Affordable Computer Solutions

What Affordable Computer Solutions does

Affordable Computer Solutions (ACS) is a privately held, founder-led managed IT services provider founded in 2005 and headquartered in Largo, Florida, serving small and mid-sized businesses across the Tampa Bay area and broader Florida market, with cybersecurity services reportedly extending nationwide. The company delivers a comprehensive outsourced IT stack — 24/7 monitoring, cybersecurity, cloud migration and management (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace), VoIP phone systems, network design and SD-WAN, CCTV and access control, disaster recovery, IT consulting, and website design — under an "IT Warriors" brand identity. The product portfolio is anchored by a subscription-based Managed IT Services core and extended through CoverShield workstation support tiers, a Zero Trust security platform, BrickWall compliance-ready endpoint policies, Rat Trap add-on protection, mobile device support, and a Care-ier Services carrier-aggregation program offering affiliate-sourced savings across 85+ telecom carriers.

The technology stack is assembled from tier-one vendor partnerships rather than proprietary platforms: Microsoft Certified Professional and Office 365 capabilities, ESET endpoint security with the ESET Security Management Center, Cisco networking, Acronis backup, and ConnectWise Control/Automate/Manage for service delivery, ticketing, and proactive monitoring. AI is present as an assistive feature layer — A.I. Maintenance for automated workstation health checks and Advanced Detection AI for event-log anomaly detection — but is not positioned as a differentiated proprietary capability. Integration surface for client-facing website work includes WooCommerce, Stripe, Square, Calendly, and HubSpot.

ACS operates a sales-led go-to-market targeting SMBs and micro-businesses through direct phone outreach, website consultation forms, free technology audits, and gated content (Managed IT Services Guide and Cybersecurity E-book) as lead magnets, supplemented by an active blog, organic social, and a strong review footprint (300+ five-star Google reviews, 4.9/5 rating). Revenue is primarily recurring managed IT subscriptions, with secondary streams from project-based website design ($1,500–$5,000 per project), one-time plus recurring CCTV installation, VoIP resale, mobile device subscriptions ($50/year per device), and Care-ier affiliate commissions. Founder and President Billy Sherlock leads a 1–10 person organization; the company is bootstrapped with no disclosed funding, parent entity, or M&A activity.

Name

Affordable Computer Solutions

Legal name

Affordable Computer Solutions

Website

https://acstampabay.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Affordable Computer Solutions is a Tampa Bay-based managed IT services provider founded in 2005, delivering subscription-based IT support, cybersecurity, cloud, VoIP, network design, and website design services to small and mid-sized businesses across Florida.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385)

akta.pro primary industry

Network Monitoring, Assurance & Managed NOC Services (SLA Ops) (HDAIAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Backup & DR Software Implementation & Managed Platforms (BPAEALAI)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• Cybersecurity solutions
• Cloud services
• Business VoIP systems
• Network infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Largo

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Managed IT Services: Monthly recurring managed IT services providing monitoring, maintenance, cybersecurity, and IT support for small to mid-sized businesses. Includes proactive infrastructure management, 24/7 monitoring, and unlimited support for a flat monthly rate.
2. CoverShield Workstation Support: Tiered workstation support plans (Basic CS, CS+, CS+ Backup, Advanced CS+) with varying levels of protection, backup, and helpdesk access. Priced as monthly subscriptions with optional add-ons like Carbonite backup services.
3. Security Solutions: One-time and recurring security solutions including Rat Trap ($119.99 + $24.99/month), CCTV installation services, and cybersecurity assessments.
4. Mobile Device Protection: Annual mobile device security protection for Apple and Android devices at $50 per year per device (when protecting 3+ devices). Includes antivirus, payment protection, and anti-theft features.
5. Care-ier Services: Free carrier negotiation and management service for phone and internet services. ACS earns commissions from carriers for aligning customers with services. Includes access to 85+ carrier partners.
6. Website Design and Marketing: Custom website design services typically ranging from $1,500 to $5,000 depending on scope and features. Includes optional add-ons for SEO, copywriting, logo design, and ongoing maintenance plans.
7. VoIP Phone Systems: Business VoIP services with flat-rate monthly pricing. Clients typically save 20-40% compared to legacy phone providers. Includes installation, hardware, and ongoing support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Affordable Computer Solutions (ACS) delivers outsourced managed IT services to small and mid-sized businesses in the Tampa Bay area, including 24/7 proactive monitoring, maintenance, cybersecurity, VoIP communications, cloud migration, network design, disaster recovery, CCTV security, and website design/marketing. Services are bundled into flat-rate monthly subscriptions with unlimited support and free on-site audits as the primary acquisition lever.

