Managed Service Provider (MSP)
A Managed Service Provider (MSP) is a third-party provider that offers proactive IT services to businesses. MSPs can provide both onsite and remote support for a variety of tasks, such as system maintenance, monitoring, installation, security patching, upgrades and more. The purpose of an MSP is to free up businesses from the burden of IT administration and management, so they can focus on their core business activities.
Benefits
Improved Productivity
Constant Security
Consistent IT Costs
Types
Fully Managed
A Fully Managed Managed Service Provider (MSP) is a third-party provider that provides comprehensive IT services to businesses. The MSP can manage all or part of IT operations of a business, depending the arrangement and scope of services upon by both parties.
Co-Managed
A Co-Managed Managed Service Provider (MSP) is a combination of two distinct MSP models. In this model, an organization's IT team works together with an external MSP to provide comprehensive managed services to the organization. The internal IT staff will take care of day-to-day system maintenance and monitoring while the external MSP will be responsible for more strategic projects and initiatives. The external MSP can also provide additional resources such as expertise, training, and tools. This model is an effective way to improve the organization's IT capabilities without having to hire additional staff or make a significant capital expenditure.
Virtually Managed
A Virtually Managed Service Provider (MSP) is a type of IT service provider that offers a wide range of services and solutions from the cloud. The MSP typically monitors, manages, and maintains all or part of your organization’s IT infrastructure remotely, eliminating the need for costly on-site equipment. They provide comprehensive support services to help you maximize the efficiency of your IT infrastructure and applications, without having to incur additional overhead costs. With a Virtually Managed Service Provider (MSP), you get access to all the tools, resources, and expertise that would otherwise require an in-house team.
