While computers, networks, and related technology are complicated and always evolving, your business can’t live without them. However, it can be challenging at best for a small- to medium-sized company to manage their IT in-house. Throw in the growing data security challenges presented by hackers and other bad actors and trying to handle all of this by yourself doesn’t seem practical or smart. Thankfully, you can continue to have access to the latest and greatest technology you need to operate without the hassle of managing it yourself.
With Managed IT services, you can outsource the responsibility of managing your IT environment to a capable third-party service provider. Here’s how you will benefit from such a partnership.
Cost savings – Outsourcing the management of your IT can save you money. Hosting your own in-house IT team is extremely costly, between salaries, benefits, and ongoing training. Paying for your own networking hardware and servers is another enormous expense that most SMBs simply can’t afford. However, with Managed IT services, you’ll have access to the support, service, and technology you need for a robust IT environment without the massive overhead associated with the resources necessary to do it yourself. As an added bonus, you’ll be able to scale up your services as your business grows and your needs change.
Technical expertise – With an in-house IT team, you’re limited to the knowledge of those few staff members. However, by outsourcing these services, you’ll benefit from a full team of trained and certified IT professionals. A team of experts that possess the specialized skillsets your IT environment needs to thrive and is always up to date on the latest technology and latest security threats.
Improved security – No business is immune to cybersecurity threats, yet many are ill-equipped against them. Outsourcing the management of your IT will enable you to fill in any security gaps by tapping into the knowledge and resources necessary to improve endpoint security as well as detect threats both inside and outside of your network.
Regulatory compliance – Businesses in certain industries are required to comply with certain regulations and standards to avoid paying fines. By partnering with a Managed IT services provider, they’ll take on the burden of compliance and their highly trained and knowledgeable team will ensure your technology systems adhere to any necessary regulations.
It’s simply not practical for SMBs to manage their complicated IT environment in-house. That’s why so many San Francisco Bay Area businesses outsource these responsibilities to a trusted Managed IT services provider. If you’d like to learn more about our IT solutions, contact us today.
