{"id":1206,"date":"2020-07-16T08:54:30","date_gmt":"2020-07-16T15:54:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nexthop.ca\/it-news\/?p=1206"},"modified":"2020-10-15T13:27:26","modified_gmt":"2020-10-15T20:27:26","slug":"how-to-choose-a-managed-it-service-provider","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nexthop.ca\/it-news\/how-to-choose-a-managed-it-service-provider\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose a Managed IT Service Provider"},"content":{"rendered":"

Growing businesses need technology and service providers that are able to grow alongside them. Managed IT service<\/a> providers can help businesses scale their network, servers, computers, and technology to meet the business’s exact needs. At Next Hop Solutions<\/a>, we know that choosing the right service provider can make all the difference in the world. That is why we have put together some helpful information on how to choose a managed IT service provider<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Things to Look for in a Managed IT Service Provider<\/h2>\n

Some of the things to look for in a managed IT service provider include:<\/p>\n

1. Availability<\/h3>\n

While your business might not be open 24 hours a day, your IT provider should be available to help you at any time. Consider looking for a managed service provider that offer 24\/7 emergency services, so you can rest assured that you will always get the help you need, when you need it most.<\/p>\n

2. Fast Service and Response Times<\/h3>\n

When choosing a managed IT service provider, look for a company that is known for its fast response times and efficient service. If the company forwards their calls to a call centre, chances are that they will not be able to respond to your call in a timely manner.<\/p>\n

3. Disaster Recovery Planning<\/h3>\n

It is important for businesses of all shapes and sizes to be properly prepared in the event of a disaster, vandalism, or other outages. A good IT service provider will help you plan for the future, protect your important business data, and ensure that your business can easily recover from a disruptive event.<\/p>\n

4. Maintenance and Support<\/h3>\n

Make sure to choose a service provider that is available for both onsite and offsite support. It is also important to choose a managed IT company that proactively runs updates for your IT network and systems to prevent problems from happening in the future.<\/p>\n

5. Daily Backups and Cloud Services<\/h3>\n

Consider hiring a managed IT service provider that offers automatic and consistent backups for your business data, as well as a provider that backs up data on a remote server away from your business’s location.<\/p>\n

6. Security Testing and Monitoring<\/h3>\n

A good managed IT service provider will provide regular security testing and monitoring to help prevent your business from being attack by cybercriminals and hackers.<\/p>\n

If you would like to learn more about how to choose a managed IT service provider, or if you are interested in one of our IT services, please contact Next Hop Solutions<\/a> at 1-855-482-5141 or by requesting a consultation on our website.<\/p>\n

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