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The Top 5 Benefits of Managed IT Services

Posted on by Sean Lucas
Top 5 Benefits of managed IT DNA IT
05
Mar

One valuable piece of advice that is given to business owners when they start out on their journey is to stick to what they are good at and outsource all the other tasks.

It’s great advice when it comes to accounts, human resources and various administration tasks.  It’s even better advice when it comes to outsourcing the management of the IT systems.   Most businesses rely on their IT infrastructure to function every day and the cost of having a system that fails can be immense.

So when it comes to outsourcing what are the main benefits?

  1. Access to Enterprise Level Technology

The right managed service provider will have a suite of products and services available to their clients.  They will already know what you will need and the best options for your industry requirements.  As a small business you can gain access to the newest technologies and the best support that normally only the bigger global companies can get.

  1. Less downtime

Downtime costs you money – every time!  When your IT systems are fit for purpose, monitored 24 hours a day and upgraded as required you will have less issues.  Your managed service provider will be proactive and address any risks  before they develop into an issue.  You can’t work when your email or order system is down so don’t leave yourself wide open to that eventuality.

  1. Reduced costs

What’s the real cost of downtime, of your time trying to fix an issue?  Much less than having that issue not happen in the first place.  With managed services you will have a fixed monthly fee so you can plan for the future within whatever budget you set.  When it comes to cloud services you will only be paying for what you need.

  1. Increased opportunities

The right technologies will allow your business to grow.  You will be better able to access new markets, to handle bigger clients and busier workloads.  You need systems that are robust and built to last.   And when it comes to growth you will be already planning for the future with your provider to create a manageable plan and budget.

  1. Peace of mind

The biggest benefit of working with a IT solutions provider you trust is not worrying about your IT letting you down. Knowing that somebody is monitoring your systems 24/7/365.  Meaning that you can focus on your business and not what the technology is doing.

 

Put a plan in place for the future and grow with confidence.  DNA IT Solutions work with clients just like you to be proactive in protecting their data, enabling them to access the best systems and plan for the future.  Talk to our team today about cost effective enterprise level IT support.

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Improved IT systems give opportunities for growth

Posted on by Sean Lucas
Improved IT systems growth DNA IT Solutions
27
Nov

There is no doubt that IT is a key area to every business, large or small.

For a business to be successful in the modern world, they need to have a firm grasp of their IT services and what they can bring to the table. Here at DNA IT Solutions we offer managed IT as a service and this can be of immense benefit for businesses in terms of cost-saving and increased efficiency. Whether you use a managed IT service or have an internal IT team in place, the range of issues they look after from back-up recovery to security and cloud storage is vital.

The correct IT infrastructure

The added bonus of having the correct IT infrastructure in place is how it can offer extra opportunities for business growth. First and foremost, IT is a superb business enabler which allows you to conduct dealings and complete projects that you otherwise wouldn’t have. It can also aid you in getting projects done quicker which will help with customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

A robust IT infrastructure also allows your business to solve problems specific to the sector you work in and give your individual organisation a bespoke solution. This ability to design and implement a solution tailored to your exact specifications will give you an added edge over competitors. If you are planning on expanding your business, then IT services can help here too. The amount of tools and applications out there means there are a great many that you can access to plan and implement any expansion ideas.

Access to the best technology

If you choose to go the route of managed IT services, this can bring the added bonus of access to the most cutting-edge technology. Sometimes only large enterprise companies have access to this type of tech, but having a quality managed IT service provider will open this up to your business, too.

As you can see, having an effective IT system or improving on what you have currently can bring a myriad of added benefits that your business will value. The managed IT services offered by DNA IT Solutions can help bring all these features to you, and more. To get more information on how we can help shape new opportunities for your company, talk to us today.

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Is technology holding your business back?

Posted on by Sean Lucas
Technology holding business DNA IT
01
Nov

Technology is such a vital part of everyday life, particularly for businesses.

Do you find that your staff are often not able to work because the computers are down, that viruses plague your company and cause problems on your systems, or that your systems are simply outdated and don’t meet your current needs?

Reliable IT systems are vital

No business can afford to have unreliable IT systems that constantly fail. No-one can afford hours or days of downtime because their cloud files are suddenly inaccessible or backups that just didn’t work, losing years of hard work overnight.

It’s completely understandable that companies would much rather get on with the day to day running of their business, deal with current clients and focus on marketing to get more clients in the door than dealing with IT problems. But burying your head in the sand isn’t the way to deal with problematic IT systems. Businesses that take the time to plan their IT needs and ensure that constant support is available are way ahead of those who don’t.

What can you do?

Not everyone is an IT expert, and it can be very expensive to have a full-time expert member of staff that manages your systems, especially when you add in all the associated costs involved. One clear solution is to hire in IT services from a professional company.

Obviously, there is a monetary cost to having good IT support, but the cost of not having support when you need it far outweighs any financial outlay. Professional IT support can save time, increase efficiency and improve processes across the board, and even save money in the long run, simply by having someone who knows what they are doing look at your IT network and the best solutions for your company.

