A Managed Technology Provider (MTP) owns the technology function for a small or mid-sized business. It is accountable for making sure technology is planned, coordinated, governed and aligned with the business, with the right providers doing the right work.
What Is a Managed Technology Provider (MTP)?
An MTP takes responsibility for the technology function the way a CIO would at a larger company: strategy and roadmap, technology leadership, architecture, AI and automation, cloud strategy, software, and coordination of every provider involved. Owning the function means accountability, not doing every task.
How Is an MTP Different From an MSP?
An MSP manages technology: support, security operations, monitoring, maintenance and reliability. An MTP owns the technology function: it makes sure the technology is planned, coordinated and aligned with the business. The two roles are complementary, and many businesses work with both.
Why It Matters
Most small and mid-sized businesses have someone managing their technology but no one accountable for how it serves the business. An MTP gives them one point of accountability for how their providers, tools and projects fit together.
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