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MAKONIS team · · 6 min read
In short: IT outsourcing gives companies access to specialist skills, 24/7 operations without their own shift model and predictable monthly costs. The drawbacks are dependency on the provider, loss of knowledge and coordination effort. Clear SLAs, ongoing documentation and a contractual exit largely control these risks.
Book a free callSkills: specialised teams for cloud, Kubernetes or security are available immediately, without lengthy hiring.
Availability: a provider can cover on-call duty and monitoring around the clock, which internally usually requires several extra positions.
Predictable cost: monthly fees replace fluctuating project and staff costs.
Focus: internal teams concentrate on products and business processes instead of routine operations.
Dependency: without an exit arrangement, switching providers becomes expensive.
Loss of knowledge: if only the provider knows the systems, the company loses control.
Coordination: interfaces between the internal team and the provider must be clearly defined.
Data protection: locations outside the EU require additional safeguards for data transfers.
The table summarises typical effects. Their strength depends on scope and contract.
| Topic | Advantage | Risk | Countermeasure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff | Specialist skills on demand | Knowledge sits outside | Documentation, infrastructure as code |
| Operations | 24/7 coverage | Unclear responsibilities | SLA with escalation levels |
| Cost | Predictable fees | Extra cost for changes | Transparent price list |
| Contract | Clear accountability | Lock-in | Exit clause and handover plan |
Especially when operations run around the clock, internal teams are overloaded or special knowledge is needed only occasionally. Strategic decisions, architecture ownership and business logic should stay in-house.
We offer managed services with fixed service descriptions and entry prices from €490 per month. 24/7 operations run from our Managed Service Center in Krakow, inside the EU. We document every environment as code so you always stay in control.
Usually dependency on the provider. Documentation, infrastructure as code and a contractual handover reduce it considerably.
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