid-year health check isn’t just a smart move — it’s a necessary one.
At IoT Africa, we’re committed to making IT smarter, more secure, and future-ready with innovative IoT solutions, Sigfox connectivity, and smart home automation tools that scale with your business.
If any of the signs above sound familiar, don’t wait. Let’s give your systems the check-up they deserve — and set you up for a smarter second half of the year.
👉 Contact us today to get started!
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