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May 23, 2018 No Comments

Featured article by Emily Roberts, Independent Technology Author

If you run a business, then it is likely that you have a lot of things that need to be managed through your IT system. For many business owners, organising things like stock, staff schedules and other IT elements are left to them. This can be very stressful when you already have a lot to deal with. This is why it is a good idea to make your IT system more efficient. In this article, we are going to look at how you can go about making your current IT system work more efficiently. Keep reading to find out more!

Having Self-managed IT

When it comes to the big managed IT vs. self IT argument, it can be hard to know what would be best for your business. If you manage your IT system yourself, you may be making it a lot more complicated and time-consuming than it needs to be. A self-managed IT system is likely to have less of a streamline organisational structure than one which has been looked at by a professional.

Managing your IT system, yourself might also mean that your software is outdated, or your hardware could use an upgrade. These are the sort of things that you might not notice because you are not up to date with the latest technology and you are too busy to know that your staff’s computers are working too slowly. Managing your IT system by yourself can also put your data and system at risk of threats or losses of data. Lots of people who run their IT systems by themselves don’t think about protecting their systems in the ways that they need to.

Small Improvements

Before you consider a managed IT system, think about the small improvements that you can make to your system. Upgrade your systems and find an employee who knows the most about IT or get some short-term contacts and ask for their advice. This advice can be valuable as they are likely to already know a lot about your business. Make sure to keep your data safe and use a cloud system like ShareSync to improve the overall efficiency of your system.

Considering Managed IT

If you are thinking about making your IT system more efficient, you should consider talking to a company that can help you manage it. There are many IT management companies like the TWT Group who are there to give you advice and manage your whole system. The technology that is involved in IT systems that companies use is growing more and more advanced and it can be quite hard to understand if you are not technologically minded. Next, we are going to look at some of the reasons why you should consider choosing a managed IT system to make your current system more efficient.

More Cost Effective

A lot of people think that it works out cheaper for their company to have a self-managed IT system, however, this is not always the case. Although the initial cost of hiring an IT provider might be more than you’d like to pay, doing so may mean that you can avoid the unexpected costs that a system might incur. Things like the updating of software, after-hours support and email system upgrades can all be planned out and budgeted depending on when you can afford to do so. This sort of planning will be done by an IT provider and you’ll save yourself huge payouts in the long run.

Support

If you are not sure how to go about dealing with some of the technical elements of your company, a managed IT system can provide you with someone who will answer any questions that you have. This sort of support will be vital in keeping your business running and you’ll be able to find the answer quickly without having to go to many different sources like you would with a self-managed IT system.

Peace of Mind

The great thing about getting the help of an IT provider is that you’ll be able to relax more and be certain that your business is running smoothly in the background. You’ll be able to focus on other important aspects of your company and ensure that you are doing as well as you can!

Getting It Right

Overall, choosing a managed IT system might be a better option for you as it means that your system will be running efficiently. You’ll find that you’ll be able to rule out any issues as the professionals will be able to work out how to best run your system. With the experience that IT professionals have, they’ll be able to find a solution to your IT related problems quickly and make sure that your system is running efficiently.

 

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