The Advantages of Having a Tech Partner in the World of Business

“Companies that invest more in digital transformation actually outperform their peers over time. These companies are more prepared for disruption, better able to monetize new digital channels, and better able to build a bigger user base. What’s more, this phenomenon exists regardless of industry.” — Geoff Cubitt, CEO, Isobar US

           The world of business revolves around the ability to move fast to get ahead of competitors and keep up with the market trends. One thing that should not hold companies back is the technical issues that can come when dealing with technology. Technical issues can put a halt on productivity, create setbacks for customers, and potentially affect the long-term outlook of a business. A business should have an infrastructure that can be scaled fast, instead of waiting for their IT to catch up.

           One way to quickly address the issue of having dependable IT is to hire an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to manage IT services or using a third-party Managed Service Provider (MSP) which can give a team more time to concentrate on innovations for a business instead of merely focusing on dousing the fires as they come. For additional cybersecurity to keep hackers away and other cybercrimes low risk, also consider a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) to handle concerns. Below are some advantages of pairing up with a technology partner.

Tech partners have the expertise

           A technology partner specializes in keeping up with the standards set up by an industry or government. They have trained staff and experts that have the track record to prove they can hurdle through any obstacle that comes their way. ISPs and MSPs have experience in handling Small to Medium Businesses (SMBs) and even larger organizations, which means that they can assist business owners in knowing how everything works.

           The kind of services these partners offer is created solely to keep businesses operating smoothly. Tech partners should be reliable, experienced, and well-versed in the workings of the industry the business is a part of; might it even be in healthcare, education, or law and accounting firms. The key technology of business like WiFi and network security should not be taken for granted – the right tech partner will make sure that a business has the infrastructure they need to take the necessary measures and avoid risks.

A tech partner is tailored to the needs of a business

          Service providers are customized according to what a business needs and they provide an ongoing service based on them. The burden is taken off the company’s shoulders when it comes to managing these IT services. Any problem an employee encounters can be immediately relayed to the tech partner and the issue can be solved quickly.

          Managed service providers utilize tools such as live video chat to diagnose and debug problems remotely. This lessens the chances of taking a toll on productivity. And because of innovations such as cloud computing technology, intellectual data is kept safe within a network; lessening the chances of getting into the wrong hands.

Tech partners are ready to scale

            The goal of any business is to expand and grow – they key concept is to think beyond today’s business demands and looking forward into expansion and taking over the market in the future. It is about figuring out how a business can scale.

            The right tech partner for a small business will also keep it in mind, thus creating the right infrastructure that can help a business scale. Some things have to be built from the ground up for innovation to be possible. A growing business needs their basic technology like WiFi, network security, and organizational connectivity to meet their demands so they can do their jobs better.

            As a business grows bigger, it will also be harder to maintain staff to keep IT going. Maintenance fees, new equipment, and network security demands more than just a simple IT department. With growth comes bigger expenses, and the right tech partner can help you minimize those costs.

Tech partners are there 24/7

            Being an entrepreneur means being in that mindset for 24 hours a day. Any light bulbs because of sudden inspiration can appear anytime, but it also means that attackers do not rest when trying to find vulnerabilities when trying to steal data. Tech partners offer 24/7 monitoring and remote tech support, which means that they can monitor your data even off office hours, to anywhere you are, may it be a business trip or a vacation.

            Constant threat awareness means having a proactive threat response, instead of the retroactive “only react when something goes wrong” response. A tech partner should also have plans in place for any major cyber-attack. These days, SMBs are getting targeted the most, so they should be careful when it comes to their network security.

Tech partners can provide a resilience plan

            In business, it is better to prepare for setbacks. Tech partners provide additional resilience – nowadays every industry runs on data, and tech partners make sure business would know how to deal with even the most worst-case scenarios. Disasters and pandemics have unpredictable effects, so keeping data safe amidst these is vital to keep a business thriving.

            A service provider can secure data by creating off-site backups and making sure that communication lines to customers are still open while managing a crisis. ISPs can also help reroute calls and other communications.

What can a business do right now?

           In conclusion, an ISP, MSP or MSSP can provide expertise in any industry, have remote 24/7 monitoring, and create a resilience plan according to the needs of a business, may it be a startup or an already established one.

            As mentioned, growth in a business is very important, but a business owner should know the importance of scaling their technology too. This will prevent any future pains that come with handling a bigger organization. The right tech partner can make sure that healthy growth in accordance to a style that a business is comfortable with is possible.

Sources:
https://www.salesforce.com/blog/2018/02/isobar-digital-strength-index.html?utm_source=SFDC%20Blog&utm_medium=Cross%20Link&utm_campaign=23%20Inspirational%20Quotes
https://www.coxblue.com/why-you-need-a-technology-partner-in-the-scale-fast-fail-fast-world-of-entrepreneurship/?fbclid=IwAR3e_KwQotmZjyVN-keg03OckMwksSSAh6Cx96LGaCM62nf8VQDLqswv_zk