Free Guide for Evaluating IT Providers
Finding the Right
Managed IT Provider
Get the managed IT and cybersecurity services you need to drive more value from acquisition to exit.
Implement a practical evaluation framework designed for mid-size companies. Uncover the typical costs of managed IT, learn which capabilities to examine, and pinpoint strategic services that are key to maximizing value.
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Move Past Break-Fix IT
Many mid-size organizations have outgrown the reactive, break-fix model for IT. They need IT teams that can launch new tech-driven initiatives and address the latest cybersecurity threats—but they can’t afford to build that team internally.
Whether you are considering managed IT for the first time or reevaluating an existing partnership, implement a consistent framework for evaluating providers.
Look Inside
Learn how managed IT services can benefit your mid-size organization, and apply a consistent framework for evaluating service providers.
Section
Contents
Why Mid-Size Businesses Can’t Afford to Go It Alone
Review the challenges driving organizations to managed IT services
What Managed IT Services Include
Examine a breakdown of typical service categories
Key Factors to Evaluate
Pinpoint seven factors to evaluate before signing a contract
How Much Should You Expect to Spend?
Explore real cost-per-user ranges by tier, and consider estimates of what a 50-person company should budget annually
How to Score Providers
Use a weighted, 40-point scorecard on your next provider discovery calls
What Else Belongs in Your IT Strategy
Discover how advisory services, strategic IT consulting, and AI readiness services can increase the value of your partnership
Frequently Asked Questions
Find direct answers to the questions buyers ask most before signing a contract
Your Next Step
Learn how to move forward, wherever you are in the evaluation process