{"id":22022,"date":"2022-07-06T06:45:19","date_gmt":"2022-07-06T06:45:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.potential.com\/?p=22022"},"modified":"2025-03-17T14:40:47","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T14:40:47","slug":"what-are-managed-it-services-and-are-they-right-for-your-company","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.potential.com\/articles\/what-are-managed-it-services-and-are-they-right-for-your-company\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Managed IT Services and Are They Right for Your Company?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The days of handling everything in-house<\/a> are over. Businesses now have the choice to outsource all sorts of network support services<\/a> as required, from payroll to employee training and beyond.<\/span><\/p>\n

Managed IT services fall into this camp, creating opportunities to unload tech troubles to third-party providers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s explore what these services offer and why they can benefit organizations of all sizes. You might be surprised by what you learn.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Different areas that managed IT services can handle<\/h2>\n

There are several strands to managed IT services. The general idea is that an outside provider will step in to deal with different aspects of running your infrastructure. From increasing uptime to preventing fraud<\/a>, there\u2019s little that can\u2019t be achieved.
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Here are some of the specific roles that managed service providers (MSPs) can fulfill, in a little more detail:
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Technical support<\/h3>\n

When something goes wrong with your IT, an MSP will be on-call to help. This can be handled over the phone, through web chat, or with a site visit.
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Infrastructure monitoring<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019ve got mission-critical business servers, endpoints, and even APIs to monitor and manage<\/a>, an MSP can take the reins.
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That way, if issues are detected, then fixes can be found. Proactive monitoring will prevent downtime and allow systems and devices to perform optimally.
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Software management<\/h3>\n

You\u2019re probably reliant on all sorts of apps and software services as part of your daily operations. These solutions don\u2019t stand still but will receive regular updates and patches. The problem here is that actually installing new versions can be disruptive, or cause unintended consequences.
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With an MSP on-side, entire software ecosystems can be managed. When updates or alterations are needed, specialists like those at Techspert Services will step in to streamline everything.
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