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Side-by-Side Comparison

One IT Employee vs. a Managed IT Department

Should you hire an IT person or partner with a managed IT provider? This one-page comparison uses current BLS salary data and our published pricing to compare cost, coverage, expertise, security and continuity for a 50-person organization.

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In this guide, you'll learn:

  • Real annual costs, from BLS wage data and published pricing.
  • Coverage, expertise, security and continuity compared.
  • The questions to ask either way.
Matt Jones

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Matt Jones, President & CTO

Matt founded Freedom Tech in 2010 and leads its technology strategy. Written for leaders deciding whether to hire IT staff, in plain English.

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