What Edafio Technologies does

Edafio Technologies is described in firmographic records as a for-profit technology management consultancy founded in 1999 and headquartered in North Little Rock, United States, with 51–100 employees. The bulk of available operational data, however, references Ascend Technologies (teamascend.com), a Central U.S.-based IT management and consulting firm that operates as a managed services provider (MSP) with a comprehensive portfolio spanning cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, cloud computing, Microsoft 365, Salesforce, and HubSpot services.

Ascend's offering is anchored on the Microsoft technology stack — Microsoft 365, Azure, and the Microsoft Security suite — with the branded Ascend Defend managed security product combining Microsoft licensing with continuous monitoring and incident response. The cloud practice extends to Ascend Cloud/Ascend Private Cloud (a managed private data center offering) and hybrid cloud solutions. Adjacent practices cover Salesforce (consulting, implementation, managed services, embedded experts, optimization, AppExchange) and HubSpot CRM services, plus a Copilot Readiness Assessment tied to Microsoft 365 Copilot adoption.

The business model is a hybrid of recurring managed services (24/7 support desk, managed infrastructure, MDR, BaaS) sold under annual or multi-year enterprise contracts, project-based professional services (assessments, migrations, implementations), and platform licensing support around Microsoft, Salesforce, and HubSpot. Go-to-market is sales-led and account-based, targeting mid-market and enterprise clients across financial services, private equity, insurance, manufacturing, healthcare, legal, and accounting verticals in the Central U.S. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Leadership is led by Kenny Kinley as President & CEO.

A material caveat: the operational data block is attached to "Ascend Technologies," while the firmographic header identifies "Edafio Technologies." Any downstream use of this profile should reconcile the corporate identity before relying on it for diligence.

Name

Edafio Technologies

Legal name

Ascend Technologies, LLC

Website

https://edafio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Edafio Technologies is a 51–100 employee technology management consultancy founded in 1999 in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Operational data describes an Ascend Technologies-branded managed IT and consulting practice serving mid-market and enterprise clients in the Central U.S. across cybersecurity, cloud, Microsoft 365, Salesforce, and HubSpot services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Infrastructure Outsourcing (IO) (BPAEAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud & Infrastructure Support (Servers, Storage, Virtualization) (BPAAACAE), Strategy & IT Advisory (BPAEAAAA)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• Cybersecurity consulting
• Cloud migration services
• Microsoft 365 management
• Infrastructure management

Headquarters

HQ city

North Little Rock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed IT Services: Recurring managed services revenue model providing ongoing IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and cloud management. Includes 24/7 support desk, infrastructure management, and security monitoring services delivered on a contractual basis.
2. Professional Consulting Services: One-time and project-based consulting engagements including IT strategy consulting, cloud migration projects, security assessments, and implementation services.
3. Platform Licensing Support: Microsoft, Salesforce, and HubSpot licensing assistance and management services, likely including software resale or referral components.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Edafio Technologies operates as a managed IT services and consulting firm delivering managed cybersecurity, cloud computing, IT infrastructure, Microsoft 365, Salesforce, and HubSpot services to mid-market and enterprise clients. The firm provides 24/7 support, vCIO/vCISO advisory, cloud migration, managed detection and response, and custom application development across multiple verticals including financial services, healthcare, legal, and manufacturing.

Product overview

Ascend Technologies is a comprehensive IT Management & Consulting firm offering a portfolio of technology solutions organized around core service categories. The company provides Cybersecurity services (including the Ascend Defend Microsoft Security Suite, Managed Detection & Response, Identity Protection & MFA, Email Security, Perimeter Security/NGFW, vCISO, Security Risk Assessment, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, and Security Awareness Program), IT Infrastructure (24/7 Support Desk, vCIO, Managed Infrastructure, Data Protection/BaaS, Onsite IT Support, Application Administration, and Infrastructure Assessment), Cloud Computing (Ascend Cloud Managed Private Data Center, Hybrid Cloud Solutions, Cloud Assessment, Digital Workspace Deployment, and Cloud Migration), Microsoft Services (Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Licensing, Microsoft 365 Migration, and Microsoft 365 Management), Salesforce Services (Consulting, Implementation, Managed Services, Embedded Experts, Optimization Assessment, and AppExchange development), HubSpot Services, and Application Development. The portfolio is structured as a services-based managed service provider (MSP) model with specialized offerings across cybersecurity, cloud, infrastructure, and CRM platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ascend Defend: Microsoft Security Suite - managed security monitoring and response service
• Ascend Cloud
• Ascend Private Cloud

