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Staff Augmentation vs Managed Services

In the fast-paced world of business, the choice between staff augmentation and managed services can make or break a small to medium-sized business (SMB). Navigating the differences between managed services and staff augmentation can be challenging. SMBs often wrestle with this choice, seeking an IT solution that aligns with their unique needs and challenges. Understanding how each works can help you choose.

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What is Staff Augmentation?

  • Staff Augmentation: Staff augmentation adds temporary IT professionals to your existing team for specific tasks. It's a flexible outsourcing model designed to address short-term skill gaps and surges in workloads.

  • How They Hire: In this setup, businesses temporarily hire external professionals or contractors to complement their existing in-house teams.

    It's akin to a plug-and-play solution, where you bring in expertise when and where needed without the commitment of permanent hires.

  • Why It Matters: This approach is particularly useful when you're facing specific challenges like project peaks, tight deadlines, or a shortage of in-house expertise. Staff augmentation lets you rapidly access the skills required to tackle these issues without the complexities of recruiting, onboarding, and long-term employment.

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Our Services

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24/7 Monitoring & Threat Detection 

We provide continuous monitoring of your network, endpoints, and cloud environments to detect and respond to threats in real-time. With our 24/7 coverage, you'll have peace of mind knowing your business is protected at all times.

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Proactive Threat Hunting 

Our security experts actively search for hidden threats within your systems. By identifying vulnerabilities and anomalies, we help prevent breaches before they occur, ensuring a secure IT environment.

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Incident Response & Containment 

When a threat is detected, our security operations center team acts immediately to contain and neutralize it. Our rapid response minimizes the impact on your business, protecting your critical assets and maintaining business continuity.

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Threat Intelligence & Reporting 

We provide detailed reports on detected threats, including their severity and impact, as well as recommended remediation actions. These insights help you better understand the security landscape and improve future defenses.

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 Compliance Support 

Our MDR services ensure your business stays compliant with industry regulations such as HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and more. We help you navigate the complex regulatory environment while maintaining robust security.

What Our Clients Are Saying

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"As a former owner of an MSP, I understand how challenging it can be to price IT services effectively. When I discovered Framework IT, I was blown away by their unique model—it perfectly captures what I tried to achieve for years in my own business. Their approach is transparent, fair, and...
"As a former owner of an MSP, I understand how challenging it can be to price IT services effectively. When I discovered Framework IT, I was blown away by their unique model—it perfectly captures what I tried to achieve for years in my own business. Their approach is transparent, fair, and tailored to fit the needs of businesses of all sizes, making it easy to budget. But what truly sets Framework IT apart is their commitment to partnership. They don't just offer support; they genuinely partner with you to ensure your success and back that up with their business model. Their team is incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and always willing to go the extra mile to resolve any issues quickly. If you're in the market for an IT provider that combines innovative pricing with top-notch service, look no further than Framework IT."

Mark Kennedy

"Framework IT provides so much more than network support for our organization. We value the insightful advise and long term planning strategies offered to us. Framework IT scales technology solutions to our needs at a budget we can support. Year after year, we receive dependable service from...
"Framework IT provides so much more than network support for our organization. We value the insightful advise and long term planning strategies offered to us. Framework IT scales technology solutions to our needs at a budget we can support. Year after year, we receive dependable service from Framework IT."

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Types of Staff Augmentation

Commodity

This model delivers fundamental skills and resources to manage routine tasks. It's ideal for businesses seeking to handle daily essentials effectively without overloading their core teams.

Skill-based

When your business needs specific expertise in a particular field or technology, skill-based augmentation comes into play. Whether it's cybersecurity, database management, or cloud computing, you can access niche skills precisely when required.

Highly Skilled

This category is perfect for projects demanding top-tier proficiency and the highest level of expertise. It provides access to seasoned professionals with a proven track record, such as data scientists or senior software architects, who excel in complex and impactful assignments.

Get in Touch

Protect your business with Framework IT's comprehensive Managed Detection & Response services that are included with all of our managed services packages. Contact us today to learn more about how we can safeguard your IT environment from evolving cyber threats.

Phone: (312) 564-5446
Email: info@frameworkit.com
Address: 700 N Sacramento Blvd., Suite 101, Chicago, IL 60612