Anchor Managed Solutions

What Anchor Managed Solutions does

Anchor Managed Solutions Ltd. is a Canadian managed IT and cybersecurity services provider founded in April 2014 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan by co-founders Andrew Ouellette (CEO), Pat Kolysher, and Shawne Hancock (COO). The company delivers 24/7 managed IT (helpdesk, alert and event monitoring, hardware, software, and network management) and managed security services (email threat detection, dark web monitoring, password management with MFA, security awareness training, DNS filtering, incident response, and compliance assessments) to small and medium businesses, with vertical specialization in accounting, legal, medical, First Nations organizations, non-profits, manufacturing, and mining. Its technology stack is built on Microsoft 365, Fortinet Security Fabric, Lenovo hardware (Gold Partner and Depot Warranty Centre), Apple devices, and Barracuda Essentials email security, complemented by an IT Risk Assessment product starting at $800 and a Digital Roadmap service delivered under the Canadian Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) in partnership with Allstar Tech.

The business model is anchored by recurring subscription-based managed services revenue with quote-based per-customer pricing, supplemented by one-time professional services revenue from IT assessments. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, leveraging referral incentives ($100 per referral, $500 per signed customer), vendor co-sell partnerships, content marketing, community engagement, and radio/media appearances on NewsTalk 650 CKOM. Anchor reached 100 fully managed customers across North America in August 2025, with operations spanning Saskatoon, Regina, Calgary, Nevada, and Kansas. The company maintains no external funding rounds, is privately held by its three co-founders, and has earned sustained industry recognition including multiple Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings (peaking at #211 globally in 2022), CRN Tech Elite 250, CRN MSP 500 Pioneer 250, and four consecutive Consumer Choice Awards in Saskatoon and Greater Region (2020–2023).

Name

Anchor Managed Solutions

Legal name

Anchor Managed Solutions Ltd.

Website

https://anchorms.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Anchor Managed Solutions is a Canadian managed IT and cybersecurity services provider founded in 2014 in Saskatoon, delivering 24/7 monitoring, managed security, and digital roadmap advisory to small and medium businesses across Western Canada and select U.S. markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT Services

NAICS

Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Helpdesk & End-User Support Services (BPAEABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud Managed Services (M365/Azure/AWS/GCP) (BPAEABAE), Data Security & Privacy Managed Services (DLP/Encryption) (BPAEADAL), Network Security Managed Services (Firewall/IDS/IPS/SASE) (BPAEADAG), Endpoint Security Managed Services (EDR/XDR) (BPAEADAH)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• Managed security services
• Cybersecurity monitoring
• IT risk assessments
• Cloud solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Saskatoon

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed IT Services: Recurring managed services revenue from providing comprehensive IT management including monitoring, helpdesk, and technology management for SMB customers.
2. Managed Security Services: Recurring security services including 24/7 monitoring, email security, password management, and security awareness training.
3. IT Consulting and Assessments: One-time IT risk assessments starting at $800, providing detailed analysis of IT security and infrastructure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Anchor Managed Solutions is a Managed Services Provider (MSP) delivering 24/7 managed IT and managed security services to small and medium businesses in Saskatchewan and across North America. Core offerings include end-to-end IT management (hardware, software, network, helpdesk), 24/7 cybersecurity monitoring (email threat detection, dark web monitoring, security awareness training, MFA, incident response), IT risk assessments (starting at $800), and digital roadmap advisory delivered through the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) in partnership with Allstar Tech.

