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Data Analytics Outsourcing: A Smart Strategy for SMBs

Tony DeSantis, Data Analytics Shareholder
August 8, 2023
Data Analytics Outsourcing: A Smart Strategy for SMBs

The business landscape in today's data-driven world is brimming with opportunities for companies of all sizes to leverage data analytics to drive growth, optimize their operations, and make strategic decisions. However, not all businesses have the in-house expertise or resources to manage and interpret large volumes of data. This is where outsourced analytics comes into play. It is a game-changing alternative to in-house hiring for data analytics tasks.

Here are five compelling reasons why analytics outsourcing makes sense for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and larger organizations:

1. Access to Expertise and Specialized Skills

When you outsource data analytics, you gain access to a team of highly skilled data scientists, statisticians, and business analysts who have a deep understanding of data analytics tools and techniques. For SMBs, it might be financially or logistically challenging to onboard such specialized personnel. Even for larger organizations, recruiting, training, and retaining data experts can be tedious and costly. By outsourcing, you instantly tap into a pool of talent that can deliver results from day one.

2. Scalability and Flexibility

As your business grows, your data analytics needs will also grow. Outsourcing enables scalability without hiring more staff or investing in new software or hardware. The outsourced provider can ramp up their services accordingly if there's a sudden need for more advanced analytics. This allows for a more agile approach to business growth, where you can upscale or downscale your analytics needs based on business demands.

3. Cost Efficiency

Building an in-house analytics team is about more than just hiring data analysts. It involves investments in infrastructure, analytics tools, ongoing training, and maintenance costs. Alternatively, outsourced analytics services work on a pay-per-use or contract basis, often translating to substantial cost savings. Additionally, it reduces fixed costs (like salaries), freeing up capital that can be used elsewhere in the business.

4. Faster Insights and Decision-Making

Outsourced analytics providers are equipped with advanced technologies, methodologies, and expertise to quickly turn data into actionable insights. Their core business is data, allowing them to provide high-quality analytics rapidly, accelerating decision-making processes. This could be particularly beneficial for SMBs and larger organizations that must make quick decisions to stay ahead in the competitive market.

5. Staying Up to Date with Tech

The data analytics field is constantly evolving, with new technologies, algorithms, and methods emerging regularly. Keeping an in-house team updated with these changes requires significant investment in training and purchasing new software, which can be burdensome, especially for SMBs. Outsourced analytics providers whose business hinges on staying at the forefront of analytics technologies will have the latest tools with the expertise to use them.

By outsourcing your analytics, you can ensure that your business is leveraging cutting-edge tools and methodologies without the headache of constantly updating your in-house capabilities. Outsourced analytics play a vital role in providing SMBs and larger organizations with an efficient, cost-effective, and flexible approach to managing and interpreting data.

Choosing to outsource your analytics doesn’t mean relinquishing control over your data or insights. Instead, it means leveraging the expertise and efficiency of specialized professionals to gain a deeper understanding of your business. To learn more about outsourcing data analytics for your business, please contact us.

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Tony DeSantis

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Tony DeSantis, Data Analytics Shareholder, began his career in 1999. With over two decades of experience in data analytics and forensics, he has honed his skills in interpreting complex data sets and designing impactful visual reports. 

Leading Lutz's Data Analytics offering, Tony specializes in data management and the application of artificial intelligence to simplify business processes and create solutions that directly impact their bottom line. He values the firm's unique blend of technical skills and business expertise, which enables them to provide well-rounded solutions to their clients.

 

At Lutz, Tony is passionate about mentoring and developing emerging talent within the firm. Additionally, he has been actively involved in various policy committees, contributing his expertise to shaping the firm's strategic direction. As the leader of the data analytics team, he consistently strives to make the complex simple for clients, helping them uncover the stories hidden in their information.

 

Tony lives in Omaha, NE, with his wife and four children. Outside the office, you can find him attending and coaching his kids' sporting events and other activities.

402.496.8800

tdesantis@lutz.us

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