Most optical labs are best served by a flat monthly managed IT plan priced per user and per device rather than unpredictable hourly repair bills. Your cost depends on the number of workstations and production machines on the network, the servers and lab management platform you run, the complexity of your order and EDI integrations, and your security and compliance needs. A flat-rate model makes budgeting predictable and aligns our incentives with keeping your lab running instead of billing for breakdowns. When you weigh it against even a single day of stalled production and missed ship dates, proactive managed IT typically pays for itself quickly. We provide a clear quote after reviewing your setup so there are no surprises.