The pandemic has accelerated Digital Transformation. It happened so fast that some businesses were left behind. However, organisations that embraced technology and continue to do so, experience accelerated growth, increased efficiency and profitability.
“Experiment with new technologies and try out new workflows and processes,” suggests Atanas Georgiev, CTO of Enterprise League. “There is always a way to improve your productivity, quality and internal processes, leading to a lower lead time and faster business growth.”
One way to optimise Digital Transformation is through Managed IT services.
How Managed IT Services Work
Managed IT is a service executed by a Managed IT Services Provider (MSP), where the entire IT infrastructure of a business is monitored and optimised.
With this service, you can take advantage of the IT expertise, tools, and support required by your business. Managed IT Services can help reduce costs, improve efficiency, and strengthen your security. You can also enjoy proactive monitoring, maintenance, IT troubleshooting, strategic advice, and planning for your future IT needs.
With a Managed IT Services Provider, you basically have a whole IT department – without the worries that come from hiring and managing in-house IT staff.
How Managed IT Can Boost Your Efficiency
If you run a business, you know how important it is to stay on top of your IT needs. But managing your own IT can be time-consuming, stressful and take your focus away from innovation and growth. For these reasons, many businesses turn to managed IT services.
Here are three ways Managed IT can support your business.
1. Access to Cutting Edge Technology
Managed IT services can provide businesses with access to high-end technology, possibly at a lower cost thanks to their relationship with vendors, and that includes Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, big data analytics, and Edge Computing. You can leverage a provider’s expertise and resources to stay up-to-date with the latest technology trends and innovations.
Your Managed Services Provider can identify new technologies that can help reduce costs, improve productivity, and increase revenue. New IT tools will automate manual processes, freeing up your staff to focus on strategic tasks rather than routine ones. There are also emerging apps and platforms that can help your business streamline customer interactions and simplify project management.
2. Cloud Computing Optimisation
After many years of migrating businesses to the cloud, Managed IT Service Providers now focus on helping you get the most from it.
Whilst cloud computing services can significantly accelerate your business operations and growth, Managed IT services can help optimise your cloud costs and usage by scaling it up and down when required.
By identifying gaps and overlaps in your cloud infrastructure, your MSP can help streamline your operations, avoiding you to spend more than needed and reducing duplicated efforts.
The other way your IT services provider can help lower your IT costs is by offering a fixed monthly fee for your cyber security solutions, cloud computing services, and other IT needs. You do not have to hire a full-time IT staff or pay for unexpected repairs and upgrades. This will help you control and plan your budgets.
Ultimately, cloud computing services can help you focus on your core business goals when you are able to leverage the scalability, flexibility, and efficiency of the cloud.
3. Real-time Security at Your Fingertips
In business, time means money. Considering a cyber security issue can considerably slow down work or even completely shut down operations, we recommend having a security first focus is an integral part of your Managed IT Services agreement.
As any other area of technology, Cyber Security is a specialisation that is not offered or mastered by every Managed IT Services Provider. However, those that cover it (like Future Computers) can help you mitigate your risks before an attack occurs. When cyber security services are part of your managed IT services, your business can have:
- Reduced risks and costs: You identify and address potential vulnerabilities and threats before they cause damage or loss, plus you can save money in the long run by not having to spend $$$ on unexpected issues.
- Tailored solutions: With a cyber security strategy built into your managed IT, you will have just one customised IT strategy – aligned to your business size, industry, data sensitivity, and regulatory obligations.
- A single point of contact: You will just have one number to call or one ticket to file. This can save you time and effort, and ensures that your cyber security issues are resolved more quickly and efficiently.
Future Computers Managed IT Services + Cyber Security Solutions align with the ACSC Essential 8 which means we will implement the controls recommended by the Australian Government for SMBs. We will work towards bringing you up the maturity level that suits your business.
Managed IT Services Cairns: Focus on What Matters
Managed IT can help businesses in or surrounding Cairns improve their efficiency via cutting edge technology, cloud computing optimisation, and risk mitigation. By outsourcing to a third-party Managed IT Services Provider, your business can focus on core competencies and leave the day-to-day aspects to the experts.
There are many benefits in partnering with local Managed IT Services in Cairns, such as:
- Faster and more reliable on-site support
- Better understanding of the local market and customer needs
- More personal and trustworthy relationship with the Managed IT Service Provider
- Easier communication and collaboration with the MSP
- Potential cost savings due to lower travel expenses
If you’re ready to take your IT management to the next level, please review our combined Managed IT and Cyber Security packages and request for your personalised quote below!