Whether it’s cloud migration, the increasing threat of cyberattacks or the need to keep all your staff up and running in a work-from-home environment, the challenge to stay ahead is a huge undertaking for any business – regardless of size. Often, small and mid-size businesses struggle more with these challenges because they lack the resources of their larger counterparts.

Happily, this doesn’t have to be the case. Resources, technology and services that were once only accessible or viable at scale, are now easily adapted to smaller environments. Services can be delivered remotely - enabling effective, practical support for staff wherever they are. As-a-service solutions for software and devices provide practical options for organizations that want excellent technology but don’t have the time or resources for a traditional refresh and update model.

The scope of IT in every business is significant, so it’s worth understanding where the ‘big bets’ are in terms of (positive) potential impact – particularly for organizations that are a little smaller in stature. Wondering where to start? When we work with small – mid-size organizations, these are the first areas we suggest addressing. Both because of the impact on staff (IT as well as the whole org), and the increase in efficiencies they represent.

• Cybersecurity – reviewing, strengthening the posture and ensuring compliance is just a smart place to spend your time. Unless you have specific, dedicated expertise on your team, there is a good chance you aren’t able to stay on top of this.
• Cloud migration – some workloads just work better in the cloud. Deciding which ones and moving them with minimal fuss can make completely renew the staff and customer experience
• Backup & disaster recovery – it’s inevitable that something will go wrong. Hopefully, it will be small; but when it happens, your time to recover can make the difference in how effectively you manage through the crisis
• Device & software management – as you grow, so does your environment and the need to manage everything within it. There are easier ways – it’s worth your time to explore them

Ready to celebrate your successes and reap the rewards of being a small, nimble business? We’re here to help you make it happen.