Managed IT Services

Top 7 Benefits of Managed IT Services

8 September 2020

It’s no secret that technology is evolving at lightning speed which has resulted in businesses needing to increase their collaboration and productivity. 

However, it can be both time-consuming and challenging for your IT department to keep up with these ever-changing trends.

Additionally, as your business grows, your IT requirements evolve too, to accommodate new changes, making it more difficult for you and your team to focus on mission-critical operations.

This is why partnering with a managed IT services provider (MSP) like Redpalm can make all the difference. Not only will we take the pressure off your in-house IT team, but also assist in controlling and reducing the overall IT expenses while offering increased scalability. What’s more, as reliable and experienced MSPs, we can provide benefits to businesses of all sizes, with any budget.

That said, we have put together a list of the top 7 benefits of managed IT services and how partnering with a managed IT services provider can help you stay ahead of your competition.

1. Cost-Effectiveness

One of the greatest benefits of partnering with a managed IT services provider is cost-effectiveness. By working with us, your business can:

Moreover, we offer an SLA (Service Level Agreement) that’s fully customised to your business needs, enabling you to effectively manage your IT systems and endpoints while lowering the expenses of application ownership.

At Redpalm, our managed IT support services are both flexible and in line with your business needs. We are also committed to supporting your organisation through every IT challenge that’s thrown your way.

2. Focus on Business-Critical Operations

As your business starts flourishing, your in-house IT team might have to take on additional tasks that don’t come under their actual roles and responsibilities. 

This often leads to bloat in their schedules, making it more difficult for them to focus on their core tasks. They may also have to start prioritising certain tasks to prevent any unplanned outages.

Rather than burdening your IT team with additional work, it’s best to partner with a professionally managed IT services provider. This will ensure that your team can focus on completing their routine IT tasks, while your MSP enhances business growth.

To start a conversation, call us on 0333 006 3366.

3. Enhanced Vendor Relationship Management

Vendor relationship management can be complicated and an IT team with little to no experience can easily become overwhelmed trying to coordinate and work with multiple vendors. However, with managed IT services, you can eliminate the task of managing multiple vendors. 

As your dedicated IT service provider, we act as a single point of contact between you and them. We also assist you in streamlining your operations while taking the pressure off your IT team.

To find out more about how Redpalm can help you improve your vendor collaboration, book your free consultation today!

4. Increased Scalability

Given the rate at which both technological advancements and the organisation’s need for additional resources are increasing, scalability has become a crucial part of business development and growth.

Additionally, as your business expands, you’ll have to start anticipating unplanned obstacles – the biggest being an increase in the requirement of technology and fewer available resources. This is where your managed IT services provider can offer the support and solutions required to manage emerging IT issues as you grow.

Since scalable solutions can adjust to rapid changes, it’ll help your operation remain productive while limiting system downtime.

As your dedicated Managed IT services provider, we’ll address all your technical pain points and offer easy-to-implement solutions for both long-term and short-term needs. Our IT team will also proactively monitor your networks and fix issues as and when they arise.

5. Hands-On Experience and Expertise

While your in-house IT team may only focus on those issues that have already occurred, your IT solutions provider will vigilantly monitor every aspect of your network and endpoints

This means the moment an issue arises, it can be remedied quickly and efficiently to ensure minimal operational disruption.

At Redplam, our IT professionals are up-to-date with all the latest technological advancements and offer your business the best-in-class solutions. This will allow you to reap the maximum benefits of managed IT services.

6. Mitigated Risk

As a business owner, you are aware of the many risks involved when starting a business in any field. You may run into issues regarding tough financial conditions, evolving technologies or changes in government regulations and market conditions.

However, if you choose managed services in IT, you can mitigate these business risks entirely. With an IT service provider, you will be in close quarters with industry experts who are well-versed in the latest technology as well as relevant security and compliance concerns.

As a result, you will be able to ensure security and strengthen data protection.

7. Faster Response Time 

When your employees are swamped with work and have endless tasks to accomplish in a limited time, they can’t afford to be slowed down due to technical difficulties.

One of the biggest benefits of managed IT services is that it reduces downtime significantly. By providing constant support, your managed IT services provider ensures that your team maximises productivity. 

With Redpalm by your side, you will have help and support whenever you need it.

Get in Touch With Redpalm for Managed IT Service Solutions

There are several benefits of managed IT services, but to receive those, it’s crucial to choose the right partner. 

Moreover, you should know what to look for in managed IT and whether working with them is the perfect solution for your organisation.

At Redpalm, we provide various IT solutions from managed IT services and cyber security to cloud storage solutions. With decades of experience, our team can offer customised solutions and help you stay ahead of the competition.

To find out more about our IT solutions and how your business can benefit from them, contact our team today!

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