Building a Modern MSP Practice for Microsoft 365 with Orchestry Beacon

 Elevate your Microsoft MSP practice in the evolving landscape with Orchestry Beacon.

The managed service provider (MSP) landscape is undergoing significant transformation, fueled by fierce competition and rapidly evolving technologies. According to Datto, MSPs have identified competition as their biggest challenge for three consecutive years, with a notable increase in perceived competition from 29% in 2022 to 35%. This competitive landscape is driving MSPs to explore new avenues for growth, particularly in collaboration software, analytics, and customer self-service capabilities. 

The global managed services market, valued at an estimated USD 299.01 billion in 2023, is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.6% from 2023 to 2030. This growth underscores the expanding opportunity for MSPs willing to adapt and evolve. MSP Alliance echoes the sentiment that the break/fix model is outdated, urging MSPs to adopt a proactive approach to stay relevant. 

Orchestry's observations indicate a continuing shift in investments from physical to digital workplaces since the pandemic. Despite the pandemic's end, organizations continue to expand their digital footprints, highlighting the increased need for new management practices and tools to handle the burgeoning digital workspaces. Cloud storage costs and data volumes are growing, prompting IT leaders to seek solutions for efficient digital workplace management. 

Managed Services Market Size, Share & Growth Report 2030 (grandviewresearch.com) 

Introducing Orchestry Beacon 

Orchestry Beacon (coming soon) emerges as a game-changer for MSPs navigating the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. It offers a lower-cost entry into the Orchestry platform, enabling MSPs to generate customized, interactive reports and proactive recommendations on an ad-hoc basis. The Beacon license provides a comprehensive overview of customer trends, revenue opportunities, and issues across multiple tenants, thanks to its single-pane-of-glass view. 

The Orchestry Health Check, a key feature of the Beacon license, serves as a foundational tool for defining managed services offerings. It leverages advanced capabilities like interactive commenting, PDF export, Microsoft Roadmap integration, and integration with the Orchestry Recommendations engine. This not only simplifies the process of delivering ongoing services in Microsoft 365 but also ensures that the reports and recommendations are dynamic and evolving. 

Why Choose Beacon? 

Beacon is designed to enhance revenue opportunities, offering MSPs a new monthly recurring revenue stream. Its introduction into the sales process can uncover additional revenue and service opportunities. Moreover, Beacon reduces reliance on internal resources, eliminating the need for manual data gathering and report generation. As Orchestry continues to evolve, additional health checks and recommendations will become available, addressing a wide range of needs, including Copilot readiness and oversharing.

Conclusion 

The shift towards monthly recurring services, tenant health checks, and expert guidance is inevitable for MSPs aiming to thrive in the Microsoft ecosystem. Orchestry Beacon, with its Health Checks and Recommendations, presents a unique opportunity for MSPs to diversify their Microsoft 365 offerings and establish a recurring revenue stream. As organizations continue to evolve their buying patterns, MSPs must adapt to meet these changing needs. 

Discover how Orchestry Beacon can redefine your MSP practice and help you tap into the expanding Microsoft 365 market. Learn more about our partner program and get in touch today.