Why use a consultancy?
With Don’t Panic Consulting's Continuity services, you can focus on serving your customers and growing your business, confident that the technology supporting your mission remains robust, compliant, and ready to tackle any challenge. Grab your towel, keep calm, and let us handle the complexities behind the scenes.
Cost Savings
Companies can save 20-30% on IT costs by using managed services rather than maintaining an in-house team. This is due to shared resources, lower overhead, and reduced training costs.
Expertise Access
Managed service providers give access to a team of specialized experts, ensuring up-to-date knowledge of the latest technologies and best practices, without the need for on-going training expenses which can be significant
Scalability and Flexibility
Providers like Don’t Panic Consulting offer scalable resources to match your business needs—92% of companies have experienced operational improvements by transitioning to a scalable model.
Downtime Reduction
With 24/7 monitoring and proactive maintenance, managed service providers can reduce downtime by up to 50%, ensuring your business continuity and preventing revenue loss.
Focus on Core Business
By outsourcing IT management, businesses can focus on their core competencies, resulting in a potential productivity increase of 30-40%.
Why not do it yourself?
Even if a small business owner is capable of handling their IT needs, there are several reasons why doing it themselves may not be the best approach.
Distraction from Core Business
Managing IT can divert time and focus from core business activities, hindering growth and customer engagement. Business owners can better serve their mission by concentrating on what they do best, leaving IT to experts.
Cost Implications
While it might seem cost-effective in the short term, DIY IT management can result in unforeseen expenses such as downtime, inefficiencies, and potential security breaches. Managed services providers often achieve economies of scale that can lead to long-term savings.
Rapid Technology Changes
Technology evolves quickly, requiring constant learning and adaptation. A managed services provider stays current with industry changes and innovations, ensuring your business uses the best and latest technology without extra effort on your part.
Security Risks
Cybersecurity threats are sophisticated and require specialized knowledge to manage effectively. With a provider, you benefit from robust, up-to-date defenses without needing to invest time in understanding and implementing security measures.
Resilience and Reliability
Providers offer comprehensive solutions inclusive of support, risk management, and continuity planning, ensuring your business runs smoothly even in emergencies—akin to having a reliable spacecraft emergency response plan.