What York Solutions does

York Solutions is a privately held U.S. IT consulting firm founded in 1995 by Bill Carr and headquartered in Westchester, Illinois. The company delivers business technology consulting to enterprise and Fortune 500 clients across healthcare, financial services, retail, and logistics through ten practice areas spanning Cloud & Scalable Platforms, Enterprise Integration & Automation, Secure Enterprise Solutions, Data & Insights, Applied AI Solutions, Enterprise Platforms & ERP, Digital Engineering & Modernization, Product Innovation, Global Capabilities, and Emerging Talent Solutions. Engagements are delivered via three commercial models — Fixed Price, Time & Materials, and Hybrid — with dedicated account management and embedded consultant teams operating as extensions of client organizations.

The underlying technology stack covers AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud for cloud and AI; Salesforce, Oracle, SAP, Snowflake, Informatica, and IBM for enterprise platforms and data; and React, Java, Spring Boot, .NET, Python, and microservices for application development. York differentiates with a proprietary AI-powered candidate screening system and a paid Emerging Talent apprenticeship curriculum that sources and trains non-traditional engineers. In 2025 the company launched MaxQ Studio as a wholly-owned subsidiary to productize AI/SaaS offerings, and opened a Capabilities Center in Bangalore, India to anchor global delivery alongside active recruiting in Brazil, Mexico, and Costa Rica.

The business model is professional services revenue: billable consultant hours, project-based fixed fees, contract-to-hire placement economics, and emerging training program fees (Link to Leadership at $1,500/participant). York monetizes a community ecosystem (Think IT, 5,000+ members) and multi-year enterprise relationships, with a reported revenue doubling between 2015 and 2023 and continued reinvestment into offshore delivery and productized AI offerings through 2025.

Name

York Solutions

Legal name

York Solutions

Website

https://yorksolutions.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

York Solutions is a privately held U.S. IT consulting firm, founded in 1995 and headquartered near Chicago, that delivers cloud, data, AI, and digital engineering services to Fortune 500 and large enterprise clients via its ten practice areas, Emerging Talent apprenticeship, and 2025-launched MaxQ Studio SaaS subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Consulting Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Business Process & Digital Transformation Consulting (BPAEAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Data, Analytics & AI Consulting (BPAHAEAF), ERP, CRM & Enterprise Applications Consulting (BPAHAEAI), Digital & Technology Transformation Consulting (BPAHACAH)

Keywords

• IT consulting services
• Enterprise technology consulting
• Cloud migration solutions
• Applied AI consulting
• ERP modernization services

Headquarters

HQ city

Westchester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IT Consulting Services: Professional services revenue generated through technology consulting engagements with enterprise clients. York Solutions provides consultants who work as integrated team members delivering solutions across cloud, data, AI, digital engineering, and enterprise platforms. Engagement models include Fixed Price, Time & Materials (T&M), and Hybrid approaches. Revenue is driven by billable consultant hours and project-based fixed fees.
2. Emerging Talent Program: A paid apprenticeship program that trains aspiring engineers and places them with Fortune 500 clients. York employs participants from day one of training, providing compensation while they learn, then transitions them to client engagements. Revenue comes from the margin between consultant billing rates and training costs, plus contract-to-hire placement fees.
3. Training and Development: Revenue generated through specialized training programs including the Link to Leadership development program ($1,500 per participant) and customized technology training for corporate clients. Proceeds from Link to Leadership support the Think IT Scholarship Fund for Genesys Works.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

York Solutions is a privately held business technology consulting firm that provides enterprise technology services across ten practice areas — cloud platforms, enterprise integration and automation, secure enterprise solutions, data and insights, applied AI, enterprise platforms and ERP, digital engineering and modernization, product innovation, and global capabilities. The firm embeds consultants into client teams, primarily Fortune 500 organizations in healthcare, financial services, retail, and logistics, under Fixed Price, Time & Materials, or Hybrid engagement models, and supplements consulting with the Emerging Talent paid apprenticeship program and the Think IT professional community network.

Product overview

York Solutions is a business technology consulting firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional services organized into ten core practice areas: Cloud & Scalable Platforms, Enterprise Integration & Automation, Secure Enterprise Solutions, Data & Insights, Applied AI Solutions, Enterprise Platforms & ERP, Digital Engineering & Modernization, Product Innovation, Global Capabilities, and Emerging Talent Solutions. These services are delivered through flexible engagement models (Fixed Price, Time & Materials, Hybrid) and supplemented by the Think IT professional community network (5,000+ members) with its Link to Leadership training program, and the Emerging Talent paid apprenticeship program for developing non-traditional tech talent. In 2025, York launched MaxQ Studio as a SaaS subsidiary to commercialize its consulting IP into AI-powered software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Think IT: A national network of 5,000+ tech and business professionals committed to connection, growth, and shared learning. Built for leaders and practitioners alike, featuring events, roundtables, and the Link to Leadership program.
• Emerging Talent Program
• Link to Leadership
• MaxQ Studio

