For growing businesses, the right Managed Service Provider (MSP) can be a game-changer, but too often, traditional MSPs fail to meet modern needs. If your business is struggling with unpredictable costs or limited visibility over IT and security, it may be time for a change.

Electric offers a powerful and affordable MSP alternative designed specifically for SMBs that lack dedicated IT resources. Here are five signs your MSP may be holding your business back—and why Electric offers a better solution.

Sign #1: Limited Visibility Over Security and Compliance

With increasing cyber threats and regulatory requirements, security and compliance can’t be an afterthought. If your MSP isn’t well-versed in data security and compliance, your business could be at risk of breaches, data loss, and non-compliance fines.

Electric’s Solution: Electric centralizes your IT and security into one powerful platform, providing full visibility and control over your devices and compliance measures. We partner with industry-leading security providers like JumpCloud, P81, and Harmony Email & Collaboration to deliver cutting-edge solutions tailored to your needs. Our platform features strong security protocols, proactive compliance monitoring, and a Cybersecurity Dashboard that highlights and tracks prevented security threats, ensuring your business remains secure and compliant.

Sign #2: Unpredictable Costs and Billing

With many MSPs, unexpected fees and complex billing can make budgeting a nightmare. It’s common to see fluctuating costs, hidden charges, or lack of transparency, making it hard to predict your IT expenses.

Electric’s Solution: Electric offers transparent pricing and consolidated billing that eliminates surprises. All device management, security, and IT services are included in one, affordable solution built for growing businesses. Also, if needed, we work with you to create a plan that fits your unique requirements.

Sign #3: No Integration with HR Systems for Streamlined Employee Onboarding and Offboarding

Managing IT throughout employees’ lifecycle is key to drive productivity, enhance employees experience and secure your business data and applications. Most MSPs rely on ticketing systems with SLAs that create security risks and logistical issues as IT systems aren’t integrated with HR systems.

Electric’s Solution: Electric’s platform offers seamless integration with most HR systems in the market. HR teams can work with the Human Capital Management (HCM) of their choice while partnering with Electric, a platform fully built with IT and security at the center.  Automated Onboarding and Offboarding ensure that devices, applications, and permissions are managed securely and efficiently. No more manual entry or delayed access!

Sign #4: Simplified Hardware Procurement and Warehousing

For businesses with remote or hybrid teams, managing and securing devices can be a challenge. Many providers lack streamlined processes for procuring, deploying, and tracking devices, leaving businesses at risk of inefficiencies, data breaches, or lost hardware.

Electric’s Solution: Electric simplifies hardware procurement and warehousing with our brand-agnostic hardware store, making it easy to procure high-performing devices for your team. We also provide secure warehousing for your unused devices, managing storage and shipping when devices need to be reassigned to another employee. From purchase to return and redeployment, Electric ensures your hardware is always accounted for and ready to support your team.

If any of these signs sound familiar, your MSP may be holding your business back. Electric provides an MSP alternative designed for the needs of growing businesses. With affordable pricing, full visibility, seamless HR integration, and strong security, Electric is here to power your business forward.

Ready to make the switch? See how Electric can transform your IT experience.