Protect Your Multi-Cloud & Hybrid Environments
Choose the right IT management approach—fully managed, self-managed, or co-managed to optimize your cloud environment and operations.
Choosing the Right Management Model with OneMind
Every organization has unique needs when it comes to managing cloud infrastructure. OneMind offers three flexible service models to match your internal capabilities and strategic goals—whether you want full control, full support, or a balance of both.
Managed Services
Ideal for teams that want to stay focused on innovation.
Turnkey experience
24/7 monitoring & support
Zero infrastructure overhead
Unmanaged Services
Built for teams with strong in-house expertise.
Full administrative control
Developer autonomy
No vendor lock-in
Co-Managed Services
A collaborative approach for shared responsibility.
Flexible division of tasks
Access to OneMind’s cloud experts
Ideal for growing or transitioning teams
Not sure which one to choose?
Our experts are available 24/7 to help you choose the right service for your needs.
Managed vs. Unmanaged vs. Co-managed Services
| Feature | Managed Services | Unmanaged Services | Co-managed Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure Management | Fully handled by MSP | Managed internally | Shared between MSP & IT team |
| Security & Compliance | 24/7 monitoring, firewalls, & compliance adherence | Self-managed security policies | MSP assists in security implementation |
| Technical Support | 24/7 proactive support | No external support | MSP provides on-demand support |
| Software Updates & Patching | Automatic updates & patching | Requires manual updates | MSP supports IT team with updates |
| Cost | Subscription-based pricing | Lower initial cost, but higher long-term maintenance cost | Flexible pricing based on services used |
| Customization & Control | Limited customization, as MSP manages operations | Full control over infrastructure & configurations | Flexible—businesses retain control over key IT operations |
Infrastructure Management
Managed Services
Fully handled by MSP
Unmanaged Services
Managed internally
Co-managed Services
Shared between MSP & IT team
Security & Compliance
Managed Services
24/7 monitoring, firewalls, & compliance adherence
Unmanaged Services
Self-managed security policies
Co-managed Services
MSP assists in security implementation
Technical Support
Managed Services
24/7 proactive support
Unmanaged Services
No external support
Co-managed Services
MSP provides on-demand support
Software Updates & Patching
Managed Services
Automatic updates & patching
Unmanaged Services
Requires manual updates
Co-managed Services
MSP supports IT team with updates
Cost
Managed Services
Subscription-based pricing
Unmanaged Services
Lower initial cost, but higher long-term maintenance cost
Co-managed Services
Flexible pricing based on services used
Customization & Control
Managed Services
Limited customization, as MSP manages operations
Unmanaged Services
Full control over infrastructure & configurations
Co-managed Services
Flexible—businesses retain control over key IT operations
Choose as per your Demand
When to Choose Managed Services?
If the organization lacks an in-house IT team.
If round-the-clock monitoring, security, and compliance are needed.
If outsourcing IT can reduce operational costs and downtime.
If scalability and automatic updates are a priority.
When to Choose Unmanaged Services?
If the business has an experienced IT team capable of handling maintenance.
If full control over configurations, updates, and security is required.
If cost savings on management services are more important than convenience.
If the business requires a custom IT environment tailored to unique needs.
When to Choose Co-managed Services?
If an existing IT team needs external support without full outsourcing.
If the business needs expertise in cybersecurity, compliance, or cloud management.
If the organization wants cost-effective IT management without losing control.
If additional staff augmentation or workload sharing is required.
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