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What is the average cost of computer support in the UK?

If you’re wondering how much IT support will cost you in the UK, here we take a look at the range of services and costs you can expect from an IT provider.

To understand how much IT support will cost you in the UK, you first need to know what service you are looking for.

To help you understand the costs you can expect, we will help you understand the different support options available and how you might want to think about the costs involved.

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What is the average cost of IT support?

In the UK, IT services can typically charge anything from £30-£150 per user per month, but what this includes can vary a lot, so you also need to think about value for money.

There never is a “one size fits all” solution for IT services, and the wide range of prices reflects that.

To understand cost, you need to ask what’s included in a contract and what would be charged as an additional extra. You also need to know how the cost is charged: is it based on the number of users the contract will be responsible for managing or the number of devices?

You also don’t want to pay for services you don’t need, as this will make the cost of any service seem expensive.

When you find an IT service provider that takes the time to get to know your business and its needs you will be provided with the correct amount of IT support that is tailored to your businesses day to day activities and keep your business running and protected from loss, or overcharging.
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If your IT lets you down, your business can experience reduced productivity, a potential security breach and fines, reputational damage and lower morale within your team, all harming your business financially.

It’s also worth remembering that partnering with an external IT support provider is often cheaper that hiring your own internal team. You aren’t paying for salaries and pensions, or training to keep skills up-to-date, and it is unlikely that you could hire the size of a team that possesses the same amount of experience and knowledge as an external one, or scale it up as quickly as you might need as your business grows.

The types of IT services available

Defining the cost of IT services should start with deciding the type of service you want. IT support companies provide a range of services and it’s important to understand that there is a differences between them all, so you can find the right service options for your business.

Some of the services you may want to consider are:

This range of services represents two main types of IT support approaches: “break-fix” and “managed IT” services:

  • “Break -Fix”. These services are the ones we most frequently associate with IT support. They are reactive so they don’t prevent any issues or help you grow, but do respond to an emergency, usually in line with the terms of a Service Level Agreement (SLA).

This type of IT solution is usually focused on looking after software and hardware and reducing your downtime. They may be more limited in supporting broader IT needs, such as telecoms or networking.

  • Managed IT services: These are more proactive and focus on preventing IT issues from occurring. This means they usually encompass more than fixing broken hardware and software and take responsibility for a range of IT issues that encompass the broader IT infrastructure. They can be instrumental in preventing any downtime and boosting productivity or collaboration.

Encompassing a broader range of IT matters means you are less also likely to find yourself being billed for ad-hoc IT deliverables.

What does an IT company do for your business?

Thinking about what an IT company can do for your business with the services it provides, there are several deliverables that can be game-changing for your business:

  • Plan and build your IT infrastructure using best practices so you know it’s done the right way
  • Create a disaster recovery plan that is regularly reviewed so that it evolves with your business, meaning you are always aware of the potential risks and how to respond to them
  • Ensure you understand the IT risks to your business so you can plan to mitigate the risk from them
  • Keep your business updated on the latest tech and software. technology is constantly evolving and could be your competitive edge
  • Monitor your hardware so you are confident updates and security patches are being done and that ageing equipment can still be kept secure and is fit for purpose
  • Manage weekly updates, which is not just making sure Windows has auto-updates turned on, but also testing machines and making sure each time updates are done at the best time and correctly.
  • Ensure your business has a good backup strategy. This ihttp://backup strategy.https://www.syn-star.co.uk/disaster-recovery-plan-business-planning/nvolves monitoring the back-ups to make sure they are being done as regularly as needed and testing the back-ups.
  • Guide you with technology decisions so you have the necessary understanding of what works for your business, and what will not so that each person on the team has exactly what they need and you are not wasting resources
  • Emergency support so you are never left without the support and ensure recovery is as quick as possible to minimise any negative impact.
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Transparent and clear pricing at Syn-Star

While it shouldn’t be the only factor when choosing your IT support provider, we understand that cost is an important one, and what all businesses need is clear and transparent pricing. It’s vital you look into the pricing structure of any contract and asked for clarification if anything is at all vague.

At Syn-Star, there’s no small print in our prices.  Please visit our pricing page for a full outline of how our prices are created.

There are many reasons why businesses partner with Syn-Star but our customers mainly like our pricing because we offer:

  • Fixed price installations
  • IT pricing that includes unlimited time
  • Simple quotes & unlimited revisions
  • A price match guarantee
  • Monthly payment and leasing available
  • Guaranteed peace of mind about your IT
  • Monthly reports and reviews included with all monthly support packages

To learn more about pricing at Syn-Star, details can be found here. You can also get a personalised quote here or by scrolling down. Please contact us for an obligation-free consultation about how we can meet your needs and your budget.

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Verity is our resident wordsmith. She spent time honing her skills as a freelance writer for a number of different industries from 2020 to 2023. Now, Verity writes about IT support and cyber security for Syn-Star. Outside of this, she curates content for Mindful Me, a blog about well-being and leading a more positive lifestyle.

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