IT Needs Assessment Survey
Gartner research found that 73% of midsized companies do not have a documented IT needs picture before engaging managed service providers. This 9 question survey captures user count, current pain points, compliance, growth, security posture, and budget so MSPs can scope accurately on the first call.
Last updated: May 2026
Gartner research found that 73% of midsized companies do not have a documented IT needs picture before engaging managed service providers. This 9 question survey captures user count, current pain points, compliance, growth, security posture, and budget so MSPs can scope accurately on the first call.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the IT needs assessment survey collect?
User count and locations, current IT pain points, compliance requirements (HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI), growth trajectory, current security posture, current spend, decision maker, timeline, and the single most important outcome of the engagement. Together these are the inputs an MSP needs to scope a proposal.
Why does structured intake matter for MSPs?
Gartner research shows 73% of midsized companies engage MSPs without a documented needs picture, leading to repeated discovery calls and mis sized proposals. A 10 minute survey before kickoff dramatically reduces back and forth and time to proposal.
How is this different from a discovery call?
A discovery call is conversational and produces partial notes. A structured survey captures the same data in writing, which both sides can reference throughout the engagement. The survey does not replace the call, it makes the call more productive.
Should clients fill the IT needs survey before or after the first call?
Before the first call is the standard. The MSP arrives with context and the call can focus on diagnosing rather than gathering. Sent after the call, the survey can capture decisions and constraints surfaced in conversation as a reference document.
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