How Much Does Managed IT Services Cost? Use Our Pricing Calculator
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In today’s tech-driven world, everyone wants information yesterday. Whether downloading digital content, accessing and sharing business files and databases, interacting with others through social media, or simply browsing the web, we want immediate access to the content, applications, and systems we use every day.
As consumers—individuals and businesses alike—we all have the expectation of instant gratification when trying to find out how much a product or service costs. We want unfettered information that’s readily available at our fingertips.
Most people make 90 percent of their purchase decisions before they actually buy the product just by doing online research.
Companies shopping for managed IT support are no different. That’s why Kelser decided to create our pricing calculator.
After reading this article, you will learn how to use the Kelser pricing calculator, our rationale behind providing this free tool, and the benefits of having an estimate for managed IT services.
How To Use The Pricing Calculator
You may be wondering, how much would managed IT support cost my business? What services does a Managed Service Provider (MSP) offer? What ROI would I gain if I hired an MSP versus following a break/fix model or hiring my own internal IT staff?
If you just want to get a good idea of how much managed IT services would cost your business, you don’t want to have to call 10 different companies or go to multiple websites to find the numbers.
As consumers ourselves, we understand how frustrating it can be having to hunt for basic information. That’s why we’ve made getting a cost estimate easy for you.
After completing a brief questionnaire, you’ll immediately see your no-obligation cost estimate right on your screen.
All you have to do is answer some basic questions about the number of users, workstations, servers, firewalls, switches, and the type of operating system you’re using, among other questions about your IT environment.
The time to answer the questions will take an average of 2-4 minutes, and you will get an instant price for the projected cost of managed IT.
What Will I Gain By Using The Kelser Calculator?
For starters, you will get a solid idea of how much it will cost to hire an MSP, and what services you’ll get for your money. The estimate—primarily based on the number of users— is extremely accurate, generally within a 10 percent margin.
With the pricing estimate, you’ll be able to see how managed IT services compares to doing it all in-house or using the whack-a-mole approach to fixing problems as they pop up.
The total cost estimate would be divided into 12 predictable monthly payments that you’ll pay just like your electric bill, payroll, or any other regular operating expense.
At Kelser, our fully managed IT services include a virtual chief information officer (vCIO), to offer expert guidance on developing an IT plan and budget that will help you align your IT needs and strategic business objectives.
We also provide a direct resource in the form of a technical alignment manager, or TAM, who will become your technology expert. The TAM learns the ins and outs of your IT environment through regular on-site and virtual visits to offer recommendations on technology improvements to boost your network performance.
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Keep in mind that the price estimate will only be as accurate as the information you provide.
You should also be aware that some add-on services and other support outside the scope of our standard managed IT services, such as customized project work, are not included in the questions and, therefore, would be an extra cost.
That being said, the pricing calculator does not take into account the intangibles of what we provide, namely the peace of mind you’ll enjoy knowing that you get comprehensive, reliable managed support for your network, servers, and workstations; implementation of security measures; and 24/7 technical support—all at a predictable, monthly price.
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Why Is Kelser Providing Free MSP Cost Estimates?
By using our pricing calculator, you save yourself significant time and energy trying to find the same information on your own.
If you’ve been searching for a new MSP or you were just curious about how much it would cost to hire one, you probably realized pretty quickly that few, if any, managed IT services companies actually share their pricing information on their websites.
In fact, you may have been shocked to find our pricing calculator. Kelser has been among the industry leaders in providing pricing transparency.
We’ve provided a per-user price range on our website for years, although, admittedly, it took some time before we were fully on board with sharing that information. We initially hesitated, wondering, “What if our competitors see it?”
We finally realized the answer to that was simple, “So what?! What difference would it make?”
We came to the realization that our competitors weren’t going to change their pricing schedule based on what we’re doing, and it’s also filling a void in the marketplace.
The pricing calculator follows that same philosophy. By making our general pricing information public, it also underscores one of Kelser’s core values—transparency. Being up front and open about how much we charge is just another way we uphold our own standards.
What Happens Next?
After you’ve finished answering the questions and gotten your instant estimate on the screen, you can use the information to help you decide if managed IT support can fit into your budget.
If you like what you see and you’re interested in moving ahead, reach out to us by clicking the “contact us” link provided and fill out the short form.
You can rest assured that your information is safe with us, and we will not contact you unless you reach out to us first. You’re also under no obligation to work with us (or with any MSP for that matter).
We just want to help companies find solutions for their IT challenges. Providing our pricing tool to help you better understand your projected managed IT costs is one simple way we can do this.
We understand that managed IT support is not for everyone. If you have a company with fewer than 10 employees, for instance, or you have sufficient internal IT support to meet your needs, then you likely wouldn’t benefit from hiring an MSP.
Kelser Corporation was established in 1981 as New Technology Systems. We have evolved from a value-added reseller to an established managed IT services provider serving small and medium-sized businesses throughout Connecticut and neighboring states.
Read this article to learn more about what to expect when working with Kelser.
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