February 27, 2026
Organizations have three options when it comes to managing their technology. They can handle all of their IT needs internally, they can outsource some IT work — like cybersecurity or a cloud migration — or they can outsource it completely with a fully-managed IT provider.
There’s no single “right fit” for every business. So in this blog, I’ll explore when it’s time to consider outsourced IT support and what your options are.
Should You Consider IT Support Services?
Would partnering with an external IT provider help you work more effectively and efficiently while saving your organization money? Here are the types of scenarios I talk to potential clients about.
Understanding Your Options: Fully Managed IT Services vs. Specialized Support
With some IT providers, IT support can be an all-or-nothing proposition. That’s fine if fully managed IT support is actually what you need. But it puts organizations with in-between IT needs in a tricky spot.
Many businesses have capable in-house IT teams that just need reinforcement in specific areas — whether that's cybersecurity expertise, cloud migrations (or other complex IT projects), help with cloud collaboration tools, or support implementing automation. In those instances, it makes more sense to keep what’s working and just get additional support to fill the gaps. That’s entirely possible, but it depends on who you partner with.
At Marco, we’ve always offered a variety of IT support options. But we’ve recently expanded our flexible service offers so we can meet more organizations where they’re at.
Here’s what’s on the table in 2026:
Cybersecurity & Breach Readiness Services
Cybersecurity is becoming a specialized skill! If you like having your own IT team, but they don’t have the time or the training to protect your business from modern cyberattacks, adding cybersecurity services can help you — and your IT team — get peace of mind.
Modern Work & Collaboration
For organizations with multiple locations or remote workers, cloud collaboration services can help your team work securely from anywhere. This might include specialized support for Microsoft Teams, improving file sharing, or streamlining communication across your organization.
Automation
If you're interested in automation but aren't sure where to start, we’ve recently added automation services to help organizations identify opportunities, deploy solutions, and continuously improve processes to reduce operational overhead.
Microsoft 365 Optimization
Many businesses use only a fraction of their Microsoft 365 capabilities. Specialized M365 support can help you unlock more value from tools you're already paying for, plus add essential cloud security layers.
The key is finding a provider who can meet you where you are and scale alongside your organization as your needs evolve. Whether you need comprehensive managed IT or targeted support in specific areas, the right partnership should reduce strain on your team while improving your overall technology outcomes.
What’s Included in Our Fully Managed IT Service Offering
Managed IT providers aren’t all the same. The tools they use, what’s included, and how they will partner with you will be different from provider to provider.
With our fully-managed IT service, also known as AmplifyIT, we’re providing comprehensive services, including world-class security expertise. But our clients will often retain an internal IT director.
With AmplifyIT, clients receive:
- Marco’s fully-managed IT service (AmplifyIT)
- Enterprise-scale IT support
- Responsive help desk support to assist end-users
- Regular maintenance and upgrades to IT infrastructure
- Expertise in emerging technology
- 24/7 security monitoring and automation
- A bi-annual Client Business Review to assess data, analytics, and ticketing information
Next Steps
You may already know what gaps you currently have and what IT services you’d need to fill them. But if you don’t, that’s okay. You’re already an expert on what your business does well, and that’s enough.
If you’d like to connect with an IT expert to discuss what makes the most sense, we’re happy to run some numbers for you.
Our managed IT service is priced per user, which does a few things: It makes IT services more accessible for small to mid-sized businesses, and it also makes it clear that we’re in a true partnership. For example, we don’t make more money if you experience an IT emergency, and there’s no hidden incentive to recommend more devices or tools than you need.
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