{"id":158321,"date":"2017-06-22T09:48:00","date_gmt":"2017-06-22T14:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ntegrait.com\/its-time-to-break-up-with-breakfix\/"},"modified":"2017-06-22T09:48:00","modified_gmt":"2017-06-22T14:48:00","slug":"its-time-to-break-up-with-breakfix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ntegrait.com\/its-time-to-break-up-with-breakfix\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s Time To Break Up With Break\/Fix"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Are you wasting money with Break\/Fix IT services, like so many other businesses today? There\u2019s a better way: Managed Services.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18870\" src=\"https:\/\/ntegrait.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ThinkstockPhotos-699828394.jpg\" alt=\"Managed Services\" width=\"509\" height=\"339\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Having the right tech is no longer a choice when it comes to running a business. Up-to-date hardware, software, and security solutions are now essential to your day-to-day operations.<\/p>\n<p>Without ongoing support to keep your business tech running smoothly, you\u2019re simply wasting your money, and setting your business up for serious downtime. You\u2019ll be vulnerable to huge repair costs when you\u2019re forced to call in a tech to fix things. In this scenario, just a small problem can quickly become a very costly one.<\/p>\n<p>By choosing an expert provider to be your outsourced IT department, handling your entire IT environment, you can save money, increase efficiency, and enjoy a better end-user experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>So, what\u2019s the difference between Break\/Fix and Managed Services?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Break\/Fix <\/strong>service is the traditional style of outsourced IT services, which works by fixing your computers once they\u2019re broken. In a nutshell, when something goes wrong \u2014 data loss, hardware failure, virus, etc. \u2014 you then get in touch with your Break\/Fix support provider, and have them fix it. The break-fix strategy no longer works for businesses today.\u00a0 If you still use this method of IT service, you risk downtime that can literally shut your business down.<\/p>\n<p><strong>With Break\/Fix Services:<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A tech typically charges by the hour. This encourages him to focus on billable hours. It doesn\u2019t benefit him if your tech is working the way it should. You could find yourself repeatedly calling them to help with a problem that never quite gets resolved.<\/li>\n<li>A minor computer problem can quickly turn into a disaster. This is especially true today with the increase in cyber crime like ransomware. What starts out with just one malicious email can spread throughout your entire network, locking down your data, and your operations.<\/li>\n<li>It could take days to fix your problem \u2013 in the meantime, your employees won\u2019t have access to the data they need to continue working. You\u2019re simply \u201cbleeding money\u201d by the minute.<\/li>\n<li>Your support provider starts charging you after you\u2019ve already lost work time \u2013 time spent on repairs or updates can add up fast.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s impossible to predict how much to budget for IT services. You can\u2019t know what will happen or how expensive it might be.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The difference between \u201cbreak-fix\u201d and fully managed support?\u00a0 Break-fix provides on-site repair after a problem is identified, whereas fully managed support provides ongoing maintenance, updates, and more to prevent problems from occurring in the first place.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Managed Services<\/strong> \u2014 a set of best practices, processes, and tools that, when combined with technical knowledge and proper facilitation, delivers an ideal result for businesses \u2014 is the modern model for IT support, offering a range of vital solutions to your business all for one monthly rate. With fully managed support, you know that your business technology and data are protected 24\/7:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You can finally focus on running your business and not on IT worries. Your third party support provider will minimize or eliminate downtime that could hit your bottom line.<\/li>\n<li>Your tech support can be provided remotely without a technician visiting your office. There will be instances that require in-person care, such as hardware replacement. However, most of what affects your day-to-day operations can be worked on remotely.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll benefit from a flat-rate payment model, allowing you to budget your tech more effectively. You\u2019ll be able to plan for growth far more easily and with greater peace of mind.<\/li>\n<li>Tech maintenance from a third party is more cost-effective than relying on break-fix solutions, especially when you consider the lost revenue from downtime.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Think of it this way: while a Managed Services Provider is available around-the-clock, and compensated through your (and other clients\u2019) monthly flat rate, Break\/Fix service is unpredictable when it comes to costs and repair times.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A Break\/Fix approach may be a lower cost on paper but it can get expensive rather quickly \u2013 which means your overall ROI isn\u2019t as great as it could be.<\/li>\n<li>Managed Services are designed to maximize your budget and provide the support and solutions you need to stay focused on your important work and keep under budget.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The reality is that remote tech support will always be more cost effective than hiring break\/fix, or in-house technicians. The choice is easy: more expensive, inconsistent, unreliable break-fix services? \u2013 Or reliable, affordable, fully managed support that provides:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>24\/7\/365 Services<\/li>\n<li>Increased operational efficiency<\/li>\n<li>Increased productivity<\/li>\n<li>Up-to-date IT solutions<\/li>\n<li>Security patches and alerts<\/li>\n<li>Backup and Disaster Recovery Solutions<\/li>\n<li>Minimized downtime<\/li>\n<li>Enterprise-level solutions and support<\/li>\n<li>Controlled IT costs<\/li>\n<li>The ability to focus on what you need to do<\/li>\n<li>Peace of mind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Make {company}\u00a0your outsourced IT department right away \u2013 blend all your computer networking support and services with all your hardware for even more monthly savings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Have questions? Contact us at {email} or {phone}. <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you wasting money with Break\/Fix IT services, like so many other businesses today? 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