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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most common questions about managed IT services, cybersecurity, compliance, and working with Hatty AI.

General

What are managed IT services?

Managed IT services provide proactive monitoring, maintenance, and support for your entire technology environment through a predictable monthly fee. Instead of calling when something breaks, your managed IT services provider prevents issues before they impact your business — reducing downtime, improving security, and lowering total IT costs.

How much do managed IT services cost?

Managed IT services typically range from $99 to $199 per user per month, depending on the services included. Factors that affect pricing include the number of users, complexity of your environment, compliance requirements, and level of support needed. Contact us for a custom quote tailored to your business.

What is the difference between managed IT and break-fix?

Break-fix IT is reactive — you call when something breaks and pay per incident with unpredictable costs. Managed IT is proactive — we monitor your systems 24/7, prevent issues before they occur, and charge a flat monthly fee. Studies show managed IT reduces downtime by up to 85% compared to break-fix.

How long does onboarding take?

Typical onboarding takes 2-4 weeks. During this time, we document your environment, deploy monitoring tools, configure security policies, and train your team on our support processes. We minimize disruption to your daily operations throughout the transition.

Do you require long-term contracts?

We offer month-to-month and annual agreements. Annual agreements provide cost savings, but we never lock you into a contract you are unhappy with. Our goal is to earn your business every month through exceptional service.

What size businesses do you work with?

We serve businesses with 10 to 500 employees across all industries. Our plans scale to match your size and complexity, so you get enterprise-grade IT without enterprise-grade costs.

Services & Support

What does your help desk support include?

Our help desk provides multi-channel support via phone, email, and chat. Issues include password resets, software troubleshooting, email problems, printer issues, VPN connectivity, and more. Response times average under 15 minutes during business hours.

Do you provide on-site support?

Yes. When issues cannot be resolved remotely, we dispatch technicians to your location. On-site support is included in our Professional and Enterprise plans. Essential plan clients can add on-site visits as needed.

What monitoring do you provide?

We monitor servers, workstations, network devices, firewalls, and cloud services 24/7/365. Our monitoring detects performance issues, security threats, disk space problems, backup failures, and hardware warnings before they cause downtime.

Do you manage backups?

Yes. We configure, monitor, and test automated backups for your servers, workstations, and cloud data. We verify backup integrity regularly and perform periodic recovery tests to ensure your data is always recoverable.

Can you support remote and hybrid workers?

Absolutely. We support remote workforces with VPN configuration, cloud solutions, mobile device management, secure remote access, and remote desktop support. Your team gets the same level of support whether they are in the office or working from home.

Security & Compliance

What cybersecurity services do you provide?

Our cybersecurity services include 24/7 threat monitoring, endpoint detection and response (EDR), email security, security awareness training, vulnerability assessments, dark web monitoring, and incident response. We use a multi-layered defense-in-depth approach.

Can you help with HIPAA compliance?

Yes. We help healthcare organizations achieve and maintain HIPAA compliance with technical safeguards, risk assessments, policy development, employee training, and audit preparation. Our solutions protect patient health information (PHI) across all systems.

Do you support CMMC compliance?

Yes. We help defense contractors achieve CMMC Level 1 and Level 2 certification with NIST 800-171 controls, CUI protection, gap assessments, and continuous monitoring. Our compliance framework prepares you for C3PAO assessments.

What happens if we experience a security breach?

Our incident response team activates immediately to contain the threat, assess the scope of compromise, preserve evidence, restore systems, and conduct forensic analysis. We also assist with regulatory notifications and post-incident remediation.

Do you provide security awareness training for employees?

Yes. We provide ongoing security awareness training including simulated phishing campaigns, interactive modules, and regular updates on emerging threats. Employees are the weakest link in security — training turns them into your first line of defense.

Cloud & Microsoft 365

Can you migrate us to Microsoft 365?

Yes. We handle complete Microsoft 365 migrations from on-premises Exchange, Google Workspace, or other platforms. Our migrations include email, contacts, calendars, and files with zero data loss and minimal disruption.

Which cloud platforms do you support?

We support Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google Cloud Platform. We recommend the best fit based on your applications, compliance requirements, and budget. Most small businesses benefit from Microsoft Azure or a hybrid approach.

Will cloud migration save us money?

Most businesses see 20-40% cost reductions after cloud migration through eliminated hardware costs, reduced maintenance, and optimized resource utilization. We provide a detailed cost analysis during the planning phase so you know exactly what to expect.

Do you optimize Microsoft 365 licensing?

Yes. Many organizations overspend on Microsoft 365 licenses. We audit your current licensing, identify waste, and recommend the most cost-effective plans for each user. On average, our license optimization saves clients 15-30%.