{"id":104713,"date":"2022-02-03T08:55:38","date_gmt":"2022-02-03T16:55:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.backblaze.com\/blog\/?p=104713"},"modified":"2025-12-12T12:46:34","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T20:46:34","slug":"how-to-build-the-right-tech-stack-for-your-msp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.backblaze.com\/blog\/how-to-build-the-right-tech-stack-for-your-msp\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Build the Right Tech Stack for Your MSP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-104717\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backblaze.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/bb-bh-How-to-Build-the-Right-Tech-Stack-for-Your-MSP.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1440\" height=\"821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/bb-bh-How-to-Build-the-Right-Tech-Stack-for-Your-MSP.png 1440w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/bb-bh-How-to-Build-the-Right-Tech-Stack-for-Your-MSP-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/bb-bh-How-to-Build-the-Right-Tech-Stack-for-Your-MSP-1024x584.png 1024w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/bb-bh-How-to-Build-the-Right-Tech-Stack-for-Your-MSP-768x438.png 768w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/bb-bh-How-to-Build-the-Right-Tech-Stack-for-Your-MSP-560x319.png 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"bzdropcap\">As a managed service provider (MSP) or IT consultant, your bottom line depends on having the right tools at the right prices to maintain your margins while still providing the resources and functionality your clients need. And you\u2019ve likely seen the resources and functionality your clients need changing over the past few years towards an increased focus on cybersecurity and disaster recovery.<\/p>\n<p>More and more companies are hiring remotely, which means increased security risks, ransomware attacks on small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have increased, and severe natural disasters are threatening on-premises office technology. Having the right tech stack for your MSP demonstrates to current and potential clients that they can trust you to safeguard their valuable data and systems against the threats of today and tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p>Level up your value proposition with insights on building a competitive \u201cright-sized\u201d tech stack at our upcoming webinar, \u201cThe Essential MSP Tech Stack,\u201d on Tuesday, February 15th at 1 p.m. CST\/2 p.m. EST.<\/p>\n<p><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-bcbb3188-860c-48aa-b022-79ad9d09e22c\" class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\"><span id=\"hs-cta-bcbb3188-860c-48aa-b022-79ad9d09e22c\" class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-bcbb3188-860c-48aa-b022-79ad9d09e22c\"><!-- [if lte IE 8]>\n\n\n<div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div>\n\n\n<![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/2832298\/bcbb3188-860c-48aa-b022-79ad9d09e22c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"hs-cta-img-bcbb3188-860c-48aa-b022-79ad9d09e22c\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" style=\"border-width: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/2832298\/bcbb3188-860c-48aa-b022-79ad9d09e22c.png\" alt=\"\u2794 Sign Up for the Webinar\" \/><\/a><\/span><script charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/js.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> hbspt.cta.load(2832298, 'bcbb3188-860c-48aa-b022-79ad9d09e22c', {\"useNewLoader\":\"true\",\"region\":\"na1\"}); <\/script><\/span><!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><\/p>\n<p>Read on to get a preview of what will be covered during the webinar.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Top Considerations for an Essential MSP Tech Stack<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>SMBs outsource their IT to MSPs and consultants because they don\u2019t have the time, knowledge, or resources to shop around for the right tech solution for themselves. They may not even know what criteria they should be using to evaluate solutions, and this can lead to them shopping around among MSPs based on price alone.<\/p>\n<p>Sourcing solutions with a lower cost to you means you can price your services more competitively and better attract customers. But pricing is just one of the considerations you should make when purchasing software. Have you also thought about scalability, and whether your tech stack can grow with you as your client base grows? Or what kinds of support options your software provider has available?<\/p>\n<p>Pricing is important, yes, but there are several other factors by which you should judge your tech stack options, including features, automation options, and integrations, which will be covered in more detail during the webinar.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Right-sizing Your MSP Tech Stack<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>To develop your MSP offering, you\u2019ll also want to think about what MSP services are most in demand in your area and what solutions you can offer the most efficiently and cost-effectively. It\u2019s not \u201cessential\u201d to offer <em>everything<\/em>. The right tech stack is the one that brings you the most clients at the greatest profitability.<\/p>\n<p>You may even want to do some research on the other MSPs in your geographic area. Is there something you can offer that they do not? Play to your strengths\u2014what technical areas do you know the best?<\/p>\n<p>As you start to develop your offering, consider the following areas of managed IT services and how they might help you attract clients:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-104721\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backblaze.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/MSP-chart-1024x909.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/MSP-chart-1024x909.png 1024w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/MSP-chart-300x266.png 300w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/MSP-chart-768x682.png 768w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/MSP-chart-560x497.png 560w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/MSP-chart.png 1130w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Backup and Cloud Storage for MSPs<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to managed backup and cloud storage, Backblaze and our partner, MSP360, have you covered. Backblaze provides easy and affordable server and workstation backup, and our integration with MSP360 provides a seamless experience to back up standalone and multiple servers to Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage.<\/p>\n<p>MSPs and IT organizations with multiple servers can manage all of their machines from one, centralized, web-based admin console. Backblaze B2 backups are \u201cset it and forget it\u201d after the initial setup. Data is kept in hot storage and available immediately when needed. And B2 Cloud Storage is extremely affordable at $6\/TB per month without any additional fees or tiered pricing structure.<\/p>\n<p>Our integration with MSP360 includes advanced backup protection features like flexible scheduling, compression, encryption, and ransomware protection. We\u2019ve even made it super easy to get started on your own. Just use our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backblaze.com\/business-serverbackup-create.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online onboarding tool<\/a> to create both Backblaze B2 and MSP360 accounts at the same time.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Bundling MSP Services to Streamline the Purchase Decision<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Consider bundling your services to make it easier for clients to buy from you and understand how you\u2019ll help protect their business. For instance, the joint solution from MSP360 and Backblaze can be bundled as part of a disaster recovery, backup, and storage package. You could also create tiers of services, like a \u201cbronze\u201d level disaster recovery, backup, and storage package; a \u201csilver\u201d level package that includes all of the above plus monitoring, tech management, and installation services; and a \u201cgold\u201d level package that functions essentially like fully outsourced IT.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Non-IT Tools for the MSP Tech Stack<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Finally, as you build your MSP, don\u2019t forget that your tech stack may need to include non-IT tools as well. You\u2019ll need a way to oversee business accounting and your books, a way to manage your client relationships, leads, and sales, plus software to manage employees, payroll, and other aspects of general business management.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Ready to Upgrade Your Tech Stack?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Having the right tech stack isn\u2019t a matter of checking all the boxes on a list of software. It\u2019s a strategic decision about what your potential clients will most value, what you\u2019re best equipped to offer, and how you can make a profit. Instead of trying to meet every possible need, ensure that you have the \u201cright-sized\u201d tech stack to service the types of clients you represent without paying extra for bloated software that may go unused. You can often have a healthier business by specializing in just a few areas and attracting the right types of clients, rather than trying to cater to everyone.<\/p>\n<p>Want to learn more? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backblaze.com\/blog\/how-to-build-the-right-tech-stack-for-your-msp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Join our webinar<\/a> on Tuesday, February 15th at 1 p.m. CST\/2 p.m. EST to learn more about how to build the tech stack for your MSP.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the essential tools that every MSP or IT consultant needs to better support their clients.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":175,"featured_media":104717,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[468],"class_list":["post-104713","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cloud-storage","tag-b2cloud","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>MSP Backup Solutions: How to Build the Right Tech Stack for Your MSP<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A Managed Service Provider needs to have the right tools available for their clients. 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