San Diego Managed IT Services | MSP IT Support

San Diego businesses in defense contracting, life sciences, and medical devices operate under technology and compliance demands that a generalist provider isn't equipped to handle. We manage the full scope of your IT environment — infrastructure, security, cloud, and backup — while covering the regulatory frameworks your contracts and operations require, from HIPAA and ITAR to CMMC.

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Trusted Managed IT Services Provider in San Diego, CA

Managed IT Services San Diego, CA

Since 2002, we've provided managed IT services to 500+ organizations nationwide — covering day-to-day support, proactive monitoring, cybersecurity, and compliance for businesses across Southern California that need a reliable technology partner, not a break-fix vendor.

San Diego businesses operate across a wide range of industries — defense contracting, life sciences, medical devices, professional services, and manufacturing — each with different technology demands and, in many cases, specific regulatory obligations. What they share is the need for IT infrastructure that stays up, gets supported quickly when issues arise, and scales without requiring a full rebuild every few years.

We manage the full scope of your technology environment: endpoints, networks, servers, cloud platforms, security, backup, and vendor relationships. Engagements are scoped after an assessment of your actual systems and business requirements, not a predetermined tier. Contact us to discuss pricing based on your environment's size and needs.

What Our Managed IT Services Cover

A managed services engagement covers the technology your business runs on every day — not just the parts that need attention during an incident. For San Diego organizations, that typically includes the following.

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Helpdesk & End User Support

Responsive support for your team with defined response times, remote and on-site resolution, and escalation paths that don't require users to navigate a ticket queue. Support staff familiar with your systems and workflows from day one of the engagement.

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Network & Infrastructure Management

24/7 monitoring of servers, network devices, and endpoints with proactive maintenance to catch issues before they cause downtime. Includes patch management, performance monitoring, and capacity planning aligned to your business growth.

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Cybersecurity & Endpoint Protection

Layered security covering endpoint detection and response, email security, access controls, and threat monitoring. For organizations with compliance obligations — CMMC, HIPAA, or ITAR — security controls are implemented to satisfy framework requirements, not just general best practices.

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Cloud Platform Management

Management and optimization of Microsoft 365, Azure, and other cloud platforms your team relies on. Includes licensing, configuration, security hardening, and support — with data residency and access control configurations for regulated environments where required.

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Backup & Disaster Recovery

Documented backup schedules, tested recovery procedures, and offsite or cloud-based redundancy designed around your recovery time objectives. For manufacturing, research, and clinical environments, recovery plans account for specialized systems and data integrity requirements.

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IT Strategy & Planning

Quarterly technology reviews aligned to your business roadmap, budget planning for infrastructure refresh cycles, and vendor management across your technology stack. Strategic input on decisions before they become expensive problems to unwind.

For organizations with specific compliance requirements, managed services extend to cover those frameworks directly. Defense contractors in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) working toward CMMC 2.0 certification can access CMMC consulting as part of the engagement. Life sciences and medical device companies receive support structured around HIPAA compliance, GxP, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 requirements. These aren't add-on services — they're built into how we manage your systems from the start.

Industries We Support in the San Diego Area

San Diego's economy includes industries with specialized IT requirements that a generalist provider typically isn't equipped to support well. The sectors below represent areas where we have direct experience — not just with the technology, but with the operational and regulatory context that shapes how IT needs to be managed.

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Life Sciences & Genomics

Infrastructure supporting next-generation sequencing platforms, bioinformatics pipelines, collaborative research networks, and secure repositories for clinical trial data. HIPAA and GxP compliance frameworks covering FDA submissions and pharmaceutical partnerships.

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Defense & Aerospace

CMMC-compliant networks protecting CUI across unmanned systems development, aerospace engineering, and defense contracting programs. ITAR-ready infrastructure supporting international collaboration while satisfying government security requirements and contract eligibility standards.

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Medical Devices & Diagnostics

FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliant systems for electronic records and signatures, manufacturing execution systems coordinating device production, quality management integration, and design control environments supporting regulatory submissions and global market approvals.

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Wireless Technology & Telecommunications

Development environments for 5G and semiconductor work, intellectual property protection for proprietary designs, distributed engineering team infrastructure, and systems supporting product launches across global telecommunications markets.

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International Manufacturing & Trade

Cross-border collaboration systems, supply chain visibility across international operations, secure data exchange with manufacturing partners, and infrastructure coordinating just-in-time production across multi-country facilities.

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Research Institutions & Universities

Infrastructure supporting NIH research requirements, collaborative platforms connecting multi-institutional studies, computing resources for data-intensive analysis, and compliance frameworks satisfying federal funding agency mandates across research disciplines.

