Outsourcing IT in 2021: Why you should do it (3 Benefits)
Information Technology (IT) matters. Gartner predicts that worldwide spending on IT will grow by 4% in 2021. If this prediction comes true, that will mean £3.7 trillion will be spent on IT in 2021… that’s a lot of money.
But what does this mean for UK businesses?
Well, it would make sense to utilise the innovative technologies that are being made available to improve many different aspects of the business, because that’s exactly what competitors will be doing.
We understand that this is a lot easier said than done. That’s why consulting with industry specialists to either manage or support your current IT practices could be the best business decision you make this year.
Before you do that, we’ve put some information together to introduce you to the benefits that outsourcing IT already brings to thousands of businesses worldwide.
Outsourcing IT doesn’t mean you have to replace your in-house team.
A common misconception is that managed service providers (MSPs) are coming into your business to replace your in-house IT team. When in reality, this isn’t the case. Like anything, there are certain scenarios when this has been the case, but this is usually due to internal disputes between the in-house team and the Board of Directors.
In our years of experience, what we have discovered is in-house IT teams are spending the majority of their time maintaining and repairing the on-site technology systems. This generally results in them not having enough time to investigate emerging technologies or hold quarterly/annual strategy meetings. The consequences of this are over-reliance on outdated technology systems that hinder productivity, security and user welfare.
This is where outsourcing IT can have a huge impact. An MSP can work with your in-house team to deliver a strategic project whilst maintaining business continuity.
It is not uncommon for in-house IT teams to be initially resistant to working with external IT solutions and that is fully understandable. However, MSPs are proven to have a positive impact on internal teams due to the upskilling and education that is undertaken during project delivery, allowing the in-house team to be more productive and efficient with their daily processes and responsibilities.
Focus on business progression
When outsourcing, there will be an initial discussion with the MSP to understand what your business aspirations and goals are. From this, the experts can provide a roadmap outlining how your business can utilise tailored technology solutions to improve your business processes and efficiency, with your aspirations and goals being at the forefront of any decision.
In addition to this, outsourcing allows the business to focus on broader business issues, leaving the operational tasks to an outside expert. In many scenarios, relieving the management of the operational processes means they can spend more time focussing on what they do best, which is progressing the business.
Access to industry-leading solutions
Every business has a limitation on the number of solutions they can obtain. Without being an expert in the field, knowing which solutions to invest in can be very difficult (and risky!). Outsourcing allows the business to access solutions that they may not have been aware of, without the added risk. Often, these solutions have been tried and tested by the MSP and will only be recommended if the solution contributes towards the businesses specific goals and the likelihood of a strong return on investment (ROI) is high.
Areas that solutions can be offered (but not limited to) are:
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) (Telephone System)
So, there it is, 3 great benefits that outsourcing IT brings. Realistically, we’ve only just scraped the surface on the benefits. To truly understand how external IT support can benefit your business, you need to consult an expert. Luckily, we can offer this to you for FREE.
Like we said, consulting an expert to outsource your IT could be the best business decision you make this year, so what’s the harm in discussing it?
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