Products and services

• Ascend Defend (Microsoft Security Suite) Managed security service built on Microsoft security tools providing continuous monitoring, threat detection, and response capabilities for organizations using Microsoft licensing.
• Managed Detection & Response 24/7 cybersecurity monitoring, threat detection, and incident response service to identify and mitigate security threats for client organizations.
• vCISO Virtual Chief Information Security Officer service providing strategic security leadership and executive-level guidance for client organizations.
• vCIO Virtual Chief Information Officer service providing strategic IT planning and technology advisory services to client organizations.
• Managed Infrastructure Comprehensive management of client IT infrastructure including servers, networks, and systems on an ongoing basis.
• 24/7 Support Desk Round-the-clock IT support desk providing rapid diagnosis, clear communication, and efficient resolution of technical issues for managed clients.
• Ascend Cloud (Managed Private Data Center) Managed private cloud and data center services providing secure, controlled cloud infrastructure for organizations requiring dedicated environments.
• Cloud Migration Services to migrate business workloads and applications to cloud environments for organizations transitioning to public or hybrid cloud.
• Microsoft 365 Copilot Deployment Deployment and adoption services for Microsoft 365 Copilot, providing AI-generated assistance across Microsoft applications for client organizations.
• Salesforce Managed Services Ongoing managed services for Salesforce CRM including maintenance, support, implementation, optimization, and embedded expert resources for client teams.
• HubSpot Services CRM implementation and consulting services for HubSpot's Marketing, Sales, and Service hubs, supporting marketing, sales, and service automation.
• Application Development Custom application development services covering the full application lifecycle including maintenance, testing, and agile transformations for client organizations.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft certified partner providing Microsoft 365, Azure cloud, and Microsoft Security solutions. Offers Ascend Defend, a managed security service built on Microsoft security technologies. Provides Microsoft licensing, migration, and management services.
• SalesforcecoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified Salesforce partner offering consulting, implementation, and managed services for Salesforce CRM. Services include optimization assessments, AppExchange applications, and embedded expert support.
• HubSpotcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized HubSpot services partner providing implementation and consulting for HubSpot CRM platform, supporting marketing, sales, and service automation.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dataprise: Mid-market managed services provider offering cybersecurity, cloud, and infrastructure management to enterprise clients across multiple U.S. regions. Closely comparable in service mix, Microsoft-centric delivery model, and target customer segment.
• Netgain Technology: Managed IT and cloud services provider serving mid-market organizations with infrastructure, security, and Microsoft-focused offerings. Comparable in service breadth, customer size, and recurring managed services model.
• Abacus Group: IT managed services provider focused on financial services and alternative investment firms. Comparable in vertical specialization, security-led service portfolio, and recurring managed services revenue model.
• Mindsight: Mid-market managed services and cybersecurity provider in the Midwest serving enterprise clients with cloud, security, and infrastructure services. Closely comparable in size, regional footprint, and Microsoft-centric stack.
• NexusTek: Managed IT services, cloud, and cybersecurity provider targeting small and mid-sized businesses. Comparable in service breadth across Microsoft cloud, security, and managed infrastructure with similar recurring revenue emphasis.
• Corbett Technology Solutions: IT managed services and systems integration firm serving enterprise clients in regulated industries. Comparable in vertical breadth (financial services, healthcare, legal), service portfolio depth, and consultative enterprise sales motion.
• Anexinet: IT consulting and managed services provider with digital workplace, cloud, and application development capabilities. Comparable in service breadth across Microsoft, cloud, and CRM implementation, serving similar enterprise and mid-market clients.

Broad incumbents

• CDW Corporation: Large multi-billion-dollar IT solutions provider selling hardware, software, and managed services to enterprise and mid-market clients. Overlaps in Microsoft licensing, cloud, and managed services delivery but operates at materially larger scale across all of North America.
• SHI International: Large IT solutions and services provider with software licensing, hardware, and professional/managed services capabilities. Overlaps with Ascend's Microsoft licensing and managed services offerings but at significantly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Insight Enterprises: Global IT solutions integrator offering hardware, software, cloud, and managed services. Comparable in Microsoft partnership tier and services-led delivery but spans a much broader portfolio and global geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/edafio
• Facebookfacebook.com/edafio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/edafio-technology-partners

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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