Co-Managed IT Services:
An Integrated Partnership That Empowers Your IT Department
Provide strong and healthy IT for your organization..
Managing IT for a busy organization is a superhuman task. You shouldn't have to do it alone. We can partner with you in one of two ways:
COMITS
A full integration of both our teams.
One where we provide tools and resources for your Internal IT Team
SILO
When one aspect of your IT needs special care.
Where we provide strong and healthy IT for your organization by offloading one component.
At Simplex-IT, we’re committed to powering your business success with technology that works for you. Our team is ready to develop a custom IT roadmap tailored to your needs, optimizing everything from cybersecurity to cloud solutions and proactive support. Let’s build a tech strategy that drives efficiency, security, and growth for your business.
Empowering Your Organization with Tailored IT Solutions
1) Assess Your IT
We begin by learning your team’s goals, finding vulnerabilities, and spotting opportunities in your IT setup. This assessment shapes a tailored IT plan that meets your objectives.
2) Implement Your Plan
With a clear roadmap based on our findings, we implement a strategy designed specifically for your organization’s needs. Rest easy knowing your IT is in expert hands.
3) Maximize your Technology
From immediate support to proactive guidance, we’re here for the long haul. Our ongoing communication and strategic oversight ensure that your technology keeps pace with your growth.
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Co-Managed IT services is where an organization can have a combination of both internal IT employees and an outsourced Managed Service Provider. The benefit to having both is a cheaper and more effective (and secure) way to manage their IT rather than an exclusive use of either.
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Silo-IT is a form of IT services or support, usually as part of a Co-Managed IT relationship that specializes in one specific area.
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CoMITs, not to be mistaken for Co-Managed IT, is a specific type of relationship. One where the MSP provides a ton of tools and resources for the Internal IT folks to take advantage of.
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You should use an MSP for your organization when you have specific needs that require specialized staff, tools, and future-focused technology solutions. MSPs can afford to bring in experts and senior technicians, making it cost-effective for temporary or specialized requirements. They also offer standardized software, tools, methodologies, and portals that they have thoroughly evaluated and implemented for multiple clients. MSPs stay ahead of new technologies and security risks, providing your organization with future-proof solutions. The benefits align best with organizations having relatively standard IT configurations, but MSPs can handle specialized requirements as well.
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Co-Managed IT Pros: Larger team with diverse expertise. Access to specialized senior skills when needed. Keeping up with industry's new technology. Internal IT can focus on organization-specific IT. Minimal learning curve for help from Service Provider. Utilizing Service Provider's STMPs for efficiency. Offloading specialized tasks from Internal IT.
Co-Managed IT Cons: Need a strong partnership and accountability. Difficulty with non-standard technology stacks. Rigidity of Service Provider's approach may clash. Unsuitable for supporting dysfunctional IT teams. Collaboration is essential, not one-sided control. It's all about building relationships for successful Co-Managed IT services.
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The MSP’s track record, the range of services it provides, support, response time, security and backup, and guidance on workflow options.
Learn more about How to select the Right Managed Service Provider.
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Simplex-IT was created in 2007 as a managed service provider, so we handle the IT services for our clients. Depending on the client’s needs that can mean we handle everything or with organizations that have internal IT we partner with them to provide additional support, which is what we call Co-Managed IT. We want your organization to be as successful and we do that by working together. Then we all understand how IT supports the business.
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It's easy to get started with Simplex-IT. Once you've agreed to our proposal, the next 30-45 days will be spent transitioning your organization over to our services or welcoming you into our family as we like to say.
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Awards and Recognition
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This recognition highlights MSPs that go beyond technical expertise to lead with purpose, educate their clients and peers, and make lasting contributions to their communities. “These are not the biggest MSPs. They’re the ones making the biggest difference,” said Michael Siggins, president and publisher of The ChannelPro Network. “Our Top 20 list celebrates providers that lead with integrity, share knowledge freely, and are building businesses that create real value for clients and communities.”
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The Channel Futures MSP 501 award is the foremost accolade for managed service providers worldwide. Each year, thousands of IT firms from across the globe apply for this esteemed recognition. The competition is fierce, as companies are evaluated based on their technical talent, growth-oriented business models, and strategic partnerships with leading vendors and tech suppliers.
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Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management has once again bestowed the Weatherhead 100 award upon Simplex-IT. This annual accolade recognizes a select group of companies demonstrating exceptional standards of leadership, growth, and success in Northeast Ohio.
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The North America Spotlight Award in Community Leadership recognizes individuals who demonstrated outstanding service and impact through their passion, professionalism, commitment, and leadership in assisting the CompTIA as it advances the technology industry over the past 12 months.
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Serving as a celebration of the technology community in Greater Cleveland, this award honors companies and individuals who are excelling and helping grow the tech sector in our region.
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What our clients are saying.
One of our clients recently shared how working with Simplex-IT helped them achieve a major milestone. Their team was collaborating with their cyber insurer to adjust their offerings and needed guidance to make the transition smooth. Simplex-IT provided the advice and products that enabled them to move forward confidently and successfully.
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couldn’t be more pleased with the results! Kudos to the Simplex-IT team for giving us the advice and providing the products that have made this happen! We got a 100% rating by our cyber insurer and were told that “they’ve never seen anyone get a 100%” before!”-Ann Gross, IT Manager at Mennonite Mutual Insurance Company
I Don’t Want Your Job:
Is Co-Managed IT Services the Right Fit For You?
Written by Bob Coppedge CEO of Simplex-IT, this book is written specifically for the Internal IT folks. By creating a mutually supportive relationship between the Internal IT employees and your MSP organization, both parties’ benefit through a strong relationship. You can do this without surrendering your position with your employer. In fact, it will increase the value you provide to your employer.