What Northstar Technologies does

Northstar Technologies is a privately held IT managed services provider headquartered in Los Angeles, California, founded in 1992 and operating with 11-50 employees. The company delivers customized IT infrastructure solutions to community banks, credit unions, financial services firms (brokerages, investment banks, private equity), and healthcare organizations, with primary specialization in regulatory compliance for FDIC, FRB, OCC, FFIEC, GLBA, and SEC-regulated institutions.

The company's offering is organized into three pillars: Cloud Services (a catalog of hosted/cloud solutions including Hosted Email, Hosted SharePoint, BDR, Endpoint Protection, Firewall/IPS, Email Security/Archiving/Encryption, MDM, Patch Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Hosted IP Phones, and Cloud Faxing, built on partnerships with Microsoft, VMware, Cisco, Dell, HP, Veeam, and others); Managed Services under the BankCare™ brand (24x7x365 NOC, Virtual CIO, Help Desk, and Compliance services); and Professional Services (data center setup, virtualization, storage, application infrastructure, website design, and IT Procurement). The underlying technology stack is a multi-vendor enterprise infrastructure rather than a proprietary platform, with NOC monitoring, compliance documentation, and Virtual CIO advisory as the principal differentiators.

Northstar's business model combines recurring managed services contracts (BankCare™) and recurring cloud subscriptions with project-based professional services and hardware procurement pass-through revenue. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales targeting financial institution executives, supported by industry association affiliations (Western Bankers, ICBA, CBA, IBACAL), co-hosted compliance webinars, and a referral channel through major technology vendors. The company is founder-operated with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or external funding rounds.

Name

Northstar Technologies

Legal name

Northstar Technologies

Website

https://choosenorthstar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Northstar Technologies is a Los Angeles-based IT managed services provider founded in 1992 that delivers cloud, managed (BankCare™), and professional IT services to community banks, credit unions, and financial services firms, with deep specialization in FDIC, FRB, OCC, and SEC regulatory compliance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT Services for Financial Institutions

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Network, Infrastructure & Data Center Integration (BPAEAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Strategy & IT Advisory (BPAEAAAA), Network Monitoring, Assurance & Managed NOC Services (SLA Ops) (HDAIAGAJ), Workplace Service Desk & Onsite Support (Deskside/Field Services, VIP Support) (BPAEAIAJ), Data Center Operations & Managed Services (Remote Hands, NOC/SOC) (HDABANAA)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• Cloud infrastructure
• Regulatory compliance
• Network operations center
• IT procurement

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed Services (BankCare): Recurring managed services including Network Administration (NOC), Virtual CIO, Help Desk Support, and Compliance services. Provided as customized support and monitoring solutions that supplement in-house staff to maintain system operations and performance levels.
2. Cloud Services: Subscription-based cloud services including hosted email, hosted SharePoint, web hosting, email security, email archiving, email encryption, MDM, patch management, BDR, endpoint protection, cloud storage, IPS, firewall, log services, cloud infrastructure, hosted IP phones, and cloud faxing.
3. Professional Services: IT professional services including data center setup, backup and disaster recovery, virtualization, storage, application infrastructure and performance, cloud services, website design, and IT procurement services. Offered as project-based or ongoing consulting engagements.
4. IT Procurement Services: Managed service-based procurement solutions providing access to top tier pricing through a comprehensive line card with major manufacturers. Services span North America with focus on reducing overall cost of acquisition and ownership.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Northstar Technologies delivers IT managed services, cloud services, and professional IT services to community banks, credit unions, and financial services organizations. The core offerings include the BankCare managed services suite (NOC, Virtual CIO, help desk, compliance), a portfolio of cloud services (hosted email, SharePoint, BDR, security, cloud infrastructure), and professional services such as IT security risk assessments, disaster recovery/business continuity planning, and IT procurement.

Product overview

Northstar Technologies is an IT management services company serving community banks, credit unions, and financial services organizations since 1992. The company offers a portfolio of integrated services organized under three main categories: Cloud Services (a suite of hosted/cloud-based solutions including Hosted Email, Hosted SharePoint, Web Hosting, Email Security, Email Archiving, Email Encryption, MDM, Patch Management, BDR, End Point Protection, Cloud Storage, IPS, Firewall, Log Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Hosted IP Phones, Cloud Faxing, and Web Surfing Monitoring); Managed Services via the BankCare™ brand (covering Network Administration/NOC, Virtual CIO, Help Desk/Support, and Compliance services); and Professional Services (including Professional IT Services and IT Procurement Services). The company also provides specialized offerings such as Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity Planning and IT Security Risk Assessments for regulatory compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BankCare™: A collection of Managed Services provided by Northstar Technologies that form a comprehensive suite of solutions in the areas of Managed Voice, Video, Data and Security Services. This customized support and monitoring solution is designed to provide critical expertise required to manage and resolve system faults.

