Entries by KME Systems

5 ways managed services alleviate IT pain points for SMBs

Staffing and capital issues are the main IT pain points for most small and medium-sized businesses. Business leaders need to think outside the box and ditch traditional solutions to solve these problems. Enlisting managed IT services is one of the ways to do just that.

Your IT budgeting cheat sheet

The recipe for an IT budget includes careful planning, aligning expenses with business goals, understanding the business, learning from the past, and looking to the future. Remember, an IT budget reflects your IT strategy — it’s not just about the numbers.

5 things to keep in mind when creating an IT budget

Do you know how much money ends up in your business IT infrastructure and how it gets used up? Developing an IT budget is the only way to predetermine IT funding and formulate an IT strategy at the same time. IT budgeting entails so much more than just crunching numbers.

A quick guide to landing the right co-managed provider

What does it take to hire a co-managed IT provider? Well, not much. But you have to understand the need for a co-managed partner in the first place and what they bring to the table. It’s essentially matching the right provider with your IT team and business requirements.

Signs It’s Time to Switch Managed Service Providers

A managed services provider should serve as an invaluable partner that enables your employees to work more effectively and supports business growth. Is your IT service provider bringing true value to your company? If not, it’s time to switch to an MSP that delivers tangible benefits.

Top 4 tips for switching IT providers

Choosing a managed IT partner to suit your business is no easy task. But remember, you can always switch to a new provider if you get it wrong the first time. The important thing is to review each potential candidate based on your expectations critically.