Synergy Networks

What Synergy Networks does

Synergy Networks, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida, is a regional business-class Internet service provider and managed IT services company operating across Southwest Florida with offices in Sarasota, Melbourne, and Fort Lauderdale. Following its March 2024 acquisition by Responsive Technology Partners (a joint venture between Pineland Telephone Cooperative and Wilkes Communications), the company operates as a division of that multi-state IT platform. Its core offering is a bundled technology stack for small and mid-sized businesses, combining Cisco-powered fiber broadband (20 Mbps to 1 Gbps), managed IT support, hosted VoIP, IT security, hybrid cloud, structured cabling, access control and camera systems, point-to-point private networks, and wireless network solutions, all anchored on an in-house data center featuring six redundant fiber routes through Miami, Orlando, and Atlanta, UPS and generator backup, and a 44 kW solar array that reduces electric costs by roughly 80%.

The company's product portfolio also extends into web design and digital marketing (operated under the Synergy Web DM / snWebdm.com sub-brand), SEO tooling, cloud backup (Easy Online Backup with PCI and HIPAA compliance), email filtering (Spamhammer, claimed 97% spam block rate), and a ChatGPT-powered AI tech support assistant launched in April 2023. Pricing is predominantly quote-based for B2B customers, and revenue is generated through recurring managed-service subscriptions, dedicated internet access subscriptions, colocation and hosting fees, professional services for cabling and web design, and one-off installations.

The go-to-market is sales-led and regionally focused, targeting tier 2, 3, and 4 markets underserved by national providers, with named customers spanning broadcasting (Waterman Broadcasting), hospitality (hotel guest WiFi), and a long tail of small businesses. Management comprises President Peter Seif (formerly of Dobson Fiber, Logix Communications, Intermedia, and Frontier), VP Finance & Business Development Kenneth R. Boyd (Carnegie Mellon, Wharton; prior roles at Bank of America and Cargill), and VP Network Operations Christopher M. Patrick (prior roles at MCI Communications, Zenex Communications, and Logix Communications).

Name

Synergy Networks

Legal name

Synergy Networks, Inc.

Website

https://snworks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Synergy Networks is a regional business ISP and managed IT services provider in Southwest Florida, bundling fiber broadband, managed IT, data center hosting, VoIP, IT security, cabling, and digital marketing for SMBs and select enterprise customers, now operating as a division of Responsive Technology Partners since March 2024.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT and Internet Services

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899), Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Rural & Regional ISPs (HDAIADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Managed Colocation & Remote Hands Services (HDABACAD), Network Operations Outsourcing (NOC Services) (BPAEAMAD), Wi‑Fi Controllers & WLAN Gateways (On‑prem/Virtual) (HDAFACAC)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• Business internet access
• Data center hosting
• Colocation services
• Network infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Myers

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed IT Services: Managed IT solutions including network management, tech support, IT security, and hybrid cloud services for businesses. Provided by certified technicians who manage and maintain computers and networks.
2. Broadband Internet Access: Business-class internet service providing fiber optic connectivity with bandwidth speeds ranging from 20Mbps to 1Gbps. Includes dedicated internet access solutions.
3. Data Center & Hosting: Data center, colocation, dedicated servers, virtual machines, and web hosting services. Turnkey solutions including monitoring, performance testing, reporting, and website management.
4. VoIP Services: Voice over IP telephone service with powerful features including call routing, recording, custom caller ID, voicemail to email, and advanced call management.
5. Web Design & Digital Marketing: Website design, interactive web development, e-commerce solutions, search engine marketing, and online advertising services. Includes monthly maintenance plans and analytics reporting.
6. Access Control & Camera Systems: Access control and surveillance camera system design, installation, and support for facility security.
7. Cabling Services: Category 5E, 6, 6A cabling and fiber optic installation with certification and documentation services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Synergy Networks is a regional ISP and managed IT services provider delivering broadband fiber internet access, managed IT support, data center/colocation/hosting, VoIP, IT security, hybrid cloud, cabling, wireless networks, and web design and digital marketing services to businesses in Southwest Florida. The company operates a solar-powered data center and bundles end-to-end technology services for small, mid-sized, and multi-location enterprise customers.

Product overview

Synergy Networks is a managed IT services provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of technology solutions. The company operates as a single integrated platform providing: Managed IT Solutions (including tech support, VoIP, IT security, and hybrid cloud), Infrastructure Solutions (cabling, access control, wireless networks, point-to-point networks, remote employee solutions), Data Center & Hosting services (data center, colocation, dedicated servers, virtual machines, web hosting), and Web Design & Digital Marketing. Key sub-products include Synergy AI Tech Support (ChatGPT-powered support), SEO tools, Easy Online Backup, Spamhammer (email filtering), and webMstats (analytics portal). The company is a division of Responsive Technology Partners and has been operating since 1999, serving Southwest Florida businesses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Synergy Web DM: Web Design and Digital Marketing services operated by Synergy Networks, offering interactive web design, online marketing, SEO tools, and hosting solutions at snwebdm.com.

