Running a company can be very stressful, and IT tech issues should not distract you from building a business, managing employees, and generating revenue. The following will discuss four benefits of utilizing managed IT services for your small business.

1) Predictable Costs

Managed IT services can provide the technical services your small business requires at a monthly flat fee that is predictable and within your budget. The costs for managed IT services over each month, quarter, and year can be easily forecast, which aids long-term financial planning.

2) Technical Knowledge & Experience

Managed services providers (MSPs) typically have staff members who have a wide range of knowledge and experience in IT. These professionals not only have received the necessary certified training and continuing education, they have deep experience serving a variety of clients. In contrast, you will only be able to afford only a few in-house employees, and their specializations will be limited.

3) Variety of Tiers Available

MSPs usually offer several service tiers, so business owners can choose the level that meets their needs. As you grow, you can request more services, so there is no issue with scaling your IT requirements. If your business has slower periods during the year or is experiencing a downturn, a lower-tier will help you economize. Depending only on your own IT employees would make the above more challenging.

4) Proactive Technical Approach

By using an MSP, your company will be taking a proactive technical approach. This will avoid the passive and costly break/ fix approach that can result in extended downtimes. Managed IT services seek to prevent problems before they occur. They make it a priority to keep your software and hardware up-to-date and be aware of security issues.

Alpha Business Support

Choosing an expert computer technology-support provider is an important decision for your business. Alpha has been a trusted partner of many companies in the Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Annapolis areas since 1990 and offer:

• 24/7 Managed Services for Business Computing Systems

• Network and Mobile Computing Support

• Disaster Recovery Planning

• Software Development

For affordable client-focused network consulting services and solutions, please call Alpha today at (410) 295-9500.