Industry Insights
Industry Advice and Developments from Nessit.
What Are Managed IT Services? A Strategic Guide for Business Leaders Who Want Fewer Surprises
Embracing managed IT services unlocks efficiency, innovation, and resilience for businesses seeking sustainable growth. As the [global managed service…
Improving Insurance IT Maturity: Where Most Agencies Get Stuck (and How to Level Up)
No insurance agency sets out to have an ‘immature’ IT environment. Most are doing what … Read more
Merging Systems, Merging Risks: IT Best Practices for Insurance Agency Acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions are exciting milestones for an insurance agency. They signal growth, new opportunities, … Read more
Managing Compliance in a Digital Age: IT’s Role in Insurance Regulations
Insurance agencies handle some of the most sensitive data there is, from medical and financial … Read more
What Happens When a Town Gets IT Right? We’re Sharing the Real Story at This Year’s NHMA Conference
If you work in local government, you already know the drill: there’s never enough budget, … Read more
Nessit Founder Receives National Award for Work Protecting U.S. Infrastructure
Collaboration between the public and private sectors is vital when it comes to safeguarding critical … Read more
What is Cyber Insurance and Does Your Business Need It?
You’ve probably heard the term cyber insurance, especially as news of data breaches make headlines … Read more
Building a Cybersecurity Roadmap: A Maturity-Based Approach
Cybersecurity isn’t just a box to check off–it’s an ongoing process. Threats emerge quickly and if your company isn’t keeping pace, you’re leaving the door wide open for cyberattacks–which is why every business should have a cybersecurity roadmap. Instead of reacting to threats as they pop up, a well-structured roadmap will help you build resilience, strengthen your defenses, and stay a step ahead of cybercriminals.
How Municipalities Can Budget for IT
For municipalities, establishing an effective IT budget is essential for maintaining secure, efficient, and future-ready operations. A well-structured IT budget allows local governments to be proactive–rather than reacting to costly emergencies–and to provide essential services while maximizing available funds.
How an IT Managed Service Provider Can Benefit Municipalities
Municipalities face unique challenges when it comes to managing IT infrastructure. From safeguarding data to maintaining compliance with local and state regulations, effective IT management is necessary to ensure municipal operations run smoothly. Budget restrictions can make it difficult to fully staff an IT department that can meet the complex needs of schools, fire, police, planning, clerks, and more.
IT Case Study: New Hampshire Municipality
When a New Hampshire town became dissatisfied with their longtime IT vendor, they went looking for a second opinion. We were one of three managed service providers to submit a bid with remediation plans, and our bid was selected to become this municipality’s IT vendor. How did we create a custom proposal for their specific IT needs?
Understanding IT Maturity
The effectiveness of your IT infrastructure greatly impacts the success of your business. Having basic IT systems in place is not enough. Achieving IT maturity is critical for long-term growth, innovation, and competitive advantage. So, what exactly is IT maturity, why is it important, and how can Nessit help your business get there?
Why Cybersecurity Training is Essential for Employees
The single most effective way to safeguard your business from cyberattacks is through employee training. Employees can unknowingly become the gateway for cybercriminals by clicking on malicious links, using weak passwords, falling for phishing scams, or accidentally sharing sensitive information that can compromise your entire network. Here’s what you need to know to protect sensitive data and maintain the integrity of your IT infrastructure:
Cybersecurity – An Ongoing Process, not a One-Time Fix
Cybersecurity is a critical component in any organization, large or small. The increasing frequency and evolving nature of threats means that simply installing antivirus software or setting up a firewall isn’t enough. Security is an ongoing process that requires constant vigilance, regular updates, and proactive measures. As a Managed Service Provider (MSP), Nessit understands the complexities of maintaining robust cybersecurity and is dedicated to safeguarding your business.
5 Common Questions to Ask Managed IT Service Providers (MSPs)
The Nessit team had the pleasure of attending the Small Business Expo in Miami recently, where we got to meet and talk with lots of business owners about all things IT. Here are the top questions we heard from small business owners, and our answers!
Fully Managed or Co-Managed IT Services: What’s Right for Your Business?
Achieving peak performance from your IT systems means more than just investing in the latest technology or services. Forward-thinking companies recognize the importance of having a future-proof IT strategy in place, and both co-managed and fully managed IT services can provide an effective solution for your business.
Benefits of Managed IT for Architecture Firms
Architectural firms have unique IT needs, and rely on specialized software and applications, large data storage, and seamless connectivity. Employees working in-office and remotely need to be able to access, share, and collaborate on files, blueprints, schematics, and 3D models. Managing your network infrastructure can be a time-consuming and complex task, and unforeseen IT issues can have serious consequences in terms of diminished productivity, disrupted deadlines, data loss, and compromised security.
Is My Company Remote Ready?
At Nessit, we take remote readiness extremely seriously. As the IT partner for each of our clients, we are only as successful as our least successful remote team. Having successfully managed this transition to remote work for countless clients and for Nessit itself, we know a thing or two about remote readiness.
