Consistent monthly fee schedule

Just like your utility bills, your Managed Service Provider will typically bill you each month, but unlike your utility bills, your Managed IT Services bill will be predictable. Rather than having to “guesstimate” your IT costs at the end of each month, you can instead rely on a predictable and low monthly fee schedule.

When you know what you’re paying up front, there are no surprises and having a consistent, monthly fee will ensure that there aren’t any budget overages allowing you to plan out the rest of your budget reliably. In addition, Managed IT Service

Providers proactively monitor your network, minimizing costs that stem from fixing things after they break, where your company may spend much more money and time on repairs, rather than preventing them in the first place. Managed IT service plans are scalable so you only pay for what you need.

Reliable Network Security

It is critical to ensure that your business IT systems are protected from viruses, hackers, spyware, and even human error that can lead to increased risk. Getting hacked can cost your company time, money, and valuable data.

Managed service plans keep a constant eye on your network, catching these cyber issues before they can damage your business. The internet is a continuously growing, ever changing landscape, with threats are also always changing.

The security of your business depends on IT specialists knowing the latest risks and vulnerabilities and ways of safeguarding your business against them. Managed Service Providers specialize in cybersecurity and protect your company from such threats.

Increase business efficiency

You pay for the services you need and nothing more. You’re not paying for an employee to be on staff for the relatively few times they’re required (emergencies, maintenance, upgrades, etc…). You’re not paying their salary or benefits. There is no worrying about hiring, paying, managing an IT specialist or department. You’re freed up to focus on your core business.

Deploying and activating services quickly

A small business may spend weeks simply researching the latest tools, implementing them, and then training their employees on their use; meanwhile, business disruption and slowdowns can occur. A managed service provider has intimate knowledge of all the latest technologies and can quickly deploy and activate the services that are best suited for each organization.

Reducing On-Premise Costs Through Cloud Technology

In general, cloud technology can save many small businesses money by foregoing the need to invest in physical, on-premise IT architecture. Managed Service Providers truly shine when it comes to the use of cloud-based infrastructures.  By leveraging cloud technology, MSP’s can help your business cut costs even further and improve your business continuity. 

Support Existing IT Staff

A managed services provider (MSP) can also support your existing IT staff. Use your MSP to fill in the gaps in expertise, provide extra support, and handle day-to-day tasks. An MSP can free up your staff to handle strategic initiatives that drive growth and revenue for your business.

Stay compliant

If you’re in an industry that needs to remain compliant, such as healthcare or finance, an IT managed services plan will make sure that your network and infrastructure are set up correctly and always on par with the latest guidelines. But that’s not all, achieving compliance is one thing, cybersecurity is another.

Since most compliance standards are years behind hackers. your business may still be more exposed than it should be, a managed services plan will cover your cybersecurity needs as well. Such plans can provide a wide range of cyber security services including endpoint protection, next generation gateway firewalls, incident detection and response and human risk management which includes employee cyber security training,

Save money

Managed service providers can monitor and maintain your information technology systems, allowing them to see and prevent network problems before they turn into downtime which can result in expensive repairs and data recovery costs. In addition, because most managed services plans include remote monitoring and support, most issues can be accessed and repaired right from the office so you don’t pay for travel time and your issue is resolved quicker, meaning less downtime.

Scale up or down

A managed IT support plan can easily scale as your business changes. If you need more or less users, it’s simple to add them. You can also easily add or remove certain applications so you only pay for what you need. Managed service plans are flexible – they work when you need them.
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Proactive Managed IT Services – Get Ahead of Any Problems

Technology issues can bring business operations to a halt, costing you substantial time and money. The best way to deal with potential IT issues is to catch them before they become a problem.

A managed IT services agreement will include comprehensive monitoring of all your IT systems as well as regular updates, security patches, and performance checks.

Having these measures in place will improve the efficiency and reliability of your IT infrastructure, leading to reduced costs, less downtime, and better performance.

One-stop virtual CIO account manager

Working with an expert provides you with expertise and advice that helps you plan and succeed more so than you would be able to do on your own. Your Managed Service Provider can act as your virtual Chief Information Officer presenting your company with efficient, affordable, and profitable IT recommendations and guidance.

Weather you’re thinking about upgrading your server or purchasing a new business telephone system your virtual CIO account manager can make your job substantially easier. Because they have extensive experience with all things IT, they know what works best and what does not. Whatever your IT needs, your MSP will do the appropriate research, presenting you with a list of time and money saving options.

Confidence and Piece of Mind

Gain peace of mind that your IT systems are always available and ready to support your business in the directions you want to go. No matter what kind of business you run or its size,  an MSP can keep it running at maximum efficiency while keeping it secure. Customize the agreement to your business’s unique needs so you’re always safe, efficient, and able to focus on what you do best.