5 Factors That Show You're Ready to Work with an IT Service Provider

It's fall, and businesses are returning to their normal work routines. You had planned to take care of some non-urgent matters over the summer, but you didn't have time to get everything done. In small and medium-sized businesses, IT often falls into this category, because, after all, if it works, it works.

Unfortunately, IT optimization and maintenance are too often overlooked. However, by working with an IT service provider, you can address any issues that have been neglected over the past few years. This will free you from technological debt that could, in the long run, harm your organization.

So here are five factors that indicate it's time to do business with an IT service provider.

1. Your business is growing

The very nature of business is growth. If you've grown significantly over the past few years, you may have been relying on the same IT infrastructure for a long time.

Have your IT assessed by a reputable service provider. They will be able to identify security gaps, if any, as well as areas for improvement that will enhance your organization's scalability and agility.

2. Your IT department is managed by a multitasking employee

This is a very common phenomenon among small and medium-sized businesses. You have a great employee who is computer-savvy and takes care of it alongside their regular activities.

IT is a department that deserves full-time attention, and that's exactly what an IT service provider can offer you. For example, while not necessarily working full-time, Nexxo monitors your infrastructure 24/7 and offers technical support within 10 minutes.

By doing so, you will be able to fully exploit the skills of the employee in question. You will optimize your costs.

3. You don't have an automatic backup system

If you've been asking yourself this question, it's time to consult an IT service provider. Backup solutions are now highly accessible and allow businesses to recover quickly in the event of a cyberattack or disaster.

The figures are all the more alarming since it appears that 58% of companies are not adequately prepared for data loss .

Do your duty; act before it is too late.

4. You are wondering about the technologies to adopt

Office 365 or GSuite? Slack or Microsoft Teams? Creamy or traditional? Don't worry, you're not alone. With more and more IT solutions available to businesses, choosing the right technologies is becoming increasingly difficult.

Your IT service provider will act as a technology advisor and offer you suitable tools, taking into account multiple facets of your business. Nexxo can also help you at the strategic level, for example by helping you design your IT master plan .

5. Some of your computers are on Windows 7

Did you know that Microsoft will be discontinuing support for its operating system in January 2020? If you haven't yet prepared for the transition, you need to consider this.

Unsupported operating system software is a gateway for hackers. While relatively simple, such a transition requires considerable planning and time. An IT service provider specializes in this area and can greatly facilitate this transition.

Nexxo can assist you in managing your IT

If one or more of the statements presented in this article have raised questions for you, contact us . Our initial consultation is free. We will discuss with you how we can help you optimize and manage your IT. We have many years of experience working with SMEs in various industries.