The Business of IT Outsourcing

Outsourcing IT is the process of having a third party manage your data center, servers, and other IT infrastructure. This can be done on an outsourced basis or by contracting with a company that provides managed services.

What is IT Outsourcing?

IT outsourcing is the practice of contracting out the operations and management of your IT infrastructure to a third party. The third party can be an independent contractor, a consulting firm, or a managed service provider (MSP).

The benefits of IT outsourcing include:

Cost savings—you only pay for what you need; when you don't need it anymore, you stop paying for it. The monthly costs are fixed rather than variable like in-house staffing.
Improved efficiency—the outsourced team has access to more resources and expertise than most small businesses could afford on their own. They can handle any project large or small while offering 24/7 support across multiple time zones if necessary. This means that even if your company isn’t open during normal business hours, they will still be available to help with any issues that arise after hours and on weekends too!

Why Outsource?

When you outsource your IT needs, you can focus on the core business of your company. You can reduce internal resource burdens by outsourcing to a third party, which will allow for faster service delivery and better solutions for business problems.

A good example of this is an outsourcing relationship where an IT manager hires a firm to handle all of his or her computing issues. This allows him or her to focus on other areas of their job such as employee development, marketing strategy, and sales force management—all things that contribute towards increasing revenues and profits for the company overall.

There are many advantages, including cost savings associated with outsourcing; expert guidance for complex projects; access to talent across different geographies; compliance with legal requirements such as PCI DSS standards; less time spent dealing with day-to-day IT operations; reduced security risks because of outsourcing services performed by experts in their field; increased agility and speed in delivering new products/services/features through agile methodologies

How to Outsource Successfully

It's important to know when it's time to outsource. You should outsource when you have a project that requires special skills or expertise, not just because you don't have time or resources.

You may also want to consider outsourcing for projects that require new technologies such as cloud computing—especially if the business is not familiar with those technologies.

Consider outsourcing if the work is repetitive, tedious and could be done by someone else more efficiently than yourself.

Be sure that your budget can support outsourcing before committing yourself. Remember that some of these services cost more than in-house employees would cost per hour worked on one project; however, you can spread out those costs over multiple projects throughout the year and even into multiple years if necessary (for instance: "I'll do this project myself this year but I'll hire someone next year").

What is a Managed IT Service Provider (MSP)?

Managed services providers (MSPs) are a type of outsourced IT provider that delivers regular, ongoing maintenance and support to businesses. Unlike traditional outsourcing models, however, managed services take a proactive approach to IT management by offering customized solutions that address your specific business needs. These capabilities typically include:

Network Monitoring and Management
Backup & Disaster Recovery Services
Security Solutions
Business Continuity Planning

How Managed Services Elevates a Small to Midsize Business

The business of IT outsourcing is a popular choice for small to midsize businesses (SMBs) who rely on technology to help them compete in their industries. Whether you're an accounting firm or a medical practice, having the right technology can give your business the edge it needs to stand out from its competition.

However, keeping up with all of these technologies can be difficult for even larger companies. A managed service provider (MSP) knows how to handle everything from security and compliance issues to cost savings and operations management—and they typically do so at a lower cost than hiring another full-time employee or contracting with an outside IT firm.

What You Need To Know About IT Outsourcing

While it may be tempting to take on your own IT department, it's important to know that outsourcing can be a good option for small businesses. Outsourcing can help you focus on your core business and save money while avoiding the hassle of hiring and training IT staff. You'll also maintain security by retaining ownership over your data and not putting sensitive information in the hands of someone else.

How Anteris Can Help

Effective business IT is a force multiplier for your business. But time and again, you deal with systems that break your bank and patience.

At Anteris, we believe that IT should be a force multiplier for your business, not a source of frustration. We partner with our clients to create technology solutions tailored to their needs.

With our team of experts and our curated selection of best-of-breed tools, we can help your organization's IT drive your business forward, rather than holding it back. Our precise and friendly helpdesk ensures that your systems are always secure and running smoothly, giving you the agility and edge you need to compete and win in your market.