Why Use a Managed Network Service Provider

What Can a Managed Network Service (MNS) Provider Do for Your Organization?

A managed network service provider will manage, monitor, and maintain your organization’s network infrastructure. Companies accomplish this by offering expertise in network architecture, security, and operations. The chief benefit to you is that they take network concerns off your plate. With an efficient network up and running, you can focus on core business activities.

But let’s get specific. There are a few key ways MNS providers achieve this peace of mind for you:

Enhanced Network Performance

A network provider’s first goal is to give you network performance. They’ll bring their expertise—current industry best practices and strategies—and implement them into your network. You won’t have to worry about the latest innovations and security solutions. You can just sit by while the MNS professionals handle various aspects of running the network:

• Monitoring the network: especially watching for security threats or anomalous activity that suggest a security breach might be in progress
• Identifying bottlenecks: bottlenecks can create problems in your organization, especially if they interfere with the flow of not only information, but work
• Optimizing configurations: network service providers will have the firsthand experience and knowledge to know where to find these configurations—and what they might look like
• Improving efficiency: The more you can get out of your network for the resources you invest, the better

The easy way to say it? MNS providers will take all of the thinking about networks off your hands. If your organization has ambitious network requirements but not the expertise to manage them yourself, an MNS provider will help streamline the process.

Expertise and Support

If you were to work with a managed network service provider, you wouldn’t just get access to a fully functioning network. You’d also gain access to their team of network specialists. This team would almost be like customer support—but customer support with specific expertise.

If your provider has a strong team of network specialists, then they’ll understand everything you need to know. They’ll know the best ways to handle network design. They can help you troubleshoot issues and identify problem areas. And they can help keep your security up-to-date by emphasizing the latest strategies and tools.

If you’re outsourcing to an MNS provider, you probably don’t enjoy managing networks yourselves. You know how frustrating it can be to set up a network or resolve complex challenges. With an MNS provider working with you, all you have to do to resolve these issues is make a phone call.

Proactive Monitoring and Maintenance

As an organization with a lot to do, it’s too much to ask that you also monitor your network 24/7. That would cost too much time and resources, sometimes with very little to show for your efforts. But you still do need someone to monitor your network proactively. They should do more than just set alerts and wait for the systems to tell them when something’s gone awry. And if you’re monitoring your own systems, you sometimes only have the time to react to problems after they’ve shown up. By then, it’s already too late—at least if you want to avoid disruptions.

A good MNS provider proactively identifies and addresses issues before they impact your operations. They’ll conduct regular maintenance to ensure that your network remains secure. They’ll spot inefficiencies they can correct to keep your network running smoothly. And they can build your network into a strong security posture so that you avoid breaches altogether. The result is a proactively managed network that runs smoothly. A network that goes down is a problem you only notice when it’s already reared its head. Proactive monitoring is necessary to ensure that this never happens.

Increased Visibility and Control

More visibility and control translate into a stronger security posture. For example, you expand your visibility into shadow IT and behavior like credential sharing. This enhanced visibility means you can take corrective action and implement security controls to keep your network safe. Some MNS providers can even alert administrators when there are vendor breaches, which alert you based on security log events. This will make you more responsive to potential breach events.

Cost Savings and Optimized Resource Utilization

Imagine hiring and training an in-house network team. You’re probably already counting the money it would cost. But with a managed IT solution handling MNS for you, there are cost-effective options for leveraging outside expertise. You pay only for the services you need, which means you’re avoiding unnecessary expenses.

And since you’re hiring experts, you’re getting a win/win. You’ll save money while the MSP improves how well you use your network. SaaS app subscriptions, after all, can easily cost more than $20/month/user. If you don’t have these costs leeching at your budget every month, the savings can add up quickly.

Scalability and Flexibility

Your organization, ideally, will grow. And as it does, it’s going to face new challenges. Your MNS provider can help with additional resources or streamline your services to appropriately scale their offerings. You don’t have to think about massive new investments to scale infrastructure; you can outsource the scaling and flexibility to them.

Reduced Downtime

Finally, let’s discuss one of the best benefits any business can experience: reduced downtime. Rather than panicking and figuring out the downtime’s source, an MNS company’s proactive approach will keep your network running smoothly. You don’t have to think about it—instead, you can focus on the essential tasks that make your business run well and continue to earn money.

Managed Network Services for a Better Enterprise

A company like Comport Secure will offer comprehensive MNS for more expertise, cost-effectiveness, and security. Partner with an managed network service provider, and you’ll reduce your network risks while optimizing network performance. With every enterprise relying on strong networks more than ever before, that’s how your business can thrive in a competitive landscape. If you’re considering MNS for your business, consider Comport Secure for its reliable, efficient, and secure network management. You won’t just have a better network. You’ll achieve more peace of mind. Contact our network experts today!