Co-Managed IT Services
Co-Managed IT Services supplement your existing IT team with specialized expertise, 24/7 monitoring, and overflow support—without replacing your staff. This flexible partnership fills skill gaps, provides security monitoring, handles complex projects, and scales as needed, delivering enterprise capabilities at a fraction of the cost of hiring additional full-time employees.
Enhance Your IT Team with Expert Support
Augment your existing IT staff with our specialized expertise. Get 24/7 overflow support while maintaining control of your IT operations.
Custom Co-Managed IT Solutions
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Complete Co-Managed IT Services Solutions
Empower your existing IT team with Co-Managed IT services from The Network Company. Stop wasting time on routine tasks and leverage our expertise to fill skill gaps, provide 24/7 support, and free your staff to focus on strategic initiatives that drive business growth—all without the cost of new hires.
Key Business Benefits
Augment Your IT Team Without New Hires
Access a deep bench of skilled IT professionals and specialized expertise without the cost, overhead, or risk of hiring full-time staff. Save 25-45% on IT costs compared to building an internal team while maintaining flexibility to scale support up or down as needed.
Focus on Strategic Initiatives
Free your internal IT team from routine tasks, helpdesk tickets, and daily firefighting. With our team handling overflow work and specialized projects, your staff can focus on strategic initiatives, innovation, and projects that drive business growth.
Enterprise-Grade Tools & 24/7 Coverage
Gain instant access to powerful IT automation, monitoring, and management tools your company couldn't afford alone—included in our service. Plus, get 24/7 offsite support for after-hours emergencies, holidays, and unexpected incidents when your team is unavailable.
Fill Skill Gaps & Reduce Burnout
Add specialized expertise in cybersecurity, cloud migrations, compliance, or server administration without training delays. Reduce employee burnout by offloading overwhelming workloads, preventing talent loss while improving job satisfaction and retention.
Services Offered
We supplement your internal helpdesk with overflow support during peak periods, vacations, or short staffing. Handle tickets remotely or coordinate onsite visits, ensuring your employees get fast assistance while your IT team focuses on critical projects.
24/7 security monitoring with threat detection, vulnerability assessments, patch management, and compliance support (HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2). Our cybersecurity experts implement next-gen protection measures your team might lack expertise to deploy.
Partner with our virtual CIO (vCIO) for strategic IT roadmap planning, technology assessments, vendor management, and budget optimization. Align IT initiatives with business goals and stay ahead of technological trends through expert guidance.
Expert assistance with Office 365, Azure, AWS migrations and ongoing cloud infrastructure management. We handle complex migrations, optimize cloud costs, and provide training while your team maintains day-to-day operations.
Specialized support for major IT projects like network redesigns, infrastructure upgrades, software rollouts, or compliance initiatives. We bring project management expertise and technical skills to ensure successful, on-time delivery.
Remote monitoring, maintenance, and optimization of servers, firewalls, switches, and network infrastructure. We handle patching, updates, performance tuning, and troubleshooting while collaborating seamlessly with your internal team.
Implement and manage automated backup systems, disaster recovery planning, and business continuity strategies. Regular testing ensures your data is protected and recoverable during emergencies with minimal downtime.
Assistance with regulatory compliance requirements including HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR, CMMC audits and documentation. We help your team implement necessary controls, maintain audit trails, and pass compliance assessments.
We don't just solve problems—we educate your team. Receive ongoing training, documentation, and mentorship to build internal capabilities while leveraging our expertise for complex challenges and best practices.
Manage relationships with hardware vendors, software providers, ISPs, and telecom services on your behalf. We handle negotiations, technical coordination, and support escalations to free up your internal team's time.
Partner with Us in 3 Simple Steps
Transform your IT team's capabilities with our seamless Co-Managed IT integration process.
Book Your IT Strategy Session
Schedule a free consultation with our Co-Managed IT experts. We'll understand your team's challenges, identify skill gaps, assess workload pressures, and determine how we can best complement your existing IT staff.
Get Your IT Action Plan
Based on your needs and goals, we'll craft a tailored partnership plan defining responsibilities, service scope, communication protocols, and integration with your team. You maintain control while we fill the gaps.
Implement and Grow Together
We seamlessly integrate with your IT team, sharing tools, documentation, and workflows. Your partnership with us paves the way for enhanced productivity, reduced burnout, and strategic focus as your company grows.
