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Managed IT services could be the right solution for small- or medium-sized businesses in Marietta or Atlanta. Determining the right managed service provider depends on your needs: do you need a stand-alone service or a company that compliments your IT staff?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Many small- and medium-sized businesses do not have any internal IT strengths and must rely on Managed IT Services for all their IT needs. However, not all IT Managed Services Providers are the same. Every Managed Services Agreement should include 24\/7monitorin<\/a>g, staffed Network Operations Center, IT and cybersecurity preventative maintenance<\/a>, asset tracking<\/a>, vendor management, and a documentation on your company\u2019s IT history and future goals in their contract. In addition, they should be able to customized<\/a> and IT package around your specific needs.\u00a0<\/p>\n Many mid to large-sized companies have their own IT services. If they have a small IT staff of one or two engineers, it may be beneficial for the company to hire an outside company to fill in the gaps. For instance, a company employing one advanced or one entry-level IT person can be highly mismanaged.<\/p>\n Highly experienced engineers get frustrated if they spend most of thier time on entry-level tickets. Interestingly, the average company spends 80% of its IT time on entry-level tickets, leaving an experienced engineer feeling like they need to utilize their skills more or cannot grow their skills. Both of which can affect their future salary. In this situation, a managed service provider can take the entry-level call and send escalated tickets to the onsite engineer.<\/p>\n On the other hand, an entry-level person will feel like they are ill-prepared when they are out of their comfort zone. Examples could include advanced desktop, network, and server-based issues. A managed service provider could offer escalation<\/strong> services or project work in this scenario.<\/p>\n Finding an engineer that excels at everything or wants to limit their future salary. Therefore, it may benefit your company to outsource some of your engineers\u2019 responsibilities so that they can use thier strengths and pass on issues they are ill-equipped to handle. A competent managed IT service provider will document a clear separation of responsibilities and train the onsite engineer on various tickets.<\/p>\n Many managed service provider offer fully managed IT services to specialized industry including, healthcare, financial services, private education, law firms, retail, construction, real estate, hospitality, manufacturing and more. For example, INSI has been providing IT support services since 1995.<\/p>\n INSI offers a unique IT model called Customized IT\u2122. This program is more economical and of higher quality because it leverages the talent of the engineers to improve quality. Many MSPs use seasoned engineers on the helpdesk. This drives up the cost and makes them less effective when working on advanced issues.<\/p>\n In contrast, INSI only uses entry-level engineers for entry-level tickets, representing 80% of IT support tickets, bringing down the cost for its clients. Further, projects, cybersecurity, and senior-level work are only performed by senior-level personnel. Ultimately, our senior-level engineers are more advanced. Subsequently, this is how Customized IT decreases the cost while improving quality at a fixed fee.<\/p>\n In addition to support services, we also offer additional options that include:<\/p>\n Customized IT\u2122 offers custom services tailored to the needs of your business without the high rates associated with this level of service. In conclusion, each client can customize the level of IT support and type of support needed, the devices to be supported, and the staff they want to be supported.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/insi.net\/connect-with-insi\/” button_text=”Connect With INSI” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Innovative Network Systems, Inc. has a unique approach to integrating\u00a0<\/span>IT support<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>and\u00a0<\/span>cybersecurity<\/a>. Our month-to-month programs range from basic support to proactive support, managed support, and customized support. Each program is tailored to the client\u2019s needs and internal IT strengths.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n For more information about cybersecurity dangers and the preventative measures for your company, connect with the top MSP in Atlanta; Contact INSI: 770-387-2424, option 2 or click the link below. In addition, we offer 16 different\u00a0<\/span>cybersecurity programs<\/a>\u00a0to protect you and your data.<\/p>\n Deborah Frazier<\/a>\u00a0is the author of\u00a0IT Outsourcing Secrets \u2013 A Small Business Guide to Compare IT Support Companies.