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Managed vs Co-Managed IT Solutions
Whether you need complete IT management or additional support to strengthen your existing team, Ironside Security Solutions delivers the expertise and reliability your business deserves.
Managed IT provides complete, fully outsourced IT services, where a third-party provider takes full responsibility for managing, maintaining, and supporting your entire technology environment. This option is ideal for businesses looking to offload all IT operations to a trusted partner, ensuring seamless support, predictable costs, and comprehensive coverage without relying on internal resources.
Co-Managed IT, on the other hand, is a collaborative approach where your internal IT team works alongside an external provider to supplement their expertise and capabilities. This model allows your team to retain control over critical systems while leveraging additional support for specialized tasks, large projects, or to fill skill gaps as needed.
Managed IT
Pros
Complete coverage & responsibility – the provider handles all IT needs end-to-end
Access to a full team of IT professionals and specialists
Scalability without internal overhead or hiring
Allows your team to focus fully on business growth
Enhanced security & compliance managed entirely by provider
Cons
Less direct control over day-to-day IT decisions
May reduce the need for an internal IT team, impacting staffing decisions
Co-Managed IT
Pros
Retain internal IT expertise while gaining external professional support
Flexible support – scale assistance up or down as needed
Able to offload specialized tasks to experts while your team focuses on daily operations
Enhances capabilities of your internal IT team without replacing them
Cost-effective if you only need supplemental expertise or coverage
Cons
Requires clear boundaries between internal and external responsibilities
Costs can vary depending on scope and hours needed