We’ve all been there. You’re sitting down to work on a very hectic Monday morning and having an issue with your back office computer. You scramble to figure out what’s wrong while that crucial work remains undone. That costs you time, and, as you already know, in business, time means money.
That’s why many small businesses have turned to Managed Services Providers (MSPs). They allow companies to outsource their IT needs, including regular management, maintenance, and support. Managed Service Providers also provide important services such as application, network, infrastructure, and security, all through a single centralized data center. Does your “IT guy” have limited capabilities? Would you like to free yourself of tech worries through outsourcing? Do you even have a dedicated IT operation? An MSP may be your answer to all of these questions.
What Does an MSP Do?
What distinguishes MSPs from other means of IT support? Their purpose is to support all aspects of IT from a single source: everything from server upkeep to project management. A Managed Service Provider allows your managers to focus solely on their roles and not waste time and money troubleshooting IT problems that pop up regularly.
Now not only does an MSP ensure that your IT runs operationally smoothly, but it also provides security: backup recovery that prevents averting data loss; and endpoint monitoring, i.e., the interception of cyber threats, malware, and viruses on your employee’s devices that intruders target in your network. Moreover, if your company’s unprotected infrastructure or end-user systems were attacked, the consequences to your business could be disastrous.
How Can an MSP Help?
MSPs can range in cost, depending on the size and extent of your business and its needs, but the amount of time it saves your company and the peace of mind that comes with the knowledge that your technology is running smoothly day-to-day could make it worthwhile.
In summation, by proactively monitoring your IT infrastructure and providing regular maintenance, MSPs can prevent extended system downtimes or service interruptions, providing you and your staff more time to focus on your real priorities.
