Services
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…
The nine key criteria in a private cloud RFP checklist
A private cloud request for proposal (RFP) checklist can help your organization evaluate private cloud solutions. It can also help you evaluate managed service providers (MSPs) on far more than how they manage help desk tickets, laptop updates, or server upgrades; it can provide insight into how a prospective MSP partner can provide a viable…
What is compliance as a service (CaaS)?
As AI-driven threats and opportunities increase, so have regulatory expectations. Many small and midsize (SMB) companies are having difficulty keeping up. A 2025 PwC compliance report revealed a concerning truth: 77% of organizations said compliance complexity has negatively affected their ability to grow. It’s no surprise, then, that more companies are outsourcing their compliance operations.…
How to choose the right MSP partner: A practical buyer’s guide
Companies of all sizes are spending more on managed IT services than ever before–and the numbers are only going higher. According to Grandview research, the global managed IT market was valued at $401.15 billion in 2025 and it’s set to grow to $847.41billion by 2033—a whopping 9.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). If your company…
The cybersecurity and compliance gap: How MSPs bridge it with risk management strategy
As organizations struggle to keep pace with evolving cyberthreats—and new compliance regulations—they sometimes perpetuate a gap. Unknowingly, these companies treat cybersecurity and compliance as separate disciplines rather than interdependent domains. But in fact, cybersecurity and compliance are complementary. Compliance sets required standards, and cybersecurity enforces them through controls, monitoring, and strategic disaster recovery and response.…
The Integris banking trust and technology outlook for 2026: Increases in technology spending but also fragile trust
Banks are entering 2026 at a pivotal moment, where banking trust will become key currency. Technology spending is increasing significantly, cybersecurity threats are intensifying, and artificial intelligence (AI) has become embedded in everyday banking decisions. At the same time, customer trust remains high—nearly 9 in 10 customers believe banks keep their information secure. Yet beneath…
How MSPs can shift manufacturers toward adaptive manufacturing
Manufacturing is undergoing a massive shift toward adaptive manufacturing. For decades, competitiveness was driven largely by cost cutting and efficiency. Today, however, volatility in global supply chains, geopolitical shifts, labor shortages, and rapid technology change have made resilience and adaptability just as important as cost optimization. Supply chain disruption, tariff uncertainty, and logistics bottlenecks have…