What RKON does

RKON Technologies is a Chicago-based IT transformation and cybersecurity services provider founded in 1998. The firm serves two primary buyer groups: private equity deal teams and operating partners (across 250+ transactions annually) and mid-market to Fortune 500 enterprise organizations. Its service portfolio spans four pillars — IT Advisory (strategy, roadmaps, due diligence, 100-day plans), IT Execution (cloud migration, transformation, modern workplace), Managed Services (help desk, compliant cloud, Azure management), and Security Services (vCISO, MDR processing 200M events daily, IAM, GRC, Zero Trust, penetration testing). Core technology competency is multi-cloud (Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) with deep coverage of regulated frameworks including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, FedRAMP, CMMC, and ITAR.

The company operates a professional services + managed services revenue model with multi-year enterprise contracts and quote-based pricing. It is privately held, with Post Capital Partners LLC taking a controlling investment in 2024; founder Jeff Mullarkey continues as CEO, with David Wright named President in February 2026. Growth has been driven by acquisitions (Bridge Security Advisors in October 2024, ScaleSec in November 2025) and recognition on the Inc. 5000 and CRN Growth 150 lists in 2024. Headcount stands at 140+ employees, and the leadership team brings claimed 300+ years of combined industry experience, supported by premier-tier partnerships across Microsoft, AWS, and Google Cloud ecosystems.

Name

RKON

Legal name

RKON Technologies

Website

https://rkon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

RKON is a Chicago-based IT transformation and cybersecurity services provider, founded in 1998, serving private equity firms and mid-market to Fortune 500 enterprises with multi-cloud, managed security, and compliance advisory across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Transformation & Cybersecurity Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Managed DevOps / Platform Operations (Run & Operate) (BPAEAKAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

DevOps Consulting & Transformation (BPAEAKAA)

Keywords

• IT transformation services
• Cybersecurity services
• Private equity advisory
• Cloud migration services
• Managed detection response

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IT Advisory Services: Strategic guidance services for private equity and enterprise organizations including IT due diligence, 100-day plans, IT roadmaps, security assessments, and technology advisory. Delivered by practitioner-based advisors with real-world IT execution experience.
2. Managed Services: Ongoing IT management and support services including IT help desk, compliant cloud management, Microsoft Azure management, and infrastructure management. Provides recurring revenue through retainer-style engagements.
3. Security Services: Cybersecurity services including vCISO, managed detection and response, security breach recovery, cloud security, IAM, GRC, zero trust, and penetration testing. Delivered as both project-based and recurring managed services.
4. IT Execution Services: Implementation and execution services including cloud migration, Microsoft Azure migration, IT transformation, and modern workplace implementation. Typically project-based engagements with defined scope and timelines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

RKON is an IT transformation and cybersecurity services provider that helps private equity firms and enterprise organizations plan, execute, and manage IT and security environments across Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform. Its core offerings span four service pillars—IT Advisory (strategy, roadmaps, due diligence), IT Execution (cloud migration, transformation), Managed Services (help desk, compliant cloud), and Security Services (vCISO, managed detection response, IAM, GRC, zero trust, penetration testing)—with deep specialization in private equity transactions including carve-outs, 100-day plans, and post-merger integration.

