Managed IT
What Are Strategic IT Services from Integris?
Imagine a growing regional business with six locations, 300 employees, and an IT environment that has become considerably more complicated over the past few years. The company’s managed IT provider keeps the systems running and responds when employees need help, but leadership is starting to ask questions the support model wasn’t designed to answer. The…
Where can I find reviews of managed IT firms?
The quick take Businesses looking for a reputable managed IT services provider have several options for finding the best third-party rankings and reviews, including: Are you looking for a managed IT service firm but don’t know how to find who’s good in your area? It can be difficult to find reviews you can trust, especially…
What are fully managed IT services? A breakdown of what Integris delivers
Here’s the situation: A growing business with 50 employees relies heavily on technology but has no dedicated IT department. Employees struggle with recurring tech issues, cybersecurity risks are increasing, and leadership spends too much time dealing with IT problems instead of focusing on growth. By partnering with a Fully Managed IT provider, the company gains…
What to look for in a managed IT provider
What to look for in a managed IT provider? Look for a provider that understands your business, gives you clear relationship ownership, responds when you need help, provides access to the right expertise, communicates clearly, thinks proactively, and helps you get more value from technology over time. A managed IT relationship sits underneath day-to-day work,…
Adopting AI in credit unions: Five practical use cases
For financial institutions including credit unions, AI is no longer just a nice-to-have in staying competitive with other financial institutions. Credit unions have begun adopting AI for myriad objectives. But five top outcomes stand out: satisfying member needs, making operations more efficient, and staying ahead of fraud and cyberthreats, and bolstering internal teams. Data suggests…
The top seven IT challenges that cripple organizations—and how MSPs can solve them
Technology should be an accelerator for growth and innovation. But for many organizations, IT has become a source of management headaches, risk, and operational drag. Whether it’s aging infrastructure, cybersecurity concerns, inconsistent support, or limited internal resources, IT challenges are creating increasing pressure for today’s business leaders to keep systems running and secure while navigating…
How do I choose the right managed IT services provider?
According to a recent report by Channel Futures, 64% of midsize businesses and 65% of small enterprises globally plan to increase their spending on managed IT services in 2026. Companies looking for the right managed IT services provider (MSP) to take their IT functions out of house should consider the following. Questions to ask What…
Can managed IT support save my business money?
Can my business save money by taking some or all of my IT support functions out-of-house? In most cases, the answer is yes. According a recent IT Trends report from CompTIA, more companies of all sizes are turning to managed IT support for IT governance, help desk, and software management because it helps them do…
The 10 MSP trends to watch in 2026—and beyond
As company margins tighten and economic pressures increase, businesses are on the hunt for competitive advantage. One logical source of advantage is outsourcing IT, which enables companies to focus on their core differentiators. As they build partnerships with managed service providers (MSPs), they can more successfully enable growth, cost optimization, and digital modernization. Organizations that…
Why IT outsourcing might be the smartest move your business makes this year
Is outsourcing your IT to an MSP worth it? If there was a way to responsibly cut IT costs by 25% to 45% and boost operational efficiency by 65%, would you do it? That’s exactly what happens when small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) turn to a quality managed service provider (MSP) for IT outsourcing, according…