January is the perfect time for businesses to reflect on the past 12 months and set resolutions for the new year. As you look back at your company's accomplishments and growth, you should also reevaluate your critical business suppliers and partners, including your managed IT services provider (MSP). Are they still worth keeping or are they hindering your company’s growth?

Here are six common signs you need a new MSP.
1. Your software programs are not up to date
IT networks require regular maintenance and updates to stay secure.

The business IT landscape keeps evolving rapidly. This can make it difficult for business owners to keep up with the latest trends and changes, let alone manage their own IT systems. Fortunately, they can outsource their IT needs to a managed IT services provider (MSP).
What is an MSP?
An MSP is a company that offers comprehensive IT support and management for businesses.

Managed IT services providers or MSPs offer everything from IT consulting to cloud management to cybersecurity, practically serving as IT departments to non-IT firms. If you’re currently availing of managed services, how do you know that you’re getting what you’re paying for? Here are the signs that will tell you to switch to another MSP:

1. The light at the end of the tunnel always seems to be dim and far away
In other words, your MSP keeps failing to assuage your fears that stem from IT-related concerns, such as cyberthreats and poor IT performance.