Disaster Recovery

Interviewing Company Stakeholders for Managed IT Services

When engaging with any new client, managed IT services providers typically conduct a series of interviews with key company stakeholders to gain a deep understanding of the business's technology needs and risks. Getting to know and understand your business is key. Without a deep dive into your company, your solution will be generic and not help you meet your business goals. Here are a few steps that the managed IT services provider may take during the interview process: 1. Identify Key Stakeholders Red Level, for example, will typically start by identifying the key stakeholders who will be involved in the decision-making process regarding the business's IT infrastructure. This may include IT staff, business owners, department heads, and other decision-makers. 2. Conduct Needs Assessment During the interview process, the managed IT services provider will assess the business's technology needs by asking stakeholders questions about their current IT infrastructure, pain points, and ...

2023-06-06T15:53:48+00:00

How to Choose the Right Managed IT Company

When looking for an IT company to manage your firm's technology, reading reviews is an excellent first step. We often choose our lawyers, healthcare providers, and even phone carriers based on word of mouth or reviews. Choosing an IT provider is no different. Start with reviews. Just don't stop with reviews. A company may have dozens of 5-star reviews yet be unable to service your firm. Some IT companies are specialized, while others may lack the necessary experience in your industry. We've compiled a list of IT-specific questions for you. These aren't questions you will get answers to out of a Google review. Some of them may not apply to your situation, but most will. You should be familiar with these before deciding on a provider. Experience in our industry Some newer IT startups will try to use their "new company vibe" to entice clients. However, think about the ...

2023-02-16T16:01:20+00:00

Five Key Considerations for Choosing a Disaster Recovery Solution

Not all DR/DRASS solutions are created equal-and some details make all the difference.  The idea behind disaster recovery seems simple enough- to enable your business to be up and running as quickly as possible following a catastrophic event.  As with most simple concepts, though, the devil is the details: What constitutes a disaster? What needs to be recovered? How quickly does it have to happen? Not surprisingly, the simple answers to these questions - "Anything bad, " "Everything, " and "immediately" - aren't usually the right ones.  In fact, there aren't any universal right or wrong answers.  The "right" answer for one business could be disastrously wrong for another. At Red Level, we've seen firsthand how too many businesses settle for general answers when considering DR or DRASS without giving enough careful consideration to their own unique needs.  We've pinpointed five particular areas you should evaluate when selecting a DR or DRASS solution. ...

2023-02-16T16:01:57+00:00