FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1 — How much does an IT service provider in Paris cost for an SME?
IT outsourcing rates for a Paris-based SME vary depending on the scope of services: a support flat rate of 25–40 EUR per workstation per month for basic services (help desk + maintenance), and 60–100 EUR per workstation per month for a comprehensive MSP package that includes proactive monitoring, managed SOC, advanced security, and strategic consulting. For one-time needs (audits, migration projects, compliance), we work on a project-based flat-rate basis, with a quote provided within 48 hours following a free audit.
Q2 — What is your response time in Paris?
For our clients with managed services contracts, our teams arrive on-site in less than 4 hours on average within Paris and the surrounding municipalities (Malakoff, Boulogne, Issy-les-Moulineaux, Vanves, Montrouge). Our remote support team is available 5 days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (with 24/7 on-call support available upon request). For new clients, we provide a quote within 48 hours and begin service within 1 to 4 weeks, depending on the size of the IT infrastructure.
Q3 — What is the difference between IT outsourcing and IT maintenance?
IT maintenance is limited to equipment upkeep and incident resolution (when things break). IT outsourcing—or, more precisely, managed services (MSP)—covers a much broader scope: proactive monitoring 7 days a week, advanced cybersecurity, access management, backup, GDPR/NIS2 compliance, and strategic support. Modern IT outsourcing anticipates problems rather than simply fixing them.
Q4 — IT Systemes in all of Paris's arrondissements?
Yes, our teams serve all 20 arrondissements of Paris, with response times adjusted based on the distance from our headquarters in Malakoff. We also cover all municipalities in the Hauts-de-Seine department (92) and provide project-based services in other departments of the Île-de-France region (78, 91, 93, 94). We provide remote support to clients throughout France.
Q5 — What certifications do you have?
IT Systemes a Microsoft Solutions Partner (with specializations in Security, Modern Work, Infrastructure, and Data & AI), with more than 60 individual certifications held by the team (Microsoft, ANSSI, ISO 27001). Our ISO 27001 certification process is underway, with completion expected in mid-2026. We are also partners with Mailinblack, Wallix, Yooz, and several other leading software vendors.
Q6 — Which industry-specific software programs are you proficient in (Cegid, Sage, EBP, Pennylane, etc.)?
We are proficient in the main industry-specific software used by Parisian SMEs: Cegid (Expert and Quadratus for accounting firms), Sage (SME and 100c), EBP, Pennylane, Yooz, Libeo, Spendesk, Silae, and Microsoft Dynamics 365. For industry-specific software tailored to your sector, we also offer custom development (our “hyperdevelopment” service).
Q7 — How does the process of switching IT service providers work?
Our transition process takes place over 8 weeks: scoping and audit (S1-S2), training and skills transfer from your outgoing service provider (S3-S4), supervised shadowing (S5-S6), pilot phase followed by production (S7-S8). Your outgoing service provider has a contractual obligation to provide access and technical documentation (reversibility clause). We manage the transition for you, so you can continue your business as usual.
Q8 — IT Systemes GDPR-compliant and hosted in France?
Yes, we exclusively offer solutions hosted in France or within the European Union (Microsoft 365 data center in France, Azure EU, OVH, Scaleway). We assist our clients with GDPR compliance (processing activity register, optional outsourced DPO, compliance audit). For sensitive sectors (healthcare, legal), we offer HDS and NIS2-compliant architectures. No data transfers outside the EU without explicit, documented consent.
Q9 — What is the minimum company size to become a client?
We serve organizations with 10 or more employees. Our simplified, all-inclusive MSP offering is tailored to microbusinesses and small SMEs; our flexible offering is suitable for SMEs with 50 to 200 employees; and we provide customized services for mid-sized companies with more than 200 employees. For organizations with fewer than 10 employees, we recommend solutions better suited to your size.
Q10 — Do you offer service 7 days a week, or only during business hours?
Our standard support team is available from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For critical or multi-site environments, we offer an on-call service or 24/7 support (HNO — Outside Regular Business Hours) that can be activated as an option. Our managed SOC provides proactive monitoring and 24/7 threat detection for all our customers with advanced cybersecurity plans.
Q11 — How do I get a quote, and how long does it take?
You can contact us using the form at the bottom of this page, by phone at 01 70 83 20 91, or by email. We offer an initial phone consultation within 24 hours to understand your needs, followed by a free audit (on-site or via video conference, 1 hour) if necessary. The technical and commercial proposal is delivered within 48 hours after the audit.
Q12 — What are your SLA commitments (response time, uptime)?
Nos engagements de SLA sont contractualises par offre et incluent : temps de prise en charge des tickets (< 1h en P1, < 4h en P2, < 24h en P3), taux de resolution N1 (objectif > 70%), taux de disponibilite des infrastructures supervisees (> 99,5%), temps de remontee des alertes de securite (< 15 min). Reporting mensuel detaille avec les KPIs reels.