Investing in managed IT support
What you need to know about managed IT support.
From the physical hardware and infrastructure that stores your data to the digital services and software your staff rely on in their day-to-day duties, employing a managed IT support service to care for your tech has never been more crucial. Think about what you would do if your internet suddenly cut out, or your main server crashed – how would your staff react? What process would you follow to get back up and running? Do you have all of your information backed up?
In our fast-paced digital environment, we are becoming increasingly reliant on technology to get us through the day. So it’s not surprising that hiring a digital caretaker to maintain and service your technology is one of the most important steps a business will take. From future-proofing your data, to protecting your information and digital servers from cyber attacks, an IT management service can transform your business by safeguarding your digital assets, keeping your software up-to-date and running smoothly, and planning for any unforeseen digital event or disaster that might disrupt your business continuity.
Delivering hassle-free and cost-effective digital solutions without unnecessary jargon, Acronyms offer a range of managed IT support services, tailored to the needs of your business. A leading management service in the Southwest, our team acknowledges there is a lot to consider when choosing an IT service. Before investing in your team of digital caretakers, research is absolutely essential.
Do I need to hire managed IT support?
While you may believe you don’t need managed IT support, it’s important to evaluate your business and what it needs, as well as how far you and your employees have come, and if you’re willing to invest in the future. From disaster recovery plans to storing your data in a secure and safe location, employing an IT management service is essential in future-proofing your business.
An IT service provider will actively monitor, service and take care of your hardware and digital infrastructure. They will also ensure your business is kept up to date with the latest software, store your data and information safely and securely, and ensure you are back up and running as soon as possible if your systems crash or fail.
Your current IT support.
Who’s managing your IT now? Is it that individual’s primary role in your business to take care of your tech, or are they putting their more important tasks aside? Not having designated IT support not only costs you time and money but can put undue stress on your employees and create tension within your team, especially if the issues with your technology are occurring frequently. Regardless of whether you decide to hire an in-house IT technician or outsource to a management team, if your business has grown and now needs IT support then hiring a specialist should be a top priority.
Outsourcing your IT support to a designated management service gives your team the freedom and time to focus on the role they were hired to perform, increasing productivity and profit by giving them high-performing, efficient digital tools.
Identifying the issues your digital caretakers will solve.
If your business has progressed to a point where your team requires a professional managed IT support service, it is more than likely you will have a list of requirements and goals that have driven you to seek assistance.
A dedicated IT management team can assist with short-term needs such as software glitches, unruly internet, and backing up your data and information. Your staff can also be given remote access. These issues are seen as short-term and can usually be resolved by an experienced IT professional relatively quickly.
Long-term solutions usually involve future-proofing your business. Supporting your staff with high-performing hardware and software can nurse and support the growth of your company. Investing in modern technology such as new computers and servers can also increase the productivity of your team and your profits by giving staff the digital tools they need to prioritise and complete tasks faster.
To protect those digital investments and maintain business continuity, having high-performing cyber security services and a well-thought-out disaster recovery plan in place is absolutely essential. A professional IT consultant can guide you through these processes by accessing your business, your team and their workflow, as well as user experience and accessibility to tailor the services your business requires. Together you’ll build strong relationships with both your customers and employees, through resilient foundations that will evolve and change with the needs of your business – essentially, you won’t find yourself rebuilding your business every time you need to incorporate new technology.
Cost-effective IT solutions.
Outsourcing your IT support to a designated management team is more cost-effective than employing an in-house technician. While hiring a single full-time consultant may seem like the right thing to you, you could be saving your business thousands by employing an entire team of IT support technicians for a fraction of the cost.
Many IT management services offer onsite and remote support and have flexible payment plans. Ongoing maintenance helps keep your technology’s overall costs down by regularly servicing hardware and identifying issues early before they escalate.
Having a thorough disaster recovery plan in place can also preserve your business continuity by having a process in place that will get your company back up and running in the event your technology is damaged or fails. In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s never been more important to have a plan which will allow your business to move online in a world of rolling lockdowns and unpredictable variants. Your plan should also factor in remote working – in the event your brick-and-mortar office is shut down, how will your staff carry on with their day-to-day duties?
By budgeting for the costs of an IT management service, your employees will also no longer feel responsible for the upkeep and care of your digital assets and infrastructure meaning they will be able to focus on their own role within your company.
Evaluating IT support firms.
Whatever IT package you’re seeking, you’ll find plenty of IT support options with a simple Google search. While there will be plenty of IT management firms, it’s important to do your due diligence. Evaluate your choices, research the different services being offered and reach out to the IT support team that will be right for you and the needs of your business.
