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What to think about when outsourcing IT Support

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    What to think about when outsourcing IT Support

    By Jane Moriarty | Articles, Business Continuity, IT Support | 7 comments | 19 July, 2019 | 5

    How does outsourced IT Support work?

     

    Organisations will partner with an IT specialist MSP (Managed Service Provider), who will offer a subscription plan that includes service level agreements. Put simply, your MSP would become your IT department, proactively managing updates and resolving IT issues.

    What should business owners ask themselves?

     

    Am I experiencing ongoing tech problems?

    Poor network speeds, slow computers or a network crash (which will usually occur at the worst possible time!) can all result in costly downtime. However, with the right ongoing preventative maintenance and monitoring, these sorts of issues can be avoided, stopping expensive problems before they start.

    All technology will experience problems at some point, if this is a continuous problem then partnering with an experienced IT Support MSP is the answer.

    Can I afford to hire in-house IT resources?

    Maintaining an onsite IT team is an expensive business. The average salary for an IT Manager in the UK is £39,318, not to mention the costs of recruitment, training, pensions and tax – and that’s just one employee.

    With an outsourced IT solution, you can save the time and expense of hiring additional in-house IT staff whilst benefiting from easy access to a range of specialist technical expertise. Your IT partners will be there to provide support whenever any onsite IT resource is unavailable.

    Is my IT budget inconsistent?

    Not only is the price of tech always changing (and if not managed can easily escalate), reactive IT Support costs to resolve problems can be unpredictable and expensive.

    With an external IT Support partner in place, a flat rate monthly fee means that your budgets become predictable, reducing your overall costs and overheads.

    Do I have data on my network that’s too important to lose?

    Did you know that the chances of an SME experiencing a cyber security attack is around 50/50? With cyber criminals constantly developing new schemes and new regulations such as GDPR, data protection and disaster planning procedures have become business critical.

    Choose an IT Support plan that includes IT Security, ideally a robust, best-in-class solution that is adaptive to the latest threats. In addition, the right MSP will be able to offer a Business Continuity Plan with Disaster Recovery solutions designed carefully to fit your business needs and mitigate future risks.

    Why do many businesses choose external IT Support?

     

    1. Lower costs

    The main reason we see businesses making the switch to an external IT Support partner is to make cost savings. This is one of the central reasons regardless of a company’s size.

    Compared to in-house costs that include recruitment, ongoing training, salary, tax and National Insurance, as well as the additional costs of specialist expertise as required, the savings made by outsourcing IT Support can be significant.

    2. Access to specialist technical capabilities

    By outsourcing IT Support to a reputable MSP, businesses instantly gain an IT Department with a range of specialist technical expertise plus experience in helping multiple clients solve a diverse range of problems. This increased technical expertise allows businesses to gain the advantage over their competitors as they benefit from increased capabilities, efficiencies and improved productivity.

    3. Access to the latest technology know how

    Technology is advancing and transforming at an ever-increasing rate and business IT is no exception. We see many growth companies keen to take advantage of the latest tech and applications to take advantage of efficiencies and stay ahead of the competition.

    IT Support MSP’s provide massive value to businesses who want to stay ahead of the game or even just to keep up. MSP’s offer their partners invaluable access to a team of specialists who monitor and advise on the benefits of the latest tech advances.

    4. Reduce the risks

    By partnering with an IT Support MSP who provides ongoing preventative maintenance, you will reduce the number of technical issues experienced as well as the impact of downtime on your business. Plus, should a crisis arise, someone else is responsible for getting your systems up and running as quickly as possible.

    5. Take advantage of freed up resources / refocus on priorities

    All businesses have limited time and resources to work with, outsourcing your IT Support frees up valuable time and resources that can be better allocated to processes that improve your business and help it grow.

    Outsourcing IT Support to a reputable MSP gives you the confidence that your IT is in capable hands, allowing you to focus on what your business does best.

    In-house IT Support

    Pro'sCon's
    Resource available on siteExpensive
    They know your systems Recruitment
    Employees available for other projectsAbsence through holidays or illness
    Continuous training costs
       

    Outsourced IT Support

    Pro'sCon's
    Cost effectiveNot on site - remote support & onsite visits available
    Predictable costsTrust – ensure you partner with an experienced MSP
    Access to specialist technical know how
    Reduced risks
    Freed up resources
    Competitive advantage

    What should an IT Support Contract include?

    • Ticketing / Case Management system
    • Agreed Response Times
    • Hours of cover
    • Ongoing Maintenance
    • Any Exclusions

    Why choose Curveball Solutions as your outsourced IT Support provider?

    • Enjoy peace of mind by outsourcing your IT Support to Curveball Solutions, a partner with 21 years technology expertise
    • You can be confident that we can manage your IT while you focus on what you do best.

    Our simply priced IT Support packages are designed to reduce your costs, stress and disruption to your business allowing you to benefit from increased capabilities, efficiencies and improved productivity.


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      Victoria Addington Reply June 4, 2020 at 12:15 am

      Given the technical problems that occurred in the past month, the company wants to hire IT support solutions. It’s great to know that these IT partners can provide support when an onsite IT services are not able to do so. Besides, savings can be made by hiring one since there’ll be no recruitment or training involved. With that, I shall then relay this information to my boss for them to decide which option is better.

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      Mindy Jollie Reply November 6, 2019 at 4:42 pm

      I appreciate what you said about budget predictability with an IT support partner. That’s probably pretty crucial for companies trying to get started and finding their financial footing. I bet it’s a lot more convenient as well, since it streamlines the hiring process for those positions.

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      REO Professionals Reply October 4, 2019 at 5:32 am

      This really answered my question, thank you!

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        Jane Moriarty Reply October 8, 2019 at 10:58 am

        You’ re welcome, thank you for your feedback 🙂

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      MyOutDesk Reply September 14, 2019 at 6:10 pm

      The idea behind outsourcing makes a lot of sense: moving transactional activities to experts in order to give an organization the ability to focus on its expertise. It doesn’t have to mean offshore.

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        Jane Moriarty Reply October 8, 2019 at 11:00 am

        you’re right, it doesn’t need to mean offshore – great point thank you!

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