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Is In-House IT Holding You Back?

There’s just no way around it: most businesses can’t be successful without good IT practices. Unfortunately, it’s hard for many companies, teams, and leaders to keep up with their IT support because of the speed at which technology evolves. In recent years, more businesses in the St. Louis area have found a solution by outsourcing their managed IT support.

What Is Outsourced IT Management?

“Managed IT” can mean a lot of different things, and it really depends on what your company or team needs. Small business owners might outsource the management of their entire IT department. Alternatively, an in-house team, manager, or administrator may just need a little bit of help when they’re understaffed and overloaded. Managed IT services can cover all of the following and more:

Outsourcing Competitive Advantage

There are many benefits of outsourcing IT, and it can revolutionize the way some companies operate. When a business or team improves its use of technology, it immediately becomes easier to crush the competition. Our clients in the St. Louis area normally talk about six key ways in which outsourcing IT creates a competitive advantage.

1 – Increased Flexibility and Reduced Costs

Hiring a skilled IT team is difficult because the best technologists can command high salaries. The payroll balloons when you need someone to manage the network, someone to enable remote access, and someone for cybersecurity. Managed IT gives you access to a whole team of experts who can meet your specific needs, and you don’t pay for skills you don’t use.

2 – Cutting-Edge Solutions

It takes a long time to identify and implement the best technology solutions. The right managed service provider will help you stay up to date without spending hours reading up on the latest and greatest. Quality IT companies leverage years of training and experience to find efficient solutions while reducing expenses.

3 – Network Speed and Agility

Small companies are at a serious disadvantage against bigger companies that can afford faster, better technology. A managed network is one of the most efficient ways to increase speed and agility. You’re gaining access to the technology and expertise bigger companies have, but without paying for an entire in-house department.

4 – Eliminate Downtime

Preserve business continuity, minimize disruptions, and recover from disasters more quickly by leveraging solutions like the following:

Cloud Computing
Data Backups
Remote Access Capabilities

5 – Save Time and Resources

Outsourced IT management gives you more time to think about the big picture. There’s no need to pull someone from an important project next time trouble arises– just call your outsourced IT partner. When your team isn’t working on technology-related chores, they can focus on the core business of making customers satisfied.

6 – Improve User Experience

Not only will you have more time to focus on your customers, you’ll also be able to provide them with better interactions. Employees and clients alike will appreciate the opportunity to use intuitive dashboards and smooth login portals. Simultaneously, improved internal systems make it easier to call up accurate information whenever you need it.

IT for Competitive Advantage

The decisions you make today will impact your ability to compete and win in the future. Our team provides IT services to help companies near St. Louis do exactly that. Get your IT situation in line now and be poised for victory no matter what the future throws your way. Be ready for anything with ThrottleNet.

Step 1 is a complimentary network assessment and consultation. Contact us today to get started.

ThrottleNet Picks Up Awards for IT Reliability & Security

COVID lockdowns have changed the way businesses operate, creating an increased need for IT reliability. With so many companies in St. Louis operating remotely, it’s important to have reliable computer service that can hold everything together. This current situation makes us even more proud to be recognized as a top IT service provider in the area. Readers of St. Louis Small Business Monthly voted for our team at ThrottleNet for two awards already this year:

The second of these two awards is especially important to us because reliability is integral to what we do here at ThrottleNet. Even as businesses were grappling with the initial wave of shutdowns due to COVID-19, they trusted us to provide reliable IT services and security. Our work to facilitate continuous operations is intended to help businesses be more reliable for their customers and employees. We understand that IT is a means to an end for most companies, and our goal is to do our job well so you can focus on the bigger picture.

What Does Reliable Computer Service Mean to Us?

Simply put, reliability is a measure of how consistently something is able to perform as expected.

When it comes to technology like software, hardware, or your network, reliability is considered to be one of the most important attributes for businesses to consider. As a managed IT support company, our mission is to identify, implement, and maintain the most dependable software solutions for our clients.

