Virtual server hosting allows businesses to outsource their internal IT operations, decreasing the need for on-premise physical servers and saving money on maintenance and management. Recently, BtoB published a report detailing a few of virtual server hosting's most important benefits.

The leading benefit of a hosted server, according to BtoB, is removing a company's dependence on IT. In a traditional IT environment, the company is entirely dependent on the constant availability of IT workers to troubleshoot problems on its internal systems. This quickly becomes problematic for both the employees, who can feel overworked, and the company, which can become too dependent on specific workers and left in a difficult situation if that employee leaves.

Employing a hosted server provider allows an organization to remove a significant portion of the IT infrastructure, freeing companies from excessive dependence on specific workers, while allowing the IT department to spend more time on profit-generating projects, instead of toiling over maintenance tasks.

According to the HostReview, virtual server hosting offers businesses a vast array of options for customization and unique services to fit their specific needs. One of the most flexible options is a virtual private server. A VPS server is shared between multiple companies, but since only a few organizations are on the physical device, there is still room to customize and scale services. Sharing the device, however, reduces costs and allows the company to save money while also experiencing elastic IT.