What is business IT support?
Business IT support comprises a set of processes and activities designed to ensure compliance with standards for infrastructure maintenance and IT support in your organisation. It includes providing maintenance and technical support to staff, managing servers, networks, devices and software, and monitoring the IT infrastructure. IT outsourcing also involves ensuring the security of the infrastructure and dealing with problems as they arise, as well as regular software updates and ensuring system efficiency.
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Who is it for?
Business IT support is aimed at a wide range of organisations, including large corporations, medium and small businesses and government agencies. It can be tailored to meet the different needs and requirements of our clients, from comprehensive IT infrastructure management to specific technical services or support in selected areas.
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When to use business IT support?
When you do not have an in-house IT department or your resources are limited, and during periods of increased demand for technical support, such as during the implementation of new technologies, business mergers or major projects. Organisations also choose to outsource IT when faced with advanced technical issues.
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What you gain from our IT support?
Security, professional technical support, cost optimisation, state-of-the-art technology, ongoing care and rapid response to change. With an outsourced IT service, you can focus on your core business objectives and benefit from the knowledge and skills of experts with years of experience.
Scope of support
The scope of the service is determined individually for each organisation, taking into account your needs, budget and the specific nature of your business.
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Help desk
We provide you with access to responsive technical support, including hardware, system usage and application support, to help resolve issues efficiently and minimise downtime caused by IT problems, improve employee productivity and efficiency, resulting in increased business productivity and profitability.
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Administration of servers, networks
We ensure that the organisation’s IT infrastructure is properly managed, helping to optimise the performance of servers and IT infrastructure, resulting in increased productivity across the business. We provide access to specialists with knowledge and experience of IT infrastructure management, as well as the latest tools and technologies. By continuously monitoring and maintaining the IT infrastructure, we minimise downtime and problems related to servers and networks, reducing the costs associated with employing IT specialists and maintaining the IT infrastructure.
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Managing cloud environments: M365, GCP, AWS
When using cloud services, the management and administration of the cloud is key to ensuring the stable and secure operation of the business IT infrastructure. We can help you select a cloud provider that meets your organisation’s needs in terms of security, performance and service availability. We configure and manage cloud services. We help monitor the performance of cloud services and optimise resources, resulting in increased productivity across the business.
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Backup management
We conduct an initial analysis of your needs to understand the IT infrastructure, the amount of data to be backed up and the backup schedule. Based on the information gathered, we develop a personalised solution. We determine the frequency and type of backups required, the best locations for the backups and the appropriate encryption and security mechanisms. Thanks to our backup management services, our clients can be confident that their data are adequately protected and can be quickly restored if necessary. We regularly monitor the performance of the backup system. We ensure that backups are running according to schedule, that the system is available as designed, and we respond to any anomalies or failures. We provide regular reports on backups made and any problems that occur. This allows you to focus on your core business objectives and minimise the risk of data loss.
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Managing the ERP environment
The ERP environment is a comprehensive IT system that integrates many business processes in one place, such as those related to human resources management, accounting, warehousing, production, sales, customer service, etc. We implement and configure ERP systems according to the requirements and needs of your organisation. This may involve tailoring the system to your unique business processes and integrating it with existing systems. We monitor the performance of the ERP environment to ensure its stability and efficiency. With regular monitoring, potential problems can be quickly identified and resolved before they impact your business. We regularly update the ERP software to ensure compliance with the latest functionalities and security features. In addition, you can propose system optimisations to increase productivity and operational efficiency. We manage data security in the ERP environment. We ensure appropriate data security, access control and backups to minimise the risk of information loss. We can advise you on how to optimise your business processes using an ERP system. ERP-based data analysis and reporting helps you manage your business effectively and identify areas for improvement. We take care of the scaling and expansion of your ERP environment as your business grows. By ensuring sufficient flexibility, the system can be adapted to the growing needs of your organisation.
Benefits of IT Outsourcing
- Professional technical support: We provide technical support so that your staff can count on effective solutions to their problems with computers, software and other IT equipment. This minimises downtime and ensures the smooth running of your organisation.
