Yes, enterprise IT services commonly integrate with an existing internal IT department rather than replace internal staff. G6 IT scopes co-managed enterprise engagements around the specific skill gaps an internal team has, such as cybersecurity operations, cloud architecture or after-hours coverage.
Co-managed enterprise engagements are scoped around specific skill and coverage gaps:
- An internal IT department commonly retains ownership of line-of-business applications and end-user relationships, while an external provider handles specialized functions like security operations.
- If an internal team lacks a dedicated security operations center (SOC) or 24/7/365 monitoring capacity, then a co-managed provider fills that specific coverage gap rather than duplicating existing responsibilities.
- Shared RMM (remote monitoring and management) and ticketing platforms give both teams visibility into the same alerts and incident history.
- Documented change-management procedures, including sign-off requirements before firewall or Active Directory changes, prevent conflicting configuration changes between an internal team and an external provider.
To learn more about cybersecurity, visit our managed IT and cybersecurity services page, or read our answer to this related question: How do enterprise IT services protect a large organization from cyberattacks?