Expert Partnership That Makes Your IT Team Stronger
Co-managed IT means a true partnership. We work with your team, not around them. Your staff stays in control. We provide extra hands and special skills when needed. Together, we make IT work better for your business.
Solution Builders has partnered with internal IT teams since 1995. We don’t use tech jargon. We speak your language. We align with your goals and processes. Your team gets stronger with our support.
- True Partnership: We work with your team as one united group.
- Fill the Gaps: We provide the skills and coverage your team needs.
- Your Team Leads: Your IT staff stays in charge of technology decisions.
Goodbye IT Bottlenecks.
Hello Fast Support and Happier Employees.
Everything your organization needs to deliver fast, reliable employee support while freeing internal IT to focus on higher-value, strategic initiatives through Co managed IT services.
Service Desk Augmentation
Extend your internal help desk with experienced technicians to improve response times and employee satisfaction.
Tier 1 - Tier 3 Escalation Support
Give your team access to advanced expertise for complex issues without hiring or training additional staff.
After-Hours and Overflow Support
Ensure consistent coverage during peak times, off-hours, or vacations without overloading your internal team.
Endpoint and User Support Management
Streamline device, application, and user issue resolution to keep employees productive and minimize downtime.
Endpoint and User Support Management
Streamline device, application, and user issue resolution to keep employees productive and minimize downtime.
Tier 1 - Tier 3 Escalation Support
Give your team access to advanced expertise for complex issues without hiring or training additional staff.
Why Our Co-Managed IT Services Are Different
In our co-managed IT service model, our team acts as an extension of your existing IT organization. As a result, your employees will receive world-class support that feels seamless and familiar. Organizations that use our co-managed support reduce downtime from IT issues by over 40%.
Shared Ownership Model
We work as an extension of your internal IT team, not a replacement, with clearly defined roles and accountability.
Flexible Support Coverage
Scale support up or down based on demand, projects, or staffing changes without long-term commitments.
Experienced IT Specialists
Access seasoned technicians who resolve issues quickly and reduce escalations.
Seamless Tool Integration
We align with your existing ticketing, monitoring, and workflows to avoid disruption.
Employee-Centric Support
Support is designed around the end-user experience to keep teams productive and satisfied.
Strategic Focus Protection
We absorb day-to-day support so your internal team can prioritize innovation and growth.
What is Included in Our Fully Managed Cybersecurity Solutions
24/7 Security Monitoring
Round-the-clock threat detection and real-time security monitoring to identify and respond to threats before they impact your business
Managed SOC
Dedicated security operations center providing expert threat analysis, incident triage, and coordinated response to security events
Managed SIEM Services
Security information and event management with centralized log collection, correlation analysis, and automated threat detection across your entire infrastructure
Managed EDR
Advanced endpoint protection with continuous monitoring, automated threat response, and forensic investigation capabilities for all devices
Managed Firewall
Professional firewall management including configuration, monitoring, rule optimization, and threat prevention at your network perimeter
Complete Co-Managed IT Services
Strategic IT Planning
Acting as your virtual CIO for technology planning. Your IT team handles daily operations. We help with big-picture planning. Together, we create technology roadmaps that match business goals.
Our strategic planning includes:
- Technology assessments and audits
- Budget planning and forecasting
- Project prioritization
- Risk analysis
- Compliance planning
- Digital transformation strategy
- Vendor management guidance
- Technology policy development
We bring an outside perspective to your planning. Your team gets expert advice without hiring executives. Strategic decisions get better with our experience.
Overflow Support
Extra hands when your IT team gets busy. Big projects strain small teams. Emergencies need all hands on deck. We provide skilled technicians when you need them most.
Overflow support covers:
- Help desk overflow during busy times
- Extra hands for big projects
- Vacation and sick day coverage
- Emergency response assistance
- Seasonal workload support
- Special project staffing
- Training period coverage
- Merger and acquisition support
Your team never falls behind. Employees get help quickly. Projects stay on schedule. Your IT staff avoids burnout.
After-Hours Coverage
24/7 support when your team goes home. IT problems don’t stop at 5 PM. Servers crash on weekends. Security threats happen at night. We watch your systems when your team can’t.
Night and weekend coverage includes:
- 24/7 system monitoring
- Emergency response
- Patch management
- Backup monitoring
- Security threat detection
- Critical alert handling
- Weekend maintenance
- Holiday coverage
Your team gets real rest. Systems stay protected all night. Monday mornings are calm, not chaotic.
