The pace of technological innovation has allowed organisations to reimagine the way they do business. However, businesses are also under increased pressure to keep up with digital transformation trends within their sector, that allow them to reduce costs, manage key functions and do more for less. Most importantly, these transformations allow them to keep up with competitors.
Managed service providers are uniquely placed to help organisations do precisely this, allowing companies to outsource the day-to-day running and management of their IT infrastructure; while also providing cost-effective access to the most cutting-edge tools and solutions on the market.
Here are just some of the ways opting for managed services can help your business accelerate the return on your technology investment, and make the strategic decisions that help drive the digital transformation of core operations.
Agility
If the pandemic has taught us anything when it comes to business, it is that organisations must be ready and able to quickly adapt and change, or risk simply being left behind by the competition.
However, many businesses still rely on outdated legacy systems that can potentially put them at a disadvantage, as their technology is unable to facilitate a rapid and unforeseen change of direction. Managed service providers grant businesses access to cutting-edge tools and solutions that allow for this kind of agility.
Insight
Managed service providers have access to rich industry knowledge, expertise and sophisticated analytics, and businesses that opt for a managed service model can tap into this. Using these industry insights means the catalyst for transformation is backed by hard data, making for smarter and more strategic decisions.
Digital acceleration
With digital transformation becoming a key part of operations across nearly every sector, most companies already understand the urgency to enhance both their IT infrastructure and digital capabilities. However, this can prove challenging when relying solely on limited in-house resources. For example, with the rise of video marketing and online training materials, businesses often need to transcribe video to text, convert files using an mp4 converter, or generate subtitles for their content. These tasks, which might seem mundane, are integral for improving accessibility and ensuring your message reaches a larger audience. Managed service providers help simplify these intricate processes, providing efficient and cost-effective methods.
Opting for a managed service provider gives businesses access to a host of cost-effective technological solutions, as well as the technical expertise to manage and maintain these, at scale, for a fraction of the cost. Additionally, the managed service model protects businesses from the financial risk of additional, unforeseen expenses.
Plugging skill gaps
One of the major hurdles that often holds organisations back from achieving their digital transformation goals is the lack of skilled expertise, or the prohibitive cost in hiring those skilled workers to manage new IT infrastructure. This issue is compounded by many of the difficulties companies face in attracting and retaining the right talent to fulfil these functions.
A managed service model grants access to these sought-after experts, at a fraction of the cost of hiring them directly, while being able to work in a complimentary fashion with your existing in-house teams.
Conclusion
With managed service providers, the prospect of a successful digital transformation is tangible for businesses of all sizes.
By offering a cost-effective model that keeps companies on the cutting edge, businesses can reap the benefits of accelerated digital transformation without the hefty upfront costs of undertaking this alone.
Managed service providers take care of the day to day running, leaving you to focus on the strategic decisions that propel the business forward.
Talk to us today to find out about opportunities for efficiency and cost reduction in your business, so you can focus on what you do best. Email hello@core.co.uk to request a complimentary consultation with one of our specialists.
