Co-Managed IT

What is Co-managed IT?

Co-managed IT combines the services of an internal IT team with the expertise of a managed service provider. This allows for a completely customized IT service package. You get the freedom to choose what IT services to keep in-house and which services to outsource. Your resources will always be up to date as managed service providers contain teams of highly trained and certified IT experts. You can choose the type of services you need, when you need them, and for how long you need them. This enhances your current team of IT employees and builds a relationship that you can count on for future use.

What are managed IT services?

Managed IT maintains and monitors your network. This prevents issues with your devices and network before they affect your business. Your machines and network are automatically set up to have the most updated and secure versions. Managed IT allows you to focus on your business goals without having to worry about network issues. Managed IT service providers are trained in the latest up-to-date security programs. The internet and technology are always advancing. Due to this, IT experts are always ready to tackle your problems. The need for cybersecurity will continue to rise. A cyberattack occurs every 39 seconds. Don’t become part of that statistic but instead, protect your organization. Co-managed IT services allow you to utilize these preventative IT solutions, while still using your internal IT team.

3 Situations where co-managed IT makes sense

1. IT staff is too small or overworked

Due to increased business demands, IT departments can easily become overworked. Also, when an IT employee goes on vacation or becomes ill, the organization is usually not able to replace them for the time being. Hiring new employees can prove to be costly and time-consuming. This is especially the case if the position is just needed temporarily. That’s when managed IT services come in. You get to hire an expert for the desired time you need. Co-managed IT provides this situation with the appropriate solution so, employee downtime is prevented.

2. Taking on new projects

Instead of hiring new internal employees, outsourcing portions of the job is the most efficient solution. Your resources are already stressed under the current work pace. With co-managed IT, you can use the services as long or as short as you need. The flexible and customizable options allow you to optimize productivity while controlling costs. This helps your team get adjusted to the pace and nature of your new projects. They assist in the new transition created by new projects.

3. Knowledge gap exists

Trained technicians are equipped with the latest IT trends and knowlwdge. Sometimes, an internal IT team needs up-to-date assistance. This helps you bridge the gap and perform the job in a timely manner. It could cost unnecessary time for your IT employees to learn new software and network practices. With co-managed IT, your team can get acquainted with new practices and transition into the future.

Office 365 for Business

Office 365 implementation is one of the many things that co-managed IT can handle. The number one business suite from Microsoft boosts productivity and increases efficiency. It enables you to work on desktop, mobile, tablet, and even offline. This great feature allows you to collaborate with the entire team no matter where you work. Office 365 includes all the apps you know and love such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Additionally, SharePoint allows you to store all your files in one place. This cleans out your inbox as there is no need to send links via email. You can also set permissions which enables you to set exactly who can access specific documents. Has an important company file ever been damaged or lost? SharePoint has a version history so you can restore lost documents.

Microsoft Teams

Teams is the new phone system for the digital business environment. Microsoft teams eliminate phone service costs as it gives you a phone number. You can take a call on desktop or mobile with Teams’ voice calling capabilities. In addition, Teams integrates the rest of Office 365 so your team can collaborate with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint live during the call. You can also reach team members through text with Teams. It is your digital communication source for the modern business world. Teams’ allows you to text and call from your phone while still using your work number.

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Office 365 discounts

As a Microsoft Partner, IGTech365 offers volume discounts on Office 365 licenses. If your organization has over five employees that use Office, then you qualify for reduced pricing. IGTech365 is the Office supplier for many businesses throughout a variety of industries. In addition to reduced pricing, we offer immediate local support on licenses. As a result, you don’t have to contact Microsoft directly if anything in Office gives you trouble. This reduces employee downtime and lets you focus on what matters most.

IGTech365

Located in Tampa, FL, we service many small to medium-sized businesses throughout Florida. We provide a variety of IT services in support of your business. This includes network security, helpdesk services, backup and restore, email migration, and Office 365 implementation. We service companies in industries such as accounting, manufacturing, healthcare, legal services, and non-profit organizations. We specialize as a managed IT service provider company. By this, we prevent issues before they affect your business. This reduces costs and prevents disasters to your network. This helps you avoid harmful breaches and extended downtime. Our team of IT experts is dedicated to your demanding business goals and needs. Contact us today and we can customize an IT package to best serve your non-profit organization.

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