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Frequently Asked Questions about Managed IT

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What’s the difference between Managed IT and IT Support?

IT support is reactive; you call for help when something is already broken, leading to downtime and unpredictable costs. Managed IT is proactive. An MSP continuously monitors your systems to prevent problems before they happen, ensuring higher uptime and a predictable monthly cost. Success is tied to systems running smoothly, not to how many times they fail.

Think of a landlord versus a property manager. A landlord is reactive (IT Support) – you only call them when a pipe has burst. A property manager is proactive (Managed IT) – they perform regular inspections, service the HVAC, and check for leaks to prevent disaster. The goal of an MSP is to be the property manager for your technology, not just the emergency plumber.

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Does an MSP replace my need for an in-house employee?

For many smaller-sized businesses, yes, but all depends on the level of trust. An MSP provides access to a full team of specialists for a fraction of the cost of hiring a single generalist who would still outsources some of the work. For larger companies with an existing IT department, Managed IT providers act as a strategic partners, handling the day-to-day IT support tasks.

For companies that already have an IT team, a “co-managed IT” model is becoming increasingly popular. In this partnership, the MSP doesn’t replace the internal staff but complements them. The MSP can handle tasks like monitoring, patch management, and helpdesk support, freeing up the in-house team to focus on strategic projects that drive business growth.

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How quickly do MSPs respond to issues?

Response times are guaranteed by a Service Level Agreement (SLA). Providers typically offer different subscriptions that define these terms. A standard SLA is structured with different priority levels, such as P1 (Critical) for outages, P2 (High) for disruptions, and P3 (Normal) for minor issues.

Always inquire about the specific service hours. For example, if you have a 2-hour emergency SLA and you submit your ticket at 5:00 PM, but service hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, the clock may not start until 9:00 AM the next day. You would be getting serviced the next morning.

Each priority level will have a different guaranteed response time and target resolution time. It’s crucial to understand if the SLA is measured in “business hours” or “calendar hours.” This distinction significantly impacts response times for critical issues that occur after-hours or over the weekend.