When to call for backup (IT support)

by Jon Lober | NOC Technology | July 30, 2024

Who you gonna call?

We're back with the NOCout Report from NOC Technology.


In this edition, Jon explores a question from small business owners: how do you know when it's time to ditch the DIY approach to managing your IT?

We get it. To get your business off the ground, you had to wear a lot of (or all the) hats. But now you are growing, and managing your tech is turning into a headache you just don't have time for anymore.

Jon Lober is the CEO of NOC Technology, a managed service provider and business technology consultant based in Washington, Missouri and servicing greater St. Louis and beyond. With over 25 years of business management experience and more than 15 in IT, Jon understands both the complexities of both business operations and the technological infrastructure that makes work possible. Jon is a CMMC Registered Practitioner from CyberAB and is passionate about cybersecurity compliance, business continuity, and intelligent automation, all built to support and protect US-based businesses.

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