Co-Managed IT: Your Questions Answered
Everything you need to know about partnering with our IT experts to enhance your team.
What is Co-Managed IT and how is it different from Fully Managed IT?
Co-Managed IT is a partnership where we work alongside your existing IT team, augmenting their capabilities rather than replacing them. You maintain control over IT strategy while we fill skill gaps, handle overflow work, and provide specialized expertise. Fully Managed IT replaces your entire IT function. Co-Managed costs 25-45% less and is ideal for businesses that want to keep internal IT staff but need additional support.
Will you replace my internal IT staff?
Absolutely not. Co-Managed IT is about making your team better, not replacing them. We supplement your staff by filling gaps, providing specialized expertise they may lack, handling overflow during busy periods, and giving them access to enterprise-grade tools. This reduces burnout, improves job satisfaction, and helps you retain valuable internal knowledge.
How much does Co-Managed IT cost?
Co-Managed IT typically costs $100-$250 per user per month depending on services needed, averaging $150-$200/user/month. This is 20-30% less than fully managed services and 25-45% less than hiring additional full-time IT staff when you factor in salaries, benefits, training, and tools. We offer flexible à la carte options so you only pay for what you need.
What types of businesses benefit most from Co-Managed IT?
Co-Managed IT is ideal for businesses with 1-3 internal IT staff who are overwhelmed, lack specialized skills (cybersecurity, cloud, compliance), need 24/7 coverage, or want to focus on strategic projects instead of daily firefighting. It's perfect for growing companies (50-200 employees) that need to scale IT capabilities without hiring delays or budget strain.
How do you integrate with our existing IT team?
We use collaborative tools like shared ticketing systems, documentation platforms, and monitoring dashboards for seamless integration. Regular coordination meetings ensure alignment on priorities and projects. We respect your team's authority and processes while providing expertise and support. Many clients describe it as having an extended IT department working together.
Can we customize which services we use?
Yes! Co-Managed IT is highly flexible. You can choose specific services like cybersecurity monitoring, helpdesk overflow, cloud management, or project support. As your needs change, we can easily add or remove services. There are no long-term contracts—scale up during growth periods or special projects, then scale down as needed.
Proven Expertise, Measurable Results
20+ years partnering with internal IT teams delivering enterprise-grade solutions
Why Businesses Trust Us
Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
Defined Responsibility Matrix
24/7 Monitoring Coverage
Monthly Service Reviews
Flexible SLA Terms
Proven Performance Metrics
Active Co-Managed Partnerships
IT Team Satisfaction
Cost Reduction vs. Hiring
Enterprise Technology Stack
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""The team deployed our new server in record time. They didn't just 'drop and go'—they meticulously configured every user permission and verified our security hardening protocols before signing off.""
""The support from The Network Company has been unmatched for over 25 years. Their team is incredibly responsive and took the time to explain the process every step of the way. Highly recommend their services!""
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""Our firm has worked with Chris and The Network Company for about 10 years, initially hiring them to modernize our traditional network into a locally-hosted "cloud-based" system. As a law firm, we had reservations about cloud servers, but while other companies claimed our goals were impossible or inadvisable, Chris immediately demonstrated his expertise by developing a clear, actionable solution. His technical knowledge, combined with his ability to understand our specific needs, has made him an invaluable partner. Over the years, Chris has consistently delivered exceptional service with amazing response times—from routine IT support to managing critical situations like our recent server failure and subsequent migration to an off-site cloud network. Every project, including our latest cloud migration, has been handled with minimal disruption to our operations. Chris and The Network Company have proven to be trusted, reliable partners, and I wholeheartedly recommend Chris for any organization seeking outstanding IT expertise and service. His combination of technical knowledge, problem-solving ability, and commitment to client satisfaction is truly exceptional.""
""What I like most about The Network Company is the peace of mind that our relationship has provided. Knowing that our most critical systems and data are in good hands gives me the peace of mind and assurance that the vehicle driving our operations is capable of helping our team reach or our objectives, day after day." "
""Chris is so responsive and knowledgeable. We’ve been working with him for 10 years, and very satisfied with his service!" "
""As with any small law office or other professional practice, it is essential that our IT systems are always running smoothly at all times. We have been using Chris Speaker and The Network Company as our “IT Department” for more than 10 years and he has solved many problems for us quickly and efficiently in that time. Chris is responsive and it is a relief to know that he is available for IT support. We look forward to that relationship continuing.” "
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