Products and services

• Managed IT Solutions
• VoIP (Voice Over IP)
• IT Security
• Hybrid Cloud
• Cabling
• Access Control & Camera Systems
• Business Class Internet Service
• Ethernet Internet Access
• Wireless Network Solutions
• Point to Point Private Networks
• Remote Employee Solutions
• Data Center
• Colocation Center
• Dedicated Servers
• Virtual Machine (VM) / Virtual Private Server (VPS)
• Web Hosting
• Web Design & Digital Marketing
• Synergy AI Tech Support
• Synergy SEO Tool
• Easy Online Backup
• Spamhammer Email Filtering Email filtering product that blocks 97% of spam with inbound spam filtering, offsite spam quarantine, and three layers of anti-virus protection for business email systems.
• WebMstats Portal

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% reduction in data center electric costs through solar power
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

Integration2 records

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• World Electric (Sonepar subsidiary)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013World Electric, a subsidiary of worldwide electrical distributor Sonepar, was instrumental in putting together the solar project. They supplied all materials needed to complete the photovoltaic panel installation and coordinated the project. Fred Skinner, Director of the Energy Solutions Division, approached Synergy with the solar array idea.
• Sun Circuit ElectricminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Sun Circuit Electric was brought in by World Electric to install the photovoltaic panels along with a sophisticated micro-inverter system which allows for monitoring of each and every panel individually.
• Florida Power and Light (FPL)minorOthers · 1 January 2013FPL offers a solar rebate program that Synergy Networks participated in. The rebate was first come first served and extremely competitive. Synergy's payback dropped from 25 years to 5 years when combining the $75,000 FPL rebate with the federal tax credit.
• Gatortech (Sarasota-based)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2006Acquired in June 2006, Gatortech is a leading provider of web solutions and computer online backup and disaster recovery. Through its subsidiary Easy Online Backup, it provides remote online data backup services.
• NetProduced.com LLC (Sarasota-based)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2006Acquired in June 2006, NetProduced.com is the leader in offering state-of-the-art websites for the real estate vertical market, providing feature-rich sites for brokers and agents with MLS integration.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pineland Telephone Cooperative: Member-owned cooperative telco operating across Georgia and adjacent southeastern states. Direct comparable as a regional ISP/managed services provider, and is also a JV parent of Synergy's acquirer, Responsive Technology Partners.
• Wilkes Communications: Regional cooperative telecom providing voice, broadband, and managed IT across North Carolina and the Southeast. Comparable in scale and service mix, and is the other JV parent of Synergy's acquirer.
• TDS Telecom: Regional US wireline operator offering fiber broadband, managed IT, and hosted voice to small/mid-market businesses and consumers in 30+ states. Closest scaled analog to Synergy's full-stack SMB/enterprise model.
• Consolidated Communications: Regional fiber-to-the-premises and managed services carrier serving SMB and enterprise customers across 20+ states. Directly comparable on fiber broadband + managed services bundling.
• MetroNet: Regional fiber ISP rapidly expanding fiber-to-business and residential across the Midwest, Southeast, and Florida. Comparable on fiber-led regional broadband targeting tier 2/3 markets.
• WOW! (WideOpenWest): Regional cable broadband operator offering business-class internet, voice, and managed services across the Midwest and Southeast. Direct regional ISP peer with overlapping SMB target market.
• Atlantic.Net: Regional managed hosting, dedicated server, and colocation provider serving SMB/enterprise across the Southeast and beyond. Directly comparable to Synergy's data center and dedicated-server offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Comcast Business: National SMB/enterprise division of Comcast offering broadband, voice, managed networking, and security. Overlaps with Synergy's SMB business class internet and managed services but at vastly greater scale.
• Spectrum Business: Charter's SMB arm providing broadband, voice, and managed services nationwide. Competes with Synergy for the same SW Florida SMB and hospitality customers, with deeper product depth.
• Frontier Business: National fiber/wireline operator with deep Florida fiber build-out ambitions. Broad incumbent peer overlapping Synergy on dedicated internet access, Ethernet, and voice for SMB/enterprise in Florida.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/synergynetworks
• Facebookfacebook.com/synergynetworks1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/synergy-networks/about
• Instagraminstagram.com/snworksswfl

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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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