How to Select an IT Support Company

What You Should Expect to Pay for IT Services

One of the challenges many businesses face these days is how to address their technology needs. More specifically, how do you make sure your IT is up and running, stable, secure, and helping you to achieve your businesses goals all in a way that fits within your budget? On the surface, this seems ...

Top 11 Questions for Vetting Your IT Service Provider

I've met with many potential clients over the years. However, it's rare that I hear a new question. Unfortunately, what I usually hear is the wrong set of questions. The questions that these clients ask often reveal how their previous company failed them. But, this really doesn't provide a ...

10 Signs You Need a New IT Support Company

As we all know, there are only two directions in business - moving forwards or moving backwards. There's no running in place. If you're not moving forward, you ARE moving backwards. That said, how much is your technology helping you to move forward? If it's not, then it's probably safe to say ...

Why the Relationship with Your IT Service Provider Matters

The security and accessibility of your company’s critical IT infrastructure, data, and operations shouldn’t be left to chance or in the hands of just anyone. Many organizations rely solely on their in-house IT person (or team) to meet their IT helpdesk, IT support and IT security needs or they make ...

What's the Difference Between an IT Service Provider and an IT Security Service Provider?

For people who don’t deal with technology on a daily basis, let alone specialize in either IT services or IT security, the terms "IT Service Provider" and "IT Security Provider" may sound indistinguishable. However, there is a very stark difference between the two. It’s like running into a ...

Six Things to Avoid When Selecting a New IT Support Company

I can only imagine what it’s like when you realize it’s time to change your IT Service Provider (ITSP) — you're fed up because your current IT company is failing you to the point that you know you need to change. Now, the challenge is finding the right Managed Service Provider (MSP) in a market ...

Why Consistency Should Matter to a Managed Services Client

FPA has always been focused on delivering high quality IT services. Throughout the years, this has presented various challenges - from different network configurations, to different useability requirements, to differing expectations of our various clients. At the end of the day, one of the best ...

What it Takes to be a Best In Class IT Service Provider

Most IT Service Providers don't even think twice about what it means to be "Best in Class", let alone what it takes. FPA's Vision Statement is "to build the preeminent IT services company in Los Angeles, distinguishing itself by forming meaningful client relationships and delivering world class ...