Consider how much your organization depends on servers. Data backups, email, web, printers… servers accept and respond to a multitude of requests allowing you to complete business activities. Server health and security, therefore, must be a priority.
To optimize the performance, security, and availability of servers in a networked environment requires effective server management. While some organizations decide to hire an internal team of IT professionals regardless of investment, many rely on a proven MSP partner to achieve the benefits of optimized server functionality. Here are 5 key benefits:
- Cost-Effective: MSP server management can be a more cost-effective solution when compared to hiring an in-house IT team. Service plans for on-prem or Cloud servers can be customized to fit the needs and budget of a business without the added expenses of hiring, training, and paying employee benefits.
- Expertise: Knowledge gaps or that moment when staff looks at each other and says “I don’t know how to do this” are detrimental to IT. To avoid gaps in expertise, an MSP employs technicians in every discipline so that someone is ready to handle any issue that arises which isn’t guaranteed when it comes to an in-house staff.
- Reduced Downtime: MSPs can provide 24/7 server performance monitoring and support, which can identify and resolve issues before they become problems. This can help minimize downtime and ensure that critical systems remain operational without worrying about employee vacation times, holidays, and sick leave.
- Security: MSPs can provide robust security measures to protect against cyber threats, data breaches, and other risks. They can implement and manage firewalls, antivirus software, patches, updates, and other security tools to ensure the safety of business data and systems.
- Scalability: MSPs can provide scalable solutions that can grow and adapt to the changing needs of the business like headcount changes and remote engagement while also providing options for server virtualization.
From proactive server monitoring to ongoing maintenance, server management encompasses a spectrum of critical activities designed to ensure the security and reliability of your business's servers. You want to ensure they’re being handled by a team of trained technicians who are knowledgeable, reliable, and focused on 24/7 customer support.
You can rely on PCS to surpass your expectations. Contact us with questions on server management for your organization and sign up for a Free 30-Minute IT Consultation.
