Now is the best time to start planning for your 2022 IT budget. Your business likely already has an annual budget, but if it needs managed IT services, it makes sense to create a budget dedicated to it. Planning out your IT expenditures can help you avoid frustrating delays or cybersecurity issues that may arise from a lack of investment. And that’s exactly what IT budgeting is—an investment in your company. With the right services, you can improve your computer support services, protect your assets, and support your business model.
4 Considerations for IT Budget Planning in 2022
Supporting Your Remote Workers
Over the past year, countless businesses changed from being in-office to either remote or hybrid. Unfortunately, not every business had the tools or resources to properly manage and support remote employees. When planning an IT budget for next year, consider if your business has the infrastructure to support employees who work remotely. Can they access your business’s internal system from wherever they are? If your business wasn’t prepared last year, it’s not too late to start now. After all, we live in a world that’s constantly changing.
Cybersecurity
There isn’t a business or industry that’s immune to cyber attacks. In 2020, businesses across sectors faced waves of cyberattacks, costing them time and money. According to a Forbes article published in October of this year, publicly reported cyberattacks in 2021 have already exceeded the 2020 total. Don’t let your business fall victim to hackers. Set aside a part of your budget to improve your cyber security measures.
Backup, Disaster Recovery, & Business Continuity
Just because your businesses recovered from the disasters of 2020 and 2021 doesn’t make it impervious. Hopefully, you were able to reflect on measures you had in place to keep your business running despite the disaster. If you didn’t get the results you wanted or lost valuable assets in the process, then it’s time to make a change. Backup and recovery plans can help you avoid losing data and keep your servers running if equipment fails.
Cloud Sharing Services
Cloud-sharing services can help your business streamline the transfer of files, messages, data, attachments, notes, and more. With online file storage, your employees can create, communicate, and collaborate in real-time from any device. Cloud sharing is great for any business model and can help you increase productivity and reduce costs. It’s also the perfect solution for businesses that made the switch to remote or hybrid models. Give your business and employees the tools they need to be successful.
Choose Wolf Consulting for Managed It Services
For over 30 years, Wolfe Consulting has provided small businesses with the IT services they need to thrive. Whether you already have an in-house IT team or your current provider is inadequate, we have the tools and expertise to support your business needs. You’ve worked hard to get your business where it is today—don’t let a cyber attack or equipment failure disrupt your growth. Learn more about our IT consulting services and give our team a call today.