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Can Fractional Resources Work for MSPs?
Written by Paolo Del Nibletto and eChannelNEWS.
https://www.e-channelnews.com/can-fractional-resources-work-for-msps/
Fractional IT services is sort of a new thing in the IT space. It enables organizations part‑time access to senior‑level expertise, often in roles like virtual CIO, IT director, project architect, or cybersecurity strategist.
In 2025 running into 2026 fractional IT has surged beyond the concept stage for one main reason: the need for high‑level technology leadership without the cost of full‑time executives.
For MSPs, this shift is accelerating: the industry is moving from ticket‑based support to fractional CIO‑style advisory, where providers guide business outcomes, modernization, and AI adoption.
According to Houston, Tex.-based Alchemy Consulting, the global fractional executive market including fractional CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs has surpassed $5.7 billion as of 2024 to 2025. Meanwhile, the demand for fractional CIOs grew 68 per cent year‑over‑year between 2023 and 2024. The number of professionals working in fractional executive roles doubled from 60,000 in 2022 to 120,000 in 2024 across North America.
Ernie Raymond, the vice president of strategic relationships at Kornerstones Trust Advisory Group of Toronto (KTAG), said fractional IT also strengthens MSP professional services delivery. With the addition of senior fractional leadership, it allows experienced management to identify and help to enter/implement new markets and/or isolate potential problems in processes or delivery before they reach escalations. And by extension, instead of hiring full‑time architects or senior engineers for projects, MSPs can tap KTAG’s fractional specialists for cloud migrations, security hardening, compliance readiness, or major modernization projects. This model has several advantages such as reducing overhead, accelerating delivery, and gives MSPs access to niche expertise they may not have in‑house.
Kornerstones has entered the market featuring an “on-demand” white labelled partner strategy for providing senior fractional expertise and consulting services that focuses on solving business, sales and technology issues.
Currently, the managed services industry is undergoing one of its most significant transformations in years with rising complexity across cloud, cybersecurity, compliance, and AI adoption. MSPs have historically been measured by ticket volume, uptime, and SLA performance. But those metrics are changing somewhat as customers are increasingly demanding strategic guidance, not just technical support.
This shift is driven by several forces. Technology ecosystems have become more complex, cloud‑native, and distributed. Security threats continue to escalate. And the cost of hiring full‑time IT executives has climbed beyond what many SMBs can justify. Fractional IT is filling those gaps by offering enterprise‑grade leadership at a fraction of the cost, enabling organizations to modernize without expanding headcount.
Benefits of Outsourcing BP to KTAG
Written by KTAG
This article is available on our LinkedIn page!
When Growth Creates Chaos, Strong Business Processes Become Essential, Including HR — Why Companies Turn to KTAG
Scaling a business is exciting — until the cracks begin to show. Missed deadlines. Inconsistent quality. Teams stretched thin. What once worked at 10 employees starts to break at 50. Job descriptions become incomplete. Turnover increases. The culprit? Business and HR processes that were never built to scale.
That's exactly the problem KTAG was built to solve.
1. What Is Business Process Outsourcing — And Why Does It Matter?
Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) means handing specific business functions — like HR administration, finance operations, compliance tracking, or document management — to a specialized external provider. Instead of building in-house infrastructure for every function, companies partner with experts who already have the systems, talent, and workflows in place.
"As a Fractional HR Expert, we see it all the time: a company grows rapidly and the first thing that breaks is the employee experience. When founders are spending over 15 hours a week untangling people issues, they aren't steering the ship. Outsourcing your HR and operational processes isn't about losing your personal touch – it's about protecting it. By bringing in a specialized partner like KTAG, you build a structural safety net that frees up your leaders to do what they do best: mentor, connect and drive the vision forward without burning out."
– Julie Alleyn, KTAG Fractional HR Expert
Done right, BPO is not about cutting corners. It's about doing more with focus.
2. The Real Cost of Doing Everything In-House
Many growing companies try to manage every function internally — and end up paying for it in hidden ways:
● Talented staff pulled away from their core work to handle administrative tasks
● Inconsistent processes that vary by team member or shift
● Compliance gaps that create risk without anyone realizing it
● Bottlenecks that slow down decision-making and customer service
● Burnout from teams expected to do too much with too little
The result: companies that are busy but not productive. Reactive instead of strategic.
Ross Chevalier, Senior Partner, Business Engineering says “The world is constantly changing and consequently so does the demands on businesses. We cannot do the same things we always did, when the foundations are changing. Processes, or the lack thereof, that were fine in the past, or even last year typically need revision, tightening, or complete re-architecture. The real challenge when companies try to do this internally is the lack of visibility to multiple routes to effective and rapid change. At KTAG we see the bigger picture and bring our real world experience to the client’s requirement to be agile and not experiment with the possible. Instead, we bring the guidance to do the process engineering most effectively the first time.
3. Why KTAG?
KTAG brings structure where there is chaos — and capability where there are gaps.
Here's what sets KTAG apart:
✓ Proven Process Frameworks
KTAG doesn't improvise. We implement documented, repeatable systems tailored to your industry — so quality and consistency aren't dependent on any one person.
✓ Scalable Without the Overhead
Whether you're growing from 20 to 200 staff or expanding into a new market, KTAG scales with you — without the cost of hiring, training, and managing more internal teams.
✓ Compliance Built In
Regulatory requirements change. KTAG stays current so your operations stay compliant — reducing risk and giving leadership peace of mind.
✓ Faster Turnaround
With dedicated process specialists, tasks get done faster and with greater accuracy than when piled onto a generalist team already at capacity.
✓ Transparent Reporting
You always know what's happening. KTAG provides clear, regular reporting so you stay informed and in control — even when we're doing the heavy lifting.
4. Real Results for Real Businesses
Organizations that partner with KTAG typically experience:
Outcome Area
Typical Result
Administrative Overhead
Significant reduction within the first 90 days
Accuracy & Consistency
Improved quality across core business functions
Internal Team Capacity
Greater focus on growth-driving, strategic work
Compliance & Audit Readiness
Fewer incidents and smoother audit preparation
Return on Investment
Measurable ROI as operational costs shift to strategic priorities
5. Is Outsourcing Right for Your Business?
If any of the following sound familiar, it may be time to talk:
● Your team is growing, but processes aren't keeping up
● You're spending more time managing operations than driving strategy
● Quality or consistency issues are affecting customer experience
● Compliance and reporting are becoming a liability
● You're unsure if your current processes can support your next stage of growth
At KTAG, we believe strong business processes are the foundation of sustainable growth — and that no company should have to build that foundation alone.
Let's talk about how and what better operations could look like for your business.