Businesses in many industries depend on specialized third parties and consultants to help fine-tune their architectures and improve their IT footprints. But what are these services, and what do companies gain by using them?
Some estimates reveal that 90% of the Forbes Global 2000 companies have outsourcing agreements, and new contracts are projected to grow by 9% annually until 2030.
In this guide, we’ll go over some of the most commonly outsourced IT services in detail. Not only will you find out how these services work, but also (and more importantly) what they do for enterprise, and how they can empower your organization.
It seems like only a short while ago that the cloud was new technology, but now, the majority of businesses have moved toward a completely cloud-centered design. A recent survey from Zippier found that an astounding 94% of responding companies use third-party cloud services. It makes sense, too, since the efficiency and streamlining capabilities offered by the cloud is a no-brainer for many business models.
That being said, in order to move data and workloads into cloud-native designs, companies need to work with vendors like AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud to get the right hosting and gateway setups—not to mention everything else associated with public, private, or hybrid cloud models. Organizations without the in-house ability to perform ELT (extract, load, transform) or ETL (extract, transform, load) processes will want to hire a consultant or third party to fill the gap.
Good legacy migration also involves setting up a CI/CD pipeline to create those data transfer systems that will facilitate the successful cloud deployment every company is looking for. Consulting specialists bring tangible value to business IT in DevOps, agile tech, and related areas. At Hypershift, we take pride in helping our clients create and manage their customized cloud implementation.
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Many companies rely on Microsoft branded services for business IT, and it's easy to see why.
For example, companies might build complex services hosted in Microsoft Azure. They may also use various Microsoft utilities, including Active Directory. The Microsoft Intune suite provides excellent endpoint protection. The list goes on.
Companies may also use Microsoft Autopilot as an example of automation technology. Autopilot automates aspects of configuration and helps manage roles and permissions. In Microsoft's words, Autopilot offers users the ability to "move to the cloud at (their) own pace."
Autopilot creates notable efficiencies in device provisioning and deployment. For example, Microsoft cites Forrester estimates that the adoption can save up to three hours per device during implementation. When companies are growing and scaling rapidly, this can be quite valuable. These efficiencies carry across the entire device life cycle, from onboarding to decommissioning.
Data is the lifeblood of a business, and sensitive data has to be protected. Luckily, businesses can rely on outsourced cybersecurity companies to help them sound the alarm, circle the wagons, and defend against cyberattacks or data breaches.
Consultants are indispensable when assisting with things like endpoint management, threat detection and response, and hardened network capabilities. They help companies comply with regulations like HIPAA in the medical field, Sarbanes-Oxley in finance, or regional rules like the General Data Protection Rule in Europe. All of the specialized support is critical for risk mitigation and safe operations.
With guidance from NIST and other agencies, combined with the collective knowledge of the private sector, top consultants use their expertise to help clients become secure and confident about how their networks will stand up to pressure. When it comes to cybersecurity, there are a lot of tools in the toolbox, and sometimes, the whole thing can seem overwhelming to a CIO or anyone else trying to address needs on their own.
That’s where Hypershift comes in—we excel at making cybersecurity a known quantity and demystifying best practices for leadership to iron out all sorts of challenges.
Companies also rely on outsourcing infrastructure concerns. Regardless of what portion of their architecture is on-premises versus how much is in the cloud, this is an integral part of the overall management.
Consultants help companies deploy virtual networks and use virtual machines. Much of this work involves allocating CPU, memory, and resources between virtual instances and determining what setups make the most sense for long-term practical business operations.
All of the above can aid client businesses in succeeding with specialized IT setups that power their daily operations. Turn to a firm with real experience and proven service, a company that you can trust to help with the decisions that drive change. Hypershift is proud to offer strategic IT consulting from a place of integrity, experience, and a track record of honest and good faith service. Cut through the complexity of your IT challenges and get practical, effective solutions with the excellent advice of a trusted consultant. Contact us today.