Managed service providers (MSPs) are becoming more important these days: a combination of more bandwidth for less money, increasing Internet integration with existing applications, and more complex compliance regulations requiring offsite storage have created a boom time for managed applications and services.

Clearly, the pool of managed applications will continue to widen to these other IT infrastructure components. So we’ve put together a short guide to help you choosing the right MSP partner. Ask them these five questions before you make any decisions.

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