Simplify Your Small Business With Managed IT Support

simplify your small business with managed it support

According to a recent article, in today’s fast-paced business environments, MSPs play an important role in helping companies leverage new technologies without straining their budgets or losing focus on their core business.

Keeping your network secure requires more than anti-virus software and strong passwords. There are dozens of cyber security threats that threaten your business on any given day. These threats can lead to major downtime which means a loss in productivity and revenue. Outsourcing your Florida IT support can help simplify your business and keep your operation running smoothly.

One of the biggest benefits to outsourcing IT support is that your business is no longer burdened with managing your IT network infrastructure. You place this responsibility in the hands of highly skilled technicians who monitor and manage your network 24 hours a day. You are left to running your business and IT support will take care of all IT administrative tasks.

How IT Support Can Simplify Your Business

Lowered Costs

Managed IT services can significantly reduce costs because there is no need to pay for salaries, benefits, training, continued education, and other expenses. Your business benefits from the latest in technology and expert support without breaking the budget.

Enterprise Level Support

Many small to mid-sized businesses do not have the financial means to operate an in-house IT department. With managed IT services, your business can receive the same support, if not better, from IT experts with various skills and experience.

Improved Network Performance

A slow network that cannot keep up with the demand of your business makes working a frustrating process. System crashes and hours of downtime leads to an unproductive work environment and a major loss in revenue. Managed IT services place their focus on your network’s overall performance and security. They help ensure your network is working efficiently which minimizes downtime and supports the growth of your business.

Outsourcing your IT support is one of the easiest and ways to simplify your business. Managed IT services removes the hassle and worry of managing an ever-changing network.

We are a managed services provider offering proactive IT maintenance and support. Contact us today for a free consultation.

Common Tech Issues a Managed Service Provider Can Resolve

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Businesses don’t always run smoothly. There are obstacles along the way that impact productivity and efficiency. Technology issues are huge obstacles that can create major problems that affect productivity.

According to this article, Managed Services is the practice of outsourcing day-to-day IT management and computer network technical support as a cost-effective method for improving business operations, instead of having a full-time on-staff IT personnel.

Many times, business owners are not even aware of how some technology issues can decrease efficiency and affect overall revenue. Below are some of the tech issues that often rob a company of time and money when left unresolved.

You will also have a better understanding as to why a managed service provider can help resolve these issues.

No IT Policies in Effect

Having an IT policy in place is essential for helping to prevent security breaches and other IT issues that could bring down your business for hours or even days. When policies are not put into effect, it is too easy for employee errors to cause technical issues. The best way to prevent security issues is to audit your processes and use security best practices at all times. A managed service provider can work with you to create an IT policy best suited to your business.

No Data Backup Process in Place

Unfortunately, many small businesses do not have a regular backup process in place. This is often due to lack of follow through, budget restrictions, or poor planning. Without proper backup procedures, your business is at risk of losing data and will lack the ability to recover in a timely manner, if at all. A managed service provider can create a continuity and contingency plan to keep your data secure.

Ignoring Mobile Security

Many businesses provide mobile devices to employees or allow employees to use their own devices. Security issues occur when these devices are not included as part of your IT systems. These devices should have the same level of protection as your desktop computers, servers, and network. Most managed service providers offer encryption and remote wipe services for mobile devices. They can incorporate all mobile devices used for business into your IT security plan.

IT issues can cause tons or problems that can have a huge negative impact on your company’s productivity. Security breaches, data loss, and massive downtime can affect revenue. A reputable managed service provider can help your company keep IT related issues from becoming major problems.

Contact us today to find out how we can assist you. Use our knowledge and resources to your advantage and find out how you can make full use of our managed services.

Types of Cloud Computing

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types of cloud computing

As society transitions into the age of technology, cloud computing is gaining traction as one of the number one ways to do business on the internet. While there are several benefits such as disaster recovery, document control, and security, it’s important to know the different types of cloud computing to see which one will work best for your business.

According to this article, in order to truly understand how the Cloud can be of value to an organization, it is first important to understand what the Cloud really is and its different components.

The Internet, along with its various processes, is filled with technical terms and instructions that are hard to understand.

We’ve broken down the types of cloud computing for you to decide what you would like to try

First, let’s establish a definition for cloud computing: what is it? It’s basically computing based on the internet. Files are shared, stored, and edited over the internet for various people to access.

There are 4 main clouds that are classified based on location, that are further classified as you will soon see. These four are public, private, hybrid, and community clouds. Let’s take a look at these a little closer to understand what they are all about.

Public

In the public cloud, the host of the cloud has primary control over it. This cloud is shared between organizations, and the customer has no control over it.