Product overview

Affordable Computer Solutions offers a comprehensive suite of managed IT services for small to mid-sized businesses in the Tampa Bay area. The core offering centers on Managed IT Services providing 24/7 proactive monitoring, maintenance, and unlimited support. This integrates with specialized security solutions including Cyber Security Services, CCTV Security Solutions, and sub-brands like Zero Trust, Brickwall, and Rat Trap. VoIP Phone Systems deliver cloud-based communications while Network Services and Cloud Services handle infrastructure. Disaster Recovery provides backup solutions, and CoverShield Workstation Support offers endpoint protection with optional Carbonite backup integration. Website Design and Marketing and Care-ier Services (carrier negotiation) extend the portfolio, while IT Consulting provides strategic guidance. All services are unified under the company's 'IT Warriors' brand identity, with Mobile Device Support extending protection to mobile endpoints.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CoverShield: Workstation support and protection plans for small businesses, including virus/spam filtering, memory scanning, and intrusion prevention.
• Zero Trust
• Rat Trap
• BrickWall

Products and services

• Managed IT Services Comprehensive managed IT services providing proactive monitoring, maintenance, A.I.-driven upkeep, and unlimited support for business IT infrastructure with flat-rate monthly pricing aimed at SMBs lacking internal IT staff.
• VoIP Phone Systems Cloud-based business phone systems providing crystal-clear call quality, scalability from 2 to 200 phones, mobile/desktop integration, and 99.99% uptime SLA for small and medium businesses, typically saving 20-40% versus legacy providers.
• CCTV Security Solutions Commercial-grade video surveillance systems with 4K HD cameras, mobile viewing, motion detection, access control, and remote monitoring, including installation and a 3-year equipment warranty.
• Disaster Recovery Backup and disaster recovery services including system image backups, cloud-based solutions, and daily/continuous data backups with on-site and off-site storage options for business continuity.
• Network Services Network design, setup, configuration, security, monitoring, Wi-Fi optimization, and ongoing managed network support including SD-WAN services for SMBs.
• Cloud Services Cloud migration and management services for Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and other cloud platforms with zero-downtime migration and user training.
• Website Design and Marketing Custom website design services including mobile-responsive design, SEO optimization, copywriting, logo design, brand identity, and digital marketing with project ranges from $1,500 to $5,000 for local service providers and SMBs.
• IT Consulting Technology consulting services helping businesses align IT investments with objectives, identify innovation opportunities, and achieve long-term success through strategic guidance.
• Cyber Security Services Multi-layered cybersecurity services including assessment, investigation, prevention, and recovery, supported by Advanced Detection AI and physical site security for network and data protection across regulated industries.
• Care-ier Services Free carrier negotiation and management service for phone and internet services; ACS earns commissions from carriers while securing lower pricing and improved service for customers across 85+ carrier partners.
• Mobile Device Support Mobile device protection for Apple and Android devices including antivirus, payment protection, and anti-theft features at $50 per year per device when protecting 3 or more devices.
• CoverShield Workstation Support Workstation protection plans providing business-class cloud email with virus/spam filtering, advanced memory scanner, host intrusion prevention, data access control, patch management, web protection, and optional Carbonite backup integration across Basic CS, CS+, CS+ Backup, and Advanced CS+ tiers.
• Zero Trust Security Platform Zero Trust security platform providing users full access only to essential resources needed for their jobs, implementing least-privilege access principles to limit exposure to data and systems.
• Rat Trap Security One-time security solution with ongoing monthly subscription priced at $119.99 setup plus $24.99 per month, providing an extra layer of endpoint protection.
• BrickWall Security Security solution with 58 lockdown policies and 3 ransomware protection policies, supporting HIPAA, NIST, PCI, and other compliance requirements for regulated SMB customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30-50% cost savings compared to hiring internal IT staff
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 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

