Have You Tried Managed IT Services For Your Construction Firm?
It's common knowledge that every major hardware company has its own expertise. DeWalt makes great drills; likewise, Paslode makes quality framing nailers.
That's why it would be unwise to invest entirely in one provider for every tool you use. It just makes more sense to get what you need from the company that does it best. You can spot a good toolbox because it has a range of brand names, each representing the best product in its class.
This kind of strategy shouldn't end with your toolbox; you should apply it to every aspect of your business, and that includes IT.
Why Does Your Construction Firm Need Managed IT Services?
Settling for an outdated form of IT support, or just ineffective IT support, is like trying to use the wrong tool for a given task. It will slow you down, cost you money, and make your life more frustrating.
You owe it to yourself and your crew to make sure you’re getting the best IT support you can – managed IT services, which are designed to take care of everything IT-related for your organization, proactively preventing problems instead of fixing them after the fact. Simple as that.
Switching to managed IT services will deliver a number of benefits:
Technology Lifecycle Management
You know when a backhoe or a crane is past its prime. Can you say the same of the business technology you use? That old desktop computer you’ve been using for years is probably holding you back, but you may not have noticed.
While the mere existence of a newer operating system or new model in the line-up doesn't mean you should automatically upgrade, it is an indication that you will have to do so sometime soon. When a newer version is released, it means the clock is running out on how long the providers will continue to support the version you're using.
Furthermore, you may be noticing that your competitors have surpassed your capabilities and are able to provide clients with features and products that you are unable to offer. If you are finding it hard to keep up with your competitors, it might be time to consider how new technology can enhance the work you do.
Working with a managed IT services company allows you to outsource the management of your technology – you never have to think about the age of your IT again. Everything is kept in optimal operating shape.
IT Assessment & Strategy
Sometimes technology is an afterthought, and the investments you make in it fail to deliver the results expected because they haven’t been planned and strategized properly. You can’t afford to make significant technology investments with an already constrained budget.
Most businesses operate on tight budgets, and the cost of current technology can seem prohibitive. But the proper use of technology can help you do your work more effectively, so it often justifies the cost.
It’s critical that you align technology with your organizational goals. But, how do you know what the right technology is? The easiest way is to work with a managed IT services company that has experience working with businesses like yours.
The right managed IT services company can assess your IT and discover what's lacking in relation to your culture, process, and financial requirements.
Protecting Your Firm’s Data
How safe do you think you are from today’s cybercrime threats? How about ransomware?
Ransomware is an undeniably major threat to businesses around the world today. Maybe you can accept that ransomware is real, but don’t believe it’s all that costly. You’re wrong.
According to Beasley Breach Response’s 2019 noncompliance report:
- The average ransomware payout is $116,000
- The highest ransomware demanded by cybercriminals was $8.5 million
- The highest ransom paid by a target organization was $935,000
Experts agree that cybersecurity should be a bigger concern for construction firms. Phil Weaver, senior director of IT for Warfel Construction, doesn’t think the industry is ready to defend itself.
“I don’t think general contractors and construction managers are worried enough about the impact a cyber incident can have,” said Weaver to enr.com. “I think there is just a lack of understanding or realization that it can happen to us.”
The construction industry has been hit before, and it will undoubtedly be hit again - just consider the ransomware attack against Saint Gobain, which cost them an estimated 80 million Euros. The question is - do you have an IT company in Grand Rapids to protect your firm from ransomware?
A managed IT services company will manage your cybersecurity on an ongoing basis, equipping you with the right defensive solutions, monitoring for threats, and keeping your systems up to date.
Managed IT Services From Micro Visions
The bottom line is that if you’re not already benefitting from the help of a managed IT services company, whatever form of IT support you do have probably isn’t enough. Micro Visions, Inc. can help. Our team has the knowledge and experience to meaningfully consult on the effectiveness of the IT solutions and practices implemented in your place of work and will help improve your IT environment to mitigate and eliminate common challenges.
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