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Co-Managed IT Services Built to Empower Your Internal IT Team

Partner with ITAssurance to scale your internal IT capabilities with 24/7 support, advanced tools, and certified expertise—without losing control.

As small and mid-sized businesses scale, internal IT departments are often stretched thin—overloaded with tickets, under-resourced for specialized projects, and unable to maintain 24/7 support. ITAssurance Co-Managed IT Services are built specifically to relieve that burden.

This hybrid model allows your business to retain its in-house IT team while gaining access to the deep bench strength of a certified, experienced managed service provider. We work side by side with your team to close skill gaps, extend coverage, and introduce best-in-class tools—without disrupting your internal control or operations.

What Is Co-Managed IT—and Why It Matters

Co-managed IT is a collaborative service model that bridges the gap between fully outsourced IT support and internal-only IT operations. Instead of replacing your internal team, we empower it. Your business maintains direct oversight and operational control, while ITAssurance delivers backend support, escalation services, strategic guidance, and specialized expertise across areas such as cybersecurity, cloud, compliance, and network infrastructure.

Why It’s Important:

This model is especially relevant for businesses undergoing digital transformation, facing compliance pressures, or navigating rapid growth with limited IT resources.

Why Choose ITAssurance for Co-Managed IT Services?

In-Depth Benefits of Working with Us:

Seamless Integration

We don't operate as a separate vendor—we function as an embedded part of your team. Our technicians coordinate directly with your internal staff, using shared tools and defined communication channels for smooth collaboration.

24/7 Support and Coverage

Whether your internal team works standard business hours or covers daytime support only, we extend coverage to evenings, weekends, and holidays. Your systems remain monitored and protected at all times.

Specialized IT Skill Sets

Gain access to certified professionals in security (CISSP), cloud architecture (AWS/Azure), compliance (CMMC/NIST/DFARS), and infrastructure. We handle tasks that your internal team may not have the bandwidth or expertise to manage.

Scalable and Flexible Support

Our co-managed services adapt to your business needs. Whether you need help desk support, project execution, compliance remediation, or backup management, we can step in as needed—on your terms.

No Tool Conflicts

Already using ticketing, monitoring, or backup solutions? No problem. We can integrate into your existing ecosystem or provide industry-leading tools under our platform if needed.

Strategic IT Partnership

Our Fractional CIO services help you align IT goals with business strategy, create future-ready roadmaps, and optimize IT budgets.

What’s Included in Our Co-Managed IT Services

Here is a comprehensive breakdown of our service offerings under the co-managed model:

24/7 Network Monitoring and Alerting

We monitor your systems in real time using advanced RMM (Remote Monitoring and Management) tools. Any anomalies, performance degradation, or security events generate alerts that are triaged and resolved by our team—or escalated to your internal staff as defined in the service plan.

Help Desk and End-User Support

Our help desk is available around the clock to resolve user issues, system errors, and application problems. We offer first-call resolution when possible and can either escalate to your internal IT or manage resolution independently, based on your preferred workflow.

Patch Management and Preventative Maintenance

Keeping systems updated is crucial to security and uptime. We handle Windows and third-party patching, firmware updates, and scheduled maintenance to minimize vulnerabilities and reduce downtime.

Cybersecurity and Threat Protection

From endpoint detection and response (EDR) to firewall management and phishing protection, we offer comprehensive security solutions. Our team conducts regular vulnerability scans, provides incident response, and ensures alignment with frameworks such as NIST and CMMC.

Cloud Services and Backup Management

We help configure, manage, and support your Microsoft 365, Azure, and AWS environments. This includes user provisioning, SharePoint configuration, cloud-to-cloud backup, and ransomware recovery testing.

Strategic IT Planning and Governance

Our experienced vCIOs work with your leadership team to establish IT priorities, develop annual plans, conduct risk assessments, and ensure your IT aligns with evolving business goals.

How We Work with Your Internal IT Team

Collaboration Process:

Assessment and Planning

We begin with a comprehensive IT environment assessment to identify strengths, pain points, and gaps. Based on this, we create a co-managed engagement plan.

Roles and Responsibilities

Using RACI (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed) models, we define clear boundaries between internal responsibilities and ITAssurance services to avoid duplication or confusion.

Tool and Process Integration

We either integrate into your current PSA, RMM, and documentation systems or offer access to ours. The choice is yours.

Day-to-Day Operations

We provide day-to-day help desk support, patching, alert response, compliance documentation, and reporting. Your internal team stays in the loop and continues driving key initiatives.

Continuous Optimization

We meet regularly to review service delivery, analyze system performance, and adjust our approach as your business evolves.

Who We Help: Ideal Use Cases for Co-Managed IT Services

Our co-managed IT services are tailored to fit a variety of real-world business challenges:

✔ Overloaded Internal Teams

SMBs with a lean IT staff that cannot handle both strategic projects and daily support needs.

✔ High-Growth Organizations

Companies scaling quickly and requiring additional bandwidth to onboard users, support infrastructure, and manage expansion.

✔ Compliance-Driven Industries

Government contractors, healthcare providers, and financial firms that require security, compliance documentation, and continuous audit readiness.

✔ Limited Security Capabilities

Internal teams that lack dedicated cybersecurity expertise or tools for endpoint protection, firewall management, or threat hunting.

✔ Hybrid Workforce Support

Organizations managing remote employees who need responsive support and cloud accessibility.

What Our Clients Say

Client Feedback:

“We didn’t want to lose control of our systems, but we needed help keeping up. ITAssurance gave us the flexibility to maintain oversight while knowing everything was handled professionally and securely.”

IT Manager

Mid-Sized Law Firm

“The co-managed model from ITAssurance was exactly what we needed during our acquisition. Their team scaled with us, handled support, and even improved our security posture.”

VP of Operations

National Homebuilder

Trust Signals:

Certified IT professionals

CISSP, Security+, AWS Solutions Architect

Vendor partnerships

Microsoft, Sophos, Cisco, Dell

Dozens of successful co-managed deployments in Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region

FAQs About Co-Managed IT Services

What is the difference between co-managed and fully managed IT?

Fully managed IT replaces your internal team. Co-managed IT works alongside them, supporting and enhancing their capabilities while allowing your business to retain control.

Yes. We can integrate with your existing systems or offer access to ours if you’re looking to consolidate or upgrade your stack.

Pricing is based on the size of your environment, selected services, and support levels. We offer fixed monthly plans and usage-based models tailored to your needs.

Yes. Our team includes certified compliance professionals who help map controls, manage documentation, and prepare for audits.

After discovery and agreement, onboarding can begin within 7 to 10 business days. Full deployment timelines vary based on your environment’s size and complexity.

Let’s Strengthen Your IT—Together

Get the expertise, coverage, and confidence your team needs to succeed.
ITAssurance Co-Managed IT Services allow you to scale efficiently, reduce risk, and free your team to focus on what they do best.