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Top 10 Must Have Clauses to Crush Your MSP Contract Negotiations

Steven Zolman
Jul. 31,2025 | Negotiation MSP

In the cutthroat arena of Managed Services Provider (MSP) contracts, the fine print can make or break your deal. With global IT services spending soaring to $1.3 trillion in 2024, per Gartner, enterprises are betting big on outsourcing—but vague terms, hidden costs, and rigid agreements can turn that bet into a bust. At NET(net), we’ve seen the fallout: clients trapped in inflexible contracts, blindsided by fees, or left hanging during critical outages. This isn’t just about signing a deal; it’s about crafting a contract that maximizes value, slashes risk, and keeps your MSP in check. Here’s our battle-tested Top 10 checklist for MSP ...

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Cyber Security and Ransomware: Punching Above Your Weight With MSPs and MSSPs

The news is rife lately with security breaches and ransomware attacks. The U.S. company Colonial Pipeline was among one of the high profile cases given the impact on business and consumers across the country. There have been several others such as JBS USA food processor, Ireland’s HSE (Health Service Executive) which manages health care system, Acer and many, many more. As an NBC news item recently put it, Cyber Security staff are barely hanging on and not able to keep up with the barrage of attacks. Its clear that for the short term, the opportunities for criminals to make vast sums of money are simply too good to resist and will likely ...

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