Providing outsourced IT management and technical support for cloud-based services, a cloud MSP (Managed Services Provider) can automate and streamline your business operations. The following will discuss eight business advantages of cloud managed services.

1) Backup & Disaster Recovery

Unlike on-premises services, managed cloud services can help protect your company’s business data across all applications and services. In the event of a data disaster, your company will maintain its business continuity after minimal downtime. When a hosting server experiences failure, a backup instantaneously takes over. A cloud MSP would control the failover process automatically at the virtualization level.

2) Consolidation of IT Services

An experienced MSP will provide a comprehensive solution for your organization’s cloud computing needs. Thus, there will be a consolidation of IT services, resulting in efficiency in terms of business management. In other words, one provider will be paid with one invoice. In contrast, an in-house handling of your company’s cloud migration will probably lead to retaining several vendors and greater costs.

3) Costs Predictable

Cloud MSPs charge a flat monthly fee for their services, resulting in accurate budgeting. Consistent costs give companies the flexibility and stability for having IT services when they are needed at no additional expense. If there are seasonal fluctuations, your provider can create a plan that is customized for your requirements as determined by the time of year.

4) Cut CAPEX

Outsourcing IT services lets companies utilize strong network infrastructure that does not require their own CAPEX (capital expenditure). Cloud MSPs will also configure and service your company’s network infrastructure by managing its cloud migration, hardware, and staff training.  

Part 2 will discuss Cybersecurity, Expert IT Staff, Regulatory Compliance, and Shorten Time to Market.

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