Keeping costs under control is a top priority for all organizations. According to CompTIA, 93 percent of businesses said their managed services arrangement met or exceeded their cost-saving expectations. So, partnering with a managed services provider is a great way to lower costs, but where exactly will these savings come from?
Here are the top three ways partnering with a Managed Services Provider (MSP) can improve your bottom line:
Maximize Uptime and Reliability
MSPs ensure systems are up to date and properly maintained to minimize downtime. They also proactively monitor your environment 24/7 to prevent issues before they disrupt productivity. If a problem does occur, an MSP uses remote management tools to get your team up and running as quickly as possible.
Increase Productivity and Efficiency
MSPs standardize processes, saving time and money. They’ll help you leverage industry-leading tools to simplify preventative maintenance and problem resolution. Plus, you’ll eliminate upfront investments by gaining access to cloud and virtualization solutions.
Streamline Budgeting
MSPs take the guesswork out of IT budgets by working on a fixed-fee model. Budgeting is made easy with predictable monthly fees that include all your services and defined service level agreements.
We recognize that saving money is an important part of achieving your goals—and we can help. Through November 30, we’re offering a free, no-obligation IT cost-savings assessment. We’ll take a look at your current infrastructure and make suggestions to help you save money. Contact us today to learn more and get your business moving in the right direction.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How much can a business realistically save by switching to an IT managed service?
A: Many companies see savings of 30-60% by moving away from unpredictable repair costs to a fixed monthly model. Century Solutions Group helps set up the right plan, so you know exactly what you’ll pay — no surprise bills.
Q: Would outsourcing my business IT mean that I would lose control or visibility of my systems?
A: Not at all — it’s actually a partnership. Century Solutions Group works alongside your team, giving full transparency and reporting, while handling routine tasks so you can focus on strategic growth.
Q: What’s the best way to start saving without disrupting our current operations?
A: Start small: identify the most costly or time-consuming IT task, outsource that, and measure results. Century Solutions Group helps you pick that “low-hanging fruit” service, implement it smoothly, and watch the savings add up.