If you’re running a small- to mid-sized firm, you may not always have the on-site manpower needed to perform IT services. A managed service provider (MSP) can fit in where needed to provide outsourced IT technical support, monitoring and management of your cloud data. The brief guide below highlights some of the benefits of using MSPs to complement your business.

Cyber Security

With the risk of data theft so prevalent, it’s essential to protect your information from breaches that could compromise security. Managed service providers offer specialized cloud security that can buffer threats and cyber attacks in real time. Outsourcing your cloud security will allow you more time to focus on running other aspects of your business.

Build Your Strategy

Building the proper strategy to maintain your cloud data systems will be the most important IT decision for your business. An experienced managed service provider takes into consideration your organization’s current and future needs to match you with the appropriate technology and cloud vendor. They also give you the flexibility to move between vendors as your business expands. An MSP will help you build a technology blueprint to develop the proper strategies to integrate, support and maintain cloud solutions.

Data Transition & Organization

Transitioning to the cloud is a major step during which the MSP will move your infrastructure to a certified data center. Your infrastructure can also be installed locally if your organization has the capabilities to store the data. To provide a successful transition, all components must be carefully analyzed by the MSP to mitigate any risks.

Reduction In Costs

When you outsource your cloud managed services, you will reduce the cost of maintaining the network. You will avoid the expense of staffing an on-site IT department to monitor the network. With MSP, you decide how much you want to spend on IT services and will have a fixed service plan that is customized for your budget.

 

For small- to mid-sized business, the benefits of a managed service provider are invaluable. Contact CloudTech1 in Rochester Hills, MI, to discuss how managed cloud services will enhance your organization. They offer IT consulting to help establish the best managed service plan for your business. To learn more about their cloud solutions call (586) 480-2865 or visit the IT service provider online.