SMBs are easily overpowered by big competitors when it comes to technological capabilities. Often that comes from the SMBs not using technology strategically.
In our strategic approach, we get to know your business — where it’s been, where it is and where you’d like it to go. And we get to know your tech — the problems, the benefits, the goals and the desired outcomes. Then we take all of that information and outline the next steps to XLerating your business.
IT alignment can offer benefits to your bottom line, the number of IT issues you have, market agility, satisfaction levels, collaboration and many other factors. Businesses that lack an alignment plan often have unorganized technology. By aligning your tech to your business goals, you can:
If you want to read more about the importance of aligning your tech strategy with your business goals, check out our guide on the subject.
When learning about your business, we interview key stakeholders and leadership about your technology. And we examine all the technology you have — from servers to meeting room monitors to printers. We make sure your tech suits your needs and your potential.
In less than a month, we give you a plan that can improve your performance and reduce IT issues by up to 79.8%.
Talk to a strategic it expert today!
If you’re like most businesses, IT is not your main focus. You don’t want to spend valuable time and resources figuring out the right solution, implementing it and troubleshooting — you just want it to work. That’s where managed IT comes in. We can take care of your entire outsourced IT approach, taking the burden off of you and your staff.
Our managed IT is more than just tech support. Our IT services are strategic, meaning we align your technology with the goals of your business. Whether you need to implement a new software solution, get exceptional service desk help, redesign your infrastructure or some other IT task, we can help with strategic IT service proposals in Chicago and the surrounding area.
Talk to a strategic IT expert today for your complimentary technology alignment plan to see where your business is, and where it could go. We provide a document that outlines the following:
A ranked list of IT issues that are holding your business back. These might include security problems, slow IT response times, an inefficient process for updates, recurring service disruptions and other similar events. Identifying these efficiency-reducing elements is the first step in minimizing their effects on your business.
Projects that can be achieved within the next 90 days and success metrics. We'll identify possible technology projects, such as assessments or new implementations, as well as provide measurable data points for you to work with and calculate success.
A list of larger projects that require more time and resources and success metrics. Over time, once more of the short-term inefficiencies are reduced, you can start to focus on the big-picture elements, such as creating overall improvements to certain metrics. Continual monitoring and assessment are still critical throughout this year. As with the quarterly plan, we also provide clear measurables to work with.
The answer will vary from provider to provider. With us, your managed IT services cover a wide range of components, all geared toward a strategic approach:
All of these components work together to form a comprehensive managed IT solution.
Larger businesses may be able to handle these aspects in-house or through one-off contracting, but SMBs tend to struggle if they use the same approach. Managed IT allows them to outsource these services for a lower cost and more expertise than may be possible through in-house services.
If you’re like most businesses, IT is not your main focus. You don’t want to spend valuable time and resources figuring out the right solution, implementing it and troubleshooting — you just want it to work. That’s where managed IT comes in. We can take care of your entire outsourced IT approach, taking the burden off of you and your staff.
Our managed IT is more than just tech support. Our IT services are strategic, meaning we align your technology with the goals of your business. Whether you need to implement a new software solution, get exceptional service desk help, redesign your infrastructure or some other IT task, we can help with strategic IT service proposals in Chicago and the surrounding area.
If you’re ready to learn more about your company’s technology usage, we can help. XL.net specializes in strategic business-IT alignment plans throughout Chicago and the surrounding area. Our expert staff has an array of skills and qualifications that make them particularly well-suited for the job.
