Most of us have heard the saying, “If you want something done right, do it yourself.” That doesn’t always hold true, however. Sometimes, deferring to an outside expert is preferable, especially if the “something” in question is managing increasingly complex cloud solutions.
As businesses have migrated more data and workloads to the cloud, managing cloud environments (including cost containment and security risk mitigation) has become more complicated, according to Flexera. Subsequently, organizations of all sizes increasingly outsource public cloud oversight to managed service providers (MSPs): Forty-eight percent of small and midsize businesses (SMBs) and 62 percent of enterprises partner with MSPs for at least some public cloud management, according to the Flexera 2025 State of the Cloud Report. That’s up from 36 percent of SMBs and 56 percent of enterprises that reported relying on MSPs for public cloud management in Flexera’s 2024 report.
Shared from the Flexera 2025 State of the Cloud Report under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Why the uptick in outsourced public cloud management? There are plenty of reasons for companies of all sizes to work with third-party service providers for assistance in overseeing public cloud environments. Here are some notable benefits of relying on an MSP instead of managing public cloud solutions internally.
1. More time to focus on core aspects of your business.
Flexera’s report notes that organizations are spending more time on their core competencies (i.e., the products and services that make them stand out in their industries). With an MSP handling public cloud management, businesses have more time and resources to devote to other strategic initiatives.
2. Cost containment and access to high-level expertise.
By outsourcing, you can gain access to high-level cloud experts without worrying about the expenditures associated with recruiting and retaining internal staff members, according to Synoptek. This is also advantageous in the context of the ongoing IT talent shortage: 57 percent of senior tech leaders feel hiring IT staffers is challenging because of skill gaps, according to the 2025 State of IT report from Spiceworks.
3. Enhanced security and compliance.
MSPs also typically have security experts on staff who can monitor your public cloud environments 24/7 for anomalies and combat evolving threats. As a result, outsourcing public cloud solution oversight typically reduces your risk level and ensures compliance with any applicable regulations, according to Rackspace.
4. Fast responses to issues and round-the-clock support.
If problems arise within your public cloud environments, the MSP can handle them. Many service providers have staff available 24/7 to respond to troubles that occur outside of typical business hours, according to Synoptek.
If you want to outsource public cloud management to contain costs and optimize performance, the Stratosphere Networks team is here to help. Start by calling 877-599-3999 or emailing sales@stratospherenetworks.com to talk to our trusted technology advisors.