Products and services

• BankCare Managed Services Suite A comprehensive suite of managed services covering Managed Voice, Video, Data, and Security Services, including Network Administration (NOC), Virtual CIO, Support, and Compliance services designed for financial institutions.
• Network Administration (NOC) Network monitoring and alerting service providing 24x7x365 surveillance, performance monitoring, trouble ticket management, event management, and guaranteed service levels for financial institution networks.
• Virtual CIO Virtual Chief Information Officer service providing technology assessment, business impact analysis, budgetary planning, architecture and design, strategic planning, and compliance support for financial institutions.
• Help Desk Support Technical support service providing 24x7x365 help desk support with remote access capabilities and a customized ticketing system for financial institution end users.
• Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity Planning Tailored disaster recovery and business continuity plans for financial services companies addressing risk assessment, recovery strategies, crisis management, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• IT Security Risk Assessment IT security risk assessment process identifying information and technology assets, threats, vulnerabilities, and security controls compliant with FFIEC and GLBA requirements for financial institutions.
• Operational Policies and Procedures Development of customized standard operational policies and procedures documentation for financial institutions to support regulatory examinations and operational governance.
• Hosted Email Business email, calendar, and contacts delivered on PC, phone, and browser with high availability and disaster recovery to protect sensitive financial information.
• Backup and Disaster Recovery (BDR) On-site and cloud backup solution providing uptime and resiliency for mission-critical financial institution applications and data.
• Cloud Infrastructure Rapid access to security-rich, enterprise-class virtual server environments for financial institution workloads and applications.
• Professional IT Services IT consulting services including data center setup, backup and disaster recovery, virtualization, storage, application infrastructure and performance, cloud services, and website design for financial institutions.
• IT Procurement Services Managed service-based procurement solutions providing transparent business model, top-tier manufacturer pricing, and reduced cost of acquisition and ownership for financial institutions across North America.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce operating expenses by up to 25% or more through NOC managed services
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor technology partner providing cloud platform, productivity software, and enterprise solutions integrated into Northstar's managed services offerings.
• IBMcoreTechnology or IntegrationEnterprise technology partner providing hardware, software, and cloud solutions integrated into Northstar's IT infrastructure services.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationNetwork infrastructure partner providing routers, switches, firewalls, and collaboration tools used in Northstar's managed network services.
• HP (Hewlett-Packard)coreTechnology or IntegrationHardware partner providing servers, storage, and printing solutions integrated into Northstar's IT infrastructure offerings.
• VMwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationVirtualization technology partner providing virtualization and cloud infrastructure software for Northstar's cloud services.
• DellcoreTechnology or IntegrationHardware partner providing servers, workstations, and networking equipment through Northstar's IT procurement services.
• CitrixcoreTechnology or IntegrationVirtualization and collaboration partner providing desktop virtualization, application delivery, and mobility solutions.
• SymanteccoreTechnology or IntegrationSecurity partner providing endpoint protection, data loss prevention, and security solutions integrated into managed services.
• McAfeecoreTechnology or IntegrationSecurity partner providing antivirus, encryption, and network security solutions for Northstar's managed security services.
• VeeamcoreTechnology or IntegrationBackup and disaster recovery partner providing data protection and availability solutions for Northstar's BDR services.
• Western BankerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association affiliation providing access to Western regional banking community and market intelligence.
• ICBA (Independent Community Bankers of America)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational trade association affiliation representing and providing market access to community banks across the United States.
• CBA (California Bankers Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState banking association affiliation providing access to California banking market and regulatory insights.
• IBACAL (Independent Bankers Association of California)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState association affiliation providing representation and networking for independent banks in California.
• CIB (California Independent Bankers)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState banking association affiliation for California independent banks.
• FMS (Financial Managers Society)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association for financial industry managers providing educational resources and networking.
• SC (Sponsored Content)minorOthersAffiliation logo shown on partners page - appears to be a regional or sponsored affiliation.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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