Cloud computing management models

Two business models play a primary role in enabling the transition of businesses to cloud platforms: managed service providers (MSPs) and cloud service providers (CSPs). While MSPs oversee the daily operations and security of an organization’s cloud-based assets, CSPs deliver the foundational services that make cloud computing viable. This section will explore these concepts in more detail.

Managed service providers

MSPs are third-party companies that organizations hire to manage, maintain, and ensure the operations of their IT assets within their cloud environment. They also assist companies in their transition to the cloud.

When an organization migrates to a cloud computing environment, the traditional IT infrastructure — servers, network equipment, enterprise applications, end-user systems, and security measures — also transitions. This is where MSPs come in, ensuring these cloud-based assets are secured, maintained...