Here at CRG, we know that there are many decisions to make when it comes to your business. As the technology we need becomes more and more complex, there is yet one more decision to make. Do you need managed IT services? Depending on your business, your budget, and the skills of your employees, the answer to this question can change.
What Are Managed IT Services?
Simply put, managed IT services take care of the most common information technology tasks. Instead of having to build a team at your company, you simply reach out to another firm that can handle all of your IT services. An outside company keeps the IT services and equipment functioning while you pay them a small fee. For many companies, this can offer a number of benefits that far outweigh the cost of managed IT services.
Benefits
Expert Knowledge
Instead of having to learn about every aspect of information technology for yourself, you can just rely on experts that already know their stuff. Opting for managed IT services can save you a lot of time and ensure that only the best are working on your most important IT infrastructure. Now you can spend time on running your business.
Lower Hiring Costs
Opting for managed IT services can actually lower your hiring costs as well. Sometimes building out an entire team for a new division at your company is a good idea, but in the case of IT services it just may not be the most cost-effective option. Instead of paying many more specialized workers, you’re getting IT services taken care of at a lower than expected price thanks to an outside company. Factor in the time and energy it takes to sort through applications and hire more workers, and managed IT services can really save you a lot of time and hassle.
Predictable Pricing
When you have experts managing your IT services, the costs are just more predictable. In some cases, a contract with your IT experts might even cover things like repairs or sudden outages. Instead of struggling to fix a sudden problem, you can rest assured that your outside IT experts are on the case. You also don’t have to divert resources from your other day-to-day operations to deal with these issues.
Less Stress
With IT experts on your side, you can stress out less. You know that when a problem occurs, your managed IT services provider has your back. You can go through your day, knowing that your team is ready for just about anything.
Is It Right For You?
Managed IT services can be incredibly useful for smaller companies. You don’t have to dramatically expand your team just to deal with information technology issues. It also allows your company to focus on other things, instead of your IT issues. This is especially valuable for smaller companies that may have their resources stretched thin, depending on the season and how business is going.
Of course, larger companies can also benefit from managed IT services. If you need IT expertise and want to use your own resources in a more effective way, why not take a closer look? Contact CRG’s Managed Services today to see how our IT offerings can save your company time and money.