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Posted 2nd March 2022

6 Benefits of Outsourcing Managed IT Services

Outsourcing may be one of the strategies to be considered by businesses to remain focused on the services and products they provide while keeping expenses down.

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6 Benefits of Outsourcing Managed IT Services
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Outsourcing may be one of the strategies to be considered by businesses to remain focused on the services and products they provide while keeping expenses down. Regardless of niche, outsourcing to a managed IT service provider is becoming increasingly popular. Riding the wave of technology while trying to outrun business competitors is no easy feat.

Outsourcing may mean working with another team in a different time zone. For those who would like to outsource, you can either partner with IT company in San Antonio or look for reputable IT firms near you.

So, if there’s still doubt about outsourcing IT support, here are seven benefits of outsourcing managed IT services:

 

1. Increases Efficiency and Competitiveness 

Partnering with a managed service provider (MSP) means doubling or even tripling the efficiency and knowledge of the in-house IT team. In doing so, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can give more attention to improving their services and products rather than adding IT matters to their plate. 

Removing the worrying part of keeping systems updated, hardware maintenance, or even IT infrastructure monitoring means businesses can boost competitiveness and gain the capacity to play with bigger brands.


2. Better Cybersecurity and Data Compliance 

Another benefit of working with a managed service provider is that it allows business leaders to remove their constant worry about the safety and security of the information that goes in and out of their company. 

Managed service providers make it their business to train their teams to work with the utmost regard to cybersecurity, data security, and compliance. Qualified MSP companies will always ensure their business clients are also updated regarding cybersecurity and data compliance certifications. 

Outsourcing this worrying part of IT can help business leaders and their teams focus on more immediate business concerns.


3. Reduces Labor Cost 

Imagine onboarding 20 new people into your in-house IT team. This means providing them with their own cubicle, computer, chair, and access to all your systems. They’ll also have to be provided with the necessary training in office systems and standard operating procedures. 

All of these plus continuous IT training and certifications so all the members of the in-house IT team are updated with technology and are certified in different applications, processes, and software. 

These all mean additional labor and equipment costs, something you can cut down on or totally eliminate if you outsource to a managed IT service provider. Instead of incurring these expenses, your IT provider will give you a trained, dedicated team at a lower cost

 

4. Access to More Talent and Services

When a business chooses to work with a managed IT service provider, it means working with reliable, certified people who are not just experts in one field but in different IT branches. 

This means gaining access to people’s skills, talents, and expertise that may be double the number of members of an in-house IT team. Working with an MSP means businesses increase their capacity to serve their clients or support the IT needs of their employees.

 

5. Stays Ahead Through Cutting-Edge Technology

The fast-changing landscape of the digital era means innovations can come and go in just months. For businesses to stay one step ahead of their competition and for the security of their data, it’s always best to have access to new technology. 

Outsourcing to an MSP means they’ll absorb the cost of upgrades and training, and you, as their client, will reap the benefits without worrying about ballooning expenses.  

 

6. Access to Comprehensive Monitoring

One of the critical things businesses need to avoid is encountering downtime issues. It was found that companies can lose USD$5,600 per minute of downtime.  

In order to prevent this type of concern, constant monitoring of systems, hardware, and software is essential. And, this is where outsourced managed IT service providers can help.   

One of the things to expect from them is 24/7 monitoring.  Having a dedicated team working around the clock to monitor your IT systems and issues means having more eyes looking out for problems before they blow up and cause downtime.

 

Conclusion

There’s no denying how technology is shaping how companies do their business. Addressing IT issues is something better delegated to another team or company. Hence, businesses can remain focused on improving their services and products instead of stretching themselves to solve IT issues with everything on their plate. 

Working with managed service providers is an excellent way to boost security, increase competitiveness, empower employees, and leverage new technologies without incurring excess expenses that can largely affect your revenues. 

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