Simplify Your IT with Network Monitoring and Management

The availability, performance and security of an organization’s IT infrastructure can significantly impact their success. Companies need to be able to monitor their network and make rapid adjustments to their technology infrastructure. In addition, it is important to have access to the expertise needed to support this technology while also having quick access to replacement parts for maintenance.

For small and medium sized organizations it may make sense to have an external partner assist with network monitoring and management. An effective service provider can serve as an extension of your IT team and provide you with access to the technical expertise and resources required to optimize your technology usage. In addition, cost savings can is often a by-product of working with an external provide of IT services.

Companies who don’t have an IT team benefit from a complete suite of services that include strategic planning, budgeting assistance, server administration, user support, network monitoring and hardware maintenance. However, organizations with some IT expertise in-house can benefit as well from services like 24/7 network monitoring, proactive alerts, performance reporting, security updates and tier-2 IT support. Organizations with an IT team will also appreciate the assistance a third party can provide by automating repetitive, simple tasks and identifying and correcting network issues before they cause a work disruption.

Here are a few specific examples of how you can simplify your IT by engaging an outside provider:

• Reduced Downtime - Alerts allow an issue or interruption to be identified and addressed immediately.
• Improved Performance - The framework offers performance management by analyzing usage trends on the network then adjusting accordingly.
• Cost Savings - Expenses associated with recruiting, hiring and employing full-time, specialized IT talent are lowered or completely eliminated.
• Asset Control - A better understanding of your IT resources assists with inventory management of your hardware and software assets.
• Expanded Coverage - A combination of remote and onsite technical support results in better coverage of your IT footprint.
• Understandable Analytics - Regular reports are available that include performance analysis, trends and incident tracking
• Interoperability - Many providers work with hardware and software partners to secure replacement parts under your existing maintenance agreements.

If you decide to consider using a partner for these services it is important to find a company who can supply a small team with the ability to quickly develop in-depth knowledge of your network, employees and business. This will make it easier to build a working relationship that seamlessly integrates with your other business process. But you also want to work with a service provide who is large enough to provide 24x7 coverage and offer access to a pool of superior IT talent and expertise.

IPLogic offers what we call Day 2 Support to ensure your IT investment is managed effectively. We utilize powerful network management tools to monitor and optimize your network. Our team of experts is available to provide around-the-clock support and proactive administration. Connect with us to discuss how you can begin simplifying your IT.