Outsourcing converts fixed costs to variable costs which allows you to budget effectively. You pay only for what you use. Hiring and training an IT staff can be very expensive, and temporary employees don't always live up to your expectations. Outsourcing lets you focus your human resources where you need them most.

Every business investment carries a certain amount of risk. Markets, competition, government regulations, financial conditions, and technologies all change very quickly. Outsourcing providers assume and manage much of this risk for you, with specific industry knowledge, especially security and compliance issues. They generally are much better at deciding how to avoid risk in their areas of expertise.

An established outsource IT services organization will have the resources to start new projects right away. Handling the same project in-house might involve weeks or months to hire the right people, train them, and provide the support they need. For most implementations, quality IT companies will bring years of experience in the beginning saving time and money.

Small and medium businesses have limited resources, and every manager has limited time and attention. Outsourcing can help your business stay focused on your core business and not get distracted by complex IT decisions.

If you don't live an breath IT daily, how do you know if an employee is qualified? Certifications like Microsoft Certified Systems Enginner (MCSE) are important, but so is experience.

Is your firewall up to date? Do you have a DMZ? Do you audit your Workstations and Servers? What would you do if you're under a cyber attack?  Has your company implemented PCI security standards and work to maintain those standards? By outsourcing a qualified Managed Services company who is familiar with PCI Compliance standards, you can rest assured that your company is minimizing the risks associated with maintaining client data, credit card numbers, sensitive competitive information and more.