MSP Jargon Translator
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Common Jargon Dictionary
Corporate Speak
| Jargon | Translation |
|---|---|
| "Leverage synergies" | We'll use what we have |
| "Digital transformation" | We'll move your stuff to the cloud |
| "Agile methodology" | We'll figure it out as we go |
| "Best-in-class" | We bought the cheapest one that works |
| "Robust solution" | It probably won't break |
| "Seamless integration" | We'll make two things talk to each other |
| "End-to-end" | We'll do everything (badly) |
| "Thought leadership" | We have a blog |
| "Mission critical" | It's important |
| "Actionable insights" | We made a report |
MSP Specific
| Jargon | Translation |
|---|---|
| "Proactive monitoring" | We'll get an alert when it breaks |
| "24/7 support" | Someone will answer the phone |
| "Dedicated account manager" | You have one contact (who leaves every 6 months) |
| "Strategic partnership" | You signed a 3-year contract |
| "Value-added services" | We'll charge you extra for basics |
| "Scalable solutions" | We'll add more people (and bills) |
| "Enterprise-grade" | It's more expensive |
| "Cloud-first strategy" | We're moving everything to Azure |
| "Managed services" | We'll do your IT for a monthly fee |
| "Service level agreement" | We promise to try |
Security Buzzwords
| Jargon | Translation |
|---|---|
| "Zero trust" | We don't trust anyone |
| "Defense in depth" | We have multiple layers of security |
| "Threat landscape" | Bad things happen on the internet |
| "Attack surface" | There are many ways to get hacked |
| "Security posture" | How secure you are |
| "Cyber resilience" | You can recover from attacks |
| "Compliance framework" | Rules you have to follow |
| "Risk assessment" | We'll tell you what could go wrong |
| "Incident response" | What to do when things go wrong |
| "Business continuity" | How to keep running during disasters |
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