Northeast Data

What Northeast Data does

Northeast Data, Inc. is a privately held IT and telecommunications services company founded in 1997 by Michael S. Markovitz and headquartered in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania. The firm designs, installs, certifies, and maintains network infrastructure, telephony, surveillance, paging, backup/disaster recovery, firewall, and IT outsourcing solutions for small businesses and enterprise clients across the United States and Canada. Core technical capabilities span structured cabling (copper CAT5E through CAT7 and fiber optic including single-mode, multi-mode, and fusion splicing), IP surveillance with remote monitoring, VoIP and unified communications for 25-1,000 users, and managed IT timeshare services. The company holds an extensive portfolio of manufacturer certifications including BICSI, Corning NPI, Cisco Select, Panduit PCI, Belden, Berk-Tek, Ortronics, Avaya, NEC, and Extreme Networks, which enable preferred-vendor status with enterprise clients such as Procter & Gamble.

Northeast Data operates a direct enterprise field sales motion complemented by phone-based lead generation and a website presence. Revenue is generated through three primary streams: one-time project-based professional services for design, engineering, and installation; recurring managed services through IT outsourcing/timeshare engagements billed on hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly technician usage; and hardware/software resale tied to manufacturer partnerships. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with enterprise contracts structured on multi-year terms and small business engagements on pay-as-you-go usage billing. The customer base spans manufacturing (Procter & Gamble, Storr Tractor), education (Blue Ridge and Dunmore school districts), and commercial/SMB segments (Ace Robbins), with documented multi-site execution from California to Pennsylvania.

The company is founder-owned and led by President/CEO Michael S. Markovitz with Vice President/CFO Christine Traver, General Manager Lee Canfield, and Director of Network Integration Bob Garan. Operations are supported by BICSI-certified technicians and CWNA/CWDP wireless specialists. The firm maintains BBB Accredited Business status and COPPA compliance, and is presently active with a 2024 website copyright notice. No external funding, M&A activity, or parent company relationships are disclosed.

Name

Northeast Data

Legal name

Northeast Data, Inc.

Website

https://northeastdata.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Northeast Data is a privately held IT and telecommunications services firm founded in 1997, designing, installing, and maintaining network infrastructure, telephony, surveillance, backup, and managed IT solutions for small businesses and enterprise clients across the US and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tunkhannock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - Design/Engineering/Installation: One-time project-based revenue from network design, engineering, and installation services including structured cabling, system integration, and implementation.
2. IT Outsourcing/Timeshare Services: Recurring revenue from IT managed services where technicians are provided on-site on hourly/daily/weekly/monthly basis for network maintenance and support.
3. Backup and Recovery Solutions: Solution sales including hardware (DVR/NVR systems) and cloud backup services for data protection and disaster recovery.
4. Telephony and Collaboration Systems: Sales and installation of phone systems, video conferencing, and unified communications solutions including ongoing maintenance contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Northeast Data is a telecommunications and IT services firm that designs, installs, and maintains network infrastructure and related systems for small businesses and enterprises. Its core offerings include structured cabling (copper and fiber-optic), VoIP and unified communications, IP surveillance and security, paging systems, backup and disaster recovery, IT outsourcing/timeshare, and network engineering with AutoCAD documentation. Services are delivered as end-to-end projects covering consultation, design, installation, certification, and ongoing support, with multi-vendor partnerships enabling certified implementation of Cisco, Avaya, Extreme Networks, Axis, and other enterprise technologies.

