{"id":179833,"date":"2023-08-23T11:03:24","date_gmt":"2023-08-23T11:03:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ntegrait.com\/5-things-you-should-know-about-your-current-or-next-it-support-company\/"},"modified":"2024-05-16T00:23:26","modified_gmt":"2024-05-16T00:23:26","slug":"5-things-you-should-know-about-your-current-or-next-it-support-company","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ntegrait.com\/5-things-you-should-know-about-your-current-or-next-it-support-company\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things You Should Know About Your Current (Or Next) IT Support Company"},"content":{"rendered":"
In today\u2019s tech-dependant world, businesses heavily rely on IT companies to support their operations and drive growth. However, it\u2019s not enough to simply hire an IT company based on their reputation or services alone. To truly maximize the benefits of IT support, it is crucial to know your IT company on a deeper level.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Here\u2019s a secret: IT professionals agree that you can tell how good a client is going to be by the questions they ask. So, whether you\u2019re looking at new IT companies or still getting to know the one you\u2019re with right now, make sure you get the answers you need to better understand what you\u2019re paying for.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Understanding your business strategy enables the IT company to align their services with your goals and objectives. By having a clear understanding of your strategic direction, they can tailor their IT solutions to support your specific needs. Whether it\u2019s expanding into new markets, implementing innovative technologies, or streamlining operations, an IT company that fully comprehends your business strategy can provide strategic guidance and implement solutions that drive your success.<\/span><\/p>\n An IT company that understands your business strategy can act as a trusted advisor. They can offer valuable insights and recommendations on how technology can be leveraged to achieve your strategic objectives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n By staying informed about your business goals, they can proactively identify opportunities for improvement, suggest innovative solutions, and help you stay ahead of the competition. This partnership fosters a collaborative environment where the IT company becomes an integral part of your business strategy, working together towards shared success.<\/span><\/p>\n When an IT company understands your business strategy, they can effectively support your initiatives, scale their services, and onboard new users during mergers or acquisitions. They can align their solutions with your goals, provide strategic guidance, and act as a trusted advisor. This level of understanding and collaboration ensures that technology becomes an enabler for your business strategy, driving growth and success.<\/span><\/p>\n This is a simple concept, but it\u2019s almost always overlooked by IT clients. Have you ever asked your IT company what their macro business plan is?<\/span><\/p>\n You may be surprised by what you find out. Some companies are simply seeking more and more clients in order to grow their value and seek a buyout. Others are looking to rapidly expand and diversify. Often, the IT company\u2019s business plan, if realized, can affect the quality of service the clients receive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Make sure to keep this in mind, and keep an eye on your IT company as they grow and develop. It may give you insight into changes in service quality, or potential new offering they may be able to make available to you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Always have an exit strategy\u2014there\u2019s a chance that you\u2019ll find managed services in general, or that IT company, in particular, isn\u2019t right for you. Or, the opposite could happen: you\u2019ll be perfectly satisfied with the services and will want to renew them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n That\u2019s why it\u2019s smart to know how the renewal\/termination process will work ahead of time:<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0Whether this is a new IT company you\u2019re considering or your current partner, it\u2019s important to look at their capabilities in the most exact terms available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n No matter how great a company may seem, remember that you can\u2019t take their word for it; or, not entirely. It\u2019s important to seek testimonials and case studies about a potential partner before you sign on the dotted line.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Furthermore, where available, it\u2019s a good idea to talk to other clients of your current IT company. Whether it\u2019s a peer group, a monthly happy hour get-together, or an annual appreciation client social, this is a great opportunity to find out how other clients are benefitting from the company\u2019s IT services and whether you could change your approach to service usage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The bottom line is that you should always be striving to make better use of the investment you\u2019ve made in IT services. A lazy IT company loves a disengaged client that pays them hundreds or thousands a month just for the occasional password reset or workstation installation. The more you pay attention, the better ROI you\u2019ll get.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In today\u2019s tech-dependant world, businesses heavily rely on IT companies to support their operations and drive growth. However, it\u2019s not enough to simply hire an IT company based on their reputation or services alone. To truly maximize the benefits of IT support, it is crucial to know your IT company on a deeper level.\u00a0 Here\u2019s…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":179781,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-179833","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n5 Questions You Need The Answers To<\/span><\/h2>\n
Does your IT company understand your strategy?<\/span><\/h3>\n
What\u2019s your IT company\u2019s 5-year plan?<\/span><\/h3>\n
How do they handle renewal\/termination of service?<\/span><\/h3>\n
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What is their track record?<\/span><\/h3>\n
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What do their other clients say?<\/span><\/h3>\n
It\u2019s Never Too Late To Know More<\/span><\/h2>\n