ALSCO

What ALSCO does

ALSCO Today LLC is a privately held managed service provider founded in 2007 and headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, with an additional office in New Rochelle, New York. The company delivers a broad catalog of cloud infrastructure, security, hosting, colocation, and IT services to three customer tiers: government, business, and individuals. Its flagship offering is the patented Secure Gateway platform, protected by three US patents (10,498,760 issued 2019; 10,630,721 issued 2020; 11,777,927 issued 2023), which provides traffic analysis and threat protection across web, email, database, cloud, and mobile surfaces via an "Intelligent Protection & Filtering Engine." Supporting infrastructure includes Tier III+ data center facilities with a 100% uptime guarantee, carrier-neutral connectivity to 23+ network carriers, and a 100Gbps+ network backbone.

The product portfolio extends to cloud dedicated servers, bare metal servers, shared and cloud hosting, managed databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server), colocation options (server cabinet, single server, private cage), SSL certificates resold from DigiCert, cloud DNS, DDoS mitigation, load balancing, and the Royal CMS platform. Professional services encompass software development, IT consulting, database integration, networking, security, and training. ALSCO operates a BBB A-rated business and has registered multiple trademarks (Royal, Secure Gateway, Royal CMS, ALSCO, Storage Box pending) with US Customs and Border Protection for defensive IP enforcement.

ALSCO operates a tiered subscription pricing model differentiated by customer segment, with government pricing commanding the highest premiums (up to $8,500/year for top-tier Web Secure Gateway), business pricing in the middle band, and individual pricing at the lowest tier starting around $75/year for shared hosting. Revenue is generated primarily through annual and monthly recurring subscriptions on its self-service portal (portal.alscotoday.com), supplemented by enterprise direct sales for custom colocation, software development, and consulting engagements. The company is privately held, with no disclosed external funding rounds, M&A activity, or leadership team information available in the input data.

Name

ALSCO

Legal name

ALSCO Today LLC

Website

https://alscotoday.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ALSCO Today LLC is a privately held managed service provider founded in 2007, headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, offering patented Secure Gateway security, cloud hosting, colocation, managed databases, and IT services to government, business, and individual customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cloud Security & Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Identity & Access Management (IAM) Managed Services (BPAEADAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Server Management, Orchestration & BMC/Remote Admin Systems (HDACABAK)

Keywords

• Cloud security services
• Managed hosting services
• Web application firewall
• IT infrastructure consulting
• Colocation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dearborn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cloud Hosting & Dedicated Servers: Revenue from cloud hosting, cloud dedicated servers, and bare metal servers across government, business, and individual segments. Tiered pricing with monthly/annual subscription models.
2. Colocation Services: Server cabinet, single server, and private cage colocation services providing physical hosting infrastructure with power, bandwidth, and security features.
3. Secure Gateway Security Services: Web Secure Gateway, E-Mail Secure Gateway, Database Secure Gateway, Mobile Secure Gateway, and Cloud Secure Gateway services providing security protection with tiered pricing based on cyber threat categories and concurrent connections.
4. Software Development Services: Custom software development, database integration, and IT consulting services for enterprise clients.
5. SSL Certificates: Digital certificates including Standard SSL, Extended Validation (EV), Multi-Domain SAN certificates from DigiCert.
6. Cloud DNS Services: Global managed DNS with Anycast network, tiered by cluster node count and features including firewall access lists.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ALSCO is a managed cloud and IT infrastructure provider offering a patented Secure Gateway® platform for web, email, database, cloud, and mobile security, along with cloud hosting, dedicated servers, bare metal servers, managed databases, SSL certificates, DNS, and colocation services. The company also delivers IT consulting, software development, database integration, networking, security, and training services across government, business, and individual segments. Its underlying infrastructure includes Tier III+ data centers with 100% uptime guarantee, 100Gbps+ network capacity, and carrier-neutral facilities with access to 23+ carriers.

