Different Types of IT Support…
Technical support can range from support for telephone systems to IT Support for computers. This article is concerned with IT Technical support for business. Businesses rely on computers and it is important that they function correctly. Technical support can be provided over the phone, using SMS, via Email, via fax and increasingly there are remote access repair services where the technician doesn’t even need to be in the same room or city even. More complicated problems may require a technician to attend in person to fix the problem.
Break Fix or Time and material IT Support is prevalent amongst the services industry. Essentially a business or customer buys the hardware (Hard Drive, Computer, Memory, and Router etc.) and pays a technician to fix a problem as and when it arises. Blocks of hours of technician’s time can also be bought as buying in bulk usually means the customer gets a discount of a few hours free time. Naturally it is advantageous to work this way because businesses cannot predict the exact times they’ll need a technician.
Managed Services include things like round the clock Monitoring of Servers and an available helpdesk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for day to day computer issues. It is worth remembering that some computer problems cannot be solved remotely and it is of benefit to choose an outsourced IT company that will be prepared to visit office premises to resolve any computer issues. These services may incur an additional cost.
For larger organisations with a requirement for a large outsourced IT support, it may be necessary to locate outsourced in other countries with lower costs. Call centres are notoriously located in lower costing countries. However for small to medium enterprises, it’s simply not practical to outsource the small requirement for IT Support to another country. SMEs in the north of the UK for example may choose outsourced IT support in Manchester.
Outsourced IT allows businesses to remain competitive as they can meet higher demands for service at peak times yet still keep overheads low. Outsourced IT support companies should be flexible in terms of the service they provide, from hourly slots to onsite visits or remote support over the phone. Many companies are available 24/7 to respond to customer need.
Outsourced IT support also allows internal staff to concentrate on their work with no responsibility for the IT Infrastructure. A good outsourced IT support service will be able to fix problems quickly, allowing staff to carry on with as little disruption as possible, keeping productivity good. Also outsourced IT companies will have specially trained staff, who can pass on knowledge to customers and thus improve the understanding of IT In the workforce.
Source by Jack Wogan
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