- Cost optimisation: IT outsourcing can help achieve significant cost savings compared to maintaining a full IT department. You can pay only for the services you need in selected areas, allowing greater budgetary flexibility.
- Use of new technologies: We focus on new technologies and solutions that can improve your organisation’s productivity and efficiency and give it a competitive edge in the marketplace.
- Rapid response to change: IT outsourcing allows your organisation to respond flexibly to changing needs and market conditions, so you can easily scale your IT resources to meet current requirements.
- Access to specialist knowledge and experience: We employ specialists in various aspects of IT who have knowledge and experience in areas such as network and server administration, backup management, security, networks, databases and programming. This allows you to benefit from the latest solutions and industry best practices.
- Focus on core business objectives: By letting an IT service provider take responsibility for the IT infrastructure, your organisation can focus on its core business objectives and operate more efficiently.
- Data and infrastructure security: We ensure that your data and IT infrastructure are properly secured and protected from cyber threats. Our regular monitoring and updates minimise the risk of attack and data loss.
IT outsourcing and industry diversity
We provide services to marketing agencies, law firms, accounting firms including HR outsourcing, consulting and advisory firms including tax consultancy, architects and design studios, construction and installation companies, the energy sector, the medical sector including medical startups, foundations and NGOs, startups in various industries.
IT support for large organisations and SMEs
In larger organisations, our business IT support can act as a complement to the internal IT function, resolving emergencies, implementing new technologies and monitoring and optimising the infrastructure. In SMEs, our business IT support service provides professional technical support and maintenance of the IT infrastructure, ensuring effective management of technology resources even in the absence of an internal IT department. Sole proprietors can benefit from our business IT support to help with computer and software issues.
IT support for public institutions
For public sector and government organisations, our IT support service provides the technical support and security required for IT infrastructure.
This solution gives our clients the opportunity to benefit from professional IT support, regardless of their size or the specific nature of their business.
Implementation process
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Preliminary analysis and scope definition
The process begins with a preliminary analysis of the client’s needs and requirements. We carry out an analysis of the existing IT infrastructure to understand the current situation and identify any problems. On this basis, we create a service plan that takes into account the client’s needs.
We determine the scope of services to be provided. This may include technical support, infrastructure monitoring, data protection, software updates, etc.
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Signing the contract
Once the scope of services has been defined, we sign a contract that sets out the rights and obligations of both parties and the terms and conditions of the relationship, such as response times and support hours.
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Implementation
The implementation process may require us to prepare infrastructure and configure systems and software. We implement our solutions in a way that ensures a smooth transition to the new service model.
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Post-implementation
Monitoring and management
Once the service is implemented, we monitor the client’s infrastructure to identify potential problems early on. We also manage servers, networks and equipment to ensure their smooth operation.
Technical support
We provide technical support to users by responding to reported problems, providing advice and resolving breakdowns.
Security and data protection
We ensure appropriate security measures are in place for the client’s IT infrastructure and data to minimise the risk of attack and data loss.
Reporting and analysis
We report regularly on our performance, providing lists of reported issues, analyses and suggestions for optimisation and improvement
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Optimisation and development
Business IT support is a dynamic process that requires constant optimisation and adaptation to changes in client needs and technology.
The process begins with a preliminary analysis of the client’s needs and requirements. We carry out an analysis of the existing IT infrastructure to understand the current situation and identify any problems. On this basis, we create a service plan that takes into account the client’s needs.
We determine the scope of services to be provided. This may include technical support, infrastructure monitoring, data protection, software updates, etc.
The service delivery process is an organised and well-planned sequence of activities to provide technical support, IT infrastructure management and data security. As a result, you can focus on your core business objectives, safe in the knowledge that your IT infrastructure is in the right hands.
Why Grant Thornton?
We support our clients at all stages of building a secure business. We know how to make IT security effective and simple. It is not just our job, it is our passion. And that is why we provide the highest level of service.
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500+
projects delivered across many sectors and for organisations of all sizes
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300+
clients satisfied with our information security and cybersecurity support
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60
people on our team of experts in the fields of IT, security and business continuity