Acronyms work with a number of different clients, with technicians available and on-call across England’s Southwest region. The team specialises in various services, from data recovery and network redundancy to data management and internet connectivity. Our experienced, knowledgeable team can assess and study your business, review your current digital processes and work with your employees to improve day-to-day operations and encourage growth.
We offer a range of bespoke solutions, tailored to the needs of you and your business.
Data management.
While managing your own data may seem straightforward enough, there are plenty of benefits to outsourcing data management to an IT support service such as Acronyms. Leaving this process to us empowers your employees by increasing operational efficiency. We can also store and backup your information in the event of a server crash or disaster, as well as give your staff access to Microsoft’s innovative cloud technology.
By tasking us with data management responsibility, you and your employees will have more time to focus on growing your business and turning customers into regular clients.
Disaster recovery.
As previously mentioned, having a disaster recovery plan these days is absolutely essential. Your plan should be a thorough, well throughout series of steps that can be taken following any kind of disaster which interrupts the day-to-day running of your business. Disasters can hit at any time and could include natural disasters such as flash floods or storms, cyberattacks or more recently a global pandemic and series of rolling lockdowns that kept us locked away in our homes for most of 2020.
Part of having a disaster recovery plan in place is recognising and resolving the issues that could arise before they escalate, as well as testing and planning, data recovery and network redundancy. The team at Acronyms can assess the potential risks that may befall your business and review your current day-to-day processes, as well as predict and plan how your business might recover from a disaster. We then make recommendations on how to improve your existing practices.
Ensuring your business, including your team of employees, are adequately prepared for disruptions can be the difference between survival or shutting up shop.
Cyber security.
Unfortunately in our modern, fast-moving world, firewalls and antivirus software are no longer enough to fully protect yourself or your employees from cyber threats. Digital attacks which threaten cyber security regularly impact both large and small businesses and without a secure system in place, your system will not be able to defend itself from data breaches. Safeguarding your system, as well as your employees, should be a top priority.
The managed IT support team at Acronyms take your cyber security and the safety of your information seriously. By understanding and evaluating the potential risks your business may be exposed to, we can target and resolve any weak points by working with your team and continually reviewing the surrounding digital landscape. By evaluating old and new threats to your security, we can resolve issues before they escalate and you have a data breach.
IT managed support with Acronyms.
Although the process can be overwhelming, deciding which IT management service provider is best for you and the needs of your business doesn’t have to be difficult. Acronyms provide the best IT Support Plymouth has to offer, delivering various bespoke digital solutions to businesses across the Southwest. From assistance with the cloud to servicing and maintaining your digital infrastructure, we bring efficient, hassle-free digital solutions and IT management tailored to you, so you can focus on growing your business.
If you have any questions about what we do or are ready to book a consultation, then please contact the team today.
FAQS
Do I need managed IT support?
If you are investing in the latest and greatest in digital infrastructure to further grow and support the needs of your business, then you need managed IT services. Outsourcing your tech to a professional service ensures your infrastructure is kept up to date, efficient, and reliable. It is also more cost-effective in the long term than employing an in-house IT technician.
What is managed IT support?
An IT support service offers a range of bespoke services, tailored to the needs of you and your business. From cyber security to disaster recovery, to internet connectivity and managing your cloud services, outsourcing your managed IT support gives your business or organisation access to a fully employed team of professional IT technicians who can assist in the day-to-day running of your digital infrastructure.
How does managed IT support work?
Outsourcing the management of your IT to a professional management service allows you and your team to offload the burden of troublesome software and tech. The experienced and knowledgeable team of IT support professionals here at Acronyms can resolve issues with ease and optimise your digital assets to improve your own staff’s productivity. A managed service provider usually offers both in-house and remote support, with ongoing 24-hour monitoring for optimal business continuity.
What services can managed IT support offer my business?
Managed IT support services offer a range of different solutions for you and your business, such as cyber security, disaster recovery plans, assistance with the cloud and internet connectivity, and overall IT consultancy and support.
How much does managed IT support cost?
The cost of an IT management service depends on what services you and your business or organisation require. Most IT support services offer flexible monthly plans. For an accurate IT support quote, its best to contact us at Acronyms for more information.
Who provides the best IT support service?
A leading provider of managed IT services in the Southwest, Acronyms provides managed IT support in Plymouth, Bristol, Exeter, and Cornwall. The expert team at Acronyms have decades of experience and knowledge and can deliver a range of managed IT services to your business without unnecessary fuss or jargon.