New Year, New Budget: How to Reduce Your Company’s IT Expenses

by | Jan 2, 2020 | Managed IT Services

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Technology is a necessary part of any modern business, regardless of the size or industry of the organization. There’s so much we can accomplish with the right IT strategy, but without it, you lose that competitive edge. It comes as no surprise that there’s an expense associated with information technology, but many business administrators are still shocked when they finally see the extent of those costs. In some cases, though, out-of-control technology expenses are due to improper or inexperienced management of these systems. That’s where we come in.

We don’t want to see you spending your budget on maintaining outdated technology that barely meets your operational needs. When we first begin to work with a new client, we review the systems that are currently in place and identify any existing opportunities for improvement. These opportunities can be categorized by how they impact the business. For example, they may save money, improve overall performance, reduce downtime, conserve energy, and so on. Typically, decisions are made based on how these improvements align with your organization’s unique priorities. A non-profit organization focused on eco-conscious initiatives, for example, would likely be most interested in system improvements that reduce carbon footprint and expenses at the same time. That’s just one example of how we take each client’s total IT picture into consideration.

If you’re looking for ways to get more mileage from your IT and reduce costs, a few of the recommendations we might make for you include:

  • Upgrading to more energy-efficient hardware
  • Virtualization
  • Moving to Cloud-Based Services
  • Proactive IT Management (to reduce the incidence of unexpected issues and downtime)

Outsourcing your IT Management needs to us also comes with the inherent benefit of getting the in-house level of service you need without all the human resources overhead. So, if you’re looking for ways to better manage your company’s operational budget, contact us to learn how we can help you do that and more.