Managed IT Services

Managed IT Services That Go Beyond Break-Fix

Waiting for things to break costs more than preventing them. Our managed IT services give you proactive monitoring, real engineers on your helpdesk, and a team that actually knows your environment — not just the ticket that just came in.

What Managed IT Services Include

Every managed services engagement includes the full stack below. We do not sell individual services a la carte because security, monitoring, and support work best when they work together.

24/7 Monitoring and Alerting

We monitor your servers, network devices, endpoints, and cloud resources around the clock. When something goes wrong, we know about it before you do — and we start working on it immediately.

Patch Management

Operating system updates, firmware patches, and application updates deployed on a regular schedule. Critical security patches are applied within 48 hours. Every patch is tested before deployment.

Helpdesk Support

Your team contacts real engineers — not a phone tree that routes to someone reading from a script. We handle password resets, software installs, connectivity issues, and everything in between.

Security Management

Endpoint protection, firewall management, email security, and threat detection included in every managed services plan. Security is not an add-on — it is part of the baseline.

Backup and Disaster Recovery

Automated daily backups with regular recovery testing. We verify that your backups actually work — not just that the backup job completed. Full disaster recovery planning and documentation included.

Vendor Management

We handle your ISP, phone system, printer, and software vendors so you do not have to. When something breaks on their end, we open the ticket, track the resolution, and follow up until it is fixed.

Our Technology Stack

We are transparent about the tools we use and why we chose them. Every tool in our stack has been evaluated against alternatives and selected for reliability, not vendor kickbacks.

Remote Monitoring & Management

ConnectWise Automate, Datto RMM

Agent-based monitoring on every endpoint and server. Real-time health dashboards, automated remediation scripts, and remote access for instant support.

Professional Services Automation

ConnectWise Manage, Halo PSA

Every ticket, change request, and project is tracked, documented, and reportable. SLA timers start automatically. Nothing falls through the cracks.

Security Stack

SentinelOne, Huntress, Proofpoint

Next-gen endpoint protection with active threat hunting, managed detection and response, and email security with phishing protection.

Backup & Recovery

Datto BCDR, Veeam

Image-based backups with instant virtualization capability. If a server dies, we can spin up a virtual copy within minutes while replacement hardware ships.

Onboarding: What to Expect in the First 30 Days

Switching IT providers is disruptive if done poorly. We have a structured onboarding process that gets us productive fast without interrupting your team's daily work.

Day 1-5

Discovery and Documentation

We inventory every device, user account, software license, and vendor relationship. Network diagrams are drawn. Current pain points are documented. Credentials are securely transferred.

Day 6-10

Agent Deployment and Monitoring Setup

RMM agents are deployed to all endpoints and servers. Monitoring thresholds are configured for CPU, memory, disk, and network. Backup verification begins. Alerting rules are tuned to reduce noise.

Day 11-20

Security Baseline Implementation

Endpoint protection is deployed. Email security is configured. Firewall rules are reviewed and tightened. MFA is enabled on all critical accounts. A vulnerability scan is run and findings are triaged.

Day 21-30

Team Training and Go-Live

Your staff gets a walkthrough of the new helpdesk process — how to submit tickets, expected response times, and escalation contacts. We run a live test of the support workflow and confirm everything works.

Managed IT vs. Break-Fix: Why Proactive Wins

Break-fix IT charges you by the hour when something goes wrong. That creates a financial incentive to not prevent problems. Managed IT flips that model — we succeed when your systems run smoothly, because that is what our contract is built around.

FactorManaged ITBreak-Fix
Monthly CostPredictable flat rateUnpredictable, spikes during outages
DowntimePrevented through monitoring and maintenanceAddressed after it happens
SecurityIncluded — patching, monitoring, endpoint protectionUsually an afterthought or add-on
Vendor IncentiveFewer problems = happier clientMore problems = more billable hours
Annual Cost (20-person company)$24,000 - $48,000/year$15,000 - $80,000/year (unpredictable)

Service Level Agreements and Response Times

Our SLAs are written in plain language with measurable targets. If we miss a response time, you know about it — because we report on SLA compliance monthly.

Critical

Full outage or security incident affecting all users

Response

15 minutes

Resolution Target

4 hours

High

Major system degraded, affecting multiple users

Response

30 minutes

Resolution Target

8 hours

Medium

Single user impacted, workaround available

Response

2 hours

Resolution Target

24 hours

Low

Request, question, or minor issue with no business impact

Response

4 hours

Resolution Target

48 hours

Escalation Path

Tier 1: Helpdesk engineer handles the ticket directly. Most issues resolve here.
Tier 2: Senior engineer with infrastructure or security specialization.
Tier 3: Architecture-level review for systemic or recurring issues.

Ready to Stop Putting Out Fires?

Get a free estimate for managed IT services. We'll review your current environment and give you a straightforward proposal — no hidden fees, no long-term lock-in.