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>With nearly 20 years of experience consulting small and medium-sized businesses on their IT support needs, she brings a wealth of knowledge to INSI as Head of Marketing and Sales. If you like this article and want to be notified when a new article is posted, click\u00a0<\/span>here<\/a>.<\/p>\n To\u00a0<\/span>make an appointment for more information about INSI and our Marietta and Atlanta metro IT Support services, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Managed IT services could be the right solution for small- or medium-sized businesses in Marietta or Atlanta. Determining the right managed service provider depends on your needs: do you need a stand-alone service or a company that compliments your IT staff?\u00a0 Stand Alone Managed Service Provider Services Many small- and medium-sized businesses do not have […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":52549,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" [et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"3.22\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"3.25\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"3.25\" custom_padding=\"|||\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.9.10\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" hover_enabled=\"0\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<\/p> Cybersecurity dangers are everywhere. Top Atlanta businesses are seeing this threat every day. How much are you willing to give up for convenience?\u00a0 Technology innovations have made our lives so much easier and it has wormed its way into every facet of our lives.\u00a0 From work PCs to smartphones, smart homes, transportation, retail, hospitality, and more, you cannot get away from technology.\u00a0 The question is, how much are you willing to give up for convenience?<\/p> QR codes have become commonplace.\u00a0 In fact, you often see them on marketing pamphlets, store windows, bus stops, informational flyers, real estate signs, business cards, and even games like PokemonPokedex, to name a few.<\/p> Specifically, hospitality has found great success with contactless menus because they help protect the staff and patrons from surface contact viruses.\u00a0 In 2020,52% of restaurants switched to QR codes versus printed menus.\u00a0 Among the many benefits, QR codes can also provide immediate membership awards status.\u00a0 However, the most significant advantage to the hospitality industry is the 40% reduction in labor costs and order errors.\u00a0<\/p> Most swipers don\u2019t know that QR codes typically contain cookies that track the patron\u2019s purchase history, contact information, and location.\u00a0 In worst-case scenarios, it contains malicious viruses. Unfortunately, Atlanta businesses can be the ones to suffer if one or more of their end-users love to swipe on devices that access corporate data.<\/p> In 2018, Norton LifeLock Cyber Safety Insights Reportedthat 75% of Americans know their smart devices can be hacked, and 80% know that it can give cybercriminals access all the data on their devices.\u00a0 Yet, they keep swiping.<\/p> There are 5 cellphones IT security tricks INSI recommends to protect your end-users cellphones and avoid cybersecurity dangers. They include:<\/p> INSI also has mobile cybersecurity protection services if you are unsure about your end-user activities. These include:<\/p> Fortify-IT<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Fortify-IT is our Mobile Threat Defense (MTD) program that provides mobile protection for your general employee population and BYOD users. Most importantly, this program will provide reporting, assistance with end-user remediation, policy creation, assisted deployment, threat escalations, and mobile advisory and recommendations.<\/p> MobileAssess-IT<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 INSI\u2019s Mobile Risk Assessment, MobileAssess-IT, provides experienced assessment experts who will evaluate security risk to mobile phones\/tablets, establish policies, assess the impact on policies, and recommend actions to better secure and align mobile devices to your business practices.<\/p> For more information about cybersecurity dangers and the preventative measures for your company, connect with the top MSP in Atlanta, Contact INSI: 770-387-2424, option 2. In addition, we offer 16 different cybersecurity programs<\/a>\u00a0to protect you and your data.<\/p> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.9.10\" _module_preset=\"default\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.9.10\" _module_preset=\"default\"][et_pb_button button_url=\"https:\/\/insi.net\/connect-with-insi\/\" button_text=\"Connect With INSI\" _builder_version=\"4.9.10\" _module_preset=\"default\"][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.9.10\" _module_preset=\"default\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.9.10\" _module_preset=\"default\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.9.10\" _module_preset=\"default\"]<\/p>Augment Your Own Atlanta IT Department<\/h2>\n
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