You seem to drop everything else for us when we need you.
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The word “audit” might sound daunting, but it’s actually one of the most important things you can do to evaluate your company’s success and make positive, impactful change. It allows you to test your system for worst-case scenarios to see how it holds up. You can analyze the results and use them to develop beneficial projects and plans for the future. Audits are an incredibly powerful tool, so it’s important that you work with the right people if you want those benefits to reach your SMB.
XL.net offers IT auditing services in Chicago and the surrounding areas with the help of our certified and skilled System Analysts. As part of our managed IT services for SMBs, our System Analysts conduct continuous monitoring of your system, including regular technology audits.
You seem to drop everything else for us when we need you.
“Whenever I’ve tapped them for advice, they’ve always responded very soundly. The engagement has continued to grow in strength and quality over time.XL.net has become a highly recommended team in the client’s eyes. Bringing a well-rounded, full team of experts and a responsive approach, they’re a true source of support in the ongoing partnership. ”
XL.net provides me and my business every tool we need to succeed and a peace of mind that can’t be bought. What we pay now is less than what we were paying before – with a side of extra competency. We are getting better services for less.
I’ve contacted XL for IT support with various issues and assorted software and apps, throughout the workday and off hours. They have consistently been incredibly responsive, helpful, friendly, and professional, and they help me understand the problems in layman’s terms. Thanks XL!
I can truly say, without any hesitation AT ALL, having XL.Net as our one-stop shop supplier for IT-related issues and advice has been an unbelievably positive experience… Each technician has always provided immediate service, been very thorough, provided great verbal and written explanations, and so very pleasant to work with. When we open an XL.Net ticket, we have all the confidence of quick/correct resolution (It’s Done and Done Right!).
“They’ve gained the trust of a lot of our employees because of their responsiveness and hard work. Very happy with the services and extreme responsiveness at which they’re performed. XL.net addresses helpdesk tickets quickly and provides status updates of their tasks. They’ve proactively reduced the number of tickets by investing the time to resolve the root of repetitive issues.”
We are now able to have the resources of a big company, but don’t have to pay full price for them…If there is an issue, we don’t have to do anything but call them. They are easy to deal with and their staff does whatever they have to do to get issues resolved.
The biggest benefit of XL.net is the sense of confidence they provide. We are now able to have the resources of a big company, but don’t have to pay full price for them. XL.net is an all-encompassing solution. If there is an issue, we don’t have to do anything but call them. They are easy to deal with and their staff does whatever they have to do to get issues resolved.
“I am very happy with the services and overall engagement. XL.net took the time to gain an in-depth knowledge of the our business and is now helping them achieve their IT goals. They’re communicative and provide excellent customer service. Flexibility is a hallmark of their work.”
Compared to our previous provider, the transition to XL.net saves us $7,000 – $8,000 a month in IT expenses and the fact that we no longer have an in-house IT tech. This is the best IT vendor I have had experience with – and I’ve had a lot of experience with IT vendors in the past.
The service and response time is what separates XL.net from the rest – The best word to describe them is…Reliable!
A partnership with XL.net offers you the services of a fractional or Virtual Chief Information Officer (VCIO) — a consultant that accomplishes many of the same tasks as a CIO. We offer these CTO services to Chicago SMBs to help them meet their goals.
Our Technology Officers can steer technology at your company in the right direction with fractional CIO services. There are three things you need from your Technology Officer:
Your Technology Officer needs to be aware of staying within budget solutions that exist in the market and of the needs of each of your departments. They typically have an exceptional knowledge of trends in the market and new technologies that can help you meet your goals without breaking the bank.
You need a destination and a plan to get you there. Your plan should map out annual goals and projects that line up with priorities across your organization.
Technology without results is waste. You need technology to help you achieve your business goals faster and more efficiently. A Technology Officer can help you achieve successful results with clear, transparent and documented metrics.
When looking for IT auditing services, you may find several different types of IT audits that Chicago businesses can take advantage of. Depending on the goals of your company and what you need to assess, we can provide audits to address concerns related to:
We can conduct audits that look at your infrastructure’s effectiveness with the goal of increasing productivity. We can also use an audit to identify ways to boost security, determine procedures for documentation and ensure compliance with regulations and industry best practices.
The typical XL.net audit is one that is performed monthly for each of our clients to ensure everything is moving smoothly. In these audits, we follow a roadmap from the Center for Internet Security to review your technological controls and the performance of your overall system. Our System Analysts perform many of these checks monthly, while others are conducted as needed by our Project Department.
Technology audits can vary in their purpose and goal. The audits we perform offer the following benefits:
XL.net works with a portfolio of businesses of smaller sizes and scopes, so our System Analysts are well-versed in the needs of SMBs in the Chicago area. They’re also equipped to work with sensitive data, such as in finance and health care environments.
Ready to improve your technology system in a big way? The first step is a technology audit and plan from XL.net. Our System Analysts are certified in many different areas of information security and operation and can be your trustworthy, productive information technology auditors.
In addition to an information technology audit and assessment, Chicago businesses turn to XL.net for a variety of managed IT services and our Technology Alignment Plans. You can learn more about these services or contact us to get started today!
An XL.net Technology Officer conducts CTO strategic planning for Chicago SMBs with all of the above qualities in mind. Our Technology Officers are full of industry knowledge and strategic ideas. Plus, they know the value of documentation and measurable results and can use them to help you align your technology with the goals of your company.
In addition to the help of a Technology Officer, XL.net clients get the assistance of the well-trained, qualified team of experts behind our various services. Here at XL.net, we’re all about growth and results. We believe there’s always a way to do better, and our virtual CIO services can help you get there.
To learn more about our CTO services in Chicago and the surrounding areas, reach out to us today. We’d love to get started creating your TAP and developing the plan to grow your business with aligned technology.
