A strategy that includes expense management, technology and high productivity, among other things, are the hallmarks of a successful business model. More and more businesses are looking to technology to provide them the freedom and flexibility to spend their time on mission critical operations rather than spending time on the infrastructure that supports it. Technology, as a utility to the business owner, is expected to be there when you need it, it is a huge hassle when it’s not there and failing to keep an eye on it can cause multiple expensive problems. Managed services allow the business owner to set it and forget it.
Here are the top 10 reasons your business should take advantage of Managed Services:
1. Expertise
Small and mid-sized businesses often find it difficult to find and retain affordable IT personnel with skill and experience to work with a multitude of technologies that change very rapidly. Managed Services provide a team environment of highly skilled and experienced IT professionals that the business owner might not otherwise have access to.
• Reduced cost
In an effort to remain competitive and survive a tumultuous economic environment, many businesses resort to taking an axe to costs. Managed Services can offer businesses first in class technology that can be deployed expediently and efficiently. With managed back-up and storage services, businesses benefit from the back end upgrades to hardware owned and maintained by the service provider.
• Access to new technology, tools and best practices
Managed services provides the business owner with a network of expert partners who can provide the industry specific guidance using best in class tools and practices.
• Cash Flow management – predictable annual budget
With the guesswork and surprise of IT expenses taken out of the equation, the Managed Service business model will help businesses to predictably budget for a host of IT services and maintenance costs.
• Increased Productivity – decreased down time
In addition to relieving the IT staff to focus on mission critical functions instead of diagnosing and treating infrastructure problems, Managed Service introduces technologies to the owner that can have a positive effect on work flow ultimately increasing the productivity of staff.
• Extending infrastructure with monitoring and alerts on critical components
Managed Service allows the business owner to take a proactive approach to systems management. The health and maintenance of infrastructure systems and software are critical to keep the business running without interruption. Managed monitoring and alert service can provide real time information on infrastructure problems. Regular reports may indicate future problems with equipment that may be experiencing a problem or reaching its end of life.
• Risk Management
Backups. Business continuity planning isn’t just for the big boys. A small business is more susceptible to loss and is less likely to have the financial ability to weather a catastrophe. Managed Services can provide the necessary redundancy to keep your business running even if you have lost all of your data.
• Instant addition of an entire IT department to your organization
Businesses often have their trusty “IT guy” or employ a small staff to handle break/fix issues, server reboots and software installation. However, Managed Services provides that same business with an IT team capable of handling a variety of issues of various levels of complexity. It doesn’t have to mean full scale outsourcing; it can be augmenting at whatever level you desire.
• Industry leading consultancy & advice
Having a managed service provider is one stop shopping for advice and consult on a broad range of IT related issues. Business owners benefit from the Managed service providers’ network of partners. The Managed Services’ network of partners vastly expands the breadth and scope of topics and expert advice available.
• Efficiency
Aside from the efficiency of automated “push” down Firmware and software patch and update management, integrated service level agreements across network and IT infrastructure provide yet an even higher level of efficiency available through Managed Services.
Whether your business is facing challenges, is in transition or wants to increase productivity or save money, managed services can benefit your business. Magnet Solutions Group is positioned to offer your enterprise personalized service. Rather than wade through long-winded voice prompts to and frustrating wait times, contact Magnet Solutions Group. to get direct, up-front, accessible support.
