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Things to consider before you sign-up with a cloud services provider

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3 Things to consider before you sign-up with a cloud services provider More and more SMBs are migrating to the cloud and that is not a surprise considering the numerous benefits the cloud can offer them. For a SMB, the cloud is a cost efficient and secure answer to their growing data needs and IT security requirements. The cloud grows with them and lets them scale their business without worrying about a corresponding rise in IT costs. Plus, with the cloud, the important aspects of security and backups are mostly taken care of by the cloud service provider. And then, there’s the convenience of any-time-anywhere data access. With all these benefits that the cloud brings, what’s there to think about before signing up with a cloud service provider? While are a lot of benefits of storing your data on the cloud, but your data is still yours, so there are a few things you need to know and be comfortable with before you jump onto the cloud. Data storage location Ask your cloud services provi

3 things your IT Service Provider updated

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3 things your IT Service Provider  wants you know Are you considering bringing an IT Service Provider on board? Or perhaps you already have one. Either way, for you to truly benefit from your relationship with an IT Service Provider, you need to build a solid bond with them. As an IT Service Provider who has been in this business for long, I can tell you the 3 important steps that will help you get there. Share, share, share Your IT Service Provider is your IT doctor. Just as you would share everything about your health with your doctor, you need to share everything related to your business that impacts your IT, with your  IT Service Provider. Give us an overview of your business and answer questions such as What you do exactly as a business Who are your key clients Which industry verticals do you serve What are your peak and lull seasons, if you have them What are the core regulatory codes that apply to you based on the industries you work for What are your bus

Don’t sign up with that IT Service Provider just yet! updated

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Don’t sign up with that IT Service Provider just yet! The decision to sign up with an IT Service Provider is a big one--you are essentially trusting someone with the backbone of your business–your technology infrastructure, so you need to make sure you pick someone with whom you can have a mutually beneficial, long-term relationship. This blog discusses what you need to know before you sign up with an  IT Service Provider . Values: Your  IT Service Provider is your technology partner and for your partnership to be smooth, make sure you pick an IT Service Provider whose core value system matches yours as a business. Knowledge, skill set and experience: Does your  IT Service Provider have the skillset and the resources to cover all your IT needs? Are they experienced in working with SMBs? How long have they been in the business? Make sure you have satisfactory answers to these questions before you bring your  IT Service Provider on board. Flexibility: Does your  IT Service Provider l