Security News > 2021 > July > Cloud and security are top priorities for MSPs

Based on an independent survey of more than 1,800 MSPs worldwide, the report reflects how MSPs are evolving as their small and medium business clients fully transition to the cloud and prioritize cyber resilience.

"The global pandemic forced businesses to rethink operations and explore new avenues for managed services. Over the last year and a half, MSPs were the unsung heroes for SMBs, enabling them to run their business while the MSPs themselves faced many of the same challenges of remote/hybrid work and economic uncertainty. This accelerated MSP and SMB digital transformation," said Rob Rae, SVP Business Development, Datto.

"According to the State of the MSP Report, MSPs are focused on cloud migration, increased collaboration, and investment in security solutions. With this new mindset, MSPs can support SMBs for the transformation to come."

MSPs target shift to the cloud and need for improved security solutions.

Cloud-based infrastructure design and management - 97%. Office productivity software services - 93%. Business continuity and disaster recovery - 88%. Nearly all MSPs expect this growth to continue over the next three years, positioning them to lead the shift to the cloud for SMBs. Given the steady increase in ransomware and cyber attacks over the past few years, SMBs need security expertise now more than ever.

Ninety-nine percent of responding MSPs offer managed security services, compared to only 75% last year, further showcasing the increased attention MSPs put on outsourced security solutions.

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