Should you hire an internal IT team or outsource to a managed service provider? It’s one of the most important technology decisions a growing business makes. The answer depends on your size, complexity, budget, and security requirements.
We break down the real costs, capabilities, and trade-offs to help you make an informed decision.
Why Businesses Trust TVG
What We Deliver
Cost Comparison
Full-time IT salary + benefits + training vs. predictable monthly MSP fee — the numbers tell the story.
Expertise Depth
One IT person knows some things well. An MSP team covers security, cloud, networking, compliance, and more.
Security Coverage
24/7 security monitoring requires a team. A single IT hire can’t watch your network at 2am.
Scalability
MSPs scale up and down with your business. In-house teams require hiring and firing cycles.
Vacation & Sick Coverage
When your IT person is on PTO, who handles the outage? MSPs never take a day off.
Hybrid Options
Many businesses combine in-house IT leadership with MSP support for the best of both worlds.
Outsourced vs In-House IT — Cost Comparison
Sources: IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024, Verizon DBIR 2024, Cybersecurity Ventures
“I have been a client of TVG for 13+ years. All of their team members show care and concern when dealing with any IT issues we have and they work diligently to resolve my issues with expediency and always to my satisfaction.”
Melanie S.
CEO, Commercial Real Estate — Huntington Beach, CA
“TVG Consulting has been our IT partner for years. Their team is responsive, knowledgeable, and proactive about preventing issues before they become problems.”
Tony Y.
COO, Zodiak USA
Serving Los Angeles & Nashville & Surrounding Areas
TVG Consulting provides on-site and remote IT support across Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, Downtown LA, Santa Monica, Nashville, Franklin, Murfreesboro. Our local presence means faster response times and technicians who understand your area’s business landscape.
Types of Engagements We Handle
Ransomware Attack
Locked out of your systems? We contain the spread, preserve evidence, and restore from clean backups — without paying the ransom.
Email Fraud & BEC
Wire fraud, spoofed invoices, compromised mailboxes. We trace the breach, lock down accounts, and recover what we can.
Insider Threat
Suspect an employee is stealing data or sabotaging systems? We investigate quietly, preserve evidence, and lock down access.
Cyber Posture Review
Not sure if your current IT team has everything locked down? We audit your environment and give you an honest assessment.
Active Breach
Systems acting strange? Unusual network traffic? If something feels wrong, call us. We respond within 15 minutes — 24/7/365.
Letting Go of IT Staff
Terminating an IT employee who has admin access? We lock down credentials, audit access, and ensure a clean transition.
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