--- title: BLOG | Managed Services description: Managed Services | Industry news and insights on Information Technology in the Boston Cambridge area, specifically for small and medium business enterprises. Supported by Focus Technology Solutions IT Consulting Firm Boston, MA. --- ![blog-and-news-banner](https://info.focustsi.com/hubfs/blog-and-news-banner.jpg "blog-and-news-banner") ## [MSP Client Onboarding Checklist](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/msp-client-onboarding-checklist) Posted by [Focus Technology](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/author/focus-technology) on Mon, Feb 21, 2022 # ![executive team responsible for cyber security](https://info.focustsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/executive%20team%20responsible%20for%20cyber%20security.jpg?width=641&name=executive%20team%20responsible%20for%20cyber%20security.jpg) # MSP Client Onboarding Process  A typical managed service provider (MSP) spends an average of 40 to 80 business hours manually onboarding new clients.  [Read More](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/msp-client-onboarding-checklist) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/msp-client-onboarding-checklist#comments-listing) Topics: [Managed Services](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/managed-services), [IT Services](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/it-services) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [10 Benefits of Using a Managed Services Provider](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/benefitsmsp) Posted by [Timothy Lasonde](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/author/timothy-lasonde) on Tue, Sep 01, 2020 **By Tim Lasonde** **SEPT 1, 2020 **— Running your business while staying on top of critical IT operations presents a series of challenges that can get in the way of business success—resource constraints, time-management woes and a poorly managed IT infrastructure, to name a few. When you outsource any or all of your IT functions to a managed services provider (MSP), you can eliminate these barriers while ensuring your technology is well maintained and secure—so you can focus your resources on growing the business. [Read More](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/benefitsmsp) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/benefitsmsp#comments-listing) Topics: [Managed Services](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/managed-services) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Look for These Five Qualities in Your Next vCIO](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/vcio) Posted by [Timothy Lasonde](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/author/timothy-lasonde) on Thu, Aug 13, 2020 **By Tim Lasonde** **AUG 12, 2020 **— As technology continues to fuel the “new normal” of the business world, having a strategic IT resource to guide the business is becoming more critical than ever. For many small- and medium-sized businesses, however, staffing a salaried CIO isn’t a viable option. This need has given rise to a new paradigm in the technology space: the vCIO, or Virtual CIO. [Read More](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/vcio) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/vcio#comments-listing) Topics: [Managed Services](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/managed-services) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Need Help with Your Remote Workforce? 7 Ways the Focus Managed Services Work from Home Task Force Can Help](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/need-help-with-your-remote-workforce-7-ways-the-focus-managed-services-work-from-home-task-force-can-help) Posted by [Timothy Lasonde](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/author/timothy-lasonde) on Wed, Mar 18, 2020 **By Tim Lasonde, Sr. VP, Managed Services** **March 18, 2020 –** When it comes to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Focused Managed Services *Work from Home* task force is your *first responder *in helping mitigate the business risks associated with the virus. For Focus, COVID-19 is a threat that, like ransomware, requires a well thought out IT approach and systematic response. The most important thing we encourage all our customers to do is communicate with us through our **Helpdesk 877-303-0480** or email support@focustsi.com. [Read More](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/need-help-with-your-remote-workforce-7-ways-the-focus-managed-services-work-from-home-task-force-can-help) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/need-help-with-your-remote-workforce-7-ways-the-focus-managed-services-work-from-home-task-force-can-help#comments-listing) Topics: [Managed Services](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/managed-services) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [5 Ways CFOs are Reducing Costs with Managed IT Services](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/cfo-0) Posted by [Chris Caprio](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/author/chris-caprio) on Thu, Apr 11, 2019 ![finalfinal](https://info.focustsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/finalfinal.png?width=593&name=finalfinal.png) Outsourcing IT services might sound contrary to saving on expenses, but [Managed IT Services](https://www.focustsi.com/services-solutions/managed-services/) are designed to give you the solutions you need at the budget you want. CFOs who made the switch are seeing cost reductions while improving their competitive edge. 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