Large companies often assume they can handle IT more effectively in-house regardless of the scope of the type of project. Smaller companies assume they don't have a large enough need or budget to afford outsourcing. An even bigger problem as we see it is that all size companies make the mistake of approaching IT outsourcing as a problem-solving tactic instead of a strategic business decision.

The truth is every size organization can benefit because every organization needs to make intelligent decisions. The key is to ask whether outsourcing makes sense strategically from a long-term perspective. Does outsourcing IT support your vision and strategic goals? Does it make sense in your corporate culture? How will it increase your competitive advantage? How quickly can you derive economic value? The key question to ask is: What will the return on investment (ROI) be on the outsourcing engagement? And when will that return be realized? As recently as last year, companies were willing to deploy new technologies without a demonstrable plan for ROI. The key issue to small to mid sized companies is that, unless you're a technology company, technology shouldn't be driving your business. Often businesses go looking for technical solutions to non-technical problems.

Intrust Outsourcing Solutions

For small businesses and startups, Intrust offers turn-key outsourcing that gives you fast access to technical expertise without forcing you to support a full in-house IT staff.

By providing professional know-how on an as-needed basis, Intrust helps you design, implement and support an efficient information network with low engineering risk and minimal cost. As a result, you get the state-of-the-art network infrastructure and skilled support ordinarily available only to businesses who can afford large IT organizations.

If you want to expand or upgrade your existing information network without adding permanent personnel to your in-house IT staff, Intrust can supplement your internal organization with experienced technicians and consultants so your special projects are completed on time and within budget.

By working with Intrust, your IT group also gets the benefit of knowledge transfer from Intrust's experts, plus access to a competent source for escalated support to resolve tough problems that may crop up in the future.