Product overview

Northeast Data is an IT and telecommunications services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of technology solutions for small businesses and enterprises. The core offerings include Data Networking (structured cabling and infrastructure), Telephony & Collaboration (VoIP, video conferencing, unified communications), IP Surveillance & Security (camera systems, DVR/NVR), Paging Systems (commercial audio notification), Backup & Recovery (disaster recovery planning), IT Outsourcing/Timeshare (managed IT services), Network Engineering (design and AutoCAD documentation), and Firewalls & Web Protection. These services are delivered as professional implementation and managed services rather than a software platform, with offerings segmented by business size (Small Business and Enterprise). The company also provides project management, site surveys, certification testing, and ongoing maintenance support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Data Networking Services Design, engineering, installation, certification, and documentation of structured cabling infrastructure including copper (CAT 5E, CAT6, CAT6A, CAT7) and fiber optic (single mode, multi-mode) systems for indoor, outdoor, aerial, underground, and fusion splicing applications, targeted at small businesses and enterprises.
• Telephony & Collaboration Services Design, engineering, installation, upgrades, configuration, and support of analog and digital traditional phone systems, VoIP/IP phone systems, video collaboration systems, telepresence systems, and conferencing solutions with unified communications and contact center applications for businesses of 25 to 1000 users.
• IP Surveillance & Security Services Small, medium, and large scale IP surveillance camera systems, DVR/NVR video storage, CCTV security systems (analog and digital), and remote video monitoring with video analytics technology, targeted at businesses seeking integrated security and surveillance capabilities.
• Paging Systems Services Small to medium scale paging and notification systems for commercial and industrial audio applications, including office, warehouse, and school paging with zone paging for indoor and outdoor use, providing custom internal communications and emergency updates.
• Backup & Recovery Services Bare metal backups, instant recovery, cloud backups, and disaster recovery/operational recovery planning services designed to minimize downtime and protect critical business data, leveraging partnerships with Unitrends, Barracuda Networks, and Dell AppAssure.
• IT Outsourcing / Timeshare Services Managed IT services providing guaranteed technicians on-site on an hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly basis for desktop management, printer support, hardware/software installation, malware removal, virus updates, data transfer, server maintenance, and asset tracking.
• Network Engineering / AutoCAD Drafting Services Network design, engineering, and AutoCAD documentation services including topological design, network realization processes, and as-built network drawings for existing or new network infrastructure, targeted at clients requiring detailed documentation and certified engineering.
• Firewalls & Web Protection Services Firewall and web protection solutions including web filters, next-generation firewalls, web application firewalls, cloud control, attack protection, session protection, mobile app security, and vulnerability management with HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and WASP compliance support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Eliminated busy lines and receptionist costs for school districts through unified communication systems
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BICSIcoreTechnology or IntegrationBICSI (Building Industry Consulting Services International) certification body. Northeast Data staff are BICSI-trained technicians with BICSI DD102 Design certification, BICSI Project Manager certification, and Bicsi Technician credentials. Required for meeting industry LAN standards.
• Corning Cable SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationCorning LAN 500 Fiber optic certified installer. Part of Corning NPI (Network of Preferred Installers) program enabling best product warranties on the market.
• BeldencoreTechnology or IntegrationBelden Cable Certified installer and Registered Installation Contractor. Required certification for Procter & Gamble preferred vendor status.
• PanduitcoreTechnology or IntegrationPanduit Certified Installer (PCI) enabling certified installation services and access to best product warranties.
• Berk-TekcoreTechnology or IntegrationBerk-Tek Certified Integrator for network infrastructure solutions.
• Ortronics/LegrandcoreTechnology or IntegrationOrtronics/Legrand Certified Installer for structured cabling solutions.
• Cisco SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationCisco Select Certified partner providing telephony and collaboration solutions including VOIP/IP phone systems, video collaboration systems, and unified communications.
• AvayacoreTechnology or IntegrationAvaya certified partner for enterprise telephony and collaboration solutions.
• NECcoreTechnology or IntegrationNEC certified partner for telecommunications and phone system solutions.
• Extreme NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationExtreme Networks certified partner providing wireless solutions (C25 wireless controller, 802.11n 3705 access points), B-Series and C-Series switches, and NetSight Management Software.
• Axis CommunicationscoreTechnology or IntegrationAxis Communications certified partner for IP camera systems and surveillance solutions.
• CWNP (Certified Wireless Network Professionals)coreTechnology or IntegrationCWNP certified professionals including CWNA (Certified Wireless Network Administrator) and CWDP (Certified Wireless Design Professional) for wireless network expertise.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Black Box: Black Box is a network infrastructure services provider offering structured cabling, unified communications, and managed services to enterprise and government customers. It is the most directly comparable peer in scope and customer profile to Northeast Data, though operating at a larger national scale.
• IES Communications: IES Communications is a commercial low-voltage systems integrator providing structured cabling, audio/visual, security, and wireless services to enterprise customers across the U.S. Highly comparable in service mix (cabling, telephony, surveillance) and project-based delivery model.
• Communication Technology Services (CTS): CTS provides structured cabling, wireless, audio-visual, and security system installation for enterprise, data center, and education customers. Closely comparable in technology stack (fiber, copper, wireless) and verticals served (education, enterprise), though CTS is materially larger.
• Faith Technologies: Faith Technologies is an electrical and technology systems contractor offering structured cabling, security, audio-visual, and building technology solutions. Comparable low-voltage services portfolio with broader electrical contracting capabilities.
• LAN-TEL Communications: LAN-TEL Communications is a regional structured cabling and security systems integrator serving commercial, education, and government clients in the Northeast. Highly comparable in size, geography, and service mix—essentially the same target market as Northeast Data.
• Marco Technologies: Marco Technologies provides managed IT services, unified communications, and network infrastructure to SMB and mid-market customers in the Upper Midwest. Comparable in combining recurring managed services with project-based infrastructure delivery.
• CTI (Communications Technologies Inc.): CTI designs, installs, and supports structured cabling, AV, security, and wireless systems for enterprise customers. Directly comparable in service portfolio and enterprise/school-district customer profile.

Broad incumbents

• ConvergeOne: ConvergeOne is a national IT services provider specializing in unified communications, collaboration, data center, and managed services for enterprise customers. Overlaps with Northeast Data's telephony/collaboration and managed services offerings but at significantly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• CDW: CDW is a large multi-brand technology solutions provider offering hardware, software, and integrated IT services including networking, collaboration, and security to SMB, enterprise, education, and government customers. Overlaps in channel partnerships (Cisco, etc.) and end markets.
• Insight Enterprises: Insight Enterprises is a global IT solutions integrator offering hardware, software, services, and managed solutions across networking, collaboration, and security. Adjacent competitor in IT services and infrastructure with much broader product portfolio and global footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/northeastdata

Compliance19 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 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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