Glossary
MSPs (Managed Service Providers)
What are managed service providers?
The world of IT and cloud computing, managed service providers (MSPs) represent the company or vendor that oversees, or manages, an organization’s IT infrastructure or end-user systems. These services are typically contracted via a subscription service model where the MSP proactively manages all the IT over the internet, often leveraging cloud technologies to deliver these services. As such, “cloud service providers” and “managed service providers” are often considered synonymous, though the scope of services they both offer does not overlap completely (for instance, selling on-premises hardware).
What services do MSPs provide?
MSPs provide a range of services including IT support, network and infrastructure management, cybersecurity, software as a service (SaaS) management, data backup and recovery, and more. They offer proactive maintenance to prevent issues before they occur, ensuring smooth operations for businesses relying on their technology infrastructure.
Cloud opportunities for managed service providers
The rapid digitization of business is creating change on a massive scale. This change means enormous new opportunities for managed service providers whose primary sales proposition is hiding complexity for their customers and making it easier for them to consume technology. Now, more than ever, forward-thinking MSPs are leveraging the cloud to find a modern, scalable solution to their business needs - and the word is spreading.
The many benefits of Wasabi for managed service providers
When it comes to cloud storage solutions, managed service providers love Wasabi in particular for a number of reasons. Wasabi provides simple, high-performance public cloud storage that’s faster than Amazon S3 and other leading competitors. But that’s not all. Wasabi’s simple pricing setup means costs are transparent and kept to a minimum: no tiers, no hidden fees for egress or API requisitions - just one simple, affordable price. As well, Wasabi’s reserved-capacity storage pricing model makes buying cloud storage a natural addition to MSP on-premises storage. Data management is also incredibly simple since no difficult decisions have to be made regarding where to store data - it’s all on one tier! Now, there’s an affordable, fast way for MSPs to store all their data in the cloud, allowing MSPs to transform their data from a commodity into a strategic competitive advantage.