The Pros of Managed Services
Managed service is synonymous with outsourcing. A managed services provider
(MSP) provides a defined set of services to the enterprise. Such an option
is a no-brainer when the work is temporary in nature, and any new staff hired
for the purpose will have to be retrenched. Even otherwise, managed services
may be a good option to avail specialized skill-sets, infrastructure, or
other facilities difficult to provision in-house.
Under the managed services model, work moves to the best location or the best
resource, leading to a high level of resource optimization and process
efficiency. The savings are often shared by the enterprise and the
third-party partner, creating a win-win scenario.
Managed services help the accountant as well. Managed services come under
opex or operational expenses, easily attributable to the specific work. Doing ... (more)