--- title: Why Managed IT? | TekTrendz of Northwest Arkansas description: Many SMBs know they need professional IT, they just don't know if they can afford it or what steps to take. Here, we explain how managed IT works. image: https://tektrendz.com/hubfs/nick_back.webp --- [Skip to content](https://tektrendz.com/why-managed-it#main-content) [479.696.8268](tel:4796968268) | [info@tektrendz.com](mailto:info@tektrendz.com) | [Client Login](https://tektrendz.myportallogin.com/) [479.696.8268](tel:4796968268) | [info@tektrendz.com](mailto:info@tektrendz.com) [Client Login](https://tektrendz.myportallogin.com/) Be Hard to Hack, NWA! It's Cybersecurity Awareness Month. [Read More \>](https://tektrendz.com/the-tektrendz-blog/cybersecurity-awareness-month-in-northwest-arkansas?hsLang=en) Be Hard to Hack, NWA! 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Passive or reactive approaches to IT come at a cost to SMBs, including lost productivity, security, efficiency, and connectivity.  ![The problem of passive or reactive IT](https://tektrendz.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Problem%20(1)%20(1)%20(1).webp?width=300&height=150&name=The%20Problem%20(1)%20(1)%20(1).webp "The problem of passive or reactive IT") Many small and mid-sized businesses *already* know they need to take IT seriously. They see the lurking dangers: Downtime that can bring business to a standstill Cyberattacks and subsequent fixes/payments Underperforming, slow, inefficient networks Data loss and/or exposure of confidential client info Obsolescence in a hyper-digital economy But these same SMBs often feel stuck — somewhere between knowing the benefits of professional IT and, yet, being too small to hire their own IT personnel. That may be the problem, but, fortunately, there is an affordable, modern solution: Managed IT. ## Managed IT: Your *Own* IT Department...*Without*the Department Managed IT from a Managed Service Provider (MSP) is the not-too-hot, not-too-cold 'Goldilocks' option for SMBs that need full-time IT attention without the full-time IT staff. The graphic explains how MSPs work... ![Managed IT is the solution for many small businesses and their IT needs](https://tektrendz.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Problem%20(3)%20(1).webp?width=300&height=150&name=The%20Problem%20(3)%20(1).webp "Managed IT is the solution for many small businesses and their IT needs") ![MSPs are companies that manage and support every aspect of a business's IT through monitoring, preventing, supporting, optimizing, and managing](https://tektrendz.com/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20an%20MSP%20Works%20(1).webp?width=1000&height=1250&name=How%20an%20MSP%20Works%20(1).webp "MSPs are companies that manage and support every aspect of a business's IT through monitoring, preventing, supporting, optimizing, and managing")   ## Benefits of Managed IT Over Break-Fix IT There are many names for it — DIY IT, break-fix IT, reactive IT. Basically, we're talking about a situation where IT manages the business, the business doesn't manage the IT. And it's the norm among smaller businesses that often think they can't afford proactive and/or professional levels of business IT. Ironically, break-fix IT is often more expensive. Some of the major advantages of managed IT over DIY and/or break-fix IT include... Business Focus Less Downtime Specialization Cost Savings Competitive Advantage Security Predictability Faster Support Proactive Maintenance Vendor Management Business Continuity Scalability Strategic Guidance Growth Peace of Mind     ## Download: Explore the Differences — DIY IT vs. IT Staff vs. Managed IT All approaches to IT are *not* created equal, especially for small to mid-sized businesses. This free one-pager, *Do IT Like a Small Business*, examines the major differences between today's most popular approaches to IT.  [Download the One-Pager \>\>\>](https://tektrendz.com/hubfs/How%20Small%20Businesses%20Do%20IT%20(1).pdf?hsLang=en) [![Download: Do IT Like a Small Business](https://tektrendz.com/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20Small%20Businesses%20Do%20IT%20(1)%20(1).webp?width=600&height=464&name=How%20Small%20Businesses%20Do%20IT%20(1)%20(1).webp "Download: Do IT Like a Small Business")](https://tektrendz.com/hubfs/How%20Small%20Businesses%20Do%20IT%20(1).pdf?hsLang=en) ![Sample MSP services include remote health-monitoring, help desk support services, software patching, and more. ](https://tektrendz.com/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20an%20MSP%20Works%20(1)%20(1)%20(1).webp?width=1000&height=1250&name=How%20an%20MSP%20Works%20(1)%20(1)%20(1).webp "Sample MSP services include remote health-monitoring, help desk support services, software patching, and more. ") ## Managed Services: Everything You Need for a Robust IT Program... ### *...and a Growing Business* You might be wondering, "If I partner with an MSP for managed IT, what specific services can I expect?" While the graphic details some of the more prevalent services offered by MSPs, the exact services depend on your service tier.  At TekTrendz, for instance, we offer three managed IT packages, as follows: - Core: Basic protection so the business can think *a little less* about IT - Manage: Enhanced protection + IT support so the business can think *much* less about IT - Defend: Advanced protection + turnkey IT support for *real IT confidence* [Explore Our Plans \>\>\>](https://tektrendz.com/tektrendz-service-plans?hsLang=en) ## Why TekTrendz as a Managed IT Partner? Ready to take the next step toward managed IT? Here's some reasons to partner with us... ![TekTrendz has served the IT needs of Northwest Arkansas small businesses since 2007](https://tektrendz.com/hs-fs/hubfs/47%20(1).webp?width=150&height=150&name=47%20(1).webp "TekTrendz has served the IT needs of Northwest Arkansas small businesses since 2007") ### Since 2007 TekTrendz has been serving the IT needs of area businesses for almost two decades now. That's *a lot* of experience, consistency, and stability. ![46 (1)](https://tektrendz.com/hs-fs/hubfs/46%20(1).webp?width=150&height=150&name=46%20(1).webp "46 (1)") ### Local Proud We exclusively serve businesses in Northwest Arkansas and the surrounding region. You're not a number with us, you're a neighbor. ![49 (1)](https://tektrendz.com/hs-fs/hubfs/49%20(1).webp?width=150&height=150&name=49%20(1).webp "49 (1)") ### Five Stars We have a long track record of satisfied clients. Several of them have partnered with us for well over a decade. We take our clients' success personally. ![48 (1)](https://tektrendz.com/hs-fs/hubfs/48%20(1).webp?width=150&height=150&name=48%20(1).webp "48 (1)") ### Here For You It's not just what we do; it's how we do it it. We offer friendly, down-home service — and we really care, as a partner should, about your business. ## Your IT Partner; Your *Business* Partner Maybe the best compliment we've ever received from a client: "The best thing about TekTrendz is...I don't have to think about TekTrendz." That's our goal: For *you* to not have to think about IT. So you can focus on *your* business. We'd be honored to discuss your IT challenges — and how we can partner together. 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