One of the greatest perks of partnering with a managed services provider (MSP) is having a cutting-edge, modern office. Well, technology-wise. Thankfully, the 21st-century said goodbye to cubicles and said hello to highly creative work environments where employees are happy and businesses are thriving. Here are a few ways that having managed services provides a modern digital space.
Access to New Technologies
Managed services providers know all about the new apps, the latest software, the best hardware—when it comes to technology, something’s always ready for an upgrade, and the modern managed services provider stays on top of it all. There’s never an app they haven’t heard of or a technology trend they haven’t read about, and learning about these innovative abilities is just as important as knowing about them. Companies who invest in the proper MSP will have experts on the technology they need in order to be productive and successful.
The next time you come across a challenge with your software, or wish there was a solution to your cloud storage problem, pick up the phone and call your managed services provider. They’re always there for you, and should be just as invested in the health of your company as you are.
Also, if you need to update the software you already have, a legitimate MSP will test the update in their own system first to ensure you don’t see any downtime or hiccups. It’s really a win-win situation all around when you have a managed services provider at your back.
The Freedom of Mobility
One of the biggest improvements that the modern office brings is the ability to work anywhere, at any time. Having an experienced MSP will allow your employees to work from anywhere, without risking the safety of your network.
Businesses are quickly realizing that if their employees are given the freedom to work when and where they want (as long as they meet deadlines of course), they’re happier and much more productive. According to Inc.’s article on perks your remote employees will love, even the smallest gestures can make remote employees some of the happiest and most efficient staff members on your payroll.
Even the freedom to occasionally leave early and work from home can improve morale! And with Wi-Fi available pretty much everywhere, a mobile office has never been more possible. Just make sure your managed services provider protects each device that may connect to public Wi-Fi, in order to keep your company data safe and sound.
Now you can rest assured that when Tom from accounting accesses financial documents from the coffee shop on the corner, he isn’t exposing those records to everyone else on the free network. An MSP will make sure none of your data falls into the wrong hands due to negligence or oversight.
Feel confident in letting your employees work from outside the office, and watch how much more productive they become.
A Collaborative Workspace
Productivity isn’t about sitting at your desk alone all day. It’s about collaboration, creativity and agility. With all the new technological advancements in collaboration—such as Dropbox Paper, Slack, Trello, and Freehand—your managed services provider can set up a seamless network that brings all the departments together. Check out PC Magazine’s report on the best online collaboration software of 2018 for ideas on how to start collaborating today. And say goodbye to the days of everyone working in isolation, and hello to a team that works together.
Side note: successful companies are also physically designing their workspaces to encourage these collaborative characteristics. A more productive office inspires chance meetings among coworkers, promotes communal seating, and creates small meeting spaces within common areas. The key is a collaborative environment, unchaining workers from their desks and giving them the freedom to interact. These are a few of the qualities that make staff members look forward to work every morning.
We’ve only touched the surface of all the benefits your company will reap from partnering with an MSP. The list is long and can change depending on your market, location, and goals. But that’s the good part: the right managed services provider will be a business partner, not just another annoying vendor you have to beg to come fix something.