Our government contracting credentials include SAM registration with CAGE code 0QV14. For Defense Industrial Base (DIB) contractors that also need CMMC consulting alongside managed IT, we handle both within the same engagement so security controls and compliance documentation stay aligned.

What Changes With a Managed IT Partner

Many San Diego businesses rely on internal IT staff who are stretched too thin, or external providers who respond only after something breaks. The result is deferred maintenance, inconsistent security practices, and technology decisions made reactively rather than planned. For organizations in regulated industries, those gaps compound — an unpatched system or undocumented access control isn't just an operational risk, it's a compliance finding.

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Predictable Monthly Costs

Fixed monthly pricing scoped to your actual systems, documented before the engagement starts. No variable fees for routine support, and no surprise remediation bills when a gap surfaces during an audit.

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Faster Issue Resolution

Support teams already familiar with your scientific workflows, laboratory systems, and operational constraints resolve issues faster than providers who need to learn your environment under pressure. Response to a sequencing platform failure or a GMP system outage requires context, not just technical skill.

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Multi-Framework Compliance Coverage

Direct experience across HIPAA, CMMC, ITAR, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, GxP, and research data protection requirements — applied based on your actual obligations, not a generic checklist.

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Scalable Infrastructure Design

Technology that grows from startup laboratory to commercial manufacturing without requiring a full infrastructure rebuild. Add research projects, expand clinical trial enrollment, or increase manufacturing capacity within a managed environment already designed for regulatory scrutiny.

How Engagements Start

New client relationships begin with an assessment of your current systems — infrastructure, security posture, support coverage, and existing vendor relationships. That produces a clear picture of where gaps exist and what a managed services engagement would cover, which is the basis for scoped, transparent pricing.

From there, we build a service plan around your environment and onboard in a way that minimizes disruption to your team. Most engagements complete onboarding within three to five weeks, with monitoring and security controls active from day one.

For organizations with compliance requirements — whether that's CMMC 2.0, HIPAA, or FDA Part 11 — those obligations are mapped into the engagement from the start rather than addressed separately. A certified third-party assessment organization (C3PAO) review requires documentation and evidence built over time, and we structure managed engagements to support that process. In addition to San Diego, we support organizations in Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Get a Scoped Estimate for Your Environment

We'll assess your infrastructure, compliance obligations, and current posture before quoting. No predetermined tiers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Research outcomes depend on consistent, reliable computing environments and protected datasets. Managed IT services ensure research infrastructure is properly configured, monitored, and documented so data integrity is maintained across experiments, analyses, and collaborations. This consistency supports reproducibility, audit readiness, and long-term research validity—especially critical for genomics, clinical research, and regulated studies.

Transitions are planned around active experiments, clinical trial schedules, and manufacturing runs to avoid disruption. Managed IT onboarding prioritizes continuity by sequencing changes against active trial timelines, validating systems before cutover, and maintaining fallback options. This protects data collection pipelines, analysis workflows, and regulatory timelines while improving long-term stability and security.

Defense contractors must continuously demonstrate compliance with frameworks such as CMMC and ITAR — not just during audits. Managed IT services maintain ongoing security controls, monitoring, documentation, and access governance that protect controlled technical data. This sustained compliance posture helps organizations remain contract-eligible and respond to government assessments and prime contractor requirements with current documentation and evidence rather than reconstructed records.

Yes. Life sciences and defense organizations often rely on specialized platforms such as laboratory information management systems (LIMS), electronic lab notebooks (ELN), manufacturing execution systems (MES), and engineering simulation environments. Managed IT services support these systems by ensuring performance, availability, security, and integration with broader infrastructure rather than treating them as generic applications.

Regulatory risk often accumulates quietly through configuration drift, undocumented changes, or outdated controls. Managed IT services continuously manage updates, access controls, validation processes, and security monitoring to prevent erosion of compliance posture. This reduces the likelihood of findings during audits, inspections, or partner security reviews that could delay approvals or halt operations.

Collaborative research requires secure data sharing across institutions while maintaining compliance and intellectual property protection. Managed IT services implement encrypted transfer protocols, role-based access controls, and secure collaboration platforms that enable cooperation without exposing sensitive research data. This allows organizations to participate in consortiums, joint studies, and sponsored research initiatives without compromising data governance or compliance obligations.

As organizations move from discovery to clinical trials, manufacturing, or defense production, technology requirements change dramatically. Managed IT services design infrastructure that evolves with these phases, supporting validation, quality systems, expanded security controls, and increased performance demands. This prevents costly re-architecting when transitioning from R&D to regulated or production environments.

