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.
Why businesses move to managed IT
Two offices, both local to the clients they serve. Los Angeles–area support runs from our Burbank office at 217 West Alameda Ave #102, and Middle Tennessee support runs from our Franklin office at 625 Bakers Bridge Ave Ste 105 — so an on-site visit is a drive across town, not a flight.
FBI InfraGard member. TVG participates in InfraGard, the FBI’s information-sharing partnership between the Bureau and private-sector organizations that operate critical infrastructure. It is a partnership for threat intelligence, not an endorsement or a certification.
Managed IT and a vCIO in the same engagement. Proactive monitoring, patching, help desk and layered security for a predictable monthly fee — plus budgeting, lifecycle planning and a technology roadmap, so somebody is thinking about next year while someone else is fixing today.
Managed IT plans starting at $90 per user per month for full support, and urgent issues get immediate engagement.
What the current data says — 2026
| Figure | What it measures | Source |
|---|---|---|
| $4.99M | Global average cost of a data breach — a record high, up 12% year over year | IBM, Cost of a Data Breach Report 2026; research conducted independently by the Ponemon Institute. ibm.com/reports/data-breach |
| 48% | Share of all breaches that now involve ransomware, even as ransom payouts shrink | Verizon Business, 2026 Data Breach Investigations Report. verizon.com/business/resources/reports/dbir |
| 31% | Share of breaches that start with a software vulnerability — now ahead of stolen passwords as the leading way in | Verizon Business, 2026 Data Breach Investigations Report. verizon.com/business/resources/reports/dbir |
Two of those three are what a managed IT plan is built to address directly: tested backup and recovery for the ransomware case, and disciplined patch management for the vulnerability case.
“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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