To say that modern businesses are increasingly reliant on information technology would be a massive understatement. From small restaurants and retail stores that rely on their data systems to process payments, track deliveries, and manage inventory to large multi-faceted enterprises seeking to take advantage of the synergistic relationships between their businesses, the information technology landscape continues to shift.
Most business managers and executives realize that the only practical solution is end-to-end IT services that are able to handle complex infrastructure, mitigate tasks, scale operations, and more. Flager.io is a full-service MSP and MSSP that can put a team in place to manage your company’s systems. Contact us today to begin a conversation about how we can provide your business with cutting-edge solutions and top-tier service.
What is a Full-Service Managed IT Provider?
A full-service MSP offers comprehensive services for your business, including network management, cybersecurity, cloud migration and hosting, data backups, IT consulting, and helpdesk support. What separates a full-service managed IT provider from partial IT providers is that the partial providers usually focus on one or two areas of IT. So, unless your in-house IT staff is capable of handling the rest of your needs, you will be reliant on multiple partial IT vendors. Most companies consider that less than optimal.
Key Benefits of Partnering with a Full-Service Managed IT Provider
Managers and business owners widely agree that it’s essential to their operations to have comprehensive IT support. While they may look for ways to cut costs in this vital area, rarely will you hear a company owner say, “I wonder if we could do without the IT department for a while.”
Comprehensive IT Solutions Tailored to Your Needs
While it may be impossible to work without information technology support, you can significantly mitigate the costs by using a full-service managed IT provider. Because an MSP works with multiple clients, they generally have more staffing and resources than an in-house IT department. This is also why they’re able to save clients money. They are able to scale services up and down as the needs of the business change.
Comprehensive IT Solutions Tailored to Your Needs
Many full-service MSPs have a la carte menus of services. You can select the services you require at the time, and when you no longer need a service or need to add services, you can adjust your contract accordingly.
By contrast, with a full-service in-house IT department, you have to hire and retain the staff to meet your demand. If you go through an expansion, you will need to go through the time-consuming process of recruiting and hiring new team members. During a contraction, you may have to reduce staff, which can be an additional financial hardship.
24/7 IT Support and Monitoring for Continuous Uptime
Another key benefit to working with a full-service managed IT partner is continuous access to their support staff. Only the largest of enterprise companies have the luxury of having an in-house 24/7 IT staff. It’s simply too cost-prohibitive, but an MSP can designate certain team members to work nights, weekends, and holidays. They are available whenever you need their services.
Cost Efficiency and Reduced IT Overhead
For every in-house IT member you hire, there is a fixed cost that combines salary, benefits, and sometimes additional training. There’s also the possibility that you’ll have to pay overtime during peak times, like during busy seasons or when a staff member goes on vacation. With an MSP, these costs are all part of the contract. Only a portion of the expense is passed on through you since there are multiple clients paying for the same service.
Scalable IT Services for Growing Businesses
If you’re unsure of the value of having a scalable IT provider, ask your IT department what it would take to increase capacity by 20% within the next month. It involves a lot more than adding a few ethernet cords and phone lines. A full-service managed IT provider can help your business scale up and down according to your needs — and without costly overtime or painful layoffs.
Enhancing Cybersecurity and Ensuring Compliance with Managed IT Services
Flagler.io is a managed security service provider as well as a managed service provider. We provide a wide array of cybersecurity protections. With cybercrime expanding year after year, having your IT department double as the cyber defense team is no longer safe. You need a team of designated professionals who continuously study the threat landscape.
The same applies to compliance. The laws and regulations affecting data collection are touching more and more businesses every year. Being out of compliance can draw the attention of regulatory agencies, make you vulnerable to cyberattacks, and can result in loss of faith from your customer base. Managed IT providers update themselves on the latest changes in the laws that affect your business and ensure that you’re in compliance.
Proactive IT Management: Preventing Downtime and Data Loss
Another factor that draws businesses to using managed full-service IT providers is that they are constantly monitoring the infrastructure and software to detect looming issues that might cause interruptions to their work. Additionally, they can help your business develop contingency plans to mitigate the effects of natural disasters, cyberattacks, and equipment malfunctions.
Tailored IT Strategies to Support Business Growth
Flager.io is the premier full-service managed IT provider for businesses. We can either work with your existing IT staff or become your IT department. We are ready to help you cut costs for your business and improve performance. Contact us today to discuss your company’s IT and cyber-security needs.