Can an MSP replace an in-house IT engineer?
Yes, in most companies that do not need someone on site every day. The MSP becomes the IT department: it supports users, manages the network, workstations and servers, watches over security and plans renewals. The company stops depending on one person, their holidays and their memory.
How is it different from calling an engineer when needed?
An ad hoc engineer deals with whatever comes up; an MSP is accountable for the whole environment working. It monitors the infrastructure to anticipate failures, documents what is in place and responds within the time set in the SLA. DataRoad does not take on one-off jobs: it works only under contract, because that is the only way to carry that responsibility.
How much does an MSP cost?
At DataRoad, IT Unlimited starts from €395/month + VAT on the Essential plan, with remote and telephone support only. Premium, from €750, includes unlimited on-site support. Premium 365, from €1,200, adds nights, weekends and public holidays. The fee is fixed in the proposal, with no extra hours on the invoice.
How does the contract work?
The contract is annual, renews automatically, with no lock-in period. The monthly fee is agreed before work starts and covers the scope set out in the proposal. DataRoad works with companies of more than 10 workstations and always directly with the end client, never as a subcontractor.
Are we locked in to the MSP?
No. Access credentials and infrastructure documentation remain the company's property and are handed over in writing. With no lock-in, you can change provider whenever you choose. The written SLA protects you during the contract; the documentation protects you after it.
How do you move from an engineer to an MSP?
The move starts with an audit of the existing infrastructure. DataRoad inventories systems, access and risks, then plans the transition without interrupting business. Ongoing management begins with the environment documented, and from then on every request is logged and measured against the SLA.