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When US B2B enterprises need AI-driven transformation and managed infrastructure, Encyphers delivers end-to-end digital services from its New York headquarters. Founded in 2016, the firm combines AI automation, Salesforce and ServiceNow platform consulting, cloud engineering on AWS and Azure, and custom...
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- New Hyde Park, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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- 41 Projects Listed
Design Monks is an experienced agency offering UI/UX, product design, MVP builds, and branding for startups and growing companies.Clients trust the agency for its consistent quality, practical thinking, and ability to turn early ideas into products that actually work, which is why many come back for...
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- Jersey, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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- 5 Projects Listed
At BuildPro Business Services, we specialize in Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads web design that helps local businesses stand out online. Whether you're in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, or outside the greater Hampton Roads area, our web design services are tailored to your business's unique needs...
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- Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
High-end websites for real businesses. Fast, mobile-first, and purposefully designed to stand out. We focus on clean design, elite performance, and building digital experiences that feel intentional, modern, and unforgettable...
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- Syracuse, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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- 2 Projects Listed
Just By Design helps established businesses become the answer in Google, in ChatGPT, and everywhere their customers are searching for solutions...
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- Web Design
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- Bend, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Smile Global was founded with a simple yet powerful belief every organization, no matter its size, deserves enterprise-level IT consulting and support at an affordable cost. We saw the challenges that non-profits and small to mid-size businesses faced with technology and knew there was a better way...
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- Ventura, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Experience the advantage of DiscoverMSPs, a comprehensive MSP resource with a vast network of trusted Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs). Discover tailored data solutions designed to empower and secure your business...
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- Delaware, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
PC Network Solutions is a trusted Managed IT Services provider serving Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach and businesses throughout South Florida. We specialize in proactive IT support, cybersecurity protection, network management, cloud solutions and technology consulting. Our team helps businesses reduce...
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- Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
FortéNext is a certified Salesforce partner based in the USA, delivering over two decades of expertise in implementing, augmenting, and managing Salesforce solutions for industries including manufacturing, healthcare, retail, distribution, and fintech. Alongside its core implementation, managed services, and...
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- Boca Raton, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
TechMatter is a leading global provider of technology and healthcare solutions headquartered in Glendale, California. The company specializes in enterprise software development, automation, and revenue cycle management, empowering organizations to streamline operations and achieve sustainable growth. With a...
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- Glendale, California
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
edgefi is a cybersecurity and managed IT services firm that helps technology-driven organizations design, secure, and scale their operations with confidence...
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- Cybersecurity
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- Vancouver, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
Dastify Solutions is an Austin, Texas-based revenue cycle management (RCM) firm with a presence in California, specializing in AI-driven medical billing, credentialing, and accounts receivable (AR) recovery...
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- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Aurexis Global Commerce helps brands, sellers, retailers, and growing online businesses manage the operational side of e-commerce. From product catalogs and marketplace listings to multi-channel store support, our hands-on team helps keep e-commerce operations accurate, organized, and scalable across Shopify...
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- eCommerce
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
You deserve a well-designed website with reliable hosting and support without the inflated costs. We know how demanding it is to run a small business, so we make the web design process smooth and stress-free so you can focus on what you do best and leave the rest to us. With over 2,000 websites built and...
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- Park City, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $34/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
VoIP Cloud Virtualization Corporate Email Backup Endpoint Security Web DevelopmentEnterprise IT Infrastructure & Communications EngineeringVoIP and unified communications, virtualization, cloud infrastructure, corporate email, backup and disaster recovery, DNS and endpoint security, and website...
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- San Bernardino, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Nest Egg Digital seamlessly integrates traditional and digital marketing strategies to help businesses thrive. With over 50 years of combined experience, our team delivers tailored, data-driven marketing solutions...
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- Digital Marketing
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- SEO
- Web Design
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- Georgetown, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We are a boutique IT Managed Services provider specializing in comprehensive management and maintenance of IT systems. Our services encompass end-to-end solutions, including backup, security, business continuity, disaster recovery, network management, desktop and server support, as well as secure remote...
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- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Consulting
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- Ossining, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
CCJM Solutions is a boutique IT Consulting and BPO firm located in Atlanta, Georgia. We are passionate about helping businesses modernize operations while reducing costs. Our areas of expertise includes custom software, web, and app development, cloud migrations, staffing, and compliance management...
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- Software Development
- Graphic Design
- CRM Consulting
- Cloud Consulting
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- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are an international software development company. We facilitate innovative projects through reliable and accessible cloud infrastructure. Explore Serverspace for your personalized cloud solution and unleash the potential of your endeavors...
