Illini Tech Services

What Illini Tech Services does

Illini Tech Services is a privately-held Managed Service Provider founded in 1995 and headquartered in Carlinville, Illinois, serving small and medium-sized businesses across Central Illinois with field technicians deployed in 30+ cities. The company operates two primary service lines: (1) recurring managed IT services—including network support, help desk, email management, on-site service, and a 24/7 Security Operations Center—delivered through tiered subscription plans (Secure Elite and Secure Complete) with optional add-ons; and (2) professional services, most notably penetration testing staffed by OSCP+, OSEP, and OSWP certified engineers covering PCI, HIPAA, CMMC, GLBA, and FINRA-focused assessments.

Its technology stack is composed of best-of-breed third-party platforms rather than proprietary systems: Datto RMM and N-able RMM for remote monitoring and management; SentinelOne for AI-powered endpoint detection and response; Microsoft 365 with Defender for Office 365, INKY, and BullPhish ID for layered email security and phishing simulation; IT Glue for documentation; Keeper for credential management; and Ubiquiti UniFi and Yealink for networking and VoIP hardware delivery. A sub-brand, Illini Web Solutions, provides website design and development services through a separate domain (illiniweb.com). Dell is a 20-year channel partner for hardware resale, and the company maintains certified Microsoft Partner and Pax8 cloud marketplace relationships.

Revenue is generated through monthly recurring managed IT subscriptions, project-based penetration testing engagements, hardware resale (Dell desktops/laptops/servers, UniFi networking, Yealink phones), and a Compliance-as-a-Service bundle covering SOC 2, HIPAA, NIST CSF, and ISO 27001. GTM is sales-led with free on-site evaluations, inbound web/phone intake, and city-specific local SEO across more than 30 Central Illinois markets. The customer base spans healthcare, financial, manufacturing, municipal government, law enforcement, legal, accounting, automotive dealerships, and senior living verticals, with 100+ organizations served. Ownership is founder/management-controlled with no disclosed outside investors.

Name

Illini Tech Services

Legal name

Illini Tech Services Inc.

Website

https://illinitechs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Illini Tech Services is a privately-held Managed Service Provider founded in 1995 in Carlinville, Illinois, delivering subscription-based managed IT, cybersecurity, and OSCP-certified penetration testing to 100+ SMBs across 30+ Central Illinois cities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT Services

NAICS

Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-Help Supply Services (7363)

akta.pro primary industry

IT Operations, Event & Incident Management (NOC/SOC-to-ITSM) (BPAEAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Technical Enablement & Adoption Services (Change Management, Adoption, Champions) (BPAEANAC)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• Cybersecurity services
• Penetration testing
• Compliance management
• Network infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Carlinville

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, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Managed IT Services: Monthly subscription-based managed IT services providing network support, help desk support, email management, and onsite service. Plans include Secure Elite and Secure Complete tiers with optional add-ons including onsite support coverage.
2. Penetration Testing Services: Professional penetration testing services for healthcare, manufacturing, financial, legal, and municipal organizations. Pricing based on scope of assessment with compliance-focused testing for PCI DSS, HIPAA, CMMC, and regulatory requirements.
3. Compliance as a Service (CaaS): Compliance services integrated with managed IT, supporting SOC 2, HIPAA, NIST CSF, ISO 27001 frameworks. Can be deployed standalone or bundled with Managed IT services.
4. Video Security Systems: Sale and installation of video surveillance systems including cameras, network video recorders (NVR), with features like remote viewing, motion-sensitive recording, and 24-hour monitoring.
5. UniFi Networking Solutions: Sale, professional installation, and configuration of Ubiquiti UniFi networking equipment including security gateways, switches, and access points.
6. VoIP Phone Solutions: Hosted VoIP phone solutions through strategic partnerships with leading VoIP providers. Includes consultations, network assessment, installation, and ongoing support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Illini Tech Services delivers subscription-based managed IT services, cybersecurity, and compliance solutions to small and medium-sized businesses across Central Illinois. Its portfolio includes 24/7 SOC-monitored endpoint and network protection, tiered service plans, penetration testing, Compliance as a Service, video security, UniFi networking, hosted VoIP, Dell hardware sales, and website development through its Illini Web Solutions sub-brand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Illini Web Solutions: Web design and development services, custom website creation, and web solutions for businesses.

