4 Benefits of Outsourcing IT Services
While the need for improved IT services can occasionally come on like a tidal wave with a significant event like a failed server or security issue, more often, it starts with a trickle. Maybe it began with patches applied several months late and or a couple of expired software licenses. However, these small steps lead your business away from secure operations, which can become painful and expensive to undo. Before you get to that point, it’s essential to consider the benefits of outsourcing the IT needs of your small business.
Windows 7 is Retiring and Why it’s Important to You
The arrival of 2020, the start of a new decade and a great time to evaluate current business solutions and processes or even the very operating system that helps your business run. After 10 years, support for Windows 7 is coming to an end on January 14, 2020. At Hemi IT Solutions, we understand change can be hard, so we are here to let you know what you can expect and what steps your small business can take if you are still operating on Windows 7.
Why Upgrading To Windows 10 Benefits Your Business
Upgrading to a new operating system can be tough. Between people being reluctant to learn a new system and the time required to get everything up to speed with any changes, the idea of upgrading the operating system your business runs on can seem daunting. However, with support for Windows 7 ending this month, keeping your business running on older systems could be holding you back more than you think. Upgrading to Windows 10 will help your team be more productive while also providing additional security for your organization. Increased Productivity Previous Windows OS upgrades came with dramatic and sometimes confusing changes. For users still on Windows 7, Windows 10 will feel very familiar. Naturally, there are a few small changes like the expanded start button functionality and messaging tools like Skype included with the platform. Plus, if you never made the switch over to Windows 8 or 8.1, you’ve been missing out on one major upgrade, Windows 10 starts up 75% faster, allowing your team to get rolling quicker. Reduced Time for Upgrades and Maintenance As measured by Forrester Consulting, Windows 10 has shown to reduce IT management time by 15% thanks to self-service options within the OS and lighter…
Should Your Company Outsource IT? Here’s what you need to know.
IT service providers deliver the technical expertise small businesses need at a much lower cost than hiring IT staff. They can recommend, install, and manage technology according to a business’ objectives and core competencies and ensure that critical data is safe. That’s why nearly 70% of U.S. small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) work with an IT service provider for some or all of their IT needs. There are many considerations for SMBs thinking about moving their IT to another company. We’ve summed up the key factors to help you decide what’s best for your company. MSPs are the guardians of IT, delivering ongoing monitoring and management of client applications (email, web site, security, etc.) and IT infrastructure. What’s an MSP? An MSP, or managed service provider, is an IT service professional to which SMBs outsource their IT needs. MSPs are the guardians of IT, delivering ongoing monitoring and management of client applications (email, web site, security, etc.) and IT infrastructure remotely. They do accomplish this through remote monitoring services, which allows them to keep tabs on the health of their clients’ IT environments, change and update systems, and troubleshoot problems. MSPs closely monitor a wide variety of IT…