Episode 1: Is your IT partner predicting network issues or just reacting to them?
In Episode 1, Systal’s SVP of Service Delivery Mike Newman asks if your IT partner is predicting network issues or just reacting to them.
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Too many businesses still accept reactive support, missed SLAs, limited visibility and minimal strategic value from their IT partners.
It’s time to #ExpectMore.

In this video series, Systal’s experts unpack eight common frustrations enterprises face from IT providers, and what better should look like.
In Episode 1, Systal’s SVP of Service Delivery Mike Newman asks if your IT partner is predicting network issues or just reacting to them.
In Episode 2, Systal Service Delivery Manager Ruwen Synovzik asks when your network fails in the middle of the night, where's your managed network partner?
In Episode 3, Systal Service Director Emiel Bakker explores why reducing complexity is critical to delivering better IT outcomes.
In Episode 4, Systal Dev-Ops Specialist Matthew Dalby explores the truth about vendor lock-in.
In Episode 5, Systal Service Director Dave Mack explores the importance of continuous monitoring in cyber security.
In Episode 6, Systal Account Director Lauren Bruce explores why proactive monitoring is critical to preventing downtime and reducing risk.
Episode 7 will be published on Thursday 2nd July 2026.
Episode 8 will be published on Thursday 9th July 2026.
Every organisation is different. The right managed services partner should be able to show you exactly what better looks like for yours. Arrange an initial consultation with one of our experts.