In-house IT or an outsourced MSP: what’s right for a software company?
Many software companies get the best results from a blend: an outsourced MSP handling security, infrastructure and support, freeing internal engineers to focus on the product. Here’s how to decide what’s right for you.
How should a travel agency choose an IT provider?
Choose an IT provider with real travel experience (hosted desktops, Amadeus, Navitas, FareXpert, TRAMS), strong security against payment fraud, fast travel-aware support and clear per-user pricing, typically about £45 to £100 per user per month.
How should a steel detailing firm choose an IT provider?
Choose an IT provider with real Tekla and CAD experience, who keeps your licences, workstations and model server running to deadline, shares files securely with fabricators and prices clearly per user, typically about £45 to £100 per user per month.
Can NetSuite project a forward cash-collection forecast?
Not natively; ageing reports show what is owed today but can’t project forward or blend in open sales orders. A SuiteQL Suitelet projects a 90-day collections curve on a computed due date, with an invoices-plus-open-orders toggle and per-customer credit-limit alerting.
What’s the best IT and security setup for a conveyancing practice?
The best setup pairs LEAP and your legal software with Microsoft 365, layered security (endpoint protection, allowlisting, MFA, email filtering and training), reliable connectivity and tested backups, so the firm works smoothly and client money stays safe.
What is a document management system and why does a claims consultancy need one?
A document management system stores, indexes and secures all a firm’s documents so anyone can find the right file in seconds; for a document-heavy claims or QS consultancy a DMS like M-Files is essential, part of managed IT at about £45 to £100 per user per month.
What IT does a scaling or funded tech company need?
A scaling tech company needs standardised onboarding, systems that grow with it, security that scales, and a partner who plans ahead, so taking on people, offices and clients doesn’t strain the IT. Here’s what to put in place as you grow.
What is vulnerability management and does your accountancy firm need it?
Vulnerability management continually checks your devices for security weaknesses and confirms your patches are actually working, then helps you fix or risk-assess what’s found. For an accountancy firm holding sensitive data, it’s a sensible layer of protection.
What cyber security do security and M&E contractors need?
Contractors need layered security: MFA, application allowlisting, managed endpoint protection, email security, threat monitoring, staff training and tested backups, plus tight payment controls. You handle money and client sites, so depth matters. Here’s the defence.
How do you manage Microsoft 365 licences and cost?
You manage Microsoft 365 cost by matching licences to what people actually need, removing unused seats, reviewing regularly, and choosing the right plans. It often saves real money without anyone losing the tools they use. Here’s how.