What Ace Cloud Hosting does

Ace Cloud Hosting (legal entity: Real Time Cloud Services LLC, DBA Ace Cloud Hosting) is a U.S.-headquartered, privately held cloud hosting and managed IT services provider founded circa 2004 and operating from Pompano Beach, FL with a registered office in Wilmington, DE. The company specializes in hosting accounting, tax, and ERP software on multi-tenant cloud infrastructure for accounting firms, tax practices, and SMBs. Its core product surface spans four categories: (1) Application Hosting for QuickBooks (Pro, Premier, Enterprise, POS, Accountant, Canada, Dedicated Server), Sage (50, 100, 300, 500, X3, Epicor), and tax software (UltraTax CS, Drake, Lacerte, ProSeries, ProSystem fx, ATX, TaxAct, TaxWise, TaxSlayer Pro); (2) VDI/DaaS including Managed Citrix, Windows/Linux Virtual Desktop, Workspace-as-a-Service, and Cloud Desktop; (3) Professional Application Hosting for CAD/BIM/creative tools (AutoCAD, Maya, Revit, SOLIDWORKS, DaVinci Resolve, 3ds Max, ComfyUI, Adobe Cloud); and (4) Managed Security Services (EDR, SIEM, MDR, SOC-as-a-Service, CISO-as-a-Service, vulnerability management) plus Managed Backup Services (Veeam-powered, with Microsoft 365, Salesforce, and DRaaS coverage). The platform is built on enterprise-grade data centers with 99.99% uptime SLAs and holds ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 20000, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA, and SSAE-16 compliance certifications.

The business model is subscription-based, recurring-revenue cloud services priced on a quote basis with a 7-day free trial and aggressive promotional discounting (90% off first month, up to 25% savings for switchers). GTM is sales-led, combining enterprise field sales, inside sales, self-serve onboarding, and the Intuit QuickBooks Solution Provider channel, supported by content marketing, SEO, webinars, and review-platform presence (750+ ratings on G2, Capterra, Serchen). Customer segments are predominantly SMB accounting and tax firms (primary), with secondary verticals in healthcare, finance/insurance, manufacturing/engineering, and IT/ITES-BPO. Named reference customers include Monotelo Advisors (managed security, 445 ransomware attacks blocked), Don's Sugar Shack, and Oscar's Photo Lab. The company serves 20,000+ active users across 8,500+ customer firms, supported by 600+ domain experts with multi-country coverage (US, India, UK, Canada, Australia) and 10+ U.S. data centers. Leadership is founder-controlled: Vinay Chhabra (Chairman & Managing Director) and Dr. Sangeeta Chhabra (Co-founder & Executive Director).

The company is bootstrapped with no disclosed funding rounds, parent company, or M&A history, and operates under founder-led ownership. Strategic differentiation rests on Intuit Authorized status, a deep compliance certification stack, Veeam-powered backup infrastructure, AI-augmented endpoint management, and a broad 200+ third-party integration ecosystem. Recent recognitions include 17 G2 Fall 2023 badges, the 2024 Stevie Award for Customer Service Department of the Year, and CPA Practice Advisor Readers' Choice Awards.

Name

Ace Cloud Hosting

Legal name

Real Time Cloud Services LLC

Website

https://acecloudhosting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Ace Cloud Hosting is a U.S.-headquartered, founder-led cloud hosting provider delivering subscription-based QuickBooks, Sage, and tax software hosting, VDI/DaaS, managed security, and Veeam-powered backup services to 8,500+ SMB accounting firms and regulated-vertical customers across the US, India, UK, Canada, and Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cloud Application Hosting Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Software Publishers (513210)

SIC

Electronic Computers (3571), Computer Storage Devices (3572), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud Managed Services (Operations, Monitoring, Patching) (BPAEACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud FinOps & SaaS Spend Management (BPAEAOAH), Private Cloud Platforms (On‑Prem Cloud Stacks) (HDABABAA)

Keywords

• Cloud application hosting
• Managed virtual desktop
• QuickBooks hosting
• Tax software hosting
• Managed cybersecurity services

Headquarters

HQ city

Pompano Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Cloud Hosting Subscriptions: Recurring subscription fees for hosting accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, tax applications) on cloud infrastructure. Monthly billing with automatic renewal.
2. Desktop as a Service (DaaS)/VDI: Virtual desktop infrastructure services providing remote access to cloud-hosted desktops and applications on subscription basis.
3. Managed Security Services: Security services including endpoint security, SIEM, EDR, email security, DNS filtering, SOC as a Service, and vulnerability management offered as managed services.
4. Managed Backup Services (BaaS): Backup as a Service powered by Veeam for cloud, physical, virtual, and SaaS workloads. Subscription-based with pay-as-you-grow pricing.
5. Software Licenses: Sale of software licenses including QuickBooks products, Microsoft 365, and other business applications as a QuickBooks Solution Provider.
6. Professional Services: Implementation, migration, training, and consulting services including fully-assisted cloud migration and custom solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Ace Cloud Hosting provides cloud-based hosting for accounting, tax, and professional applications (QuickBooks, Sage, UltraTax, Drake, Lacerte, ProSeries, etc.) along with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), Desktop as a Service (DaaS), managed cybersecurity services, and Veeam-powered managed backup and disaster recovery for SMBs and mid-market firms.

