30 Apr

How a Managed Service provider can help your business stay scalable

You don’t buy technology because you want it. You buy technology because it empowers you to run your business. It’s about what the technology, and from our perspective, the data it provides, can bring to your business. Of course, needs will change with business growth and the evolution and growth of new technology. With this constant evolution, comes the need to be scalable: how do you manage when your technology requirement outgrows the resources you have available to manage it?

In this blog, I’ll explain how Managed Services can help your business to stay scalable. I’ll also take a look at other reasons why a business may choose to outsource their IT requirements to a Managed Services Provider, whether it is to alleviate pressure on you or your team or to allow you the opportunity to focus on what matters most.

What is Managed Services

Managed Services are provided by specialist service providers to outsource the management of data processing, Cloud computing, or other IT services. Many businesses do so to simplify their network and IT operations, whilst others do it to save on costs, improve operations, or to ease the daily pressure of maintaining and managing their own IT services. This allows those businesses to focus on their real strengths, and to maintain a competitive advantage in their marketplace.

Why the need to scale?

Data is the new oil they say and it is predicted that the Data Analytics market is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 30.08% by 2023. Whether your business is going through digital transformation or embracing the Internet of Things (IoT), there is more data available than ever before. Scaling your data processing capability will allow you to get the most out of this valuable resource. Working with a specialist Managed Services provider to do this, while you focus on delivering your core business and using that data, will maximise your efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
So why should you use a Managed Service provider to scale? Well, the answers are simple. And here are five reasons to help you decide:

Five reasons to choose a trusted Managed Service Provider

1. Access to highly educated and skilled expertise

This is one of the big benefits. You have access to a team of highly trained and skilled specialists at your convenience.

2. Overall Efficiency

With technical duties removed, a Managed Service will allow you to do what you do best. Focus and grow your business.

3. Flexibility

You can feel secure, knowing that your Managed Service provider can accommodate a sudden surge in demand and is also able to help your business through times of need and critical care, without causing an impact on your overall operations.

4. Quickly onboard new technology

You can rest easy, knowing that you have access to a team of data experts who are receptive to new technologies and technology updates, who are on-hand to onboard new technologies quickly, including updates that may have otherwise been unknown to you.

5. Stay secure and compliant

A Managed Service Provider will stay on top of your technology to ensure that all your technology is compliant, and your data is secure. That’s one less worry on your shoulders.

Scale with Simpson Associates

This is where Simpson Associates can help. We will help your organisation to harness the power of your data with our vast experience spanning a rich business pedigree, combined with an extensive partner network, including Microsoft Gold and IBM Gold Business partner status, along with Board and Information Builders. We are the Managed Services partner of choice.
Through times of growth or times of hardship, Simpson Associates are here to support your business. Start your Managed Services journey today with us today.

Blog Author

Andrew Hill, Managed Services and Support Manager, Simpson Associates