IT for start-ups: What infrastructure is really necessary (and what is not)

Start-ups often have limited resources - and IT should support growth, not slow it down. But which IT solutions are really essential and where can you avoid expensive overkill? In this blog post, we show what start-ups should look out for when setting up their IT infrastructure.

 

 

1. cloud or on-prem? Choosing the right basis

 

Many start-ups rely on the cloud - and for good reason:

✅ Scalability - only pay for what you need and expand as you grow.
✅ Flexibility - access from anywhere, ideal for remote teams.
✅ Less maintenance - No need for your own server hardware.

 

 

When is an on-prem solution still worthwhile?

🔹 When sensitive data must remain local (e.g. healthcare or financial sector).
🔹 If there are special hardware requirements (e.g. high-performance workloads).

 

💡 Tip: For most start-ups, a hybrid approach (cloud + local backups) is the best solution.

 

 

2. the must-haves for startup IT

 

🔹 Communication & collaboration

For example, Microsoft 365 for emails, calendars and documents.
For example, Microsoft Teams for fast communication.
Task management.

 

🔹 Think IT security right from the start

Password manager for secure login information.
Activate multi-factor authentication (MFA) everywhere.
Regular security updates for all devices and software.

 

🔹 Backup & disaster recovery

Automatic cloud backups.
Redundant storage of critical data (e.g. in separate data centres).

 

 

3. which IT costs can be saved?

 

❌ Own server infrastructure (except for special requirements).
❌ Overly complex enterprise software if open source or cloud alternatives exist.
❌ High-priced hardware for every employee if low-cost alternatives are sufficient.

 

 

4. planning IT growth: from MVP (minimum viable product) to scaling

 

Startups are developing rapidly - IT has to keep up:

✅ Start with lean solutions (e.g. SaaS instead of in-house software).
✅ Early automation (e.g. for customer support or DevOps).
✅ Regularly check security so as not to become vulnerable as the number of users increases.

 

 

Conclusion: The right IT is the key to success

 

With flexible, secure and cost-efficient IT, a start-up can grow quickly without getting bogged down. Investing in the right structures early on saves time, money and stress later on.

 

As experienced IT experts, we are at your side in each of these areas. Whether IT infrastructure, cloud solutions or security concepts - we help you to build a future-proof and scalable IT system that grows with your company. Let's work together to find the right solution for you! 🚀

 

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