What Are Some of the Benefits of Remote IT Services?
Should a managed service provider (MSP) offer remote IT support to customers? Here's a closer look at some of the reasons why businesses may prefer remote IT support to onsite support.
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Should a managed service provider offer remote IT support to customers?
A new eBook from IT services provider NSI TotalCare examined some of the reasons why businesses may prefer remote IT support to onsite support.
NSI noted companies may choose remote IT support for a number of reasons, including:
Remote IT services typically cost less than onsite services.
Having a remote service available empowers employees to call for assistance immediately, which reduces delays.
Remote IT service providers often charge a flat fee for services, which simplifies budgeting.
Remote IT services are available from anywhere.
Customers have access to a larger pool of experts, which makes it easier to resolve problems.
An MSP’s remote IT services, however, should be one of several criteria a business must evaluate before selecting a service provider.
In fact, NSI pointed out that some of the key factors a business may look for in an MSP include:
Industry expertise – Is an MSP capable of providing effective IT support in a specific industry?
Network monitoring – Is an MSP able to provide 24/7/365 network monitoring?
Network security – Is an MSP capable of handling network security concerns?
NSI also noted that an MSP must devote the necessary time and resources to understand a business’ IT needs.
“What you should evaluate … is [an MSP’s] experience, their understanding of your business and your IT needs and their ability to deliver support when and where you need it,” NSI wrote in its eBook.
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