How a Good It Service Provider Can Protect Your Company in 2021

Companies in Hamburg, Bremen, Kiel and Lübeck - and of course all over the world - are currently planning their IT budget for 2021. Or of course, ideally, they already did that last year. For many businesses that still rely on working from home, ensuring the safety, connectivity, and productivity of their employees is a top priority. With the new technological innovations in 2021, companies need to adapt quickly to stay competitive.

However, the involvement of individual IT consultants for the introduction of new IT can go beyond the limited budget of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups. In this case, it can be advantageous to outsource your IT requirements to a trustworthy Managed Services Provider (MSP).

 

WHAT IS A MANAGED SERVICES PROVIDER?

A managed services provider is a third-party organization that manages all aspects of your company's IT infrastructure, including ongoing maintenance, security, monitoring, and upgrades. An MSP helps companies without dedicated IT staff avoid IT issues to improve their daily operations.

 

 

BENEFITS OF PARTNERING WITH A MANAGED SERVICES PROVIDER

For SMBs and other businesses that do not have the resources for an in-house IT team, partnering with the right MSP can provide several benefits, such as:

 

COST SAVINGS

This is the greatest benefit of working with an MSP. SMBs have limited resources, and maintaining their infrastructure requires purchasing equipment and hiring experts - all of which cost a lot of money. Most MSPs offer IT services for an attractive flat fee. This means you get support and protection for a predictable monthly cost.

 

EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE

An in-house IT staff needs financial resources (and of course time too!) To attend training seminars, otherwise, there is a risk of becoming less efficient with the advent of new technologies. MSP employees, on the other hand, are constantly exposed to a wide variety of technologies and environments and keep abreast of the latest technological innovations. When you choose to work with an MSP, you have access to a pool of IT professionals with the experience and skills specific to your industry.

 

BACKUP AND RESTORE

Disasters and unexpected events can lead to data loss and downtime, which in turn can lead to serious financial loss. An MSP is an important part of your business continuity plan as it can implement back-up and recovery processes that keep your systems running during a disaster or enable quick recovery from a disaster.

 

CLOUD HOSTING

The COVID-19 pandemic forced many companies to switch to remote working to keep operations going and stay in business. Connecting with colleagues and customers became a top priority, which is why many companies migrated to a public and private cloud. MSPs often offer cloud hosting and other cloud services such as Desktop-as-a-Service that allow remote workers to access company resources, collaborate and provide customer support. According to a report by Gartner, cloud usage will grow again by 18% in 2021. So more and more companies trust the cloud. Perhaps of necessity.

 

CYBERSECURITY

Whether your employees work from home or the office, cybersecurity is an important part of your business. According to the World Economic Forum, business leaders see cyberattacks as the second-largest global risk to businesses, alongside financial crises. The COVID-19 pandemic saw an alarming increase in cyberattacks as cybercriminals took advantage of chaos and fear to target unsuspecting businesses and individuals.

 

The fact is that cyberattacks will continue to occur. New technological innovations offer cybercriminals new tools and methods to exploit network vulnerabilities. An MSP proactively monitors your network for suspicious activity and protects it from various cyber threats. The MSP relies on a variety of solutions. Just inquire.

 

ROUND-THE-CLOCK SUPPORT

If your business depends heavily on technology, you know that technical problems and downtime can lead to lost revenue and reputational damage. Partnering with an MSP gives you access to proactive support services around the clock to ensure your network is working optimally at all times. By monitoring your system around the clock, an MSP can quickly identify and fix the problems before they become a major problem.

 

SCALABILITY

The technological needs of your company will change over time based on your business goals. As such, you may need to scale up or downsize your infrastructure to ensure that you achieve these goals. An MSP can react to changes in your IT requirements in real-time to avoid costly downtime.

 

 

If your company has difficulties maintaining, protecting, and updating its IT infrastructure, you should install reliable security software such as Protegent360's Total Security. Protegent360's Total Security offers you proactive IT support services to ensure downtime and security.