Often in the world of SaaS, servers and cloud, the big question a company may ask themselves is this: Do I outsource my hosting or build it myself in house? 
Often times on the surface the idea of building, buying your own gear, and running it on your own may appear to be the more cost effective option. However, if you consider the big picture including the emergence of the managed cloud then outsourcing is not only more cost effective, it makes the most sense. Consider these factors when comparing outsourcing vs. building it yourself.
1. Capital Depreciation
Outsourcing is considered an OPEX. There is no hardware to have depreciated over time. When hosting internally you have expensive equipment to purchase as a CAPEX plus maintenance agreements, collocation or utility costs, and other “surprise” investments. Outsourcing presents a predictable monthly recurring expense.
2. Employee Turnover
Employee turnover can happen at any time for many reasons. If key people running your internal environment leave the company, you could be left trying to pick up and maintain critical pieces. Outsourcing removes this risk as you’re under contract with a business that provides and guarantees these services with complete documentation and continuity.
