Managing IT support is a full-time job.
But does it have to be a full-time team? Businesses often must make the strategic choice between hiring an in-house IT resource or outsourcing IT services. Depending on your needs, the level of support will vary—but every business will need a basic level of IT management to ensure security and growth.
Without measures to alert administrators about network maintenance needs, internal security risks can quickly snowball. By working with an IT Managed Service Provider (MSP) this hassle and risk can be addressed before it becomes an issue.
This is not to mention the plethora of other benefits that can come with choosing an MSP for your business IT needs. In this list, we’ve narrowed it down to 10 of the top reasons why a Managed IT Service Provider might be right for your organisation.
No. 1: Inventory Your IT Environments
First thing’s first: when was the last time you had a thorough check-up of all the devices on your network? From employees’ personal laptops to any tablets floating around your team’s office, there may be several devices in your environment that are due for a check.
With an MSP, the first task they will most likely tackle is gaining a clear picture of everything that’s on your IT network. Between BYOD, IoT devices, and devices that haven’t been turned on in months, a provider can map what’s in your environment. With expert eyes, MSP technicians can identify gaps that your own team may have missed or not have the time to attend to.
No. 2: Catch Vulnerabilities Faster
With continuous monitoring and critical alerts in place, a Managed Service Provider can address key vulnerabilities as they arise. Keeping tabs on your network for problems is more than a full-time job and requires both expertise and best-in-class technology.
Data breaches often occur because of an unaddressed system vulnerability. With an outsourced MSP, your team can rest assured that someone is minding your network environment and that any vulnerabilities will be solved promptly.
No. 3: Remediate Critical Issues
As an MSP is monitoring for critical security vulnerabilities in real-time, this allows for immediate action to be taken, preventing exploitation in instances when an emergency occurs. Having experienced professionals on your side will make tackling any security breaches immensely more manageable.
No. 4: Keep Patching Updated
Patching is changes to a program or software in order fix bugs and usability. A timely patch can prevent costly after-the-fact incident remediation measures. Instead of pushing patches for later, MSPs help organisation initiate updates and patches as soon as possible.
No. 5: Avoid Compounding Security Risks
It’s IT security lesson number one: the more compromised your network, the easier it is to exploit. With limited IT resources, it can be easy for issues to slip through the cracks or snowball. A Managed Service Provider solves this problem and takes the pressure off your team so they can focus on your actual business while knowing that your security is under control.
No. 6: Fend Off Threat Actors
Not all hackers are evil villains working at an elaborate desktop in a dingy basement. In fact, cyber threats are very common and can attack various aspects of your network for any number of reasons. With low accountability, lacking robust network monitoring, any organisation is open for threat actors to do as they please.
By having a dedicated MSP, your business is protected from threats of all shapes and sizes.
No. 7: Minimise Costs
Outsourcing an MSP can result in cost savings for several areas of your business. For one, it can eliminate costly clean-up. Depending on the severity, duration, and scale, a single data breach can cost an organisation millions of pounds.
Additionally, enlisting outside help allows your internal team to focus on their core responsibilities. No more being bogged down by constant IT troubleshooting. This allows your employees to be more productive and efficient, driving your business forward without unnecessary challenges.
No. 8: Access Industry Leading Technology
With an IT Managed Service Provider, your organisation gains access to a team of experts and leading technology that would amount to costly resources otherwise. Most MSPs are accredited and offer a host of advanced solutions.
For example, in KubeNet’s case, our team of experts are accredited to ISO 27001, 9001 and Cyber Essentials Plus standards. Our team offers fully managed solutions for:
Cybersecurity: anti-malware, dark web monitoring, identity and access management, internal and external threat prevention, training, etc.
Cloud: Microsoft 365® , Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-aService (PaaS), storage, backup, file-sharing, etc.
Compliance: ISO, Cyber Essentials, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR, CMMC, etc.
No. 9: Ensure Scalability
As your business evolves, so do your IT needs. Outsourcing to an MSP provides the agility and scalability required to accommodate your growth. Whether you need to quickly onboard new employees, expand your infrastructure, or adopt new technologies, an MSP can adapt and provide the right IT support and resources - enabling seamless scalability without disruption.
No. 10: Gain Tailored Solutions
The added benefit of having a team of experts on your side is tailored solutions based on in-depth experience. An IT service provider has a history of working with customers in a variety of situations to help them not only manage IT infrastructure, but also create custom workflows that improve operations.
A provider will get to know your business, so resources are focused where they're needed most.
How to Find an IT Managed Service Provider
Curious about how a managed service provider could work with your team? Finding the right MSP for your business can be a daunting task, depending on your needs. It’s important to evaluate all the needs of your IT infrastructure and network to find a provider that is the right fit.
KubeNet is an award-winning MSP, committed to making the lives of our customers easier. Whether it's our award-winning managed service provision, cutting-edge cloud, cyber security, or voice solutions, we make sure that our clients can access their crucial business technology and data anytime, anywhere. As certified partners to some of the world's biggest names in technology, including Microsoft, Datto and Cisco, we're always on the forefront of the latest tech trends.
But what really sets us apart is our commitment to flexibility, security and resilience. We own and operate our very own Layer 2 Network, which means we can guarantee that our infrastructure meets the needs of any business. And with our ISO and Cyber Essentials accreditations, you can rest assured that we take your data and security seriously.
Learn more about KubeNet and speak with our team here.
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