Information Technology (IT) is a critical part of the business process that can require technical competence beyond the scope of the current management. On the other hand, without a full-time IT technician on staff, the person in your office with the most computer knowledge becomes the "IT Manager by Default."  Other reasons to outsource your IT:

• Lowers IT costs because you are only paying for work as it is performed.
• Retention of technically qualified in-house personnel is more difficult with rapidly changing external job opportunities.
• Provides continuous IT support coverage without having to rely on only one or two key people
• Faster issue resolution and more “up” time with the availability of remote monitoring.
• Allows your key people to concentrate on core competencies by leaving IT management to IT professionals.
• Higher quality service; IT consultants are fully trained on the latest technologies
• 24 x 7 support
• Lack of internal expertise
• Consultants ability to leverage industry best practice
• Improve risk management
• Acquire innovative ideas
• Leverage consultant’s vendor relationships for competitive hardware/software pricing.
• Gain business opportunities through the consultant’s network