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On-call IT support can make new implementations better

On-call IT support can make new implementations better

 

Installing new technology can sometimes feel like a leap of faith for companies with smaller IT departments. The idea that some component may not interact well with the others or that an unexpected fault may strike could cause some IT leaders to cancel expansion plans altogether, choosing to stick with the status quo instead of seeking out newer and more efficient tools for everyday business processes. This could be a huge mistake, and it highlights the persistent value provided by IT managed services providers. These organizations are there when clients need them, keeping new deployments from becoming nerve-wracking experiences for decision-makers.

 

Businesses need to deploy tech
Staying with legacy computing systems is becoming unfeasible. Everything from productivity software to phone systems is in the process of being transformed by new contract models and improved performance. Companies that don't put in the work to update their own operations may find rivals gaining ground.

 

This is especially notable for processes such as CRM. While in the past it was fairly standard to have silos restricting client data and keeping various departments from accessing information, firms that have adapted current CRM offerings are sharing this information. The added access can help users create accurate profiles of their customers and engage in more effective sales operations. Once businesses have this functionality, they may be able to outpace rivals without it.

 

With the impetus to upgrade technology so pronounced, it's up to IT leaders to ensure the transition goes smoothly. They may feel they don't have the staffing to do this, and it may color their decisions. In these cases, it's good to remember that managed IT support partners are available. These organizations understand what their clients are dealing with, and can contribute their own personnel, who are on-call in case a problem occurs.

 

Working with trusted sources
Consulting partners can help at all steps of the technology purchase process, working with leaders to select the right product and ensuring that it works on installation and after. The support provided by these outside organizations may prove better than even that given by a large IT department, as they can answer questions at any hour of the day or night and understand the details of the solutions they oversee and manage.

 

For businesses with fewer employees of their own, the choice to work with these third parties is even easier. This can help them improve their IT to compete with larger rivals, confident that they will be protected, no matter what happens.


theProfessor

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Rob is the CTO of Beringer Technology Group, and focuses his efforts on software development, cloud engineering, team mentoring and strategic technical direction. Rob has worked with Beringer since 2005, and has influenced every department from Development, Security, Implementation, Support and Sales. Rob graduated with his MBA from Rowan University in 2012, earned his Bachelors of Computer Science in 1997, and is current with several Microsoft technical certifications. Rob is very active, and loves to mountain bike, weight train, cook and hike with his dog pack.