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Many large enterprises are handing over their complete IT infrastructure to managed network services (MNS) to increase efficiency and cost-effectiveness and to make the work environment more professional. With IT budgets always being under scrutiny, it is important to look into these new methods which turn out to be more cost-effective than the obsolete IT structures that were being followed by majority of the enterprises. MNS basically looks at outsourcing the IT management services needed to run an enterprise, to a service provider who specializes in the same. Application management is also something that is now being outsourced to IT solution companies to transform the way the IT infrastructure of an enterprise functions and this is showing desirable results. Managed network services comprise of a number of elements like remote LAN, remote WAN, remote WLAN, IP/VoIP and professional services surrounding them. The LAN and WAN being of primary importance for the functioning of the IT infrastructure of the enterprise, managed network services ensure their optimal performance. There is a need for 24x7 fault monitoring and performance monitoring which is also taken care of. The number of service providers for this kind of a service is also increasing in numbers; day by day. They also specialize in providing their clients with design and engineering expertise, network audit services, unified communication services, telecom expense management and asset management facilities. These facilities are making managed network services a much sought after field in the IT sector. In IT transformations, MNS is a key component. Application management is also something that lots of large enterprises are investing on. Having a robust and secure application is the key to successful businesses and enterprises are now getting comfortable with outsourcing the management and maintenance of their applications to IT solution specialists. By and large application management consists of application maintenance, management and application and data transformation services. Application maintenance is a continuous process of ensuring that the application is working properly to prevent any system errors which could lead to losses and reduce reliability of the system. It consists of a round-the-clock application support and problem management. Testing is also a very critical part of this process. This leads to robustness and steadiness in a system making it more beneficial for the business. Application management leads to an overall improvement in performance of the application and makes it more in tune with the needs of the client. It takes charge of the process starting from the strategy, design, transition and operation to its improvement. The very integral factor in the operation of such a system is the technical help-desk which needs to be super-efficient and effective. Managed network services are aiming to provide more focused, proactive and professional support for the IT infrastructure of the enterprises which are adopting it. Application management is also helping enterprises outsource a part of their IT load and obtain more professional and definite solutions for their IT needs. These trends are in general increasing the cost effectiveness of the IT infrastructure of enterprises and bringing about transformation in industry practices.To make their IT infrastructure more efficient, businesses are using managed network services. Application management services are offered by most reputed IT giants in the various GEOs.
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