There are over 1 billion computers in use around the world. Many of them are used by businesses.
If you use computers to manage your business you need to find a way to maintain both the computers and the software that you use.
There are two main options you should consider when thinking about maintaining your computer system, these are break-fix repair and managed services. If you are on a tight budget it can be very confusing to know what to do.
Here is a comparison so that you can choose the option that is right for you.
1. The Key Differences Between Break-fix and Managed Services
The key differences between a break-fix- service and a managed service is that a break-fix service is used as needed. This means that you only call a break-fix repair company when something is broken.
A managed service is responsible for your IT services around the clock.
2. Speed
A break-fix service will often charge you an hourly rate. How much you will eventually pay is highly dependent on how fast or how slow they work.
With a managed IT support service there are often guarantees made to customers. The faster the managed service provider works to solve your problem the better it is for their reputation and maybe even their pay depending on the guarantee that was made.
A break-fix service will often charge you more than once if they have to deal with the same problem twice. If you have a managed service and this happens there is usually no extra charge.
3. Get Access to the Latest Management Systems
When you use a managed IT service you are likely to have access to the latest in management systems. This is because your service provider has an incentive to keep you up and running.
Using a break-fix service means that you will have to implement the latest systems yourself. If you are to do this, you will see your costs for maintenance rise rapidly.
4. Have Your Own Dedicated IT Team
Having an inhouse IT team can be costly and if you are a small business this will raise your budget. Even when you have an in-house team you may find yourself limited by hours of operations.
When you have an IT team from a managed service you pay a monthly fee for a team that is always on call and dedicated to your cybersecurity.
Final Thoughts
You have now seen the major differences between a break-fix service and a managed IT service. If you rarely have IT issues then you can choose a break-fix service. If your budget can manage costly repairs then you can also go with a break-fix service.
However, if you have a limited budget and need regular IT assistance then you should choose a managed service. In the end, you will save more money.
You will also have greater peace of mind when you use a managed service because you can rest assured that someone will always be on call to deal with your IT issues.
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