{"id":12264,"date":"2025-09-17T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mspglobal.com\/blog\/?p=12264"},"modified":"2025-09-10T10:53:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T09:53:08","slug":"the-9-step-msp-checklist-for-effective-vendor-consolidation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mspglobal.com\/blog\/the-9-step-msp-checklist-for-effective-vendor-consolidation\/","title":{"rendered":"The 9-Step MSP Checklist for Effective Vendor Consolidation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>MSPs, you don\u2019t need us to tell you that the last few years have been tough in terms of margins, profitability, and costs. Thanks a lot, inflation! With vendor costs and fees skyrocketing, vendor consolidation is now a key\u2014if not <em>the<\/em> key\u2014 strategic focus for many MSPs.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.datto.com\/resources\/state-of-the-msp-industry-2025\/\"> Datto\u2019s State of the MSP 2025 report<\/a> says 46% of MSPs are prioritizing vendor consolidation this year, with 63% saying they prefer working with fewer vendors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size cfs-article-heading\" id=\"why-is-vendor-consolidation-on-the-rise\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.3\">Why is vendor consolidation on the rise?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reducing the number of ISVs you work with can help you streamline your operations and improve your margins. According to AvePoint, 40% of MSPs work with more than 20 vendors. If you can cut that to two or three vendors without harming your service levels, you\u2019ll significantly reduce administrative overheads for starters. There are plenty of other vendor consolidation benefits, too:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Simplified tech stacks: <\/strong>Consolidation leads to more integrated and interoperable solutions, reducing the need for complex custom integrations and lowering the risk of compatibility issues, data silos and inefficiencies. It also reduces the need for specialized talent to manage individual consoles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Greater innovation with larger vendors: <\/strong>Larger, consolidated vendors tend to have more robust R&amp;D budgets, so MSPs get access to cutting-edge technologies like AI-driven automation, advanced analytics, and zero-trust security frameworks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Improved vendor relationships: <\/strong>Dealing with fewer vendors can mean you forge deeper, more strategic partnerships with those you work with. MSPs can then be better placed to negotiate on pricing, gain early access to new features, and receive more personalized support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But putting all your eggs in one basket also comes with risks. Let\u2019s take a look:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Over-reliance on a single vendor: <\/strong>On the flipside, depending heavily on one or two vendors can reduce flexibility and bargaining power, especially if the vendor experiences significant downtime, for example. The key is in the relationship building\u2014and your SLA (more on this later).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Less specialized solutions: <\/strong>Niche vendors often provide more tailored features than larger vendors. So consolidation might mean sacrificing these specialized capabilities.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Downtime and vendor lock-in: <\/strong>If a consolidated vendor experiences an outage, the impact on your MSP\u2019s service delivery will be magnified. Network downtime is expensive\u2014estimated at $5,600 per minute by<a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlassian.com\/incident-management\/kpis\/cost-of-downtime#:~:text=The%20average%20cost%20of%20downtime%20is%20%245%2C600%20per%20minute%2C%20according,company%20size%20and%20industry%20vertical.\"> Gartner<\/a> back in 2014. Additionally, switching from a consolidated vendor can be costly and time-consuming due to deep integration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size cfs-article-heading\" id=\"the-vendor-consolidation-checklist-for-msps\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.3\">The vendor consolidation checklist for MSPs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you know the pros and cons, are you ready to press ahead with consolidation? Here\u2019s our checklist to help ensure it works for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size cfs-article-inner-heading\" id=\"1-assess-your-portfolio\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.3\">1.\u00a0 Assess your portfolio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a step back and ask yourself, \u201cWhat are we unhappy with? What\u2019s costing us the most money and time?\u201d This will help you focus on your bulkiest tools\u2014and, in turn, help focus your search for a provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size cfs-article-inner-heading\" id=\"2-reliability-and-reputation\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.3\">2.\u00a0 Reliability and reputation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Look for vendors with a proven track record of uptime, performance, and customer satisfaction. Third-party analysts and specialized testing labs evaluate and rank top-tier solutions on the market, and give you an idea of the vendor\u2019s area of expertise and appetite for innovation. Look for peer reviews and case studies too\u2014they\u2019ll tell you about ease of use, deployment, and integration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size cfs-article-inner-heading\" id=\"3-scalability-and-integration\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.3\">3.\u00a0 Scalability and integration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensure the vendor\u2019s solutions can scale with your MSP\u2019s growth goals and integrate seamlessly with your existing tools and platforms. Study the vendor\u2019s vertical market\u2014are they poised to expand? What\u2019s on their product roadmap?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size cfs-article-inner-heading\" id=\"4-support\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.3\">4.\u00a0 Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>24\/7 support, dedicated account managers, and responsive escalation paths are essential for mission-critical services. How quickly do they address bugs? What\u2019s their lead time on releasing patches?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size cfs-article-inner-heading\" id=\"5-security\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.3\">5.\u00a0 Security<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vendors should comply with industry standards and offer robust security features like encryption, MFA, and compliance reporting. Make sure you study their prevention and response measures for security breaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size cfs-article-inner-heading\" id=\"6-cost\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.3\">6.\u00a0 Cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It seems obvious, but the cost of a one-stop vendor solution needs to be considered against the value it will add to your MSP and your clients. Consider the total cost of ownership, including licensing, support, training, and potential hidden fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size cfs-article-inner-heading\" id=\"7-ease-of-use\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.3\">7.\u00a0 Ease of use<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Solutions should be intuitive and simple to operate and maintain\u2014if you need to hire people to implement it and run it, it probably won\u2019t save you money. That said, larger MSPs, as well as those serving multiple regions, may require more advanced controls with customizable capabilities to ensure tailored protection, depending on the client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size cfs-article-inner-heading\" id=\"8-slas-contracts-and-exit-strategies\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.3\">8.\u00a0 SLAs, contracts and exit strategies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Negotiate robust SLAs that define uptime guarantees, response times, and penalties for non-compliance\u2014you can read more about navigating contracts and how to nail SLAs in our<a href=\"https:\/\/mspglobal.com\/blog\/seven-mistakes-msps-make-with-client-contracts\/\"> 7 Mistakes MSPs Make With Client Contracts<\/a> article. Consolidation can also increase your leveraging power on cost, so use it to secure favorable pricing. And make sure you have backup options and an exit strategy\u2014this will help you respond quickly if you need to suddenly switch vendors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size cfs-article-inner-heading\" id=\"9-talk-to-your-clients\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.3\">9.\u00a0 Talk to your clients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As with any change to your service or MSP function, communicate it to your clients and reassure them. They\u2019ll want to know there won\u2019t be any impact on service while you consolidate, so taking them through the topline process might be helpful. It\u2019s also worth highlighting the benefits to them\u2014it could lead to more business, after all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Careful planning and vendor evaluation is the name of the game with vendor consolidation. 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