Why Companies Need Managed IT Services
Computers and network equipment inevitably fail over a period of time, potentially interrupting business and leading to losses. At Hungate Business Services (HBS), we believe that being proactive through continual monitoring of a network and all its components is simply the best management approach. That’s why we offer clients Managed IT Services – which is IT oversight at a fixed monthly cost, based on the number of computers, servers, users and services you need.
When you sign up for Managed IT Services, we take the following primary steps to initiate your service.
Phase 1: Stabilize & Implement
Proactive management requires that the environment be transitioned from a reactive state to an efficient and proactive state. Daily issues are alleviated and reliability in systems is ensured. Discovery Software is installed to evaluate network and devices. Issues and anything additional that needs to be added are identified, and necessary changes are made.
Phase 2: Activate Service
The implementation of monthly services is initiated by setting up all machines and users live on the maintenance contract. Before being formally launched, the effects of new services are explained to each user.
Phase 3: Planning & Continuous Improvement
We initiate the task of managing the process by developing a budget and plan for a hardware upgrade. An outline of goals and priorities is created. A final budget for continuous improvement projects is established. We then proactively identify goals and needs to ensure reliability, predictability and efficiency in the budget and operations. Quarterly business reviews are held to review work performed. Short and long-term plans are discussed as well as reports provided to show completed tasks and to assist with decision making.
How does Managed IT Services benefit your company? It allows you to focus on your core business, while HBS manages the technology behind it. If you want to learn more about these services, contact us at (800) 827-5424 or (276) 783-5442.