Product overview

ALSCO is a cloud computing platform and managed service provider offering a unified portfolio of security, hosting, and IT infrastructure products. The core offering is the patented Secure Gateway platform (Web Secure Gateway, E-Mail Secure Gateway, Cloud Secure Gateway, Database Secure Gateway, Mobile Secure Gateway) which provides real-time traffic analysis and threat protection. Supporting infrastructure includes cloud and bare metal servers (Cloud Dedicated Server, Bare Metal Server), multiple hosting tiers (Shared Hosting, Cloud Hosting), database services (Cloud MySQL, Cloud PostgreSQL, Cloud SQL), and colocation solutions (Server Cabinet, Single Server, Private Cage). Additional products include SSL Certificates, Cloud DNS, Cloud Storage, Load Balancing, High Availability Solutions, Cluster Solutions, DDoS Mitigation, and Royal CMS. Professional services encompass Software Development, IT Consulting, Database Integration, Networking, Security Services, Training, Integration Services, Data Center Services, and Data Center Design. The platform differentiates through patented security technology (US Patents #10498760, #10630721, #11777927), Tier III+ data center facilities, and 100Gbps+ network capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Secure Gateway ALSCO's flagship patented security platform that provides full-time protection for websites and applications by analyzing all traffic and only allowing legitimate and authorized access. Registered as US Patent #10498760.
• Web Secure Gateway Web application security service that analyzes all traffic and only allows legitimate and authorized access. Provides protection against SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), malware, and other web-based threats.
• E-Mail Secure Gateway Advanced email security service providing anti-spam, anti-malware, and phishing protection with 99.9% anti-malware SLA and 99% anti-spam SLA. Removes 99.9% of spam with zero-day threat protection.
• Database Secure Gateway Full-time protection for database traffic by analyzing all requests and only allowing legitimate and authorized database access.
• Cloud Secure Gateway Active scanning of files as they are uploaded to servers with Watch daemon monitoring for shell virus protection. Includes bot control, account takeover protection, and backdoor protection.
• Mobile Secure Gateway Full-time protection for mobile applications by analyzing traffic and only allowing legitimate and authorized access through DNS server configuration.
• Cloud Dedicated Server Combines processing power of traditional dedicated servers with instant provisioning and flexibility of cloud platform. Allows on-demand resource addition (CPU, RAM, disk space) without downtime.
• Bare Metal Server Highly-efficient dedicated physical servers with optimized configurations for maximum performance, deployed in under 120 seconds with high-resilience network.
• Shared Hosting Entry-level web hosting service with shared resources including storage, data transfer, and email accounts.
• Cloud Hosting Cloud-based web hosting with scalable resources including CPU cores, RAM, disk space, and data transfer. Available in Personal, Business, and Pro tiers.
• Cloud MySQL Fully managed, enterprise-ready MySQL database as a service with built-in high availability, dynamic scaling, and Advanced Threat Protection.
• Cloud PostgreSQL Fully managed and intelligent PostgreSQL database service with automatic high availability, backups, monitoring, and enterprise security with encryption at rest and in motion.
• Cloud SQL (SQL Server) Modernized SQL Server infrastructure on ALSCO Cloud with options for self-managed or fully managed Cloud SQL deployment.
• SSL Certificate SSL certificates for website security including Standard SSL, Extended Validation (EV), and Multi-Domain (SAN) certificates issued by DigiCert.
• Cloud DNS Global managed DNS service with Anycast network for low query latency, near real-time update propagation, and 99.99% uptime guarantee.
• Cloud Storage Secure cloud storage model for storing, retrieving, and sharing data with simple, reliable, and scalable cloud computing delivery.
• Server Cabinet Colocation Physical rack space hosting in Quarter (10U), Half (20U), and Full (42U) locking server cabinets with independent security and power specifications.
• Single Server Colocation Rack mount server hosting in hardened and secure data center with network speeds up to 100Gbps+ and 24/7/365 smart hands support.
• Private Cage Colocation Completely tailored colocation packages for enterprise customers with large equipment requirements, enhanced security, and compliance needs.
• Load Balancing Distributes workload across multiple servers to maximize throughput, minimize response time, and avoid overload for improved availability and redundancy.
• High Availability Solutions Hardware redundancy solution with floating IP address, data replication via DRBD, failover mechanism, and zero-downtime upgrades using Heartbeat clustering.
• Cluster Solution Server cluster hosting spreading content and load across multiple servers for high availability, load balancing, improved performance, and secured data protection.
• DDoS Mitigation Managed Defender service with 100Gbps automated traffic scrubbing using device-based network scrubbing platform, monitored 24/7/365 by Network Operations Center.
