How to choose an MSP: the questions that actually matter
How to choose the right MSP for your business, with the questions that actually matter, the answers to listen for, and the red flags worth walking away from.
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Managed IT
18 posts tagged with "Managed IT"
Does your MSP back up your data, or do you need separate backup?
You pay an IT provider monthly, so backups are covered, right? Maybe. Here is how to find out exactly what your MSP backs up and where the gaps usually hide.
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Get your passwords and data back from your old IT provider
Leaving your IT provider and worried they're holding your passwords and data hostage? Here's how to reclaim what's yours, cleanly and professionally and fast.
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Fully managed vs co-managed IT: which one fits your team?
Fully managed vs co-managed IT explained for businesses that already have an IT person, with a clear way to decide which model actually fits your team.
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What IT really costs in Alaska or Hawaii (and why local costs more)
Why managed IT costs more in Alaska and Hawaii than continental US averages suggest, what drives the difference, and what you actually get for the higher price.
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How to switch IT providers without downtime or losing data
Switching IT providers feels risky, but it doesn't have to mean downtime or lost data. Here's how a careful, well-planned transition actually works in practice.
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What's included in a managed IT plan (and what costs extra)
A clear breakdown of what's included in a managed IT plan, what typically costs extra, and how to read the fine print before you sign with any provider.
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Can an MSP make you compliant? Where responsibility sits
An honest answer to whether an MSP can make you HIPAA or CMMC compliant, what your IT provider really owns, and what stays your responsibility as the business.
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The security controls that stop most attacks
You don't need an enterprise budget to block most attacks. Here's the short, prioritized list of security controls with the most protection per dollar.
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Signs your business has outgrown 'the one tech guy'
How to tell when your business has outgrown the one tech guy, the real risks of relying on a single person for IT, and what a healthier setup looks like.
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MSP pricing models: per-user vs per-device vs flat-fee
Per-user, per-device, and flat-fee managed IT pricing explained in plain English, with the trade-offs of each so you can compare quotes with confidence.
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MDR vs EDR vs SOC vs SIEM, explained in plain English
EDR, MDR, SOC, SIEM: four security acronyms that sound interchangeable but are not. Here is what each one does and which ones your business actually needs.
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Your only IT person just quit. Here's the calm version of what to do
Your only IT person just resigned and you're staring at systems nobody else understands. Here's the calm, practical order of operations to follow now.
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Warning signs it's time to fire your IT provider
Not sure if your IT provider is just having a bad month or genuinely failing you? Here are the honest warning signs that it's time to move on for good.
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Do you really need an MSP, or just call someone when it breaks?
An honest look at whether your business needs a managed service provider, or whether calling someone when things break is genuinely good enough for now.
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What should managed IT cost for a 10-75 person business?
A plain-English look at what a 10 to 75 person business should expect to pay for managed IT, what shapes the number, and how to sanity-check any quote.
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What is managed IT services, in plain English (vs break-fix)
A plain-English look at what managed IT services actually are, how managed IT differs from break-fix, and whether the model makes sense for your business.
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Our Top Recommendations to Protect Your Organization from Ransomware
Practical steps that work for small and mid-sized organizations, no enterprise budget required.
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