As organizations continue to grow and depend more on technology, the demand for managed IT services has never been higher. Managed IT services providers (MSPs) help businesses keep their IT systems up and running while minimizing downtime and mitigating potential risks.

Remote work changed established boundaries. Employees may not be able to work at 2 p.m. but they log in at 10 p.m. to finish a project. This transformation of the rigid 9-5 continuum creates problems for managers. Leaders need to learn more about how employees are spending their time, when their teams are working and how productive they are – all without turning into Big Brother.

When working with MSPs, the biggest IT problem many organizations face isn’t technical or software related. It’s an issue of approach. When you’re onboarded by an MSP (Managed Services Provider), they simply “take the keys” to your IT systems, meaning they get all the passwords from the former party and continue to manage a system they didn’t build.

Have you ever been tempted to flip from one IT services provider to the next, like you would with streaming services? When you’re at home on the couch unwinding after a long day, you might switch from Netflix to Apple TV, from Hulu to Peacock, until you find a TV show or movie that you want to watch.

Every organization needs to be able to count on their managed IT services team. Whether a computer won’t turn on or it’s time to think about big-picture tech strategy, decision-makers need to be confident that their IT support can handle the problem efficiently and securely.

Knowing exactly what you need to do for your IT compliance can feel overwhelming. Where do you start to be confident you’re compliant? How far does your organization’s tech footprint extend?

Take the right steps so your operations are in compliance with local and federal regulations, as well as industry standards.

Is poor data management hampering your work as an organization? If so, you’re not alone. However, there are solutions thanks to IT support. Seafair, a 70+ year old festival in Seattle, was recently facing the same issues. We at Net-Tech were able to help them turn it around thanks to our approach to data management, file sharing, and role-based access.

Creating your March Madness bracket wisely is key during every college basketball championship season. Likewise, choosing the right IT services provider to partner with is a key decision with major consequences for your organization. Whether you’re filling out your bracket or choosing your IT services partner, you want to pick a winner.

It’s not an understatement to say that the ability to embrace remote work has been critical for any organization’s continued success over the last two years. Making this shift has allowed many organizations to weather changing restrictions while continuing to serve their stakeholders, even when staff are no longer working from the same building.

Expert IT support can be difficult to come by, and it’s more important now than ever. The message at conferences, on the evening news, and in magazines is clear. As a leader, you need to be aware of the risks to your organization and you need to take action to protect your sensitive data from attacks.