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IT Infrastructure Management

What is IT infrastructure Management?

Effective IT infrastructure management is critical for maintaining the reliability, efficiency, and security of a businesses IT estate, enabling businesses to operate smoothly.

Key components of IT Infrastructure Management services include:

Hardware Management

  • Ensuring servers, data centres, and networking equipment are maintained, upgraded, and functioning properly.
  • Monitoring hardware performance and addressing any issues that arise.

Software Management

  • Installing, updating, and maintaining operating systems and applications.
  • Managing software and application licenses to ensure compliance.

Network Management

  • Overseeing network operations to ensure connectivity and communication inside and outside the business.
  • Implementing cyber security measures to protect network integrity.

Storage Management

  • Managing data storage solutions, including cloud storage and on-premises systems.
  • Ensuring business data is securely backed up, accessible, and protected.

Security Management

  • Implementing cyber security measures to protect IT assets from threats.
  • Conducting regular security assessments and responding to incidents.

Performance Monitoring

  • Continuously monitoring IT systems across the business to ensure optimal performance.
  • Using tools to track system metrics, detect issues early, and implement corrective actions.

Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity

  • Developing and maintaining disaster recovery plans to ensure data and system recovery in case of an incident.
  • Ensuring that business operations can continue during and after a disaster.

Support and Maintenance

  • Providing technical support to users and resolving IT-related issues.
  • Regularly maintaining and updating IT systems to prevent downtime.

IT Governance and Compliance

  • Establishing policies and procedures to ensure IT infrastructure aligns with business goals.
  • Ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and industry standards.

Cloud Management

  • Managing cloud resources and services, ensuring efficient use, cost management, and security.
  • Integrating cloud services with on-premises infrastructure.

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How Opus' IT consultants can assist you

Opus are a leading outsourced IT support provider and one of the top Microsoft Solutions Partners in the UK. We have a dedicated IT consultancy and technical presales team who are vendor certified and technology agnostic in their approach to IT and Cyber Security consultancy.

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