The IT Vendor Decision That Could Make or Break Your Bank

For community banks, technology isn’t just a back-office function. It’s the foundation of trust, compliance, and growth. The wrong IT partner can leave you exposed to cyberthreats, compliance failures, and costly downtime. The right one? They’ll help you innovate, scale, and stay ahead of the competition.

So how do you know if your managed service provider (MSP) is the right fit or if it’s time to make a change?

Why Choosing the Right Vendor Matters More Than Ever

• Cybersecurity is critical: Community banks are prime targets for attacks. Your MSP should offer advanced threat detection, 24/7 monitoring, rapid incident response, remediation, and preventative planning.
• Compliance is non-negotiable: Falling short on FFIEC or state regulations can lead to penalties and reputational damage.
• Downtime kills: Every minute your systems are down, customers lose confidence, employees lose efficiency, and competitors gain ground. If you are consistently waiting on your MSP to resolve an issue, it’s likely a sign that more significant issues will arise.
• Growth demands scalability. If your IT partner isn’t planning for your future, you’re already behind.

The truth? Many banks settle for good-enough IT support. But in today’s environment, good enough isn’t safe enough, or smart enough.

Your Vendor Selection Secret Weapon

Before you sign another contract, renew your current one, or if you want to see how your current provider compares, that’s where the Integris Competitive MSP Checklist comes in.

This free resource helps you with these objectives:

• Evaluate vendors against industry best practices
• Spot gaps in cybersecurity, compliance, and scalability
• Compare providers with confidence before making a decision

This checklist is also your roadmap to choosing an IT partner that protects your bank and positions you for growth.

Don’t Gamble with Your Bank’s Future

Cyber breaches. Compliance failures. Costly downtime. These aren’t hypotheticals, they’re happening every day to banks that chose the wrong vendor. Don’t let yours be next.

Download the Integris Competitive MSP Checklist now and make sure your next IT decision is the right one.

Your customers trust you with their money. Make sure you can trust your IT partner with your future.

If your current managed service provider (MSP) doesn’t meet your bank’s needs, now is the time to take action. Choosing the right IT partner is critical for security, compliance, and growth. Integris can help you make the right decision. With more than 30 years of community banking experience, our team offers IT assessments, strategic IT planning, and expert guidance to ensure your bank is protected and positioned for success.

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