For many British Columbia businesses, the question is not whether they need IT support. It is how much they should expect to pay for it.

That can be difficult to answer because IT costs vary considerably depending on the size of the business, number of users, infrastructure, security requirements and services included.

Some providers charge hourly rates. Others use project-based pricing or monthly contracts with different levels of support.

Sector 7 Networks takes a different approach by packaging ongoing technology management into a recurring monthly fee through its managed IT services.

For businesses in the Fraser Valley, this can make IT spending easier to understand and budget for while providing access to a consistent local technology partner.