Product overview

Ace Cloud Hosting is a cloud solutions provider offering a multi-product portfolio organized around four core service categories: (1) Application Hosting for accounting software including QuickBooks (with versions Pro, Premier, Enterprise, POS, Accountant, Canada, and Dedicated Server options), Sage (50, 100 ERP, 300 ERP, 500 ERP, X3, Epicor ERP), and tax software (UltraTax CS, Drake, Lacerte, ProSeries, ProSystem fx Tax, ATX, TaxAct, TaxWise, TaxSlayer Pro, Caseware Working Papers); (2) VDI/DaaS solutions including Desktop as a Service, Managed Citrix Desktops, Windows Virtual Desktop, Linux Virtual Desktop, Remote Desktop Services, Hosted Virtual Desktop, Application Virtualization, Workspace as a Service, and Cloud Desktop; (3) Professional Application Hosting for AutoCAD, Autodesk Maya, Autodesk Revit, SOLIDWORKS, DaVinci Resolve, 3ds Max, ComfyUI, and Adobe Cloud; and (4) Managed Cybersecurity Services including Endpoint Security, Managed EDR, Managed SIEM, Managed Email Security, Managed DNS, Managed Detection Response, SOC as a Service, CISO as a Service, plus Managed Backup Services (Microsoft 365 Backup, Endpoint Backup, Salesforce Backup, Disaster Recovery as a Service) and Endpoint Management Solutions. The platform emphasizes 99.99% uptime, 24x7 support, SOC 2 and ISO 27001/27017/27018 certifications, and Veeam-powered backup infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• QuickBooks Hosting
• Sage Hosting
• Tax Software Hosting Cloud hosting for professional tax preparation applications including UltraTax CS, Drake Tax, Lacerte, ProSeries, ProSystem fx Tax, ATX, TaxAct, TaxWise, TaxSlayer Pro Desktop, Caseware Working Papers, and practice management software, with integrated e-filing for tax professionals.
• Desktop as a Service (DaaS) / Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
• Application Hosting (CAD/Design/Media)
• Managed Cybersecurity Services
• Managed Backup Services (Backup as a Service)
• Endpoint Management Solutions
• Software License Resale

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.99% uptime SLA for hosted services
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• VeeamcoreTechnology or IntegrationAce Cloud Hosting has partnered with Veeam to provide comprehensive managed backup services. Veeam-powered solutions include continuous protection for Microsoft 365, Salesforce, cloud, physical, virtual, and SaaS workloads with AES-256 encryption, immutable backups, and ransomware-proof storage.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Intermedia: Intermedia is a major provider of cloud communications, productivity, and security services for SMBs and the channel, with comparable subscription-based delivery and SMB customer segment overlap.
• Right Networks: Right Networks is a direct competitor to Ace Cloud Hosting, providing cloud hosting and IT services specifically for CPA firms and accounting professionals, including hosted QuickBooks, Sage, and tax applications. Their vertical focus and target customer overlap make this the closest head-to-head peer.
• Cetrom: Cetrom is a cloud hosting and managed IT services provider focused exclusively on CPA firms, accounting practices, and tax professionals. The vertical specialization and managed-services model closely parallel Ace Cloud's core accounting/tax hosting business.
• Apps4Rent: Apps4Rent offers cloud hosting for Microsoft applications, QuickBooks, and Sage with similar subscription-based pricing and SMB targeting. Overlapping product lines and customer segments make it a direct peer for application hosting.
• dinCloud: dinCloud provides cloud-hosted virtual desktops, DaaS, and application hosting with managed services aimed at SMBs and mid-market. The DaaS/VDI capabilities and SMB focus are directly comparable to Ace Cloud's VDI offerings.
• CloudJumper (NetApp): CloudJumper (acquired by NetApp) offered cloud workspace-as-a-service and VDI solutions for SMBs and managed service providers, with similar managed cloud desktop and application delivery capabilities. Now part of NetApp's broader portfolio.
• Hosting.com: Hosting.com delivers managed cloud hosting, application hosting, and compliance-ready infrastructure to SMBs and mid-market, with similar managed services and compliance positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Rackspace Technology: Rackspace is a large-scale managed cloud services provider across multiple platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). It competes broadly in the same managed cloud services space but at much greater scale and across a wider portfolio than Ace Cloud's focused offerings.
• Dataprise: Dataprise is a managed IT and cybersecurity services provider for SMB and mid-market customers. Their managed security, backup, and endpoint services overlap with Ace Cloud's managed security portfolio, but they do not specialize in accounting software hosting.

Others

• Arctic Wolf: Arctic Wolf is a leading managed detection and response (MDR) and security operations provider. It represents an adjacent competitor in the managed security services layer that Ace Cloud is building out, but does not offer application hosting or vertical accounting specialization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/acecloudhosting
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ace-cloud-hosting
• Instagraminstagram.com/acecloudhosting
• Pinterestpinterest.com/acecloudhosting

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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