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- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Managed Services
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- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Empowering Businesses with Innovative Software Solutions. By bridging the gap between existing and emerging technologies, Evolve Blue helps you innovate faster, with less risk, on your path to digital transformation...
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- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Staff Augmentation
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- King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Houston Managed IT Services | 24/7 IT Support, Cybersecurity & Cloud Solutions...
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- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Dirigo Creative is a Raleigh-based digital marketing and SEO agency helping businesses grow their online visibility through ethical, results-driven strategies...
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- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We at 5Fusion Tech LLC, develop your best websites, software's and social media marketing and guide you throughout the process to facilitate your business and make it easy for your to other aspects of your business...
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- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
IDOTECH provides a comprehensive suite of professional services in the realm of Information Technology, encompassing Business IT Services, Managed IT Services, Desktop Support, Network Infrastructure, Project Management, and Software Solutions. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in the breadth and...
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- El Monte, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
At Eight Hats based in Lafayette, LA we offer tailored white labeled web design, development, SEO, and hosting services specifically crafted for marketing agencies and businesses. We deliver unique, client-centered designs that truly represent your brand. In addition to design, we provide comprehensive SEO...
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- Crozet, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Standard Forge is dedicated to the art of crafting logos, designs, advertisements and other visual assets that elevate your company's status as a frontrunner in the industry...
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- Jackson Township, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We're more than marketers were your growth partners. Madison Media Services helps businesses of all sizes stand out online with personalized marketing strategies that work for your goals, your brand, and your budget...
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- eCommerce Development
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- Madison, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
After many years in the business, a lot of things has changed, but my goal is still the same, helping other brands to succeed...
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- Fredonia, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
DLL Techs is a reputable Managed IT & Security Service Provider and Cybersecurity Specialists catering to small and medium-sized businesses. We offer an array of additional services, including web development, marketing, and media services...
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- Glendora, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Overdrive Digital Marketing is an award winning agency that specializes in web design, SEO, and Google Ads. Overdrive's offers free websites to clients that sign up for monthly SEO services...
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- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We help organisations close the gap between what AI could do for their business and what it is actually doing with the strategy, engineering, legacy modernisation, and enablement to make it work in production...
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- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
RedZen build cloud software for small and mid-sized business on a fixed price. No hourly billing, no scope surprises. We design, develop, and deploy custom web apps, internal tools, and integrations-then hand you something that ships and scales. Design, Develop, Deploy...
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- Newark, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We aim to become an essential part of every organizations business promotion strategy. Our commitment to this vision is driven by a three-pronged approach: Deliver, Create, Advance. We deliver innovative solutions, create impactful strategies, and advance businesses through cutting-edge digital solutions...
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- Chicago, Illinois
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- 50 - 99
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- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Comptivia Technologies is a global IT Services and Consulting company headquarters in New Jersey USA. We work with leading companies to deliver services and technologies at scale, accelerate digital operations, develop innovative applications, and drive efficiencies throughout their organization...
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- Montville, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
DevsTeam is a WordPress-focused technology company specializing in support, maintenance, development, security, performance optimization, WooCommerce, SEO, malware removal, and white-label WordPress services. The company helps businesses and agencies maintain secure, fast, reliable, and functional WordPress...
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- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
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Sierra Exclusive Industries is a top digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, online advertising, and high-converting website design. We help businesses elevate their brand, boost visibility, and drive real results...
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- Sacramento, California
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- Under 49
We work with companies and their partners to advice on brand-business growth. Through a combination of market research and marketing strategy, our teams build sustainable growth maps, that travel into campaigns and activities across the board...
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- San Francisco, California
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Born in 2013, Destm has honed its craft, becoming a trusted software consulting partner for businesses across industries. We don't just build, we transform, with a special focus on propelling e-commerce giants to new heights. We speak your language: React, Next.js, Python, Java & more. Your vision is our...
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- New York City, New York
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- $25/hr
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- $10,000 - $25,000
Nextwebi, a technology-driven digital transformation company delivering intelligent, AI-powered solutions to businesses of all sizes. We partner with startups, SMEs, & enterprises & help them adopt modern tech that improve efficiency, enhance customer experiences, &unlock new growth opportunities...
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- San Francisco, California
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- 50 - 99
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- $25/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
TechMave Software LLP delivers innovative web, mobile, and AI solutions tailored to business needs. Our team combines creativity, technology, and strategy to build impactful digital products that empower brands globally...
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- Mountain View, California
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Hiring Guide: How to Choose the Best Managed IT Services Providers in the US
How to choose the best managed service provider in the United States?
