The MSP's Path to AI Through Data Preparation

The journey of the MSP, towards implementing AI starts with data preparation.

The latest Lansweeper report, on AI in Managed Services highlights critical findings. Although 90% of MSP providers acknowledge the importance of AI in their expansion plans there are obstacles in terms of data quality, visibility and integration that hinder broad adoption. In reality 93.3% of MSP organizations view data readiness as a hurdle and 80% believe that their customers data is too messy or incomplete currently to be effectively utilized with AI technology.

This presents a critical opportunity.

As an MSP, you’re already entrusted with managing clients’ IT infrastructures and data landscapes. This positions you uniquely to bridge the gap between AI aspirations and operational realities. The key lies in transforming data preparation from a backend task into a strategic service offering.

Why Data Preparation is Your AI Gateway

AI’s value is only as good as the data it feeds on. Unstructured, redundant, or non-compliant data can derail AI initiatives before they even begin. While clients may be eager to implement AI solutions, only 6.7% of MSPs surveyed said their customers’ data was ready for AI without any need for preparation.

This creates a massive opportunity.

By offering data preparation services with Aparavi Data Suite, you can:

Enhance Data Quality: Identify and rectify inconsistencies, eliminate redundancies, and flag compliance risks before they escalate.

Streamline Integration: Facilitate smoother AI implementation by ensuring data is structured, accessible, and in the right format.

Mitigate Risks: Manage sensitive and proprietary data in alignment with privacy and regulatory standards, reducing both ethical and legal exposure.

“MSPs are well-positioned to step in and solve these data challenges not just as custodians of IT systems, but as strategic enablers of innovation.” Lansweeper Report

Expanding Your Service Portfolio

Integrating data preparation into your services not only addresses a pressing client need but also opens new revenue streams. As the Lansweeper report notes, MSPs expect AI to become a significant contributor to future revenue, especially in areas like AI-powered cybersecurity, predictive maintenance, and automated IT support.

“Over 80% of MSPs surveyed expect their AI services to contribute at least 10% of their total revenue within the next 3 years.” Lansweeper Report

But every one of those offerings depends on the same foundation: good data.

By incorporating data visibility and preparation into your service portfolio, you’re not only solving an urgent client need, you’re opening a new revenue stream built on your existing strengths. Think of it as the bridge between today’s data management services and tomorrow’s AI operations.

Be the Catalyst for AI Success

Clients often view AI as a distant goal, tangled in complexity. But you can be the one who gets them there.

By positioning yourself as a data preparation expert with the help of Aparavi, you shift the narrative from “someday” to “let’s start now.” You’re not just enabling AI, you’re enabling trustworthy, responsible, and scalable AI built on the right data foundation.

Your clients are ready for AI. With the right data strategy, you can lead them forward.

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Sources: https://www.lansweeper.com/blog/press/msp-ai-adoption/