Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are not stuff of legend like minotaurs and unicorns. Yet there are many common myths around managed services. These can cloud understanding of a MSP’s true value. Consider the facts to decide whether partnering with a third-party IT vendor is right for you.
Myth #1: MSPs don’t understand our business.
Not every MSP will completely understand your business, that’s correct, but not every MSP is the same. The right MSP examines your existing infrastructure and workflows. They’ll also meet with your people to understand their needs and of course they are experts when it comes to understanding your network.
Hiring a MSP adds IT experts who can make specific technology recommendations. Meanwhile, your in-house IT team can focus on driving growth.
Myth #2: Outsourcing to a MSP is too costly.
Take a look at your IT budget today. Internal IT costs are typically high and often unpredictable. Managed services help you stay on top of your IT costs. Your business pays a simple, manageable monthly fee. This makes IT operating expenses easier to budget.
MSPs also provide long-term cost savings by:
- Reducing applications downtime
- Cutting costs of IT infrastructure
- Improving IT team productivity
- Implementing greater security to avoid costly cyber attacks