Signs You’ve Outgrown Your IT Provider

If your support feels slow or reactive, and it’s starting to hold your team back, it might be time for a change. Here are five clear signs your IT provider is no longer the right fit — and what to do next to fix it.

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5 Signs It’s Time to Move On

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Sign 1: Problems Only Get Fixed After They Break

Your provider reacts, but rarely prevents. When every issue is a surprise, your team is left frustrated and your systems stay fragile.

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Sign 2: You’re Always Chasing for Updates or Progress

Support shouldn’t feel like a black hole. If you’re waiting for replies or chasing for clarity, you’re not being prioritised.

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Sign 3: Costs Are Confusing or Keep Creeping Up

You deserve predictable pricing and transparent value. If your invoices are unclear or unpredictable, that’s a problem.

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Sign 4: You’re Still Stuck with Outdated Systems

Good providers push you forward. If your tech is holding your team back, you’ve probably outgrown their roadmap.

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Sign 5: It Feels Like They’re Just a Supplier, Not a Partner

Your IT partner should know your goals, not just your ticket history. If it’s all transactional, they’re not truly invested.

Sound familiar?
You’re not alone.

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Why Growing Businesses Switch to CYAN


CYAN is built for teams who are ready for IT to feel different, more strategic, more seamless, and far less stressful. We handle every part of your IT infrastructure, so your systems run quietly in the background while your team stays focused, productive and supported.

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What It’s Like After You Switch

Switching to CYAN has given me peace of mind, I know that they are there for us. They’ve taken away the worry.

James Fielden Managing Director at K Pak

They are friendly, knowledgeable and quick to act. This has all had a huge impact on my day-today life and the productivity of everyone at Burley Geach and has enabled my colleagues and I to concentrate on our key objectives

Angela Church Practice and Operations Manager at Burley Geach Solicitors

CYAN were such an integral part of the team to be able to deliver our growth strategy. I wanted a one stop shop. I wanted them to take care of everything. And that’s what they provided.

Tony Lawman Managing Director at Lucketts Travel

We couldn’t have asked for more from CYAN. They've spoken in our language, explained everything clearly, and have proved to be the security experts they say they are.

Andy Greene​ Chief Commercial Officer at Oceanova

Since working with CYAN, we are confident that our IT security is compliant with Cyber Essentials Plus, and that the framework is effective and consistent across the business.

Richard Thompson Director of Operations at EPI Group

CYAN is brilliant at making IT easier to understand. As a result of CYAN’s support, we have a better understanding of our risks and are adopting best practices that our teams must follow to secure the organisation against external and internal threats.

Robyn Butcher Director and Principal Landscape Architect at Terra Firma

CYAN played a critical role in the transition of the Toto operations to EDF and provided uninterrupted and professional IT services in what was a very uncertain environment.

Geoff Mills Residential Accelerator Programme Director at Toto

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