For owners and executives
The answers owners, directors and managers need to make IT and security decisions without being technical: how much the company is at risk, how much to invest, who is accountable and how to check results.
For executives
Today, system downtime stops sales, production and invoicing, and a cyber attack can cost data, customers and reputation. Under NIS2, the management bodies of covered companies are directly accountable for security measures. That is why IT is no longer just a technical topic: it is a risk management choice for those who lead the company.
Executive questions
And how we address them with our clients.
Risk is assessed on three fronts: how much an hour of system downtime costs, which data would be lost or exposed, and which legal obligations would be breached, from GDPR to NIS2. An initial assessment turns these risks into priorities and costs, so management can decide where to invest first.
An in-house technician knows the company but is a single person: holidays, sick leave and limited skills remain uncovered. An external IT partner offers a team with diverse skills, guaranteed response times and predictable costs. Often the best solution is mixed: an internal contact plus a partner for systems, security and support.
For companies subject to NIS2, management bodies approve cyber risk management measures, oversee their implementation, take specific training and can be held liable for breaches. Even outside NIS2, the GDPR requires appropriate security measures and notification of personal data breaches within 72 hours.
A multi-year plan works better than ad hoc spending: you know what you buy, when and why. Part of the investments in security, cloud and digitalisation can be covered by vouchers, hyper-depreciation and regional grants.
With clear, periodic indicators: response times to requests, incidents handled, backup restore test results, update status and security measures. Data that management can read in a few minutes and use to decide.
What we offer management
With over 25 years of experience, ALAconnect supports owners and management as an external IT manager.
A snapshot of systems, risks and compliance, with priorities and estimated costs.
A multi-year investment plan, including grant opportunities.
Urgent requests taken in charge within 1 hour, about 80% resolved remotely.
Meetings and reports for management on service, security and compliance.
FAQ
Short answers for decision makers.
An IT consultant analyses systems and processes, identifies risks and opportunities and proposes a plan: infrastructure, security, cloud, software and compliance. ALAconnect combines consulting with operational management, so the plan is also delivered and maintained over time with guaranteed response times.
For most SMEs an external or mixed model is the better choice: you get a team with diverse skills, predictable costs and no dependence on a single person. In-house IT remains useful as a contact who knows the company and coordinates the external partner.
It depends on company size, data processing activities and what has already been done. ALAconnect starts with an assessment to estimate the required work and costs precisely, pointing out what can be funded by current grants. The quote is always agreed before work begins.
Yes. ALAconnect is based in Domodossola and Verbania and serves companies across Piedmont and the rest of Italy: consulting, monitoring and most support are delivered remotely, while on-site work is scheduled according to the contract.
For executives
A one-hour meeting with management to understand where the company stands and what to do first.
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