Infrastructure as a service (IaaS) refers to cloud computing models enabling convenient, on-demand network access to fundamental compute, storage and network resources for deploying operating systems, software, and applications without investing in onsite hardware.

How IaaS Relates to Managed IT:

– Delivers essential infrastructure components allowing businesses to scale rapidly.
– Resources accessed via self-service portal with consumption-based pricing.
– MSPs architect, migrate and handle workload optimizations atop IaaS foundations.

Example:

A growing healthcare startup leverages IaaS through its MSP to quickly launch customer-facing web apps and backend claims processing capabilities without upfront capex investments.

Key Takeaways:

– Cloud-supplied infrastructure building blocks paid for based on usage.
– Enables workload mobility liberating clients from data center constraints.
– WPG guides clients on navigating IaaS intricacies for greatest ROI.