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IT service providers: How the Corona crisis affects the order situation of freelancers

 Sending employees to the home office, laptops for all employees or setting up VPN connections - IT managers were confronted with these tasks during the Corona crisis. External IT service providers were often contracted to handle these tasks.   According to a survey by Hiscox, more than half of the smaller IT service providers and freelancers surveyed are currently experiencing a drop in sales. However, two-thirds expect orders to remain steady or increase in the future. Nearly half of respondents now see a higher relevance for financial loss liability insurance. Surprisingly, IT service providers ' overall order volumes have declined since the Covid 19 pandemic - presumably due to clients cutting back on other contracts as a result of the crisis. A recent survey by Hiscox, an insurer specializing in the IT industry, shows that small IT service providers' revenues have dropped as a result of the Corona crisis. However, the affected IT freelancers and small businesses ar

IT security: How cloud software turns smaller companies into fortresses

 Anyone who thinks their company is too small and therefore not a worthwhile target for hackers is wrong. Because not only large organizations are affected by cyber attacks. Smaller companies are also falling victim to them with increasing frequency. The cloud can provide a remedy here: providers of cloud software and infrastructures take on the task of securing data.   Cyberattacks do not stop at small companies, either, as the results of DsiN's SME 2020 practice report on IT security in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) show. Almost half of the respondents said they had been victims of such attacks in the survey period from April 2019 to April 2020. In three out of four cases (74 percent), the incidents resulted in damaging effects. Twelve percent even fear for their existence due to the cyberattacks they suffered.   One reason for the high vulnerability of SMEs is that many still have major deficiencies when it comes to IT security: for example, a quarter of th

TOP 7 FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING AN IT MANAGED SERVICES PROVIDER

Undoubtedly, different persons have different definitions of a managed service provider, majorly because of the discrepancies in how these providers are created. For instance, while some MSPs setup, install, and configure your IT equipment, some believe it should’ve been done already. However, the differences in these MSPs aren’t really a reason to worry. You can ensure that you and your service providers are on the same page by listing all the requirements in a strict service level agreement (SLA). SLA is a legal contract between an MSP and their vendor, designed to ensure the maintenance of a predetermined service, establish a mutual understanding between a provider and their user, etc. The benefits of SLA are somewhat numberless, and Connectwise to Xero. Who exactly is a Managed Services Provider ? MSPs can be described simply as a business partner responsible for managing your business’ IT infrastructure. That is, you allow an MSP to handle your servers and other network inf

How to Choose the Right Shopify Web Developers

Are you choosing an Shopify developer to help your online business succeed? It’s a big decision because web developers play a vital role in the functioning of your website. Modern e-commerce websites run on CMS (content management systems) to improve functionality for both you and the customer. However, e-commerce websites are complicated, so you’ll need the expertize of a web developer to build and maintain your online shopping platform. Choosing the right developer can be tricky if it’s your first time. Check their portfolio Inspect the web developer’s portfolio to assess if they are qualified to work on your website. Experienced web developers would have worked for several e-commerce clients. Visit the websites to see how they function. Ideally, the developer has direct experience working on websites that are similar to yours. Also, check to see if they are up to date on modern trends. E-commerce websites have changed dramatically in the last 5 years. The developer must hav

Become the Best Managed IT Service Provider

In this article, we will take a deep dive into some of the significant guidelines needed for MSP experts to grow their business. We will also be looking at how to develop from the break-fix model to proper management services. When talking about the break-fix model, it means the business situation where IT experts “wait” for IT companies to deploy them to solve their problems for a designated fee. This strategy is now seen as obsolete, and it is high time to evolve.  The world of technology is fast progressing, and the business functions of IT Support are not left out. As for an IT professional, his/her role and requirements in this field will have to match the evolution. According to “ ANZ State of the MSP Report, ” published by leading IT service providers in Australia and New Zealand, Datto, the challenges of research findings and other information in these regions have been highlighted.  Marketing, sales, time management, and revenue growth are key issues that arise when employin

4 Critical Facts About IDaaS, Cloud Identity, and Digital Transformation

How can you assist your business with Identity-as-a-Service (IDaaS)?  Well, IDaaS can demonstrate the vital identity management capacity for your digital transformation attempts; on closer inspection, the difference between IDaaS and cloud identity can be negligible.  IDaaS carries on with influencing the modern identity and access management solutions; Gartner predicts IDaaS as the delivery model selected for more than 80% of new business acquisitions of access management alternatives.  Why? Here are four facts about IdaaS, cloud identity, and digital transformation #1  IDaaS and SSO go hand in hand Single Sign-On (SSO) provides the user with a single login and credentials set to access their network resources and database. Also, SSO enables users to remember only one set of job credentials to fulfil their fundamental tasks, allowing them to generate stronger passwords and strengthen their perimeter better. Even modern IDaaS stretches the on-site directory serv

Three things to think about when moving your data centre to the cloud

While we’ve all heard the promises about the cloud and the associated benefits of the cloud, moving to the cloud has still proven to be a stressful journey for IT.  The rise of cloud-based technologies has led to a change in work styles and the workplace encouraging enhancement of employee productivity – all in the name of ensuring cost savings.  Exiting the data centre and moving to the cloud is a huge step and starts with planning and assessing. How ready is your business for cloud migration? Most companies are no longer asking if they should move their IT services to the cloud, but when to move and how to get there.  We assesses your business’ cloud readiness for migration. Onsite data can become quite expensive and together with the increasing demand for value from the cloud and the benefits of the cloud, a complete analysis of the total cost of ownership (TCO) becomes crucial. Additionally, this analysis is resulting in a smooth cloud migration journey.  Why