That means your software runs right when you need it to, whether you’re on-site, in the field, or on the go. When you or your employees need some help in a crucial moment, friendly and knowledgeable support is available. More efficient business operations help reduce costs and free up resources you can use to run your business, not your IT network. On top of everything else, your customers can rest assured that you’ll be able to keep their data safe and private while meeting all of their needs.

Should I Outsource IT for Better Reliability?

Chances are, you’re not an owner, manager, or administrator at an IT company, which means your attention is required elsewhere. Business leaders often look at technology as an obstacle or a distraction, a necessary evil they need to get their job done. Outsourcing IT can help take work off your plate while giving you access to the most advanced, dependable solutions. When you have a team of experts working to keep your business operational and secure around the clock, you can stay focused on what matters most: taking good care of your customers.

If trouble ever does arise, the company in charge of your managed IT support can help with disaster recovery. Cloud computing and data backups will allow you to restore access and minimize disruptions. You’ll have resources like a team of experts and cutting-edge technology to get your business back on track as quickly and securely as possible. Best of all, you won’t have to spend your own time or pull employees off of important projects.

Improve IT Reliability in St. Louis

Looking for a solution that helps you stay reliable anytime, anywhere you can get an internet connection? Check out EverFuel, the new remote desktop solution powered by ThrottleNet! Secure remote access allows your employees to access their work computer no matter where they are. Learn more about how EverFuel safeguards reliable computer service for only $9.95 per month– no long-term commitment required.

CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT

ThrottleNet wants to give a shout-out to our customer, FS Label Manufacturing in St. Louis, MO, who has provided a critical need of our ﬁrst responders!

Many ﬁrst responder locations did not have any hand sanitizer or other means of protecting themselves during the covid crisis. In response FS Label Manufacturing has donated over 2,300 gallons of Hand Sanitizer to every ﬁre and police location in St Louis City, St Louis County, St Charles County, Wentzville, New Melle, Pontoon Beach, Baxter County in Arkansas, and Fort Lauderdale and Dania Beach Florida.

We are proud to do business with companies who give back to their community!
Thank You FSLabel!

“We are very excited that our company is able to support ﬁrst responders in and around the St. Louis area with essential needs, like hand sanitizer. Thanks to all frontline workers that are sacriﬁcing so much to keep us safe!”
– Jeff Collett, General Manager, FS Label Manufacturing Co.

Since 2004, FS Label Mfg. Co. has established itself as a leading ﬂexographic printing company and supplier of innovative and engineered custom label products. We are a technology-driven company with recent investments in equipment and infrastructure to support our growing customer base. For more than 15 years, we have focused on our customers’ application challenges, consistently providing solutions to their performance and aesthetic requirements. We understand that your Brand is important! Let us work with you to build a custom solution that ﬁts all of your branding needs.

Contact FS Label for a tour of their new facility in Wentzville, MO!

FSLabel.com
FS Label Manufacturing Co.
100 Hamilton Industrial Ct. | Wentzville, MO 63385
314-231-3129

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ThrottleNet Gets a Conference Room Glow-Up

There’s no place like 127.0.0.1! For those don’t speak Geek, that’s just our way of saying, “There’s no place like home.” Over the past months, we’ve been settling quite nicely into our new office in Sunset Hills. We recently added a whallop of wow to our conference space by partnering with St. Louis Native, Chelsea-Ritter Soronen of Chalk Riot. Known for creating engaging wall murals, we asked the Chalk Riot artists to put their creativity to work, and they absolutely nailed it.

Can You Spot the St. Louis Easter Eggs?

Chalk Riot incorporating many hidden gems symbolic of St. Louis throughout the mural installation. How many can you spot? Hint: We’re shooting for some big goals this year!

About the Artist: Chelsea Ritter-Soronen, Owner of Chalk Riot

Chalk Riot creates pavement art and wall murals optimized for public engagement. The team is on a mission to share stories and artwork with the masses in their vibrant signature style. Principal artists are now based in Washington, DC and Austin, Texas with a wide network of partnering organizations and community groups. Founded in St. Louis, MO in 2013.

