How to Save Time and Money part 2

How to save time and money with outsourced IT support

Protecting Your Business

When looking into securing your IT infrastructure, it’s always best to consult a professional. The hoops and documents you need to pass through can feel endless to those who aren’t trained in the art. If your organisation does not have an IT ‘Head of Security’, and you want to protect your business, then it’s always best to enlist the support of an outsourced expert and discuss actions required to make sure your data and infrastructure are kept secure - and to establish if you have already been breached.

Support Options for your business

In-House versus Outsourced Support

Supporting your own infrastructure and security might sound like the easiest and most cost-effective option - however it’s almost impossible for a small internal IT team to stay up to date and support your own business concurrently. Enlisting an external team such as an MSP means you will always be supported by a team that are fully trained and up to date. You don’t need to employ more staff to cover holidays or deal with sickness etc either - your MSP will take care of everything for you whilst they keep you secure.

External companies would be able to provide insight into efficient ways of securing your business through the likes of Anti-Virus Protection. Doing so can not only protect your data. but also your business from potential legal issues and financial losses. Knowledge is key in this instance. Professionals in this field have been improving their knowledge through personal development and learning from experience. This means it is particularly difficult for someone lacking the required knowledge to correctly protect your IT systems.

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Out-of-Hours Support

Pick the brains of IT professionals who can provide you with support and important guidance for optimal security.

24/7 support can provide a level of care that not only effects employees but can be the key player for ensuring customer services are kept up to date and in working order. Downtime within an out- of-hours period could cause havoc if not dealt with accurately and quickly. If you’re a victim of a virus attack, there is history of these happening outside of the working day. Forward planning for these events is important for data protection and ensuring your technology infrastructure isn’t compromised.

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