Keep your Business Going with the Right IT Solutions
By Tim Parker | | Outsourced IT Support
Any modern business knows the importance of IT. It’s the foundation of any company, keeping people connected, data secure and customers happy, and these days we’re so reliant on the IT infrastructure that if something were to go wrong the consequences could be severe. Just think for a minute about how long could you cope for if the phone lines went down, or what about the website or email system? It’d be difficult for your company to function and that means getting the right IT solutions is vital, keeping everything going and helping you make the most of your business with a system that works.
Keep things simple with outsourcing
Whilst a lot of firms like to have a dedicated in-house IT team, outsourcing could be a viable and cost-effective addition (or even alternative) to your current arrangement. It’s a chance to benefit from expertise that you may not have in-house without needing to add to your current staffing levels, and you’ll be able to have as much or as little support as you need depending on your requirements. Things like external data storage and cloud services only add to the simplicity of things, giving you a secure central point from which your business can operate.
You’ll be in good company too—IT outsourcing is big business and it’s a trend that’s on the rise, with spending on expert guidance having increased by 80% last year alone. Recent research has even revealed that its value is set to surpass £160billion by the end of this year with the growth of the cloud computing sector thought to be a major factor behind this surge, and with more and more companies realising the benefits of simplifying and streamlining their processes through external means isn’t it time you got on board?
What services will you need?
Once you’ve realised that outsourcing could be the ideal solution, the next step is to decide on the type of services you’ll actually need. As with so many things this depends entirely on your individual business circumstances, but a few options to consider include:
• The full IT package complete with managed servers and on-demand support, offering a comprehensive solution for optimum results.
• Project management.
• Server management.
• Hosted infrastructure.
• Data storage/backup services.
• Cloud computing.
• Disaster recovery/business continuity processes.
With many IT support companies you’ll have plenty of different options that can help your business perform to its full potential, and the combination of expertise and cost-effectiveness makes it a great option for modern-day businesses. You’ll have the support you need to ensure any issues can be dealt with quickly and efficiently without needing to rely on in-house teams, and here at Syntax we can help. We know the difference the right IT services can make to a business and that’s why we offer tailored solutions to your requirements, working with you to ensure we can provide the level of support that you need and ultimately meaning we can help keep your business going with IT solutions that work.