What is Managed Services Provider?

A Managed Services Provider (MSP) is a third-party organization that remotely delivers defined IT services and ongoing operations management to customers under a contractual, usually subscription-based, Service Level Agreement (SLA). Expanded Explanation 1. Technical Function and Core Characteristics A MSP assumes responsibility for the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of specified IT systems, networks, security controls, or applications. It uses standardized processes, toolsets, and

How widely is Managed Services Provider used?

313 organizations in our directory are tagged Managed Services Provider, referenced across 20 articles.

What is Managed Services Provider most closely associated with?

Managed Services Provider is most closely associated with Network Operator and Cybersecurity.

Managed Services Provider (MSP)

Last updated August 24, 2026

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NewsArticle Acronis names Rimouski Océanic an Official Partner through #TeamUp and MicroAge Rimouski NewsArticle Sophos partners with Spektrum Labs to verify MDR resilience NewsArticle JumpCloud Inc. names 2026 customer and partner award winners and 9 more on this page

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Articles mentioning this entity 20 Organizations tagged 313 Organizations 1O1O, 4Com Limited, ABACloudA, Abacus Group, ABICOM, Acconect, Acronis, Adilink, ADTIM, Airbytes, Alliance Mobile, Allied Telecom Group, All IT Services, Altice Média, Amaze, AMS, AOS, Aptum Technologies, Arealnet, Arkin Related terms Related terms (co-occurring topics)

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One of its 12 linked records NewsArticle Acronis names Rimouski Océanic an Official Partner through #TeamUp and MicroAge Rimouski https://decisioninsights.ai/acronis-names-rimouski-ocanic-an-official-partner-through-teamup-and-microage-rimouski/
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Our summary is written by Decision Insights Record. The source keeps its own byline. Both are in the JSON.