Technology has come a long way since the old days of break/fix IT. Most organisations prefer their IT support services to be proactive, rather than reactive
Ad hoc or break/fix support is like fire-fighting. IT providers are often only called once an issue has been raised. Costs can quickly escalate for complex problems, especially those relating to servers or infrastructure
Managed services on the other hand, offer a preventative approach, with constant and consistent monitoring of systems to limit failures where possible
Real-time alerts mean problems can be corrected before they escalate into more serious issues. Managed services have one, simple monthly fee that's easy to budget for