professional and managed services<\/a>, which help to remove the burden from your internal IT department.<\/p>\n5. Increased Security<\/h4>\n
Value Added Resellers understand the importance of cybersecurity. Even if the VAR isn\u2019t selling security software, they tend to have cybersecurity experts in-house. A security analysis of your current and future-state systems and insider knowledge of the latest threat intelligence is some of the best value a VAR can provide.<\/p>\n
Drawbacks to Not Using a Value-Added Reseller for IT<\/h2>\n
While it may seem smart to get rid of the \u201cmiddleman\u201d and buy software and hardware directly from a vendor, there are two drawbacks to consider.<\/p>\n
1. Your Software Will Not Upgrade Itself<\/h4>\n
Software often requires upgrades, patches, and other maintenance before, during, and after implementation. VARs often take care of this for customers. Make sure you have the technical knowledge and resources in-house if you will be implementing without any outside help.<\/p>\n
2. You May Not Receive Better Pricing<\/h4>\n
While it may be tempting to assume that VARs are just marking up products to net a profit, the opposite is often true. Value added distribution is often able to purchase in economies of scale and pass on the savings to their customers. They are able to do this because the values they add in additional services are often where their margins come from.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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