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Many small to medium-sized businesses in the St. Louis area struggle with IT. As small businesses grow, their IT needs start to change. How do you as a business owner or decision maker know when it’s time to partner with a managed IT solutions provider? Here are 10 of the most common signs that it might be time to consider hiring a managed IT solutions provider. It’s important to keep in mind that every business is different and may have unique IT needs. It’s a good idea to consult with an IT professional to determine whether managed services would be a good fit for your organization.
- Your business is growing and your IT needs are becoming more complex: As your business grows, so do your IT needs. A managed services provider can help you keep up with the demands of a growing business by providing the necessary IT infrastructure and support.
- You are spending too much time and money on IT issues that a managed services provider could handle more efficiently: Managed services providers specialize in handling IT issues, so they are often able to resolve problems more quickly and at a lower cost than in-house IT staff.
- Your technology is outdated and needs to be upgraded: Outdated technology can slow down your business and make it vulnerable to security threats. A managed services provider can help you stay current with the latest technology, ensuring that your business runs smoothly and securely.
- Your IT staff is overworked and unable to keep up with the demands of your business: Managed services providers can take on some of the workload of your IT staff, freeing them up to focus on more critical tasks.
- You are not fully utilizing the capabilities of your current IT systems: Managed services providers can help you make the most of your existing IT systems by optimizing them for your business needs.
- You have difficulty keeping up with software updates and security patches: Managed services providers can handle software updates and security patches for you, ensuring that your systems are always up to date.
- Your IT infrastructure is not reliable or consistent: Managed services providers can help you identify and resolve problems with your IT infrastructure, ensuring that it is reliable and consistent.
- You don’t have a disaster recovery plan in place: Managed services providers can help you develop and implement a disaster recovery plan, so you’ll be prepared in the event of a disaster.
- You cannot provide adequate support to remote or mobile employees: Managed services providers can provide remote and mobile support, ensuring that your employees have access to the IT resources they need, no matter where they are.
- You are not able to access real-time data and analytics to make informed business decisions: Managed services providers can provide access to real-time data and analytics, allowing you to make informed decisions about your business.
Again, these are just general signs and it’s always best to consult an IT professional about your specific needs to know whether Managed IT Services are a good fit for you. JJMicro provides outsourced IT solutions to businesses all over the St. Louis area. Let us meet with you and help you decide if a managed IT solutions provider can help streamline and grow your business.