Use the criteria below to narrow your shortlist before moving into detailed discussions:
- Clarify internal requirements
Start by mapping your current IT environment, key pain points, and expected growth. This helps you filter out providers that aren’t built for your scale or complexity. - Look for proven, relevant experience
Prioritize MSPs with experience supporting businesses like yours. Industry familiarity, certifications, and documented results signal the ability to operate within your technical and regulatory landscape. - Assess service breadth and maturity
An experienced MSP should support both daily operations and higher-level needs such as security, cloud optimization, and disaster recovery with the ability to adapt services over time. - Evaluate scalability and stability
The right partner can scale infrastructure and security as your business evolves, without service disruption or constant contract changes. - Review security and compliance readiness
Make sure the MSP you choose has proven experience handling data protection, risk management, and industry-specific compliance requirements. - Measure responsiveness and reliability
Clear SLAs, defined response times, and consistent communication practices are essential for maintaining continuity and minimizing downtime. - Check reputation and transparency
Client reviews and references should provide some insight into how the MSP will operate once the partnership starts.
What results could businesses expect from an MSP?
Working with a managed services provider leads to measurable operational outcomes alongside long-term business benefits. Here’s what you can expect:
- Reduced downtime and disruption
Organizations using managed services report up to a 27% decrease in system downtime, driven by continuous monitoring and faster incident response. - Lower overall IT operating costs
Companies that outsource IT operations report an average 19-30% reduction in IT operational expenses, primarily due to fewer outages, automation, and reduced internal overhead. - Faster issue resolution
AI-backed monitoring and automation used by MSPs have reduced incident response times by up to 40%. - Stronger resilience during security incidents
Managed security services helped mitigate over 36% of ransomware incidents globally in 2024, improving recovery speed and containment. - Better scalability as the business grows
You would be able to scale users, devices, and infrastructure without performance degradation or service gaps.
These results explain why in 2024 more than 68% of enterprises outsourced at least one IT function and why the U.S. accounted for 38% of the global MSP market.
How does a managed IT services company ensure security, compliance, and data protection?
With a global shortage of 3.5 million cybersecurity professionals, 43% of organizations now outsource cybersecurity capabilities to managed providers. MSPs help businesses protect their systems and data through continuous monitoring and compliance-led practices:
- Cybersecurity monitoring and response
MSPs provide 24/7 monitoring across networks, endpoints, and cloud systems. AI-powered detection significantly improves response speed: it reduces average breach detection time from 181 days to 51 days and enables 73% faster containment than in-house teams. - Ransomware and threat mitigation
Layered security controls and rapid isolation help limit the impact of attacks. In 2024, over 36% of global ransomware incidents were mitigated through MSP-managed security services, improving recovery and containment outcomes. - Backup, disaster recovery, and continuity
MSPs maintain encrypted, redundant backups and tested recovery plans, which are required under many regulatory frameworks and critical for minimizing downtime during incidents. - Compliance management
34% of companies adopted managed security services specifically to meet compliance standards such as HIPAA, PCI DSS, and GDPR. What MSPs do is track regulatory requirements and maintain audit-ready documentation.
How to tell if a business needs fully managed services or co-managed IT?
The decision comes down to how much internal IT capability you have and how much responsibility you want to retain.
Fully managed IT is typically the right fit if:
- You don’t have an internal IT team or rely on generalist support
- You want to outsource IT operations, security, and maintenance fully
- Predictable monthly costs matter more to you than hands-on control
In this model, the managed services company owns day-to-day IT, including help desk, infrastructure, cybersecurity, compliance, and planning.
Co-managed IT is usually a better option if:
- You already have an internal IT team, but they lack capacity or specialized skills
- You want to retain oversight while outsourcing areas like security, cloud, or monitoring
- Your IT needs to scale with growth or hybrid work
What questions should you ask before hiring a managed services firm?
Asking targeted questions early will help you clarify how a managed service provider operates in practice, beyond sales promises and proposals.
Relevant Background
- What services and technologies/platforms do you specialize in?
- Can you share case studies and client references similar to my project scope and complexity?
- What is your support coverage (e.g., onsite or remote, after-hours coverage)?
Services and Processes
- How are support requests handled end-to-end (e.g., channels, ticket triage, and service level agreements)?
- Which security frameworks and compliance standards do you follow?
- What are our operational governance practices for incident response, escalation, change management, and post-incident reviews?
- What recovery time and recovery point objectives do you commit to, and what architecture/backup assumptions are required to meet them?
Related to Your Project
- Who will manage our systems daily, and what is their seniority level?
- How will you integrate with our existing tools and systems?