Product overview

RKON is an IT Transformation and Cybersecurity Services Provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional services rather than a unified software product. The core offerings consist of four main service pillars: IT Advisory Services (strategy, roadmaps, diagnostics), IT Execution Services (cloud migration, transformation), Managed Services (help desk, compliant cloud), and Security Services (vCISO, MDR, IAM, GRC, Zero Trust, pen testing). Additional specialized services include Private Equity Advisory, AI Solutions for Private Equity, Software Engineering, FedRAMP Services, and PCI Compliance Assessment. The company operates as a services firm with consultants delivering managed detection response (processing 200M security events daily), cloud security across Azure/AWS/GCP, and compliance programs for SOC 2, HIPAA, NIST, and other frameworks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IT Advisory Services Strategic guidance services for IT transformation, including technology strategy, IT roadmaps, diagnostic assessments, and technology advisory aligned with business objectives, delivered for private equity and enterprise clients.
• IT Execution Services Implementation services including cloud migration, IT transformation, modern workplace deployment, and application management to execute IT strategies for private equity and enterprise organizations.
• Managed Services Ongoing IT management including IT help desk, compliant cloud hosting, and Microsoft Azure management to keep enterprise and PE-backed operations running securely and efficiently.
• Security Services Comprehensive cybersecurity offerings including vCISO, security assessments, managed detection response, security breach recovery, cloud security, IAM, GRC, Zero Trust, and penetration testing for enterprise and PE-backed organizations.
• vCISO (Virtual Chief Information Security Officer) Fractional CISO services providing expert security leadership, strategy development, and regulatory compliance oversight for organizations lacking full-time security leadership.
• Managed Detection Response (MDR) 24/7 security monitoring and incident response service processing 200 million security events daily to detect and respond to threats in real-time across client environments.
• Cloud Security Multi-cloud security services covering Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform including cloud security posture assessment, workload security, and compliance management.
• Identity & Access Management (IAM) IAM program evaluation, maturity assessment, and implementation services including access reviews, identity governance, and integration with Microsoft Entra.
• Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Compliance programs covering SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, ITAR, NIST frameworks, FedRAMP, and regulatory requirements across industries.
• Zero Trust Security Zero Trust architecture implementation and security framework services to modernize security perimeters and protect hybrid environments.
• Penetration Testing Services Security testing including penetration testing as a service (PTaaS), application security testing, network penetration testing, and red team operations.
• Private Equity Advisory IT advisory services for private equity including deal team support, portfolio company management, IT due diligence, carve-outs, platform creation, and post-merger integration.
• AI Solutions for Private Equity AI consulting services for private equity firms including deal sourcing automation, due diligence automation, portfolio management optimization, and exit strategy analysis.
• Software Engineering Custom software development and modernization services including BI strategy implementation, application development, and platform engineering.
• Microsoft Azure Migration Cloud migration services specifically for Microsoft Azure including Azure 1st Pass assessment, FastTrack utilization, and Azure management.
• FedRAMP Services Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program services including FedRAMP readiness review, boot camp, program launch, and authorization support.
• PCI Compliance Assessment Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard compliance assessment and remediation services for organizations handling payment card data.
• Compliant Cloud Managed cloud hosting with built-in compliance controls for regulated industries including healthcare, financial services, and government.
• Modern Workplace Microsoft 365 and modern collaboration platform deployment including Teams Voice, SharePoint, and endpoint management.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90-day compliance readiness for many frameworks
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers26 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Solutions Partner with Azure solutions and services capabilities. RKON provides Microsoft Azure migration, management, and security services. Partner for Microsoft 365, Copilot security, and Entra ID solutions.
• AWS (Amazon Web Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationAWS partner providing cloud security, migration, and engineering services. RKON holds multiple AWS certifications and delivers AWS Cloud Security & Compliance Programs.
• Google Cloud PlatformcoreTechnology or IntegrationPremier Google Cloud Security Partner providing GCP security assessments, hardened landing zones, cloud engineering, and compliance services.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Optiv: Optiv is a pure-play cybersecurity advisory and managed security services provider serving enterprises with MDR, IAM, GRC, and Zero Trust offerings. It is the closest direct peer to RKON's Security Services pillar, competing for the same enterprise CISO budget and PE-backed mid-market clients.
• Slalom: Slalom is a mid-market-focused technology consulting and digital transformation firm with deep cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP) and security practices. It directly competes with RKON on enterprise IT advisory, cloud migration, and managed services engagements.
• Trustwave: Trustwave is a pure-play cybersecurity services provider offering MDR, penetration testing, GRC, and managed security operations — directly comparable to RKON's Security Services portfolio, particularly for mid-market enterprises.
• Cyderes (Herjavec Group): Cyderes is a managed detection and response and identity-centric security services provider serving mid-market and enterprise customers. It is a direct peer to RKON's MDR, IAM, and managed security operations offerings.
• Schellman & Co. Schellman is a specialized IT compliance and cybersecurity advisory firm offering SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, HITRUST, and PCI assessments. It directly competes with RKON's GRC and compliance advisory practice, particularly with PE-backed and growth-stage clients.

Broad incumbents

• Accenture Security: Accenture operates a massive global cybersecurity and cloud transformation practice that competes with RKON for Fortune 500 enterprise and large PE portfolio company engagements. It is a broader incumbent with overlapping capabilities in managed security, cloud migration, and GRC.
• Deloitte Cyber Risk Services: Deloitte's cyber and cloud transformation practices serve large enterprises and PE-backed portfolio companies with advisory, implementation, and managed security services. Comparable to RKON across all four service pillars but at substantially larger scale and global footprint.
• Presidio: Presidio is a multi-cloud managed services and cybersecurity solutions provider with strong hyperscaler partnerships (AWS, Azure, GCP). It competes with RKON across managed cloud, security services, and IT advisory for mid-market and enterprise clients.
• Wipro Cybersecurity: Wipro's cybersecurity and cloud practice offers managed security, compliance, and transformation services to enterprises globally. Comparable to RKON in capability set, but operates at significantly larger scale and across multiple geographies.
• Cloudreach (an Atos company): Cloudreach is a multi-cloud managed services and transformation provider with strong AWS, Azure, and GCP capabilities. It competes with RKON's cloud migration, managed cloud, and FinOps-adjacent advisory offerings for enterprise clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/rkon
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/Rkontechnologies
• Facebookfacebook.com/RKONChicago
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rkonchicago

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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