In life sciences and defense, failures are not limited to downtime—they can invalidate data, compromise compliance, or jeopardize contracts. Proactive IT management identifies risks before they escalate into regulatory violations or operational failures. This approach protects years of research, maintains eligibility for funding and contracts, and preserves organizational credibility.

Sally Porter
May 19, 2025
 
I had the wonderful experience of working with Sharad Suthar and his team for about 10 years while being the property manager for a 40+ retail store and business office shopping center. It was such an outstanding experience from start to finish. Sharad’s commitment to excellence in every aspect of his work from developing and maintaining our shopping center’s computer system to providing invaluable ongoing support with his remarkable attention to detail. One of the most impressive aspects of his service is his availability and dedication, always ready to help. His proactive approach and personalized attention made a huge difference in keeping our operations seamless and efficient. I truly appreciate Suthar’s expertise and commitment to solutions tailored to the needs of our shopping center. He is highly professional, knowledgeable and always responsive. I would not have been able to manage the center without his expertise and commitment.

Karen Rifai
May 18, 2025
 
We’ve used Stratify IT for our art studio business for 20 years, and it’s been a wonderful choice. Sharad and Lena have helped us with all our hardware and software needs, advised us, guided us, and have been available to capably troubleshoot any and all questions and issues as they arise. They’re customer-focused and very responsive, and I recommend them very highly.

Angel Sanchez
Apr 23, 2025
 
Stratify IT transformed our non-profit's technology over eight years. They set up an effective email system, secure remote access, and HIPAA-compliant database protection for our sensitive client health data. Their team fixed both major and subtle tech issues, optimized our equipment to last longer, and implemented reliable backups. With over 100 staff serving the Inwood-Washington Heights community, we valued their responsive service and understanding of non-profit needs. More than just tech support, they became true partners in our community mission.

Julien Frank
May 8, 2024
 
Sharad and his team are top-notch. I worked with Sharad for many years - everything from typical business IT needs to complex system launches and integrations. Absolutely no hesitation recommending Stratify.

DEREK POWER
Apr 20, 2024
 
In 2020, we engaged Strategic Response Systems (SRS) to address team collaboration and data security challenges, enabling us to concentrate on our construction projects. SRS efficiently resolved these concerns, ensuring seamless operations and minimizing disruptions to our productivity. Their continuous user training and responsive technical support empowered our team and increased our productivity. We wholeheartedly endorse SRS, as they surpassed our expectations by providing peace of mind, streamlined collaboration, and enhanced data security. SRS has undeniably become our trusted IT partner.

Chris Ohanian
Mar 3, 2024
 
I was employed as a Network Manager at DesignWorks Jewelry Group (later became a part of Tache Jewelry), a well-established diamond company that required hardware, software, and network upgrades starting from 2004. To assist in this project, we interviewed a few prospective consultants. SRS stood out from the rest with their collaborative and innovative spirit and forward-thinking ideologies. SRS became our partner in this project as we worked together to implement new firewalls, switches, and network cabling. We set up imaging and deployed new workstations loaded with updated OS and applications to all employees. We installed a new Exchange email system, external DNS, and VPN access into the company. SRS's skilled technological expertise allowed for quick project completion. Even after the project was completed, SRS provided ongoing support to ensure our success. SRS became our go-to for all network-related tasks and projects going forward. One of those additional projects was to build a remote office network from the ground up in Manhattan's Diamond District. SRS assisted in configuring the network and a P2P internet connection between our offices. The company was grateful and very satisfied with the services that SRS provided. I recommend SRS for all phases of network system implementation, support, security, and consultation.

Shirley Lascano
Feb 25, 2024
 
For nearly a decade, SRS managed our systems at Chado Raph Rucci. Their expertise modernized our systems, supported industry applications, enhanced cybersecurity, and ensured seamless executive connectivity. SRS connected our factory to our SoHo headquarters, established disaster recovery and business continuity plans, and promptly addressed issues, even on weekends and holidays. With SRS, our systems stayed secure, providing peace of mind. Their transparent fixed-rate pricing ensured predictability. We highly recommend SRS for their exceptional past service and commitment to clients.

Royalty Solutions
Jun 23, 2022
 
We founded Royalty Solutions Corp in 2009 and had already been working with Strategic Response Systems for many years with our first company. They got us up and running with the latest technologies and systems and helped us migrate to the data center environment, even working with the software vendors to help us make a seamless transition. Even more remarkable is that we have had no security breaches across our three companies in 20 years of service. Support requests were handled on time and gave us the confidence that we would be able to get in touch with them anytime, either via email, text message, or phone. With Strategic Response Systems serving as both our MSP and Cloud Service provider, it ensured that we would get quick response times and allowed us to focus on our core business and doing what we do best.

