5 Benefits of Managed IT Services

It’s the age old question that causes IT managers, directors and those involved with the decision making for their company numerous headaches and second guessing – should we outsource our managed IT services?

Managed IT services are described as the practice of outsourcing a company’s IT infrastructure, IT department or management to improve business operations. Companies that provide these Managed IT Services are called Managed Services Providers (MSP).

A common misconception when it comes to outsourcing IT Services is the fact that a majority of people believe this option is only for large organisations and is very expensive, however what they don’t understand is that in many instances this is not the case. It can also bring another competitive advantage, by eliminating the distractions and allowing you to focus on what matters most in your business.

At Excite IT, we are a group of experts that reduce the technical load for many companies, providing Managed IT Services and solutions to help them focus on their core business.

Below are 5 of many benefits that numerous companies have already experienced through outsourcing their IT setup and network:

• 1. Have Full Control Over IT Costs

Any fixed costs that are now associated with your IT systems will turn into variable costs as most companies run on a “pay for use” system. Managed IT Services allow the freedom for companies to budget in advance any IT costs associated that can be accurately forecasted based on previous trends. Being able to distribute what would be budget for the IT department across all other sectors that directly impact any short term or strategic goals of an organisation is instrumental to growth.

• 2. Reduce Any Risks From Happening

Every investment the company makes carries out a certain risk. Government regulations, digital transformation, technologies, markets and financial conditions all change at a rapid pace. If you had to only pick one aspect of managed IT services that would give you a guaranteed return on investment, then look no further than the luxury of a team understanding where threats come from and being proactive in stopping them before they even surface. Oblivion to any potential security measures or any risks associated with system downtime can be the difference from losing a lot more than a few hours where you can’t use your computer.

• 3. Focus On What You Do Best

Whether you are a start-up or an established multinational corporation, you will always have resourcing constraints and therefore limited resources are best used on the important core functions that support your business objectives. A key managed IT services benefit is helping you stay focused on your core business needs. Instead of suddenly having to react to any troublesome/threatening IT issues which will take time you can’t afford to lose, spend this time and effort on developing ideas to achieve core business goals. Every company deserves to run at its highest efficiency and productivity, and that can only be done when your networks are operational.

• 4. Stay Up To Date With Updated Security Measures

How many times have you either had to a) spend time you don’t have to upgrade individual computer security issues or b) look into and check whether your firewall is up to scratch? Having to spend resources on monitoring workstations and servers all while making sure your client or customer’s information is safe can not only be a stressful endeavour but requires continuous manpower and hours. Being able to breathe easy knowing your systems will always be up to date with security, due to a professional team taking care of it is a huge weight of anyone’s shoulders.

• 5. Experienced And Certified Team Of Specialists

While it may be exciting to train up an employee the way you or your company believes is central to any needs or problems that have to be solved when it comes to IT system downtime threats, the reality is that experience aligned with certifications and training will always win. Cooperation with an established Managed Service Provider gives you access to the expertise of a larger team. Many companies depend on a small in-house team or individual outsourced consultants. A well established Managed Service Provider has highly skilled, trained and qualified staff who are up to-date with latest software movements, certifications and other credentials. A larger group of specialists can also provide greater flexibility and responsiveness.