Integration5 records

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Certified Professional partnership. ACS staff hold Microsoft certifications for providing Windows-based IT solutions, Office 365 support, and cloud migration services.
• CompTIAcoreTechnology or IntegrationCompTIA certified technicians providing IT support and security services.
• ESETcoreTechnology or IntegrationESET authorized partner providing all-in-one security solutions protecting workstations, file servers, mobile devices, and email. ESET Security Management Center allows monitoring of all endpoints from a single dashboard.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationCisco solutions partner providing networking equipment, routers, switches, and firewall solutions for business IT infrastructure.
• ConnectWisecoreTechnology or IntegrationCW Certified partner utilizing ConnectWise Control (remote support), ConnectWise Automate (proactive monitoring), and ConnectWise Manage (service management) for comprehensive client support and ticket management.
• AcroniscoreTechnology or IntegrationAcronis backup and recovery solutions partner for data protection services.
• AT&TminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarrier partner in Care-ier Services program offering phone and internet services to business customers.
• Verizon/FrontierminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarrier partner in Care-ier Services program offering internet and phone services.
• T-Mobile/SprintminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarrier partner in Care-ier Services program offering mobile services to business customers.
• Charter/SpectrumminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarrier partner in Care-ier Services program offering cable and internet services.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BlackPoint IT Services: BlackPoint IT Services is a managed IT and cybersecurity provider serving SMB clients with monitoring, cloud, and security offerings. It operates at a similar size and service profile to ACS and targets comparable customer segments.
• Ntiva: Ntiva is a managed IT services provider serving SMB and mid-market clients with managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud, and VoIP offerings. It is a direct peer with the same core service stack and customer segment as ACS, though operating at a larger scale across multiple U.S. regions.
• Accudata Systems: Accudata Systems is a managed IT, networking, and security provider serving SMB and mid-market clients. It offers a comparable service mix and competes for the same buyer profile as ACS, particularly on networking and infrastructure services.
• EDGE Technology Group: EDGE Technology Group is a managed IT and cybersecurity provider focused on SMB and mid-market clients. It competes with ACS in overlapping geographies and shares a similar bundled-services delivery model with a security-forward positioning.

Broad incumbents

• ITsavvy: ITsavvy is a national managed IT, cloud, and security provider with a broad service catalog and enterprise-grade tooling. It competes for the same SMB-to-mid-market accounts as ACS, typically at larger deal sizes and broader geographic reach.
• All Covered (Konica Minolta): All Covered, the IT services division of Konica Minolta, delivers managed IT, cloud, and security services to SMB and mid-market clients nationally. It competes for the same managed-services buyers as ACS but at substantially larger scale and brand recognition.

Others

• ConnectWise: ConnectWise provides PSA, RMM, and security software that ACS itself uses to deliver managed services. It is a core platform partner and ecosystem incumbent, relevant because shifts in its product/pricing directly affect ACS's delivery economics.
• Pax8: Pax8 is a cloud distribution marketplace that aggregates SaaS, security, and infrastructure products for MSPs. It is an adjacent ecosystem player that influences the procurement and bundling options available to ACS-style managed service providers.
• Kaseya: Kaseya is a leading provider of IT management software used by MSPs (including ACS via its partner ecosystem) for RMM, PSA, and security. It is an enabling platform in the same value chain rather than a direct competitor for ACS's SMB customers.

Regional players

• Champion Solutions Group: Champion Solutions Group is a Florida-based managed IT, cloud, and security provider serving SMBs across the Southeast. It is geographically adjacent and serves similar buyer profiles as ACS, making it a direct regional competitor for Tampa Bay accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ACSTampabay
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCjoOve7GzUSwB8C6gHjxiDg
• Facebookfacebook.com/ACShelp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/acs-tampabay
• Instagraminstagram.com/acstampabay

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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