Mark Spier
Jun 23, 2022
 
Memory Lane Music Group has worked with Strategic Response Systems for over 20 years, when they first responded to an IT emergency call. We ended up hiring them as our Managed Service Provider and eventually as our Cloud Services Provider, and they helped us grow through the launch of two additional companies. Strategic Response Systems provided us with all the advantages of an in-house IT team without the payroll expense. They have always provided us with support within minutes of an urgent phone call, regardless of the time of day or night. We don’t get a support ticket; we get a call-back. It feels like they are part of the company because of how invested they are in our operations running smoothly. They migrated all our in-house data to the cloud without any downtime. Also, when we moved offices twice in the past 20 years, it was done without an interruption of services or my team’s productivity.

Seth Perlman
May 13, 2022
 
In 2006 Perlman & Perlman reached out to Strategic Response Systems to help them meet the needs of this new era with updates to its IT infrastructure and implementing a strategic cloud solution. The over-arching goal of the project was to remove all IT-related worries from business, so that the business could focus on its core priorities to serve customers effectively and grow. Working with Strategic Response Systems helped transform our company and branch offices into a true 21st century enterprise that now embraces technology for the security, reliability, productivity gains and ease of use that SRS’s Infrastructure-as-a Service offers, Perlman continued. It took patience on both sides to be sure, but the gains we have realized as a company and the training our staff has received have proven invaluable.

Managed IT Services Built for San Diego's Regulated Industries

Defense contractors, life sciences firms, and medical device companies across Southern California work with Stratify IT to keep infrastructure running, security controls current, and compliance documentation in order. With 23 years in managed IT and 500+ organizations served nationwide, we scope engagements around your actual environment — not predetermined tiers.

βœ“ Full-scope IT management — endpoints, networks, cloud platforms, backup, and vendor relationships
βœ“ 23+ years supporting businesses and defense contractors nationwide
βœ“ 500+ organizations served — engagements scoped to your actual environment, not predetermined tiers
βœ“ Monitoring, helpdesk, and security controls active from day one

Your Managed IT Engagement Starts Here

New engagements begin with an assessment of your current infrastructure, security posture, and compliance obligations. That assessment produces scoped, transparent pricing — and a service plan structured around your environment from the first day of monitoring.

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Managed IT Services Nationwide

Stratify IT delivers award-winning managed IT services across major metropolitan markets. Find expert technology support, cybersecurity, and compliance services in your region.

Our regional managed IT practice combines deep industry knowledge with local market understanding, ensuring your organization gets technology support that's built around your actual environment — not a generic service tier.

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Full-Scope IT Management

End-to-end coverage from helpdesk and monitoring through cybersecurity, cloud, and compliance.

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Industry Specialization

Deep experience across healthcare, defense, financial services, legal, and technology sectors.

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Compliance-Ready

Built-in support for HIPAA, CMMC, NIST, SOX, and PCI DSS — not retrofitted after the fact.

Find Managed IT Services in Your Region

Select your region below to access managed IT services tailored to your local market and industry requirements.

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New York City, NY

Our flagship market. Managed IT for finance, healthcare, legal, and defense contractors across the five boroughs.

βœ“ Multi-Industry Expertise
βœ“ On-Site Manhattan Response
βœ“ HIPAA, CMMC & NYDFS Compliance
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Los Angeles, CA

Managed IT for entertainment, aerospace, healthcare, and technology companies across Southern California.

βœ“ Aerospace & Defense Support
βœ“ Entertainment Industry IT
βœ“ CCPA Compliance Expertise
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Boston, MA

Managed IT for biotech, healthcare, financial services, and higher education organizations.

βœ“ Biotech & Life Sciences IT
βœ“ HIPAA & SOX Compliance
βœ“ University & Research Support
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Atlanta, GA

Managed IT for logistics, fintech, healthcare, and media companies across the Southeast.

βœ“ Fintech & Financial Services
βœ“ Logistics & Supply Chain IT
βœ“ Healthcare Compliance Support
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Dallas, TX

Managed IT for aerospace, defense, financial services, and technology companies across the DFW corridor.

βœ“ Aerospace & Defense IT
βœ“ CMMC Compliance Support
βœ“ Financial Services Expertise
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Miami, FL

Managed IT for financial services, healthcare, real estate, and international business operations.

βœ“ International Business IT
βœ“ Financial Services Compliance
βœ“ Healthcare & HIPAA Support
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Houston, TX

Managed IT for energy, petrochemical, healthcare, and defense contractors across the Gulf Coast.

