What Are the Benefits of Co-Managed IT?

Dec 14

As businesses become increasingly reliant on technology, the need for reliable IT support is more important than ever. Co-managed IT is an increasingly popular option for businesses looking to outsource their IT needs. In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of co-managed IT and why it’s becoming a popular choice for businesses.

What Is Co-Managed IT?
Co-managed IT is an arrangement in which an in-house IT team works in tandem with an external IT service provider. The in-house team is responsible for a variety of pre-determined IT operations, and/or strategic oversight while the external provider provides additional pre-determined support and expertise, and often time aids in the strategic planning through vCIO services as well. This arrangement allows businesses to benefit from the expertise and toolsets of an external provider while still maintaining control over their IT operations.

Cost Savings
One of the biggest benefits of co-managed IT is the cost savings it can provide. By outsourcing some of their IT operations, businesses can save money on hiring and training IT staff and purchasing additional IT tools. Additionally, co-managed IT can help businesses reduce their IT costs by allowing them to take advantage of the external provider’s economies of scale.

Increased Efficiency
Co-managed IT can also help businesses increase their efficiency. By having an external provider handle some of their IT operations, businesses can free up their in-house IT team to focus on more strategic tasks. This can help businesses become more efficient and productive.

Improved Security
Co-managed IT can also help businesses improve their security. By having an external provider handle some of their IT operations, businesses can benefit from the provider’s expertise and experience. This can help businesses ensure that their systems are secure and compliant with industry standards.

Improved Scalability
Finally, co-managed IT can help businesses become more scalable. By outsourcing some of their IT operations, businesses can free up their in-house IT team to focus on more strategic tasks. This can help businesses scale up their operations quickly and easily.

Conclusion
Co-managed IT is an increasingly popular option for businesses with internal IT resources looking to outsource some of their IT needs. It can provide businesses with cost savings, increased efficiency, improved security, and improved scalability. If you’re looking for a way to outsource some of your IT operations, and enhance your internal IT resources, co-managed IT may be the right choice for you.

If you want to talk to us and see if Co-Managed IT is right for you, give us a call!

Patti Smerk

About Patti Smerk

Simplex-IT, Chief Operating Officer:

Patti is the COO at Simplex-IT. She has an array of qualifications and experience including a PMP (Project Management Professional certification), a BS in Computer Science and Information Systems, and an MBA with a focus on Project Management and Organizational Development. Having grown up in the IT world, she gained valuable experience working in internal IT for a manufacturing company, handling roles from help desk to systems analysis. She then went into software and technical training, followed by IT consulting for local small to mid-sized clients, and eventually government consulting and large scale enterprise project management. Seeking a new challenge and an opportunity to make more of a direct impact locally, Patti joined Simplex-IT in 2014 . With her strategic vision and IT expertise, Patti ensures operational success as the COO, and enjoys driving teams towards shared goals.

Connect with Patti on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pattismerk

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