Specialized Expertise
Expert knowledge for complex technology. Some projects need special skills. Cloud migrations need cloud experts. Security needs security specialists. We provide expertise without permanent hiring.
Specialized services include:
- Cloud migration and management
- Cybersecurity and compliance
- Network architecture
- Database administration
- Application development
- Disaster recovery planning
- Phone system management
- Microsoft 365 expertise
Your team learns from our experts. Projects succeed with the right skills. You avoid expensive consultants or new hires.
Project Management
Professional management for IT projects. Your team has great ideas but little time. Projects pile up and fall behind. We manage projects, so your team can focus on operations.
Project management covers:
- Project planning and scheduling
- Resource coordination
- Budget tracking
- Vendor management
- Timeline management
- Risk mitigation
- Status reporting
- End-user training
Projects finish on time and on budget. Your team stays focused on daily support. Everyone knows the project status.
Help Desk Augmentation
Extra support for your help desk team. Users need help faster than your team can provide. Tickets pile up. Frustration grows. We add capacity to your help desk.
Help desk support includes:
- Tier 1 support overflow
- Password resets and basic issues
- Ticket triage and routing
- Documentation creation
- User training assistance
- Response time improvement
- Ticket backlog reduction
- Coverage expansion
Users get faster help. Your team handles complex issues. Satisfaction scores improve.
How Co-Managed IT Works
Initial Assessment
We start by learning your environment. We meet your IT team. We understand your processes. We identify gaps and opportunities. You get a clear partnership plan.
Integration Phase
We integrate with your team smoothly. Systems get connected. Processes get documented. Roles get defined clearly. Everyone knows who does what.
Ongoing Partnership
Daily collaboration keeps things running. Regular meetings maintain alignment. Continuous improvement makes IT better. Your team and ours work as one.
Flexible Adjustment
Needs change, and we adapt. Busy seasons get more support. Quiet times need less. New projects get the right resources. Partnership flexes with your needs.
What Executives Say About Solution Builders
Our Co-Managed Advantages
Why Choose Solution Builders as Your IT Partner
Our experienced team provides an expert partnership that strengthens your IT department. We understand both technology and business. Your IT team succeeds with our support.
Proven Process
No Tech Talk
True Alignment
Flexible Support
29 Years Experience
Co-Managed IT Features
Our complete co-managed services cover every IT need. We handle servers, storage, networks, and cloud. We manage Microsoft platforms and virtualization. Security and compliance get expert attention.
Every aspect gets professional support. Your team keeps control while getting help. Documentation ensures knowledge transfer. Your IT capabilities expand without hiring.
Let’s work together and eliminate your IT Headaches
“My computer is painfully slow today”
“VPN won’t connect from my house”
“Printer is broke and I have a meeting in 1 hour”
“Teams keeps freezing during our meetings”
“I am logged out and can’t find my password”
“I just clicked a Phishing email, what should I do?”
“Our IT guy is on vacation and I need help”
“Teams keeps freezing during our meetings”
Let’s work together and eliminate your IT Headaches
IT Support Services
When technology issues disrupt your business, Solution Builders delivers fast, reliable computer support and services to keep your operations running smoothly.
- IT Support Services
- Help Desk & End-User Support Services
- Desktop & Workstation Support
- Remote Support Services
- Server Support Services
Managed IT Services
Comprehensive managed IT services with 24/7 monitoring and strategic technology planning. Let our expert team handle your IT infrastructure while you focus on growing your business.
Cloud Services
Accelerate your business with secure cloud services and seamless digital transformation. Our cloud experts help you migrate, optimize, and manage your technology infrastructure for maximum efficiency.
- Business Continuity Planning
- Cloud Assessment
- Cloud Migration
- Office 365 Services
- Backup Management
- Cloud Security
- Data Protection And Recovery
- Digital Transformation
Computer Security Services
Protect your business from cyber threats with enterprise-level computer security solutions.
IT Compliance Solutions
Meet regulatory requirements with expert IT compliance services for regulated industries. Ensure your business stays compliant while maintaining operational efficiency and security standards.
FAQs
Co-Managed IT FAQs
Partnership Questions
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Service Questions
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Cost and Value Questions
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