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Managed IT Services for Growing Businesses

Most managed IT providers want to replace your team and lock you into their tool stack. SBK takes a different approach: co-managed IT that augments your existing capabilities with vendor-neutral monitoring, support, and security operations. We recommend the tools that fit your business — not the ones that pay us the highest margins.

Managed IT Services for Growing Businesses

What We Deliver

Help Desk & User Support

Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support that integrates directly with your internal team. Your employees get responsive help, your IT staff gets freed from repetitive tickets, and everyone gets transparent SLA tracking.

  • Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support with documented escalation paths
  • 8x5 or 24/7 coverage options based on your operational hours
  • Ticketing system with SLA tracking and resolution metrics
  • Knowledge base and self-service resources for common requests
  • Monthly support metrics reporting with trend analysis

Network Operations & Monitoring

24/7 infrastructure monitoring with proactive alerting and automated remediation. We detect and resolve issues before they escalate into outages — because every minute of downtime costs your business real revenue.

  • 24/7 network and infrastructure monitoring with sub-minute alerting
  • Proactive alerting and automated remediation for common failure modes
  • Firewall management and security event monitoring
  • Network performance optimization and capacity planning
  • Monthly operational reports with actionable recommendations

Endpoint Protection (EDR/MDR)

Managed endpoint detection and response deployed and maintained by our team. We select the best EDR platform for your environment — vendor-neutral, based on your threat profile and budget, not our reseller agreements.

  • EDR deployment and ongoing management
  • Real-time threat detection with automated response workflows
  • Proactive threat hunting and investigation by certified analysts
  • Automated remediation workflows for known attack patterns
  • Integration with SIEM and SOC operations for unified visibility

Cloud Operations

AWS, Azure, and GCP management for organizations that need expert cloud oversight without hiring a full-time cloud engineer. We handle optimization, security, and cost control so you get the most from your cloud investment.

  • Cloud infrastructure management and architecture optimization
  • Cost monitoring with monthly right-sizing recommendations
  • Security configuration and compliance monitoring across all platforms
  • Backup and disaster recovery management with tested recovery procedures
  • Performance tuning and automated scaling policy implementation

Managed SOC/SIEM

Security operations center and SIEM management that delivers enterprise-grade security monitoring at pricing built for SMBs. Your logs get analyzed by real analysts, not just automated rules — because alert fatigue is the enemy of actual security.

  • 24/7 security event monitoring and analysis by certified analysts
  • Log aggregation and correlation across all endpoints
  • Incident detection, triage, and escalation with documented procedures
  • Compliance reporting for HIPAA, SOC 2, and PCI DSS requirements
  • Quarterly threat intelligence briefings tailored to your industry

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between managed IT and co-managed IT?
Traditional managed IT replaces your internal team entirely — the provider handles everything and you lose direct control. Co-managed IT, which is SBK's model, augments your existing team by filling specific capability gaps. You keep your internal staff and institutional knowledge while gaining specialized expertise in areas like security monitoring, cloud operations, or after-hours support. This approach costs less than full outsourcing, preserves your team's autonomy, and avoids vendor lock-in.
How much do managed IT services cost per user?
Pricing depends on the scope of services you need — help desk and monitoring, endpoint protection, SOC/SIEM, cloud operations, or a combination. We scope every engagement individually and price transparently with no hidden fees or multi-year lock-ins. Contact us for a custom quote based on your environment.
Can you work alongside our existing IT team?
Absolutely — co-managed IT is our specialty, not an afterthought. We integrate with your team's ticketing systems, communication channels, and existing processes. Your internal staff handles the work they do best while SBK fills the gaps: after-hours coverage, specialized security operations, cloud expertise, or simply overflow capacity during busy periods. We document clear escalation paths and hold joint operations reviews so nothing falls between the cracks.
What's included in 24/7 monitoring?
Our 24/7 monitoring covers your entire IT environment: network infrastructure (routers, switches, firewalls), servers and endpoints, cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP), and critical business applications. We monitor for availability, performance degradation, security events, and capacity thresholds. When alerts trigger, our team follows documented response procedures — automated remediation for known issues, direct intervention for complex problems, and immediate escalation for critical incidents with defined SLA response times.
How do you select which tools and vendors to use?
SBK evaluates tools based solely on fit for your environment — we take zero commissions, referral fees, or volume incentives from vendors. Our selection process assesses your technical requirements, integration needs, compliance mandates, and budget constraints. We then match those requirements against our tested vendor matrix, which we update quarterly. If a client's existing tools work well, we manage those rather than forcing a migration. Stop getting sold to — start getting advised.

IT support that works with your team, not against it

Schedule a free strategy session to see how co-managed IT can fill your gaps without replacing what already works.

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