Products and services

• Managed IT Service Plans (Secure Elite and Secure Complete)
• Penetration Testing Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Helped prevent a successful ransomware attack on City of Carlinville, avoiding potential data exposure and recovery costs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

AI capability9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Financial Institutions (Midwest)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2026Illini Tech Services announced expansion of penetration testing and cybersecurity services specifically for financial institutions across the Midwest, helping meet increasing regulatory requirements such as GLBA and FINRA.
• Ubiquiti Networks (UniFi)coreTechnology or IntegrationIllini Tech Services is an authorized Ubiquiti Networks partner specializing in implementing UniFi Networking Solutions. They provide comprehensive networking solutions including UniFi Security Gateways, Switches, and Access Points with certified technicians handling equipment procurement, professional design, configuration, and installation.
• DattocoreTechnology or IntegrationDatto RMM cloud-native remote monitoring and management platform enables complete visibility, rapid automation, and round-the-clock protection. Illini Tech Services selected Datto for its reliability, security, and deep automation capabilities for managing client endpoints.
• N-ablecoreTechnology or IntegrationN-able RMM platform enables effective monitoring and management of client IT infrastructure, networks, and systems, ensuring smooth operation and reduced downtime.
• SentinelOnecoreTechnology or IntegrationSentinelOne's AI-powered behavioral detection engine and automated response capabilities provide advanced endpoint protection. Illini Tech Services leverages SentinelOne for proactive threat hunting and incident management across client networks.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationIllini Tech Services is a certified Microsoft Partner utilizing Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows, and related cloud services. They provide Microsoft 365 email security, configuration, and management services.
• DellcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIllini Tech Services is a 20-year Dell partner selling desktops, laptops, servers, and hardware. Dell products are the primary hardware utilized for customer technology solutions.
• Pax8coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPax8 cloud licensing marketplace provides centralized platform for sourcing and managing multiple cloud services, enhancing operational efficiency for delivering cloud solutions to clients.
• VoIP Provider Partners (Yealink)coreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnerships with leading VoIP providers enable comprehensive business communication systems. Yealink IP phones (T46S, T29, cordless) are featured as hardware solutions for hosted VoIP deployments.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• VC3: Managed IT and cybersecurity provider with strong municipal-government vertical expertise and a tiered managed-service model. Highly comparable to Illini's municipal-government customer base and SMB-focused managed-IT offering.
• Core BTS: IT solutions and managed services provider with managed-IT, security, and infrastructure offerings for mid-market clients. Overlapping managed-service and security service catalog with Illini Tech Services.
• BlackPoint IT Services: Managed IT and cybersecurity provider serving SMB and mid-market clients with managed-service subscriptions and 24/7 monitoring. Direct comparable to Illini's tiered managed-service offering and customer profile.
• Reliable Networks: Managed IT services and cybersecurity provider for SMB clients with a similar service mix (managed IT, security, VoIP, infrastructure). Closely aligned to Illini on customer segment and service delivery model.
• Ntiva: National managed IT and cybersecurity provider serving SMB and mid-market clients with 24/7 SOC, MDR, and compliance services. Directly comparable to Illini Tech Services in core offering (managed IT + security), but at national scale.
• Dataprise: Mid-Atlantic and national managed services provider combining managed IT, cybersecurity (MDR/SOC), and cloud services for SMB and mid-market clients. Closely aligned with Illini on the managed-IT-plus-cybersecurity playbook for regulated SMB buyers.
• CEI (Consolidated Enterprise IT): Managed IT, cybersecurity, and cloud services firm serving mid-market and SMB clients across multiple regions. Direct comparable on managed-service subscription tiers and security practice.
• Corsica Technologies: Managed IT and cybersecurity provider with strong compliance and penetration-testing practices serving regulated SMB and mid-market clients. Closely aligned to Illini's cybersecurity and compliance-as-a-service focus.
• Heartland Business Systems: Midwest-based managed IT, security, and infrastructure provider serving SMB and enterprise clients. Comparable geographic footprint and managed-service catalog to Illini Tech Services.

Regional players

• Marco Technologies: Upper-Midwest-based managed services and technology provider offering managed IT, security, and infrastructure to SMB and mid-market clients. Direct geographic neighbor of Illini with overlapping service portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/IlliniTechServices
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/illini-tech-services-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 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 →

Frequently asked questions about Illini Tech Services