How to See the ChalkRiot Mural at ThrottleNet

There’s only one way to see this mural up-close along with many more fun features throughout our new office. Make an appointment today to check out our new digs and talk to a business IT expert about your network, data and cybersecurity concerns, and business tech support needs.

ThrottleNet, an information technology consulting company known for offering tech solutions for businesses like managed network services, cloud computing and IT support, is taking on a new scene: rural Missouri. ThrottleNet, which has provided IT services in the St. Louis area since 2002, is bringing its world class IT services from the city to the small town. To better serve an expanding client base and meet rural businesses’ increasing demand for IT services, ThrottleNet is now officially operating in Washington, Missouri.

“We have been excited about this expansion at ThrottleNet for a long time, and I think Washington, Missouri has been looking forward to it as well,” says George Rosenthal, ThrottleNet’s president and founder. “It means a lot in rural communities to have access to better and more secure technology and the level of IT service that many of us closer to the city and metro St. Louis area quite frankly take for granted. It is especially important for businesses that are out there competing against companies from the city, often for the same customers. Being able to bring those kinds of IT-driven opportunities to businesses in places like Washington and Union and their neighboring towns is a big deal for all of us.”

ThrottleNet, We were always close, but now we’re here. from ThrottleNet, Inc. on Vimeo.

If your business is located in Washington, Union, St. Clair, New Haven, Labadie, or another surrounding town in the Washington, MO area, you are in luck! ThrottleNet is now here, and we are here to stay. No matter what IT service you are in need of, anywhere from IT network management to IT security, we will be there to fulfill those needs complete with a local, nearby presence for on-site services, staff training and support. We are excited to be taking on this new adventure with you.

Get Started With ThrottleNet for Free for the First 30 Days

There’s never been a better time to find out what “going full-throttle” means for your business. Not only is ThrottleNet now operating in Washington, MO, but you can now try ThrottleNet’s managed network and managed cloud services for free for the first 30 days with no obligations and no up-front fees. No special coupons needed, just contact us to get started and your first 30 days are on the house.

If IT security is your top concern, the best place to start is with ThrottleNet’s free vulnerability scan. Just visit that link, submit the form, and you’re on your way to becoming phish-bait free. We’ll let you know where you weak points are and how to secure your network.

Did You Hear About ThrottleNet on the Dave Glover Show?

If you’ve been listening to the Dave Glover Show on FM NewsTalk 97.1 recently, you might have heard a familiar name during the commercial break. That’s right, Dave was talking about ThrottleNet and how we’ve saved St. Louis area businesses more than $2.6M in potential ransomware losses this year alone.

Think you missed it? No you didn’t! Catch the clip again right here:

DGS AD from ThrottleNet, Inc. on Vimeo.

What Is ThrottleNet?

ThrottleNet is an all-inclusive managed IT service, providing local businesses and organizations in the St. Louis region with a full-time outsourced IT department. You focus on your business, we provide IT support, protect your network and data from threats like ransomware and phishing attacks, and keep your IT systems running smoothly. Our service allows even small, local companies to benefit from world-class IT so they can stay competitive and better serve their customers.

Assess Your Security Risk

Not sure if ThrottleNet can help you – or if you even need help in the first place? Start with a simple and free external vulnerability audit to assess your needs. Our experts will scan your network and tell you where your weak spots are so you can fix them before they get exploited.

Make The Move to Better IT Security

Try ThrottleNet Free for 30 Days!

If you’re worried about IT security and ready to take steps to protect your network, there’s never been a better time to make your move. ThrottleNet is now offering a simple, no-obligations 30 day guarantee for St. Louis area businesses. No contracts, no up-front fees. You can leave at any time if you are not satisfied. Or you can stay with us forever. Either way, the first 30 days of service is on us.