Pain Specialists of America

360 Visibility spearheaded the transition to internal IT management, focusing on strategic planning and robust support to enhance operational control and security.

Project at a glance

Pain Specialists of America (PSA) faced challenges with their Managed Services Provider (MSP), including lack of transparency, cost management issues with Azure Cloud Servers, and restricted administrative privileges, hindering their ability to manage critical IT infrastructure effectively.

Partnering with Microsoft Cloud Partner, 360 Visibility, was pivotal for Pain Specialists of America (PSA) as they sought to address their IT management challenges. 360 Visibility conducted a thorough analysis of PSA's IT infrastructure, identifying gaps and inefficiencies caused by their previous Managed Services Provider (MSP).

Based on this assessment, 360 Visibility recommended a shift towards internal IT management, providing comprehensive licensing support and advisory services. They facilitated a smooth transition by empowering PSA's IT staff with necessary training and support, ensuring they could effectively manage their infrastructure.

20%

By transitioning to internal IT management with 360 Visibility, Pain Specialists of America (PSA) achieved a 20% reduction in overall IT costs.

30%

Implementing Microsoft Intune for device management and Datto for Microsoft 365 backup, PSA enhanced their IT security and operational efficiency, resulting in 30% fewer security incidents and reduced downtime by 15% due to streamlined device management and robust data protection measures.

The Tools

Products and services implemented

Service

Cloud Infrastructure Advisory

Implementation

Microsoft Intune for Device Management

Implementation

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Implementation

Datto for Microsoft 365 Backup

The Challenge

Transitioning from MSP Dependency to Internal IT Management

The Pain Specialists of America (PSA) relied on a Managed Services Provider (MSP) to manage their IT needs, including provisioning Azure Cloud Servers for their infrastructure. However, PSA started experiencing several issues with their MSP, which ultimately led them to seek an alternative solution.

The primary issue that PSA experienced with their MSP was related to a lack of transparency and cost management, specifically with their Azure Cloud Servers. The MSP was not clear about the purpose of some of the servers provisioned which led to issues with server utilization and costs. PSA was unable to control the costs associated with their IT infrastructure, which was a significant problem for the organization. This ultimately lead to PSA’s need to find a new partner as their trust had been broken.

Another issue that PSA faced with their MSP was related to administrative privileges. The MSP was blocking PSA staff from administrative privileges, making it difficult for them to manage their own IT needs. This resulted in a lack of control over their IT infrastructure, and PSA was unable to customize their infrastructure to meet their specific needs. This was particularly problematic as Pain Specialists of America’s IT infrastructure is critical to the smooth operation of their business, and the lack of administrative privileges was impeding their ability to operate efficiently.

Moreover, the lack of administrative privileges was impacting PSA’s ability to respond quickly to any issues that arose in their IT infrastructure. With the MSP in control of their IT infrastructure, PSA was unable to take immediate action to address any issues, which could result in longer downtime and lost productivity. This lack of control and the inability to respond quickly to IT issues was having a negative impact on PSA’s business.

Overall, PSA’s Managed Service Provider was not meeting their needs, and the issues they were experiencing were impacting their budget, their ability to manage their own IT infrastructure, and their ability to respond quickly to IT issues. This led PSA to seek an alternative solution that would allow them to manage their IT needs internally, giving them greater control over their IT infrastructure, reducing costs, and improving their ability to respond to any issues that arose.

"We realized our MSP was causing more harm than good. We had no control over our IT infrastructure and they were blocking our staff from making necessary changes. That’s when we turned to 360 Visibility. With their help, we were able to take control of our IT needs and improve our security posture. I highly recommend them to any organization looking to do the same."

Robert Stringham
VP of Business Operations - Pain Specialists of America
The Solution

Enhancing security and operational efficiency with advanced technologies like Microsoft Intune and Datto

PSA began working with 360 Visibility, a Microsoft Cloud Partner, to find a new solution for their IT management needs. After conducting a thorough analysis of PSA’s IT infrastructure, 360 Visibility recommended that PSA move away from their MSP and manage their IT needs internally with licensing and advisory support services from 360 Visibility.

To make the transition as smooth as possible, 360 Visibility worked closely with PSA’s IT staff to ensure that they had the necessary training and support to manage their own IT infrastructure. They also provided licensing support for PSA’s Microsoft Azure cloud services and offered ongoing advisory services to ensure that PSA’s IT infrastructure remained optimized and efficient.

As part of their solution to move away from their MSP and manage their IT needs internally, 360 Visibility implemented additional technologies to support PSA’s IT infrastructure. These technologies included Microsoft Intune for device management and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to protect workstations and Servers. These replaced the gap left by the MSP who had used a 3rd party Remote Management and Monitoring system for device management and security.

The Results

Advanced technologies further fortified their IT environment, ensuring robust data protection and operational efficiency

1

Cost Reduction:

PSA significantly reduced overall IT costs by managing their own IT infrastructure.


2

Enhanced Control:

They gained greater control over their IT infrastructure, optimizing it to meet specific operational needs.


3

Improved Security:

PSA strengthened IT security by managing administrative privileges internally and ensuring data protection.


4

Additional Protections:

Implementation of Datto for Microsoft 365 backup and Microsoft Intune for security and device management provided additional layers of protection, enhancing overall IT infrastructure security and operational efficiency.

"Working closely with Pain Specialists of America, our goal was to seamlessly transition their IT management and enhance their operational capabilities. Through strategic planning and robust support, we empowered PSA to achieve greater control over their infrastructure and elevate their security posture, ensuring they could focus on their core mission with confidence."

Jason Meilleur
Cloud Solutions Director - 360 Visibility

 

Ready to See Clearly & Act Faster?

Elevate Your Business Potential with Expert Microsoft Guidance