Technology Insights Blog: Managed IT Services

Organizations have three options when it comes to managing their technology. They can handle all of their IT needs internally, they can outsource some IT work — like cybersecurity or a cloud migration — or they can outsource it completely with a fully-managed IT provider.

Having a top-notch, in-house IT support team isn’t a luxury most small-to-medium-sized businesses can afford. Luckily, today’s companies (even young startups with minimal capital) can economically outsource IT security to the best minds in the business — minimizing their risk of …

When I talk to clients about Managed IT for their company, a few of the same questions come up. They're great questions, and they give me the opportunity to explain the value that Managed IT can bring to an organization. But if I'm getting these same questions time and again, it'…

Even when you realize how impactful Managed IT Services can be to your organization, some other key stakeholders may need some convincing. The members of your board may have varying knowledge of Managed IT or IT in general, and it's up to you to show them how this investment will…

The good news is there's no shortage of companies offering IT services to organizations of all sizes. The bad news is that finding the best one for you can be difficult, especially if it’s your first time working with an IT provider.

Business in the 21st century moves at the speed of light. Staying relevant and ahead of the competition means keeping your business technologies up-to-date and able to propel your company forward. When these systems become outdated, their performance can adversely affect producti…

Managed IT services got off to a somewhat rocky start. Back in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, a technician had to be on-premises to do just about anything. Obviously, having an in-house team could be a great advantage as opposed to working with a third-party provider.

IT outsourcing isn’t new, but modern managed IT providers have evolved significantly from their late 1980s and 1990s ancestors. Back then, a technician had to be on-site to address issues. Savvy third-party IT providers would lump multiple service tickets into the same day to red…

It’s very easy to take your organization’s tools, data, and critical infrastructure for granted, especially when everything is working as it should. However, should any of your tools or systems fail, or if your organization is ever targeted by a cybercriminal, your business could…

Outsourced IT is trending. Small to midsize businesses have quickly adopted managed IT as the complexity of today’s software and equipment has gone beyond what their staff can manage and troubleshoot on their own. More recently, enterprise-scale businesses have also been using co…