Product overview

Anchor Managed Solutions is an IT services company offering a unified portfolio of managed technology services for small and medium businesses primarily in Saskatchewan, Canada, and across North America. The portfolio centers on two core offerings: Managed IT Services (covering hardware, software, network management, helpdesk, and monitoring) and Managed Security Services (covering email security, dark web monitoring, security awareness training, MFA, and incident response). These core services are delivered alongside add-on modules including IT Risk Assessments (starting at $800), CDAP Digital Roadmap advisory (in partnership with Allstar Tech for Canada Digital Adoption Program grants), Microsoft 365 implementation via their Modern Work Solution Partner status, and Fortinet-powered network security. All services share a unified service delivery model centered on 24/7 monitoring and support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Managed IT Services End-to-end IT management service for SMBs covering hardware, software, and network management, including alert and event monitoring, helpdesk support, and technology management delivered 24/7.
• Managed Security Services Comprehensive cybersecurity service for SMBs including 24/7 security monitoring, email threat detection, password management, dark web monitoring, security awareness training, multi-factor authentication, DNS filtering, incident response, and compliance assessments.
• Managed RISK (IT Risk Assessment) One-time IT security and infrastructure assessment service with detailed, actionable reporting from Anchor's tech experts to ensure IT systems are secure and robust; priced starting at $800 and designed as an entry engagement for SMBs.
• Digital Roadmap / CDAP Advisory & Implementation Digital roadmap advisory and implementation service delivered through partnership with Allstar Tech under the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP). Combines the GetInSync digital advisory tool with Anchor's 24/7 IT support to translate digital roadmaps into real-world implementation.
• Barracuda Email Spam Filtering for Office 365 Advanced email security service for Office 365 customers including spam filtering, anti-phishing, anti-malware, sandboxing, and URL protection, delivered via Barracuda Essentials.
• Microsoft 365 Implementation & Modern Work Solutions Implementation and optimization service for Microsoft 365 environments delivered under Microsoft Modern Work Solution Partner status, covering Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Microsoft Intune, Entra ID, Windows Autopilot, Windows 365 Cloud PC, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reached 100 managed customers milestone in August 2025
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 April 2025Microsoft Modern Work Solution Partner under Microsoft's Cloud Partner Program. Provides Microsoft 365 deployments, endpoint management, security architecture, Teams/SharePoint/OneDrive integrations, Windows Autopilot, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint solutions.
• FortinetcoreTechnology or IntegrationFortinet Select Partner providing FortiGate firewalls, FortiGuard security services, FortiManager network security management, and Fortinet Security Fabric solutions for comprehensive enterprise security.
• LenovocoreTechnology or IntegrationLenovo Gold Partner providing laptops, desktops, and computer accessories. Anchor is also recognized as a Lenovo Depot Warranty Centre for sales and service support.
• SYNNEX Corporation (Varnex)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVarnex member (SYNNEX SMB reseller community) providing access to technology vendors, training, and recognition including Canada West Partner of the Year 2020 award.
• Allstar TechcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP). Allstar Tech provides digital advisory services and GetInSync tool while Anchor delivers 24/7 IT support and implementation of digital roadmaps.
• Jason Manar (Former FBI Cyber Security Agent)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with former FBI Cyber Security Agent Jason Manar providing cybersecurity expertise since 2019. Cornerstone in developing Anchor's multi-layered approach to cyber threats.
• Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisability Confident Employer partnership to help fill positions and support workplace inclusion and diversity initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• AllCovered (Konfident Technologies): US-based managed IT and security services provider serving SMB and mid-market customers; overlaps with Anchor in service mix and customer profile but typically serves larger client sizes.

Direct peers

• Computer Troubleshooters: Global franchise network of independent MSPs delivering managed IT and security services primarily to SMBs, mirroring Anchor's SMB-centric, vendor-aligned delivery model and direct-tier competition.
• CMIT Solutions: North American franchise MSP providing managed IT, cybersecurity, and compliance to small and mid-sized businesses, overlapping directly with Anchor in target customer, service mix (helpdesk, security, cloud), and franchise-style local presence.
• IT Weapons (Konica Minolta IT Services): Canadian managed IT services and security provider serving SMB and mid-market clients with a 24/7 helpdesk and Microsoft/Fortinet-aligned stack; competes head-to-head with Anchor for Western Canadian customers.
• Fully Managed (RSM Canada): Canadian managed IT and cybersecurity services provider now part of RSM Canada, with strong Microsoft and security partner alignments; competes with Anchor for Western Canadian SMB and mid-market accounts.
• NerdsToGo: North American franchise MSP focused exclusively on small business IT support, cybersecurity, and managed services; comparable customer size, vertical focus, and recurring managed-service revenue model to Anchor.
• Dataprise: US-based MSP delivering managed IT, cybersecurity, and cloud services to SMB and mid-market clients with a comparable Microsoft/Fortinet-aligned stack and security-led value proposition.
• CompassMSP: US-based roll-up MSP focused on managed IT and cybersecurity for SMB clients; comparable subscription-based recurring revenue model and SMB segment focus to Anchor.

Emerging players

• eSentire: Canadian-based MDR/MSSP provider with global reach; competes with Anchor's managed security offering for SMB and mid-market security outsourcing, especially in Western Canada.
• Arctic Wolf: Fast-growing MDR/SOC-as-a-service provider targeting SMB and mid-market customers with outsourced security operations; overlaps with Anchor's managed security, dark web, and 24/7 monitoring offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/anchorms
• Facebookfacebook.com/anchormanagedsolutions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/anchor-managed-solutions-ltd-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 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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