- How do you handle scaling and capacity planning as demand grows?
- What level of ongoing support is included after onboarding, and what will be billed separately?
How to find top managed services companies on DesignRush that fit your budget?
DesignRush helps you avoid guesswork by identifying MSPs that align with your budget and hiring criteria. You can compare providers based on reviews, team size, and rates.
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Managed IT Services FAQs
What can a managed IT service provider do for business?
A managed service provider (MSP) is an external partner that manages and supports your IT systems so your team can focus on running the business instead of fixing tech issues.
MSPs typically handle:
- IT infrastructure management (networks, servers, hardware, and cloud systems)
- Proactive monitoring and maintenance to prevent downtime
- Cybersecurity and data protection, including threat detection and incident response
- Backup and disaster recovery to protect business-critical data
- Help desk and technical support for day-to-day issues
- IT planning and advisory, aligning technology with business goals
As IT environments grow more complex, more U.S. businesses are turning to managed services.
The U.S. managed services market reached $69.9 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a 10.5% CAGR through 2033, driven by remote work, cloud adoption, and rising cybersecurity threats.
What types of MSPs are there?
Managed service companies can be categorized in two ways:
1. By provider model (how the MSP operates and partners with your business)
| Type | What It Covers | Best For |
| Pure-Play MSPs | Core IT operations like monitoring, maintenance, patching, and system support | Small to mid-sized businesses needing reliable day-to-day IT management |
| Staffing-Led MSPs | Managed IT services combined with IT staff augmentation | Companies that need flexible capacity or temporary technical expertise |
| High-Level (Strategic) MSPs | End-to-end IT management, cybersecurity, cloud strategy, and long-term planning | Enterprises with complex infrastructure and strategic IT needs |
2. By service focus (what specific IT functions they manage)
Most specialize in one or more of the following areas:
- IT support: Ongoing monitoring, troubleshooting, and system maintenance
- Security services: Threat detection, vulnerability management, and compliance support
- Cloud services: Cloud migration, optimization, and ongoing management
- Network services: Network monitoring, performance optimization, and connectivity management
- Backup & disaster recovery: Data protection, backups, and business continuity planning
- Industry-specific: Tailored IT support for regulated sectors like healthcare, finance, retail, and legal
What benefits can businesses expect from managed IT service providers?
MSP services are designed to reduce operational strain and create more stability. Here’s what they bring to the table:
- Predictable IT costs
Fixed or subscription-based pricing reduces budget uncertainty and unexpected expenses. - Access to specialized expertise
On-demand support across infrastructure, cloud, security, and compliance. - Proactive system oversight
Performance issues now carry the same business impact as outages. According to Catchpoint’s SRE Report 2025, 53% of organizations agree that “slow is the new down,” reinforcing why proactive monitoring and performance management are core managed services benefits. - Stronger security foundations
Continuous threat monitoring, patching, and security controls reduce exposure to cyber risks. This is an increasing priority as the FBI recorded 859,532 cyberattacks in the U.S. in 2024, marking a 144% increase since 2018. - Simplified compliance support
Built-in processes ensure you meet regulatory requirements like HIPAA and PCI DSS. - Optimized technology management
Guidance on selecting, maintaining, and updating systems helps you avoid waste. - More focus on core work
Internal teams spend less time on IT operations and more on business priorities.
What is the difference between staff augmentation and managed services?
Staff augmentation providers and managed service providers both offer IT outsourcing solutions, but they differ in several key ways:
| Aspect | Staff Augmentation | Managed Services |
| Primary purpose | Fill skill or capacity gaps | Fully manage defined IT functions |
| Control | Client retains full control | Provider owns delivery and outcomes |
| Engagement type | Short-term or project-based | Usually ongoing, long-term partnership |
| Accountability | Client manages performance | Provider accountable via SLAs |
| Team integration | Works as part of your in-house team | Operates as an external IT owner |
| Cost structure | Hourly or contract-based | Typically fixed or subscription-based |
How much do managed service providers in the USA charge?
On average, managed service firms charge $150-$400 per user per month or $175-$300 per hour. For enterprise-level projects, pricing can start at $10,000 per month.
Main factors that influence MSP pricing:
- Number of users or devices
- Scope of managed services
- Infrastructure complexity and data volume
- Contract length and service hours
Common MSP pricing models:
- Per-user pricing: Predictable costs tied to headcount
- Per-device pricing: Charges based on supported hardware
- Tiered plans: Different service levels at increasing prices
- Flat-rate pricing: Unlimited support for a fixed monthly fee
- À la carte services: Pay only for specific IT needs