• Royal CMS Platform Content management system platform available in Level A, B, and C tiers with different pricing and feature configurations.
• Software Development Custom software development services including web applications, inventory tracking, lead generation, sales order processing, shopping cart integration, and digital product delivery.
• IT Consulting IT support and consulting services including network security, IT outsourcing, on-site and remote support, and systems integration.
• Database Integration Database consulting, design, development, and integration services including custom database programming, web database development, and legacy database migration.
• Networking Network architecture design, implementation, and optimization including routing and switching, wireless networks, VPN, MPLS, and network convergence services.
• Security Services Comprehensive security services including identity and access management, threat and vulnerability management, penetration testing, and governance, risk and compliance.
• Training IT and business skills training including Cisco, CompTIA, ITIL, and Microsoft certification preparation courses.
• Integration Services Custom integration services for network design, network integration, and data center buildouts with comprehensive system solutions.
• Data Center Services Infrastructure as a service offering compute, networking, storage, security, and application development services with data center and network operations across North America and Asia.
• Data Center Design Data center space, power, and cabling design services with BICSI certified experts using CAD tools for cabinet layouts, power distribution, and structured cabling.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9% spam removal rate
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Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationALSCO utilizes Microsoft technologies as part of its IT services and solutions. The company works with Microsoft for various IT support solutions and is listed as a technology partner. Microsoft-certified professionals on staff.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationALSCO's Data Center practice is focused on providing solutions for Cisco. Extensive experience with Cisco routing and switching technologies with highest levels of certification. Network architecture design and implementation expertise.
• DigiCertcoreTechnology or IntegrationDigiCert is the Certificate Authority for ALSCO's SSL certificate offerings including Standard SSL, Extended Validation (EV), and Multi-Domain certificates.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rackspace Technology: Multi-cloud managed services and security provider across dedicated hosting, private cloud, and managed security. Overlaps directly with ALSCO's managed cloud, colocation, and Secure Gateway-managed security portfolio.
• HostGator: Shared, cloud, and dedicated hosting provider with similar tiered entry-level pricing and small-business focus. Comparable to ALSCO's Shared Hosting and low-end Cloud Hosting products.
• SiteGround: Web hosting provider offering shared hosting, cloud hosting, and security add-ons. Comparable to ALSCO's Shared Hosting, Cloud Hosting, and entry-level Web Secure Gateway plans serving the SMB/individual segment.
• Liquid Web: Managed hosting and dedicated server provider serving SMB and enterprise with similar product breadth (dedicated, cloud, managed WordPress). Comparable to ALSCO's Cloud Dedicated Server and Bare Metal offerings and similar target customer profile.
• DigitalOcean: Cloud infrastructure provider (Droplets, managed databases, Spaces storage) targeting SMBs and developers with similar tiered pricing and self-service portal model. Comparable to ALSCO Cloud Dedicated/Bare Metal and Cloud MySQL/PostgreSQL.

Broad incumbents

• Cloudflare: Web application firewall, DDoS mitigation, and DNS/CDN platform that directly competes with ALSCO's Web Secure Gateway, E-Mail Secure Gateway, DDoS Mitigation, and Cloud DNS services, but at much larger scale.
• GoDaddy: Domain, hosting, SSL, and security provider at much larger scale. Direct overlap on Shared Hosting, SSL Certificates, and basic security products where ALSCO competes in the SMB/individual segments.
• Imperva (now part of Thales): Web application firewall, database security, and DDoS protection vendor. Direct overlap on ALSCO's Web Secure Gateway and Database Secure Gateway products, particularly for the enterprise/regulated customer segment.

Regional players

• CoreSite (American Tower): Carrier-neutral colocation operator offering cabinet, cage, and suite colocation in US markets. Comparable to ALSCO's Server Cabinet, Single Server, and Private Cage colocation services for enterprise customers.

Others

• DigiCert: Certificate authority issuing the SSL certificates that ALSCO resells. Relation is a partner/reseller dynamic (ALSCO partners with DigiCert to deliver SSL products) rather than direct competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/alscosoftware
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ALSCOTODAY/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/alscotoday
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alsco-software
• Instagraminstagram.com/a.l.s.c.o

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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