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However, achieving these milestones can be difficult, especially for relativelyyoung enterprises. Successful in-house IT management can require a large proportionof the companyÂ's budget, not to mention a great deal of strain on the IT department. Therefore, many companies are now using a managed service provider to help the ITteam cope with the extra burden associated with implementing and maintaining thebusinessÂ' information and communication technology (ICT) assets.
Managed IT Services are designed to alleviate the procurement, implementation andsupport pressures a modern IT manager or organisation may face. With a  pick andmixÂ' approach, Managed Services does not have a defined  one-size-fits allÂ'structure, but instead allows the customer to choose the elements with which theyrequire assistance or indeed outsource their entire IT function to a 3rd party.
By offering a tailored approach the client only pays for the services they identifya need to outsource, without the cost being bloated by services they can managein-house.
Managed IT Service provider CodestoneÂ's Managing Director, Dan Hobson explains, Managed services allow our clients a broad choice in the services they outsource,providing them with the best value for money solution, without compromising thequality of service they receive.Â
With managed services, a company can select the pressure points that need additionalskills and support, the level of assistance they receive, the manner in which thisassistance is delivered (be it helpdesk, remote or on-site) and a choice of paymentmethods to best suit the company.
Additionally, managed services offers a proactive approach to IT Support throughlive system monitoring which allows the service provider to identify any potentialproblems which may arise, and remedy them through maintenance before they become anissue and have an impact on the buisiness. This eradicates system downtime, and thecosts and demands on resources are decreased.
By choosing managed services, an organisation can benefit from having a fullyqualified support network at a fraction of the cost of employing a full timein-house IT maintenance team. The choice offered by managed services means thatcompanies have a solution to fit their budget; with the piece of mind that there isexpert help available should it be required.
The Top 5 Benefits of Implementing a Managed IT Services Solution
 Acquire skilled knowledge from a specialist- Get the greatest expertise without having to train your staff
 Have access to the most sophisticated technology - Without having to invest in expensive equipment
 Lower your risks- The company will not face the burden of losing and replacing trained staff- Do not have to worry about replacing, repairing or implementing complex technology.
 Reduce the pressure on staff- By optimising the resources provided by managed services, staff have more time tofocus on other tasks, leading to a more efficient workforce.
 You retain ultimate control- Yet do not have to manage the IT department, enabling you to focus upon otherareas of the business
ENDSAbout Codestone Codestone is a leading provider of business-critical software solutions fororganisations ranging from SME's (Small to Medium Enterprises) to major PLCs andnational organisations. The company boasts an experienced team of professionals withwide-ranging knowledge and experience in the provision of information-basedsolutions. With experience of an extensive range of requirements and businesscategories, Codestone is ideally placed to offer a full life cycle service frominitial concept through to delivery and support.
