What is Managed Service Provider (MSP)?
A Managed Service Provider, or MSP, is a company that remotely manages a customer's IT infrastructure and/or end-user systems, typically on a proactive basis and under a subscription model. Instead of a business hiring its own IT staff, it can outsource its IT needs to an MSP. MSPs provide services like network management, data backup, and cybersecurity. They are a very important type of channel partner for many technology vendors, as they often act as the trusted IT advisor for small and medium-sized businesses.