The adoption of managed services can enable organisations to greatly improve efficiency and lower costs, not to mention improve the security and stability of their technical environments. Gerald Naidoo, CEO of Logikal Consulting takes a look at some of the chief benefits organisations can expect to enjoy when adopting managed services.
Firstly, says Naidoo, it can help businesses control their IT expenditure, as outsourcing will change fixed costs into variable ones, and will help businesses to budget better. In addition, tremendous cost savings can be had, as businesses need only pay for what they use.
Another cost saving can be had from reduced staff costs. “Training new IT staff can be very expensive, as can the whole hiring process. With outsourcing, the training and skills level is no longer your responsibility, but that of your provider, who will make sure you have the right skills working on your business.“
He adds that using managed services will allow businesses to focus on their core competencies and services. “Businesses that try to do all IT functions by themselves will also incur far higher costs in terms of research, development and implementation. Ultimately these costs filter down to the customer, which will not benefit the business at all.”
Moreover, businesses will have far quicker access to the latest and greatest technologies. “A good managed services provider should have the resources and know-how at hand, to immediately begin new projects. Companies trying to do this on their own, find themselves taking weeks or even longer to find the appropriate staff, train them up, and offer the necessary support. Good managed services providers will bring their vast experience with them, saving huge amounts of time.”
Every new investment or project will have a certain amount of risk attached to it. There are myriad factors influencing this, such as market conditions, regulatory environments, competitor activity – not to mention rapidly changing technologies. By outsourcing, a large portion of the risk is taken away from the business, and taken on by the managed services provider. Furthermore, the provider is more cognisant of the risks involved in their particular sector, and therefore better able to avoid them.
The clear benefits of managed services
The adoption of managed services can enable organisations to greatly improve efficiency and lower costs, not to mention improve the security and stability of their technical environments. Gerald Naidoo, CEO of Logikal Consulting takes a look at some of the chief benefits organisations can expect to enjoy when adopting managed services.
Firstly, says Naidoo, it can help businesses control their IT expenditure, as outsourcing will change fixed costs into variable ones, and will help businesses to budget better. In addition, tremendous cost savings can be had, as businesses need only pay for what they use.
Another cost saving can be had from reduced staff costs. “Training new IT staff can be very expensive, as can the whole hiring process. With outsourcing, the training and skills level is no longer your responsibility, but that of your provider, who will make sure you have the right skills working on your business.“
He adds that using managed services will allow businesses to focus on their core competencies and services. “Businesses that try to do all IT functions by themselves will also incur far higher costs in terms of research, development and implementation. Ultimately these costs filter down to the customer, which will not benefit the business at all.”
Moreover, businesses will have far quicker access to the latest and greatest technologies. “A good managed services provider should have the resources and know-how at hand, to immediately begin new projects. Companies trying to do this on their own, find themselves taking weeks or even longer to find the appropriate staff, train them up, and offer the necessary support. Good managed services providers will bring their vast experience with them, saving huge amounts of time.”
Every new investment or project will have a certain amount of risk attached to it. There are myriad factors influencing this, such as market conditions, regulatory environments, competitor activity – not to mention rapidly changing technologies. By outsourcing, a large portion of the risk is taken away from the business, and taken on by the managed services provider. Furthermore, the provider is more cognisant of the risks involved in their particular sector, and therefore better able to avoid them.
Managed services can also help level the playing field for smaller entities, who do not have the resources of their enterprise counterparts. Outsourcing gives them access to comparable technologies and the expertise that larger enterprises take for granted. This can be a huge advantage for them. The clear benefits of managed services
The adoption of managed services can enable organisations to greatly improve efficiency and lower costs, not to mention improve the security and stability of their technical environments. Gerald Naidoo, CEO of Logikal Consulting takes a look at some of the chief benefits organisations can expect to enjoy when adopting managed services.
Firstly, says Naidoo, it can help businesses control their IT expenditure, as outsourcing will change fixed costs into variable ones, and will help businesses to budget better. In addition, tremendous cost savings can be had, as businesses need only pay for what they use.
Another cost saving can be had from reduced staff costs. “Training new IT staff can be very expensive, as can the whole hiring process. With outsourcing, the training and skills level is no longer your responsibility, but that of your provider, who will make sure you have the right skills working on your business.“
He adds that using managed services will allow businesses to focus on their core competencies and services. “Businesses that try to do all IT functions by themselves will also incur far higher costs in terms of research, development and implementation. Ultimately these costs filter down to the customer, which will not benefit the business at all.”
Moreover, businesses will have far quicker access to the latest and greatest technologies. “A good managed services provider should have the resources and know-how at hand, to immediately begin new projects. Companies trying to do this on their own, find themselves taking weeks or even longer to find the appropriate staff, train them up, and offer the necessary support. Good managed services providers will bring their vast experience with them, saving huge amounts of time.”
Every new investment or project will have a certain amount of risk attached to it. There are myriad factors influencing this, such as market conditions, regulatory environments, competitor activity – not to mention rapidly changing technologies. By outsourcing, a large portion of the risk is taken away from the business, and taken on by the managed services provider. Furthermore, the provider is more cognisant of the risks involved in their particular sector, and therefore better able to avoid them.
Managed services can also help level the playing field for smaller entities, who do not have the resources of their enterprise counterparts. Outsourcing gives them access to comparable technologies and the expertise that larger enterprises take for granted. This can be a huge advantage for them.
Finally, a good managed services provider will ensure your solutions are in line with compliance and security regulations, as they will be familiar with what is required to remain in line with the required standards. They will know what is lacking, and where standards need to be implemented, and will prevent their clients from falling foul of legislation.
Finally, a good managed services provider will ensure your solutions are in line with compliance and security regulations, as they will be familiar with what is required to remain in line with the required standards. They will know what is lacking, and where standards need to be implemented, and will prevent their clients from falling foul of legislation.
Managed services can also help level the playing field for smaller entities, who do not have the resources of their enterprise counterparts. Outsourcing gives them access to comparable technologies and the expertise that larger enterprises take for granted. This can be a huge advantage for them.
Finally, a good managed services provider will ensure your solutions are in line with compliance and security regulations, as they will be familiar with what is required to remain in line with the required standards. They will know what is lacking, and where standards need to be implemented, and will prevent their clients from falling foul of legislation.