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Managed IT Services: What They Are, Benefits, and How to Choose a Provider (2026)

Managed IT services involve outsourcing IT operations to a third-party provider (MSP) that handles network management, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, help desk support, and system maintenance for a predictable monthly fee. Businesses using managed IT services reduce IT costs by 25-45% while improving uptime to 99.9%+ and freeing internal teams to focus on strategic initiatives.