Products and services

• Cloud & Scalable Platforms Cloud architecture, migration, and platform engineering services including serverless computing, microservices architecture, and DevOps practices for building scalable, secure, high-performance cloud solutions, delivered to enterprise clients across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
• Enterprise Integration & Automation System and application integration services connecting siloed systems, API strategy and management, and intelligent workflow automation to eliminate manual effort and streamline operations, delivered to enterprise clients including healthcare, financial services, retail, and logistics buyers.
• Secure Enterprise Solutions Cloud security, identity management, and compliance solutions including zero-trust architectures, centralized identity governance, adaptive MFA, and unified access management, implemented using partners such as Okta Enterprise.
• Data & Insights Data management, warehousing, integration, business intelligence, data visualization, and predictive analytics services for transforming raw data into actionable insights, leveraging partners including Snowflake, Informatica, and IBM.
• Applied AI Solutions Consulting partnership for customized AI solutions including NLP, machine learning algorithms, anomaly detection, generative AI, and predictive analytics to optimize decision-making and drive measurable business value for enterprise clients.
• Enterprise Platforms & ERP ERP modernization, enterprise platform integration, and platform engineering services to optimize operations, improve visibility, and enable smarter decision-making, leveraging partners including Salesforce, Oracle, SAP, and IBM.
• Digital Engineering & Modernization Custom application development, legacy system migration, and performance optimization services transforming how enterprises operate with modern, flexible applications, including React, Java/Spring Boot, .NET, and microservices architectures.
• Product Innovation Product strategy, roadmapping, and development services turning ideas into successful products using market insights, agile methods, and cross-functional collaboration, including product manager-led discovery and alpha-to-beta launches.
• Global Capabilities Offshore and nearshore talent solutions via the India-based entity in Bangalore with active recruiting in Brazil, Mexico, and Costa Rica, providing contract-to-hire flexibility to U.S.-headquartered enterprise clients.
• Emerging Talent Program Paid apprenticeship program equipping aspiring engineers with skills through an intensive curriculum combined with hands-on experience, then placing participants with Fortune 500 clients; 90% of cohort members at a major retailer converted to full-time employees.
• Link to Leadership Invite-only six-course leadership development series for rising IT professionals led by senior Think IT and business executives, culminating in a Link to Leadership Certificate upon completion; $1,500 program fee per participant.
• MaxQ Studio York Solutions subsidiary transforming IT consulting expertise into a SaaS innovation launchpad, combining first-principles thinking with customer collaboration to deliver cutting-edge AI and software products with measurable ROI.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% reduction in portal migration time through reusable Okta architecture components
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Genesys WorksflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit partnership enabling underprivileged high school students to succeed in corporate careers through training and year-long internships. York Solutions CEO Richard Walker served maximum two terms on the board and remains heavily involved through fundraising and connections. Partnership includes Think IT scholarships and annual Think IT Charity Golf Invitational. York has raised over $2.6 million and awarded 48 scholarships through this partnership spanning 12 years.
• Tech 901coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Memphis-area adult upskilling organization providing employer-influenced training for entry-level IT roles. Tech901 offers software development, hardware, IT infrastructure, networking, and cybersecurity programs. Over two-thirds of students graduate and 90%+ continue in IT careers. Partnership supports York Solutions' talent pipeline goals.
• GP GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership expanding York Solutions' ability to support clients globally. GP Global's international reach combined with York Solutions' workforce expertise enables delivery of services and talent beyond the U.S., ensuring consistency and quality across borders.
• Project Management Institute of Minnesota (PMI-MN)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThink IT members receive discounts on PMI classes and professional development opportunities. Partnership provides career development benefits to Think IT community members while supporting the project management profession.
• Chief Architect NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development Partner501(c)(6) non-profit organization connecting Fortune 500 scale Chief Architect practice leaders to share best practices, develop talent, and drive outcomes. Vendor-neutral membership provides peer networking for technology leadership.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary cloud platform partner for cloud migration and architecture services. York Solutions helps clients design and implement AWS-based infrastructure, microservices architectures, and cloud-native solutions.
• Microsoft AzurecoreTechnology or IntegrationCloud platform partner used for enterprise solutions, AI implementations, and digital transformation projects. York Solutions leverages Azure services including Azure DevOps, Azure Cognitive Search, and Azure Health services.
• OktacoreTechnology or IntegrationIdentity management platform partner used for enterprise security and authentication modernization projects. York Solutions has successfully implemented Okta Enterprise solutions for healthcare clients unifying multiple payment portals.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Andela: Global talent marketplace and engineering services firm that trains and places technologists, including from non-traditional backgrounds. Comparable to York's Emerging Talent program in mission and global delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte Consulting: Big Four consulting arm with broad technology transformation, cloud, and AI capabilities. Competes with York for Fortune 500 digital transformation mandates, though at significantly larger scale.
• Capgemini: Global IT services and consulting leader with overlapping digital engineering, cloud, data, and AI practices. Competes for the same Fortune 500 digital transformation wallet as York.
• Cognizant: Large global IT services firm offering digital, cloud, data, and AI consulting to enterprise clients. Direct competition for York's enterprise digital transformation and application modernization engagements.
• CGI Group: IT and business consulting services firm with strong systems integration and enterprise application footprint. Comparable in IT consulting delivery model and enterprise client base, but at materially larger scale.
• Genpact: Global professional services and digital transformation firm with deep enterprise application, data, and AI consulting capabilities. Comparable in service mix but at meaningfully greater scale and global reach.

Direct peers

• Perficient: Digital transformation consulting firm focused on enterprise technology implementations, data, and cloud. Similar mid-market scale, vertical mix, and systems integration delivery model as York Solutions.
• Slalom: Mid-sized, relationship-driven business and technology consulting firm serving enterprise clients across multiple U.S. regions. Closely comparable in size, partnership model, and focus on digital transformation outcomes.
• Insight Global: IT staffing and consulting firm providing technology talent and project services to enterprise clients. Overlaps directly with York's staffing-adjacent consulting and talent placement business.
• TEKsystems: Large IT staffing and services provider placing consultants with enterprise clients across cloud, data, and application development. Comparable in talent placement and IT consulting delivery to York's Emerging Talent and consulting practices.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/YorkSolutionsTrustedITAdvisors
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/york-solutions-llc
• Instagraminstagram.com/yorksolutions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 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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