Private

This private cloud is dedicated to a particular organization or host and isn’t shared amongst other organizations as opposed to the Public cloud. While private clouds are more expensive, they offer more security in comparison to Public clouds. There are two types of Private clouds:

  • On-premise: This is also known as an “internal cloud”. It provides protection, but is limited in size and scalability. On-premise private clouds are best used for processes that require complete control and configurability of the infrastructure and security.
  • Externally hosted: These types of Private clouds are used exclusively by one organizations. One difference between this Private cloud and a Public cloud is that it is hosted by a third-party that specializes in cloud infrastructure. They are cheaper than on-premise private clouds.

Hybrid

As you can probably guess, this type of cloud is a cross between Public and Private clouds. Critical applications that require maximum security will be hosted on Private clouds while less security concerned applications will be on the Public cloud. This can also be called “Cloud Bursting”. For companies that handle a large computing requirement, this can ensure things run smoothly. The organization will use their own computing infrastructure for normal usage and the cloud will handle higher loading requirements.

Community

This type of cloud includes computing infrastructure that is shared between organizations of the same community. To clarify this point,  think of all the government organizations in the state of Florida. They may share a computing infrastructure on the cloud to manage data related to citizens residing in Florida.

Consider the size of your business, the traffic is acquires, and the biggest problems you would like to avoid when handling company information. Do you need maximum security? Do you share an infrastructure with multiple organizations? Incorporating the cloud into your business with maximize efficiency, as well as profits.

For more information about the cloud, or how to incorporate the cloud, contact us today.

On Site Computer Services When You Need Them

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When you sit down to use your computer, you may be the expert. You may be the first to figure out how to integrate your computer with your tablet or mobile device or Bluetooth.

According to this article, things have changed considerably over the past five years, all for the better. These days, it’s more affordable for you to have your computer systems serviced on-site in your home or business.

But when the hardware itself has an issue, that’s when you need an expert to come to your site and get things running as they should. That’s also a matter of expertise: You know when to ‘not go there’ and call in someone who can navigate hardware as well as you navigate the software.

Technical failure can be frustrating and frightening if you have no experience with repairing it. Internal components, such as memory chips, are not compatible with all machines. Components may be fragile or break if installed improperly. Other components, such as hard drives, may be perfectly compatible, if configured properly, but may not work properly or may put your data at risk if incorrectly installed. In short, fixing the damage or performing an off the cuff upgrade can itself cause more damage if attempted by an inexperienced user.

Determining the Cause

Many situations can cause hardware problems. General wear and tear may impact hard drives, new equipment may need specialized installation, memory or other internal component updates may cause Microsoft Windows to not properly recognize your computer or Windows license. Many different levels of hardware go into making your computer operate, levels which normally perform as expected and which you never consider until they go wrong.

Just as you are the expert in your business, 4 Corner IT would like to be your expert with hardware. We navigate compatibility of components and installation and repair with the confidence and expertise that you navigate the details of your business.

For hardware concerns which require on site support, please contact us.

The Cost Savings Benefits of Using a Managed Service Provider

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Enlisting the help of a managed service provider lets you outsource IT tasks that would otherwise require you to hire an in-house IT specialist. Outsourcing IT support helps businesses to focus on business rather than technology support.

According to this article, a managed service provider (MSP) is a type of IT service company that provides server, network, and specialized applications to end users and organizations. These applications are hosted and managed by the service provider.

Deciding to use a managed service provider requires you to analyze the benefits and how they may help you reach your business goals. The benefits of managed IT services are many.

The following benefits impact daily operations as well as your bottom line.

Monthly Costs

Managing monthly costs is critical for any business. It is important to know how much you are spending, what you are spending it on, and what you may spend in the future. By outsourcing your IT support, you will pay the same amount no matter how much support you require each month. You will know how much to budget for IT support and you can allocate your remaining budget to other areas of your business.

Small Upfront Costs

When you outsource to a managed service provider, you automatically save on the upfront costs associated with buying necessary hardware and software. You can start with a monthly plan suited to your business needs rather than investing in costly equipment.

Scale Up or Scale Down

Managed IT services allow you to scale up as your business grows. If you need more users, it is simple to add them. If you realize your business does not need certain applications, request your provider remove them. Managed IT service is flexible in terms of adjusting to your business needs at any given time. This can save your business a significant amount of money during periods of growth.

Increased Productivity

A disruption in productivity due to IT issues can cost your business thousands of dollars. Rather than have you and your staff struggle with an IT issue, you can notify your managed IT service provider to fix the issue. They can often resolve your IT problem within minutes, saving you time and money.

Whether your business is small or large, it can benefit greatly from the use of a managed service provider. You will have consistent monthly costs, access to IT experts, and be able to scale up or down as necessary.

We have been providing Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties with word-class managed services for over a decade.

Contact us today for a free consultation.