Benefits of having professional IT services:

• Ensure constant support for your network

• Reliable backup and recovery systems, to protect your vital files

• Support to get you back up and running quickly, should a fault or a problem occur

• Someone is always on hand to find the right solutions for you, so you aren’t over complicating things and spending more money than you need.

• Ongoing help and support, and the knowledge to prevent faults in the system in the first place

• Avoiding long periods of downtime, loss of information, and security issues by having the right systems in place and the monitoring and support to ensure they work smoothly.

• Proactive managed IT services that prevent problems, rather than waiting for something to go wrong and then trying to fix it.

• Removal of old systems that are unfit for purpose, and replacing them with a more efficient system that does exactly what you need it to do, which can save both time and money.

DNA IT is a Managed IT service provider who has been protecting and supporting IT systems for years, and would be happy to talk to you about your business IT needs. Call us to speak to our friendly and professional team for more information today

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Managed IT as a service

Posted on by Sean Lucas
Managed IT Services DNA IT
18
Sep

What are Managed IT services?

If you’re running your own business, unless you are an IT specialist, you just want your systems to work. You need them to be almost invisible, running in the background, and unnoticeable because they just do everything you want them to do, smoothly and without interruption.

And that is what well-managed IT services can bring to your business. You don’t need to worry about backup, security, recovery and storage, or if you will have enough memory to run the software you need. Everything is taken care of for you, while you focus on doing the things you are good at and building your business.

Why use managed IT services?

  • To create a truly high-end IT system for your business, you could pay a lot of money to buy in the systems you need, and one or more full-time salaries for people to manage it. With outside managed IT, from a reputable, high quality IT service provider, you’ll save money on systems, and reduce costs again as you don’t have to pay full-time salaries and benefits, pensions tax and insurance in addition.
  • Managing your own IT takes your focus away from what you actually do as a business. You have to take the time to have meetings about it, to manage the staff who run your IT systems, and that’s all time that you could be using to move your business forward and increase your profits.
  • You are paying for high-end expertise covering a variety of skills, as and when you need them, rather than having to pay many staff salaries to get the same result.
  • With managed IT services, everything is smoothly run and managed, all in one place by one company, rather than you trying to manage many different systems and options and make them all work together.
  • A fully managed service is flexible, and can easily grow and expand as your business does. Need more storage space? With cloud storage, that’s no problem.A great managed IT service gives you complete peace of mind that your system is always being protected and monitored for potential threats, and that your system is fully optimised for success.
     
    DNA IT Solutions can provide a full managed service for all your IT needs, with expert advice and guidance to ensure your system always supports your business and grows as you do.  Why not contact us on 01 6510 300 for an expert consultation?
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Deciding on the Right IT partner

Posted on by Sean Lucas
Right IT partner DNA IT
22
Aug

When it comes to deciding who to pick as your managed service provider (MSP) you want to make sure that you make the right decision.

All types of Irish businesses are turning to managed IT service providers to assist them with their IT needs.  Manufacturers, financial services, distribution companies, in fact most industries are so reliant on their IT systems to function that they recognise the need to protect themselves.  They also recognise the cost savings involved with having the right partner providing the right services.

Reasons to engage an MSP

Security can be high on the agenda when it comes to engaging a MSP, as can IT support, back up, monitoring and transitioning to the cloud.  But a MSP will provide even more services than just ‘fixing a computer’.  The right provider will be a one stop shop that will help your business function today and plan for your expansion tomorrow.

So, how do you pick the right partner?  While many will offer similar products, not all providers are equal.  If you recognise the following traits in your potential new MSP then you might want to sign up immediately.

They ‘ASK’ rather than ‘TELL’

A good provider will have a look at the systems and software you already have in place and ask you about your business objectives.  Only when they know what your plans are will they be able to guide you in the right direction so your IT infrastructure can support you.  Others may come and tell you what you need and try to enforce a one size fits all option, be wary of these.

They will have a Team

When you need help, support or advice you need to be able to access your provider immediately.  The days of the one-man show are numbered in this industry.  A reputable MSP will have built up a team of experts who have experience in many areas and industries.  You need access to service every working day – not when somebody can fit you in.  When you can access a pool of different skill sets is can allow you to operate on the same level with companies 10 times your size.

Their focus will be on you

When a MSP has similar clients to you then will know your needs even before you realise them yourself.   They may seem to anticipate your next move, that is because they have the experience of other similar clients.  They will focus on you because they want to be your partner for the long term.  They will want to work with you, not for you.

It’s not always only about price, it is about finding the right fit for your business.  Somebody that is big enough to have the capabilities to provide you with the most up to date technology and skills.  However, small enough to be agile in their work practices and to offer individual customer care.

We here at DNA IT Solutions believe we could be the ideal managed IT service provider for you.  Give us a call today to discuss your needs and maybe we would be the right partner you have been searching for.