Short answer is because it's cheaper than the other options.

Longer answer because it's cheaper and your IT systems are looked after by a team of professionals who do this day in and day out.

Still not convinced? Let's take an example.

Servers are a great way for businesses to unify and manage information technology in the office. However for smaller companies, whether or not to purchase a server is a big decision as you tread the fine line between making a wise investment and wasting money on unnecessary technology.  

Let’s say your business has taken the plunge and now operates with a fully functional network server, which enables easy file sharing, data storage and backup. Hooray. Now - it is important to not only protect your investment, but make sure you are getting the most out of it. This article will give you the 3 main points on both protecting and maximising your server’s efficiency.