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If you’re shopping for a managed services provider (or MSP) to help support, repair, or build your IT infrastructure, you probably have a lot of questions and concerns. The FAQ’s, or ‘frequently asked questions’ may be a good place to start, but better still are the SAQ’s or ‘SHOULD ask questions’. Companies often choose to outsource their IT operations to a managed service provider like STEADfast IT because it gives the company an instant IT department for far less cost than hiring full time, in-house IT staff. For a business that already has an IT department, partnering with a managed services provider can take some pressure off the internal staff and free them up for more strategic business-critical tasks. So you’ve decided that hiring an MSP is a good idea. Now where do you start? We’ve put together a list of 12 SAQ’s – Should Ask Questions to help guide your search process. 12 Questions You Should Ask a Potential MSP:
While the process may seem daunting, it could be as easy as setting up a phone call or meeting with the MSP’s business development or sales team to get the ball rolling. Here at STEADfast, we like to start with a comprehensive IT Network Assessment. Knowing more about your network will help your business plan for growth and will highlight any potential issues or security vulnerabilities. By scanning your network, servers and workstations for any performance or security issues, STEADfast IT will deliver comprehensive insight into your infrastructure.
-- The post 12 Questions to Ask a Potential MSP appeared first on STEADfastIT IT MSP. from STEADfastIT IT MSP https://managedserviceprovider.com/12-questions-to-ask-a-potential-msp/ from https://itservicesaratogaspringsny.blogspot.com/2019/02/12-questions-to-ask-potential-msp.html Data. It’s one of your most important assets yet so many businesses we talk to don’t have a reliable or consistent backup solution. Having a solid backup solution in place is critical yet so many companies we talk to are unaware, unsure and likely unprotected. The good news is that we’re here to help you determine exactly what your needs are, and help you implement a reliable backup solution based on your unique situation – before it’s too late! The first part of implementing a backup strategy is to look at what it means to take reliable backups of your data. What is a reliable backup?A reliable backup is one that you can count on if for some reason your network or infrastructure is damaged or fails or you fall victim to a cybersecurity threat. Of course we always hope for the best, but a reliable backup solution will ensure that you are prepared for the worst. And in this day and age, it’s not a matter of IF it will happen, but WHEN. A reliable backup means that in the event of a data loss scenario, all of the data should be able to be recovered, and in a usable format. The backup needs to be relevant, available, and secure. Your business will have different needs based on the amount of data, the size of your company, and a variety of other factors. Some companies need a comprehensive data backup solution that backs up every single file on their network, while others may need only specific parts backed up. Either way, determining a reliable solution is paramount. Here are some data backup considerations:
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