Small businesses drive the local economy, providing jobs and much-needed products and services to their region. As a business owner, your success likely depends on technology: According to BusinessDasher, 85% of small-business owners leverage technology in some form.
If you’re like many small-business owners, IT services take up a good portion of your budget, especially as you add new technology to your roster. You can manage your IT services in-house, but you'd need an experienced professional who stays up to date on the latest technology as well as security risks and protocols, which can be difficult to manage on your own.
Managed IT services refer to outsourcing your IT tasks to a third-party vendor such as Standley Systems. We take a proactive approach to IT management and support businesses in various industries.
Managed IT services include:
As a small-business owner, you're likely working with a smaller team. You don’t have a full team of IT professionals on your staff.
While this approach may have worked in the past, most modern companies have evolved past a single server. Apps and networks are complex, and you need someone who knows how to manage your entire network, your infrastructure, and all of your applications.
Managed IT services give you access to a fully equipped team. They're also scalable, so you can add new services as your business grows.
Here's a breakdown of various managed IT services and what they entail.
We monitor your networks, devices, and systems 24/7 to detect and resolve issues before they escalate. As cyber threats evolve, you need your provider to pay attention at all times and look out for any anomalies that could indicate a breach.
When we see anomalies, we promptly investigate and resolve them to reduce system downtime and help prevent data breaches.
As a small-business owner, you may think your business isn't at risk of being targeted by a cyber attack. Sure, larger businesses get most of the headlines, but your business is also vulnerable.
Cybersecurity experts can help set up your firewalls, detect threats, and quickly resolve issues to protect your sensitive data. Real-time monitoring lets us respond to threats before they impact your company.
Our managed IT services include setting up, monitoring, and optimizing cloud-based solutions to make your team more efficient. We can also migrate data from your older systems to the cloud, helping your company become more flexible and agile.
Even the most vigilant IT team may experience breaches and other disasters. As part of our managed IT services, we automatically back up your system and optimize your device recovery plan so you can quickly get back up and running after a disaster.
Whether you’ve lost data because of a security breach, a natural disaster, or a hardware failure, our team can restore your critical systems within hours.
If you’re wondering whether your IT services align with your business's goals, take advantage of our advisory services. This way, you know you’re investing in the right technology to maximize your return and selecting the right platforms and devices for your needs.
You might hear “outsourcing” and think “expensive,” but handing off the responsibility to a managed IT service provider will deliver great value to your business.
You can get managed IT services for a fixed monthly fee that's predictable and easy to add into your budget. As a bonus, you get a full IT team without having to hire multiple new employees. On the other hand, you can't anticipate the total cost of service and equipment failures if you don’t have the right team in place to fix major issues.
In the modern age, your customers expect you to protect their data. Managed IT services protect you from data breaches so your customers can trust you with their important information. In a regulated field such as medical or financial services, you'll be in a better position to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other regulations.
As a small-business owner, you're likely juggling multiple roles. Outsourcing to a managed service provider lets you focus on running and growing your business instead of your technology.
With the wide range of managed IT services available, you can easily adapt your service package as your business grows.
It’s important to choose a high-quality managed IT service provider with experience in your industry. Find out which services are available, and look for a one-stop solution that covers all of your IT needs.
Choose a partner that offers 24/7 support for better security, as well as transparent pricing and contracts.
Need a hand with optimizing your IT systems? Explore Standley’s managed IT services. We can proactively monitor your system and offer customized solutions based on your goals.
Contact us today to learn more.