Most IT users have some idea of the importance of patches. They know that they can provide quick fixes to specific problems in software performance. Some users understand that patches are also used to deliver protection against new cyber threats. But understanding...
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Is your IT company going bust?
Is your IT company going bust? No apologies for throwing that question straight at you. Your own business could be thriving – financially secure – but if your IT provider is on dodgy ground, you could be too. Imagine being unable to access your email or critical...
What happens when your IT company is stuck in the past? You get stuck there too
We have witnessed the fastest year on year growth and innovation for technology in businesses. Covid began an acceleration in technology adoption as a means to adapt to a rapid shift in product and service consumption in order to survive. Businesses large and small...
Essential Qualities of a Managed IT Service Provider That Are Often Overlooked
There are many qualities you need to look for when choosing a managed service provider for your business. We have covered many of these in: How to choose an IT services provider What to look for in a managed services provider. However, we have seen over the last...
Choosing an IT Service Provider – A Guide to getting it right
Finding an IT Support provider for your small to mid-size business is a big decision. However, searching through an almost endless amount of options can often feel overwhelming while also taking up a lot of time. Here at Lantech, we understand the importance of...
Fully Managed IT Support or Break-Fix? What is Best for Your Business?
Constantly dealing with IT problems is a frustrating experience that makes it difficult for businesses to remain productive. These technical problems can often occur at the worst times, such as trying to meet a fast-approaching deadline. Luckily, working with an IT...
When to Outsource your IT Support?
Businesses know that technology is critical for day to day operations but also vital in enabling the business to meet its strategic goals. However, many businesses struggle to identify the best time to outsource their IT management, often leaving it too late. By...
How can your company benefit from managed IT services?
Managing your businesses IT infrastructure, cyber security and cloud services can be a real burden, however, the good news is, you can do something about it. Today, technology is critical to businesses, underpinning everything from the day to day operations to...
How much should a business spend on IT
In Europe the average IT budget spend is between 2.1% and 4.5% as a percentage of total revenue, at least this is what the figures in a 2021 benchmarking report found. This covers all information technology spend including capital projects and operational functions....
Outsourcing IT Support
For most small and medium-sized businesses, an in-house IT department is simply too expensive, inefficient, and surprisingly, can pose an unnecessary risk to the organisation. Business growth depends on efficient technology that's aligned to business goals, today it's...
10 Reasons you need to switch IT Support Provider
Switching IT providers can be a daunting prospect, in fact, many businesses put up with poor service as they feel the move would be disruptive. In reality and from our experience businesses benefit hugely from a move and often remark they should have done it sooner....
Why is an IT Strategy Important?
WHat is an IT Strategy? An IT Strategy is a plan of action designed to outline how Information Technology is used to support long-term business outcomes. A well defined, planned and executed IT strategy will serve your business and it can mean the difference between...