βœ“ Energy & OT/ICS Support
βœ“ Defense Contractor IT
βœ“ HIPAA & Industry Compliance
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Phoenix, AZ

Managed IT for financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology companies.

βœ“ Financial Services IT
βœ“ Healthcare Compliance Support
βœ“ Manufacturing & Industrial IT
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Seattle, WA

Managed IT for technology, aerospace, defense, and biotech companies across the Pacific Northwest.

βœ“ Technology Sector Expertise
βœ“ Aerospace & Defense IT
βœ“ ITAR & CMMC Compliance
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Philadelphia, PA

Managed IT for healthcare, education, financial services, and life sciences organizations.

βœ“ Healthcare & Life Sciences IT
βœ“ Higher Education Support
βœ“ HIPAA & Compliance Expertise
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San Antonio, TX

Managed IT for defense contractors, healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing.

βœ“ Defense Contractor Support
βœ“ CMMC & HIPAA Compliance
βœ“ Manufacturing IT Solutions
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Tampa, FL

Managed IT for defense, healthcare, financial services, and maritime businesses across Tampa Bay.

βœ“ MacDill AFB Contractor Support
βœ“ Healthcare & HIPAA Compliance
βœ“ Financial Services IT
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Washington, DC

Managed IT for federal contractors, associations, professional services, and government-adjacent organizations.

βœ“ Federal Contractor IT
βœ“ CMMC & FISMA Compliance
βœ“ Association & Nonprofit IT
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Orlando, FL

Managed IT for hospitality, healthcare, defense, and technology companies across Central Florida.

βœ“ Hospitality & Tourism IT
βœ“ Defense & Simulation Support
βœ“ Healthcare Compliance Expertise
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Denver, CO

Managed IT for aerospace, energy, financial services, and technology companies across the Front Range.

βœ“ Aerospace & Defense IT
βœ“ Energy Sector Support
βœ“ Financial Services Compliance
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Charlotte, NC

Managed IT for banking, financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing organizations.

βœ“ Banking & Financial IT
βœ“ SOX & PCI DSS Compliance
βœ“ Healthcare & HIPAA Support
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San Francisco, CA

Managed IT for technology, fintech, biotech, and professional services firms across the Bay Area.

βœ“ Technology & SaaS IT
βœ“ Fintech & CCPA Compliance
βœ“ Biotech & Life Sciences Support
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Austin, TX

Managed IT for technology, semiconductor, healthcare, and government contractors.

βœ“ Technology & Startup IT
βœ“ Semiconductor Industry Support
βœ“ Government Contractor IT
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San Diego, CA

Managed IT for defense, biotech, telecommunications, and healthcare organizations.

βœ“ Naval & Defense IT
βœ“ Biotech & Life Sciences Support
βœ“ CMMC & HIPAA Compliance
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Chicago, IL

Managed IT for financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and professional services firms.

βœ“ Financial Services & Trading IT
βœ“ Healthcare & HIPAA Compliance
βœ“ Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Don't See Your City?

We provide managed IT services nationwide and can customize solutions for any geographic market.

Comprehensive Managed IT Service Portfolio

Every regional location provides our complete managed IT service portfolio designed to optimize technology performance while reducing operational complexity.

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Infrastructure Management

Proactive monitoring and management of servers, endpoints, networks, and cloud platforms.

βœ“ 24/7 monitoring and proactive maintenance
βœ“ Patch management and performance optimization
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Cybersecurity & Compliance

Layered security controls integrated with your compliance obligations from day one.

βœ“ EDR, email filtering, and access control
βœ“ HIPAA, CMMC, NIST, SOX, and PCI DSS support
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Helpdesk & End-User Support

Responsive support from technicians who know your environment and can resolve issues without starting from scratch.

βœ“ Defined response and resolution SLAs
βœ“ Remote and on-site resolution capability

Why Businesses Choose Stratify IT

Since 2002, Stratify IT has supported 500+ organizations across finance, healthcare, legal, defense, and technology. Our engagements are built around a consistent team assigned to your account — engineers who know your environment and make informed decisions without relearning it on every call.

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Scoped Engagements

Every engagement starts with an IT assessment. Pricing is based on your actual environment, not a predetermined tier.

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Industry Recognition

Named Top Most Promising Managed IT Services Provider by CIO Review. SAM-registered with CAGE code 0QV14.

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Compliance Built In

Controls, documentation, and monitoring for your compliance framework are built into how we manage your environment — not added later.

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Consistent Team

A dedicated team assigned to your account with documented SLAs and monthly reporting that makes performance visible.