what is msp

MSP stands for Managed Service Provider. It is a third-party company that remotely manages a customers information technology (IT) infrastructure and end-user systems. MSPs offer support to businesses in all verticals, from healthcare to retail to B2B, and provide services offerings of all shapes and sizes. MSPs are used as information technology-related support for companies who lack the in-house resources needed to maintain their systems. The services provided by MSPs may include network and infrastructure management, security, and monitoring. MSPs are becoming the preferred partner for companies without internal resources to support their business technology needs. MSPs are also used in other industries, such as recruitment, where they manage the temporary worker recruitment for an organization and are responsible for the end-to-end management of the contingent workforce. Utilizing an MSP is intended to be an efficient way to stay up-to-date on technology, have access to skills, and address issues related to cost, quality of service, and risk.