Technology Insights Blog: Managed IT Services

In recent years, more businesses are outsourcing either some or all of their IT needs to a Managed Services Provider (MSP). Outsourcing IT is an extremely attractive option for a number of reasons. Recruiting and retaining IT talent can be challenging, and that’s unlikely to chan…

It can be tough for IT departments to keep up with day-to-day tasks and provide help desk support in the best of circumstances. But in recent years, businesses haven't had the best of circumstances. Cybersecurity threats have intensified dramatically, and to counter them, softwar…

Finding IT staff presents a significant challenge for many businesses. The demand far outweighs available talent, and the industry is expected to keep growing through 2026 and most likely beyond. Additionally, as technology continues to evolve quickly, the field is growing more c…

Managed IT is an investment—and as with all investments—it's normal to consider the return it can bring. When it comes to Managed IT, there are a number of benefits that directly translate into cost savings.

For businesses that need more IT support, there are three common options: hire new staff, contract services for staff augmentation, or outsource IT services. Whichever option is best for your organization will depend on your business needs, goals and initiatives. I've worked with…

Gary Marsden and Dave Marquardt had two things in common: the first was the first three letters in their last name, Mar, and the second was their dream to start a company. And this is how Marco began.

Fifteen years ago the first iPhone still hadn’t been introduced, Facebook had just opened its pages to the world, and Internet Explorer was the most used web-browser. Technology has come a long way since then, and will continue to make massive strides forward in the future. One t…

Call to mind the person who manages your office technology. The one who handles the issues with the phones, gets answers to all the IT questions and takes on the responsibility of ensuring the office copier never runs out of toner. The person puts in the effort to make sure your …

We’re connected–all the time–and I’m not just talking about email and phone calls. I thought about this as I walked into my family’s business and the song I was listening to in my truck came on in the building. It was not coincidence. It’s because of the phone in my pocket.

Business growth can create tension, stress and challenges to future success and productivity. One of the biggest challenges your business faces as it grows is increasing complexity in its IT network infrastructure. As your business grows, you add more users and devices to your ne…