The document provides 7 reasons to outsource IT to a managed services provider: 1) It can save money by reducing costs compared to maintaining an in-house IT department. 2) It allows a business to focus on its core operations rather than IT issues. 3) Outsourcing provides access to IT specialists with expertise relevant to a business's industry. 4) A managed services provider can help a business stay up to date with the latest technologies. 5) Outsourcing improves security and ensures compliance with best practices. 6) Outdated IT can inhibit business growth, while a managed provider supports growth. 7) Outsourcing can increase efficiency by freeing internal IT staff to work on strategic projects.

1. 7 Reasons
to Outsource
Your IT
Advantage Business Systems

2. Introduction
IT is one of the most important parts of your business.
Let's face it, in today's world you can't even run a
business without it. Yet so few businesses actually give
much thought to how their IT actually works for them.
Here we have put together the top 7 reasons to
outsource your IT to a managed services provider.
WHY BOTHER WITH A MANAGED IT SERVICE?

3. #1 Save Money
Managing IT systems can be one of the biggest costs
businesses face. From staffing and training to systems and
equipment, those costs mount up quickly.
Outsourcing your IT will give you more flexibility which
allows your spending to reduce. A managed service
provider will manage as much or as little of your IT as you
need.
Whether you need additional support for your existing IT
department or you don't have any IT at all, your costs will
reduce as you only pay for what you need.

4. #2 Focus on
your Business
Having a dedicated IT management team allows you to
get on with what you do best - running your business.
Not having to worry about your internet speed, network
connection or updates means your team can get on with
their daily work.
Having 24/7 coverage and remote management will
reduce your downtime and pre-empt issues before they
become big problems.
Knowing all this is taken care of lets you focus on making
your business a success.

5. #3 Access to
IT Specialists
Your IT is integral to your business so make sure it's in the
best hands. A Managed Service Provider will have highly
qualified, and experienced staff to take care of your IT.
Each business is unique and every sector has their own set
of needs and requirements. Choosing an IT Support team
who has experience in your particular area will make things
much easier in the long run.
And if any problems do arise you know your IT team will be
able to sort them out quickly.

6. #4 Stay Ahead
Technology is constantly advancing, and one of the
challenges facing businesses like yours is just how to keep
up with all these changes.
Using a managed service can help you stay up to date with
all the latest advancements, as well as keeping track of
your upgrades and new hardware.
Any new technologies that will help your business, you will
be sure of hearing about first. All updates and upgrades
will be tracked and implemented quickly so you can take
full advantage.

7. #5 Keep Secure
Security and compliance are two essentials for any
business. Make sure all your data and technology is
protected to avoid any costly, and potentially harmful,
breaches.
Having someone else constantly monitoring your IT
systems will keep you safe from hacks, viruses and data
theft. A managed service provider will take a proactive
approach to identify potential problems and vulnerabilities.
Prevention is always better than the cure. Having a
managed service provider as your first line of defence will
keep your company safe and secure.

8. #6 Grow your
business
You can't drive your business growth with outdated IT
systems. You'll miss out on the latest technologies your
competitors are using. And your staff will have to put up
with slow systems. resulting in high levels of downtime.
The proactive and monitored support you get from a
managed service provider will keep your entire business
up to date and able to work hard.
Even better, as you grow, your IT support will be able to
grow with you due to the flexible nature of a managed
service!

9. #7 Increase
efficiency
Using a managed service provider in conjunction with your
existing IT will allow for more productivity and smarter
working.
By giving the day to day admin and migration tasks to a
managed service this will free your IT department to focus
on strategic projects.
If you partner a managed service with your current IT team,
you will see an increase in operational activity, decreased
staff turnover and the potential to grow your business
further.

10. There you have it. 7 reasons to
outsource your IT.
Using a managed service can make you more productive, boost your
growth and keep your company secure. If you want more information
on how to utilise managed services for your business, email for your
free consultation to info@advantage.co.uk

11. CONTACT US
Let's get
to work.
We look forward to working with you to
transform your IT Services
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E: info@advantage.co.uk
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