The Importance of Business IT Support – Why IT Support is Important for Businesses in the UK
The Importance of Business IT Support – Why IT Support is Important for Businesses in the UK
Technology is pivotal to the running of any business. Companies of all sizes rely on technology to achieve their day-to-day operations and improve productivity.
However, sometimes things can go wrong, and technology is no exception. For a lot of businesses, when a technological failure occurs, work comes to a standstill. And this is why professional IT support is required; they help to rectify your IT problems and get your team back online quickly. But an IT support team doesn’t just help to solve problems as and when they arise, they also help to prevent issues as well as ensure your business is compliant with the latest regulations.
To help you find out more, in this article we discuss some of the main reasons why professional IT support is crucial to businesses in the UK.
Enhanced Security & Cyber Crime Protection
As a business, the confidential employee, client and company data you hold needs to be safe and secure. An IT support team will guarantee this by providing your network with a reliable backup system(s) and trustworthy cybersecurity that safeguards your business against cyberattacks. Cybercrime comes in many forms, so it’s vital that you know how to detect and avoid the full spectrum of malware, viruses and digital threats.
Increase Productivity
IT problems can be a serious headache. Without specialist knowledge and expertise, they can take a whole lot of effort to resolve.
However, with an IT support team you don’t have to worry about this at all. They will take care of any issues that arise, providing you with peace of mind and enabling you to spend time on the more important stuff – like essential internal work, admin and employee management.
High-Quality Client Service
Whatever it is your company specialises in and provides, your clients are paying you for it. They therefore expect and deserve a high-quality service. Technology that isn’t up to scratch often leads to poor client relationship.
An IT support team will be able to ensure that your technology has the capabilities to meet your clients’ expectations. By pleasing clients, your business’ reputation will no doubt improve as a result.
Your IT support team will also be able to provide you with in-house technology assistance, helping you to streamline your client communication. This could include easily managed phone lines or fast wireless internet connection.
Benefit from Cutting Edge Technology
IT support teams live and breathe IT. They will therefore be up to date with all the latest state of the art technology and equipment, recommending to you the ones which will maximise your company potential.
You won’t have to spend anywhere near as much time researching and implementing new technologies as this will be completely managed by your IT team.
By using cutting edge and innovative technology you’ll be able to keep a competitive place in the market.
Maximise Efficiency
Businesses in all industries are constantly looking for ways to improve company efficiency. If your technology is insufficient, your efficiency will inevitably be reduced by regular issues and bugs.
As well as advise on the best systems, an IT support team will also monitor and update your IT equipment to ensure there are no underlying problems restricting your team’s efficiency.
24-Hour Remote Support
An IT support team that offers 24-hour remote support could be the difference between a minor temporary outage and a serious disaster for your business. Regardless of the hour, they’ll be able to solve your issue from their location, meaning you don’t have to wait for them to travel to your place of work. Having assistance available immediately could be critical to maintaining the security of your network and the operations of your business.
Save Money
IT support is an investment that is guaranteed to save your company costs over time. You’ll be paying an agreed flat rate for all your IT support so you shouldn’t need to worry about pricey repairs or any unexpected costs. And if any additional costs are required or recommended by your IT support team to enhance your system, they’ll give you plenty of forewarning and be able to justify why it is needed.
Customised Service
No two company’s technological needs are the same. And what’s great about an IT support team is that they will provide you with a bespoke service tailored to suit your individual requirements and requests. They will customise their offering to meet the very needs of your organisation, ensuring you get the most out of their service.
IT Support Bristol with CAB IT Services
Here at CAB IT Services, we specialise in providing a comprehensive range of professional IT support services to businesses across Bristol and the South West of the UK. Our highly qualified and trained team have years of experience in providing companies with the support needed to help them grow and develop.
All of our support arrangements include fully monitored and managed antivirus protection, business continuity solutions, patch management and much more. All our solutions can be tailored to find the perfect package for you.
For more information, or to get a quote, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with a member of our team today.
Telephones / VoIP
CAB IT Connect is a VoIP telephone system hosted within your own private cloud and designed to integrated.
Business Continuity
Recover critical data quickly Should you experience a server failure. Yhe SIRIS can have your Windows or Linux environment and data recreated in minutes from the local device or the Datto Cloud.
Office 365 / Cloud
Office 365 is a cloud-based service hosted by Microsoft that brings together familiar Microsoft Office desktop applications with business-class email, shared calendars, instant messaging (IM), video conferencing and file sharing.
Cyber Security
According to over 1,700 IT service providers, the lack of cybersecurity awareness amongst employees is a leading cause of a successful ransomware attack against an SMB.
Secure Destruction
Most businesses think GDPR only refers to personal data used for marketing and sales purposes, but…
The GDPR definition of data processing is wide, and a major part of the GDPR includes the erasure and destruction of personal data.
Procurement
Expert IT procurement plays an important role within the provision of IT services, especially as IT budgets are constantly under scrutiny and purchase decisions need to be justified.
Managed Networks
Modern offices seek a network infrastructure solution that intelligently combines voice and data networks. In order to optimize the performance of their converged network, it requires visibility, control and manageability…maximizing the productivity of users across the network.
Asset Management
As a key requirement of GDPR compliance for every business, it is important that the management of your IT Assets isn’t an admin task that is overlooked.
Web Design
We work with you to design and build a professional website that will truly represent your brand.
IT Support
We provide very flexible IT Support working effectively through one of our completely customised IT Support Packages.
Internet
Through a variety of connectivity partners CAB IT Services can offer a huge range of business connectivity services.
Wifi
Our Wi-Fi System is a scalable enterprise grade access point solution designed to be deployed and managed within any environment.
Network Infrastructure
In partnership with carefully selected third parties we provide network infrastructure data cabling installations in Bristol and throughout the South West.
