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What IT services should businesses outsource?

Online Computers

This is where outsourcing IT services comes in. Outsourcing allows SMBs to focus on their core business while relying on IT professionals to handle their technology requirements. Here are key IT services that businesses should consider outsourcing.

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World Backup Day: The MSP Uptime Lifeline

OffsiteDataSync

World Backup Day was first introduced in 2011. It was easy enough back then; IT just had to backup to tape at night, keep a copy or two around for a month and send another offsite for archival storage. Backup has seen great advancement – even the standard 3-2-1 rule has added a digit or two. But those times are long gone.

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10 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Managed Service Provider

NexusTek

Data backup and recovery? Help desk services play a crucial role in both fully outsourced and co-managed IT services. Is their help desk staffed internally or outsourced? Are there co-management as well as outsourcing options for managed IT services? For example, do they offer cybersecurity? Cloud services?

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IT Disaster Recovery Planning – No worries, we have a backup!

Stratogrid Advisory

IT Disaster Recovery Planning – “No worries, we have a backup?!” Last Updated on May 31, 2020 by Alex Jankovic Reading Time: 3 minutes When asked about their organization’s IT Disaster Recovery (ITDR) plans, some will smile and say, “Yes, we have a backup and it is fully outsourced.”

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IT Disaster Recovery Planning – No worries, we have a backup!

Stratogrid Advisory

IT Disaster Recovery Planning – “No worries, we have a backup?!”. When asked about their organization’s IT Disaster Recovery (ITDR) plans, some will smile and say, “Yes, we have a backup and it is fully outsourced.” This step is where the idea of having a backup often gives organizations a false sense of security.

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Cybersecurity on a shoestring budget: Cost-effective strategies for small businesses

Online Computers

For data backup, look for free or affordable solutions like OneDrive to protect your data. Strategy 4: Outsource security services Another inexpensive option is to hire cybersecurity experts. For firewalls, you can opt for open-source software like Cisco Secure Firewall to provide robust network protection.

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Cybersecurity Tips: Risk and Vulnerability Management

Security Industry Association

Ensure the security of the cloud environment : Outsourcing your IT to a cloud provider can be an excellent business choice, but remember that outsourcing the responsibility does not outsource the impact. Data backups can make the difference in recovering from an incident quickly or slowly (or not at all).