While inexpensive labor can be attractive from a financial cost perspective, the soft cost is often much higher. Contract labor introduces a series of unknowns into your data center environment as well as the migration process. These unknowns have the potential to create and/or extend downtime, adversely affect revenue and negatively impact the overall performance of your environment and staff.

The possibility for an un-trained independent contractor to mis-handle equipment or intellectual property could have long reaching ramifications. Contract laborers often do not carry the appropriate insurance to be handling your equipment, and many corporate policies will not cover damage or loss due to non-employee actions.