On our blog we often discuss the many reasons you may wish to consider managed services. The benefits include achieving economies of scale, managing your IT budget more proficiently, and having the assistance of an entire team of top level experts.
But perhaps one of the most compelling reasons to consider partnering with a Sarasota managed services company lies in gaining access to cutting edge technology. Here’s why.
Why Cutting Edge Technology is Elusive for Many Companies
We would all like to stay ahead of the curve, but it is simply not practical for many businesses. The latest and greatest product to hit the market may solve your most pressing IT productivity problems – but if you cannot gain access to it, it does you no good. Here are some of the key reasons that organizations often find themselves waiting for years to access the solutions they need.
- Budgetary Issues: Cutting edge technology is a challenge budgetarily in two ways. First, when a valuable and long-anticipated new technology hits the market, it tends to be more expensive, as the demand for the product is generally high. Sometimes the upgrade is completely out of range financially for small to mid-sized companies. The second reason new technology may present a financial challenge is because most companies work off of a very stringent annual budget, and an unexpected purchase of any magnitude is not likely to fit that budget.
- Lack of Knowledge: The problem with cutting edge technology is that it is … cutting edge. This means that it often requires expert knowledge to order, implement and integrate with existing systems and procedures. Many small businesses do not have this level of expertise in their IT department.
- Lack of Time: We have previously discussed how many IT departments are consumed daily with end user support issues, and often do not have the time for major projects. Implementing a new technology solution is a time-intensive project which requires focus. Researching and implementing new cutting edge technology, even if the budget and knowledge exist, may become yet another project which gets pushed to “next week” time and again.
- The Solution is Too Large: Imagine hearing about a new server technology which is just perfect for the application you have been struggling with – but the level of buy-in is just too large for you. Your organization only needs about 25% of that new server, and purchasing it is overkill for your needs and your budget.
Managed Services Access to Cutting Edge Technology
Contracting with a local managed services company can help with every one of these obstacles.
Firms such as Alliance IT employ a deep bench of IT professionals, each with significant knowledge in their realm of expertise. Our IT team has worked with many other companies who have your basic business needs, and we have researched all of the emerging technologies. This allows us to understand the technology and determine quickly if it is the right solution for your firm.
Because we function at the IT department for a number of organizations, a managed services firm can offer economies of scale – whether purchasing the technology for you at a better rate, or showing you how you can share technology with another small organization to allocate costs.
We are also generally aware of the cutting edge technologies which will arrive in the next several years. Because we work with you ahead of time to perform a technology assessment and to write your required upgrades into your budget and business plans, minimizing surprises or extra expenditures. We can also help you to explain to your management team how these technologies will be beneficial to the productivity, growth and profitability of your organization.
Are you ready to get started? Call Alliance IT today. We are committed to your success.
