5 Lesser known benefits of choosing the co-managed IT model
Even companies with IT staff on their payroll can’t deny having an MSP onboard offers benefits that exceed what they get from having just an in-house team. This blog explores 5 lesser-known reasons why the co-managed IT model is popular.
An extra hand during emergencies
In the event of an unforeseen emergency such as a natural disaster or a terror attack, you may need additional IT support to get things up and running again. Your IT team may not be able to do it all instantly and of course, adding to your IT staff wouldn’t be an option during such times. In a co-managed IT services model, you will have your MSP to support your IT team which will help you recover faster.
Especially useful when you have a small in-house IT team
For a lot of SMBs, an in-house IT team is comprised of one or two IT technicians who take care of all their IT needs. But what happens when they are both out of the office at the same time, due to unforeseen circumstances? You can only cross your fingers and hope no major IT problem comes up. But, in the co-managed IT services option, your virtual IT team is just a call away!
24/7 Support
24/7 IT support is a luxury for most SMBs. Their in-house IT staff usually works the same hours at the business. Most managed service providers, however, offer 24/7 services at affordable costs.
You still retain control over your IT
In a co-managed services model, you are not completely entrusting your IT to an MSP, as your in-house IT team will be collaborating with your managed services provider to meet your IT needs better. Thus, you retain quite a bit of control over your IT.
You get useful IT insights
When you bring an MSP on board, you benefit from their expertise and on-ground experience. They can advise you on the latest IT trends in your industry and help streamline your processes and IT infrastructure based on what’s effective. This kind of insight cannot be gained with an in-house IT team as they would only be working with you.
Co-managed IT model is not replacing your IT team with an MSP. It is augmenting your existing IT support setup with an MSP and leveraging their expertise to bring thought leadership IT strategies into your organization. Infotect has worked in the MSP field for 20 years and are experts in navigating the co-managed IT approach. Infotect’s goal is to be your partner for technology success. If you are interested in more information, please feel free to email Infotect at Sales@infotectdesign.com or call us at (813)-630-2400.
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