Managed IT Services: The Key to Success for Your Business

A business that's run efficiently and effectively has the best chance of succeeding in today's competitive world.?

If you want to give your company the best chance at success, you need to use managed IT services because they can help prevent problems like downtime and data loss before they even happen!?

Do you know that every week, more than 140,000 hard drives experience data loss in the US?

About 60% of these failures occur due to a mechanical failure, and 40% result from misuse.

A simple drive recovery (that may or may not even be successful) can cost you tens of thousands of dollars.

Considering these statistics, here's why you should care about managed IT services.

What are managed IT services?

Managed IT services are usually a cost-effective way to provide your business with technical support.?

These services are delivered by external providers and are designed to provide you with an affordable, reliable and efficient solution that addresses your individual needs.?

Managed IT service providers will monitor and maintain your existing computer systems, handle software upgrades, remote access services and much more.?

In addition, they'll often provide access to 24/7 monitoring and immediate technical assistance if issues arise.?

What are the benefits of managed services?

1. You don't need to hire and train new IT personnel

Technology is advancing at a rapid pace, making it very difficult for businesses of all sizes to keep up.?

Managed IT services alleviate that pressure by handling all of your network administration and support functions in one place.?

These services are typically purchased as part of an overall managed-services package, including support functions like employee productivity and disaster recovery, along with specialized security and wireless technology.?

2. It minimizes IT expenses and costs

With all of your business's information, programs and applications hosted by an outside company, you don't have to worry about managing those things in-house.?

As mentioned, many companies offer 24/7 support services managed and monitored by professional IT experts.?

This means that you only need one employee (or none at all) who can monitor data backups, upgrade your systems and more—all while saving time and money.?

3. It improves security and stability

Anyone who has spent time troubleshooting computer issues can attest that there's nothing more frustrating than problems that are difficult to fix.

By outsourcing your technology services to an IT-managed service provider, you can avoid many of these kinds of problems.?

In addition, when you bring in a professional team, you also gain access to higher levels of security and data protection.?

They are aware of newer trends and threats that may have eluded a small or medium-sized business without access to expert information security professionals.?

And they will be able to advise you on how best to deal with any potential problems.

4. It reduces downtime due to technical problems

If you don't have managed IT services, your business is playing Russian roulette with your technology.?

You risk losing business and productivity, as well as exposing yourself to security breaches, hacking attacks and more.?

Even worse—you might not even realize how many issues you're having until it's too late.?

But managed services can ensure that no matter what problems may arise with your technology, they will be taken care of quickly.?

This guarantees a reduction in downtime, an increase in productivity and better protection against cyberattacks and hackers.

5. It provides peace of mind

Technology is becoming a bigger and bigger part of business operations and running your own IT can be both time-consuming and stressful.?

Finding an outside solution can free up resources so you can focus on other parts of your business.?

With managed IT services in place, you have access to highly trained experts who help monitor your network and provide proactive support, which makes it much easier to identify potential issues before they become problems.?

When your computers are on fire (not literally), managed services make it so you can focus on staying in business.?

If someone makes a mistake, it's not yours.

If an employee wrecks a computer with a virus, you don't have to deal with that either.

6. It helps ensure compliance

If your business is subjected to government regulations—or if you are in any way connected with a company that is—you must comply with all of these rules.?

This includes knowing which laws apply and what exactly they require of you.

A managed IT services provider can help by ensuring your systems comply with all current industry standards, so your business will remain protected from legal repercussions or other serious issues that may arise from non-compliance.

Conclusion

While managed IT services aren't appropriate for every business, in general, they offer a great way to save time and money regarding technology.?

If you're not interested in managing your own systems and would prefer to let someone else do it—or if you just don't have time for all of that—managed IT services are worth considering.?

And if you want a team of experts on your side, then make sure to contact us.