What Dato Technology Solutions does

Dato Technology Solutions (DTS) is a privately held managed service provider headquartered at 12900 Hall Rd., Suite 401, Sterling Heights, Michigan. The company delivers integrated IT services across six core product lines — VoIP, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Managed IT, Microsoft 365, and Fiber Internet — supplemented by add-on modules (Managed Servers/Desktops, Managed Backup/DR, Managed WiFi 6, DUO 2FA, Email Security, Email Backup, SD-WAN, SIP Trunking, and Hardware Procurement) and vertical-specific offerings for Manufacturing, SMBs, and Retail. Its technology approach is vendor-agnostic, integrating solutions from Microsoft, VMware, Cisco, Dell Technologies, Fortinet, Red Hat, Veeam, and Polycom; the underlying stack is composed entirely of third-party products rather than proprietary platforms.

DTS generates revenue primarily through recurring monthly managed services subscriptions (fully managed and co-managed IT models), professional services for project-based IT assessments, cloud migration, and hardware procurement, and subscription-based Microsoft 365 licensing management and VoIP. Pricing is quote-based and varies by user count, device count, and service scope; the company does not publicly disclose rates. Sales is conducted through direct enterprise field sales and inside sales, with dedicated phone lines for main, sales, and support functions, supported by SEO-optimized website content and a content marketing blog (active 2024-2026).

The customer base spans SMBs, mid-market firms, and select enterprise accounts across Michigan and the Metro Detroit area, with some documented multi-state and Canadian deployments. Notable customers include Jay Dee Contractors, Inc. (construction, multi-state rollout), QStride, Inc. (technology consulting), Bader USA, Inc. (manufacturing), and Lewis Tax Accounting. The company holds compliance certifications in PCI DSS, HIPAA, and SOC 2 Type 2, and is actively operating as an independently owned, founder/management-controlled firm with no disclosed institutional investors.

Name

Dato Technology Solutions

Legal name

Dato Technology Solutions

Website

https://datotechnology.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dato Technology Solutions is a privately held Sterling Heights, Michigan-based managed service provider delivering integrated IT services — including managed IT, cybersecurity, VoIP, cloud, Microsoft 365, and fiber internet — to SMBs and mid-market businesses in the Metro Detroit area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM) Services (BPAEABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Managed Workplace Services (DaaS/Workplace-as-a-Service) (BPAEAIAA), Endpoint & Device Management (UEM/MDM) Services (BPAEABAF), End-User Device Management (UEM/MDM, Desktop/Laptop/Tablet) (BPAEAIAB)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• Cybersecurity solutions
• Cloud computing services
• VoIP services
• Microsoft 365 solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Sterling Heights

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: Recurring managed IT services providing proactive monitoring, maintenance, and support. Services include server and desktop management, cybersecurity, backup and disaster recovery, and WiFi management. Customers receive monthly health reports and continuous support.
2. Professional IT Services and Consulting: One-time and project-based services including IT assessments, cloud migration, implementation, and strategic planning. Also includes hardware procurement for businesses seeking equipment.
3. Communication Solutions (VoIP): Voice over Internet Protocol services providing business phone solutions with features like call forwarding, voicemail-to-email, video conferencing, and SIP trunking.
4. Microsoft 365 Services: Managed Microsoft 365 services including licensing optimization, setup, migration, and ongoing management. DTS audits existing license usage to ensure cost efficiency.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Dato Technology Solutions is a Managed Service Provider delivering outsourced IT management for small, medium, and enterprise businesses, primarily in Michigan. Its core offerings include fully managed and co-managed IT services (24/7 monitoring, server/desktop management, backup and disaster recovery), cybersecurity solutions (next-generation threat detection, DUO 2FA, email security), cloud computing migration and management, Microsoft 365 implementation and optimization, VoIP communications solutions, and fiber internet connectivity including SD-WAN circuits and SIP trunking.

Product overview

Dato Technology Solutions offers a portfolio of managed IT services as a single integrated platform, combining core service offerings (VoIP, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Managed IT, Microsoft 365, and Fiber Internet) with specialized add-on modules. The core services work together as an integrated IT management approach, where Managed IT Services serves as the foundational delivery model that can incorporate modular components including Managed Servers and Desktops, Managed Cybersecurity, Managed Backup and Disaster Recovery, Managed WiFi 6 Access Points, DUO Two-Factor Authentication, Email Security, and Email Backup. Industry-specific solutions (IT for Manufacturing, IT for SMBs) extend the platform to serve particular verticals. The service is delivered through two models: Fully Managed IT (complete outsourcing) or Co-Managed IT (hybrid supplementation of internal teams).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Managed IT Services Comprehensive outsourced IT management delivering 24/7 proactive monitoring, server and desktop management, technical support, cybersecurity, backup and disaster recovery, and strategic IT planning. Delivered through Fully Managed IT (complete outsourcing) or Co-Managed IT (supplemental to in-house teams) service models for SMB and mid-market customers lacking dedicated IT staff.
• Cybersecurity Solutions Comprehensive cybersecurity offerings including threat monitoring, phishing prevention, encryption, vulnerability assessments, incident response, and DTS Advanced Managed Security with next-generation Enhanced Malware Protection and Cloud-Sandboxing. Provides advanced detection, containment, and response to safeguard businesses from data breaches and cyber attacks.
• Cloud Computing Solutions Cloud management, migration, and strategizing services enabling businesses to transition to and optimize cloud environments including Microsoft Azure integration, with focus on security, scalability, and cost-efficiency. Includes Azure-specific solutions, Entra ID security options, and access management services.
• VoIP Services Voice over Internet Protocol solutions providing business phone systems with crystal-clear call quality, video conferencing, auto-attendants, call analytics, call forwarding, voicemail-to-email, and SIP trunking capabilities.
• Microsoft 365 Solutions Custom Microsoft 365 implementation and management covering Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Azure, and Microsoft InTune device management integration. Includes licensing audits to optimize existing Microsoft 365 license usage for cost efficiency.
• Fiber Internet & Broadband Solutions High-speed fiber internet connectivity solutions including SD-WAN Value Circuits and SIP trunking for enhanced network performance, business communications, and cost-effective connectivity within budget constraints.
• IT for Manufacturing Specialized managed IT support for manufacturing companies addressing supply chain attacks, unattended technology risks, employee security training gaps, and production floor connectivity. Includes cybersecurity assessments, supply chain attack protection, security training, and BCDR planning.
• IT for SMBs Tailored IT support services for small and medium-sized businesses addressing limited budgets, lack of trained staff, and cybersecurity risks. Includes hardware procurement and customized solutions with lifetime warranty.

Quantifiable outcome

• Initial response within 60 minutes for support requests
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft partner providing Microsoft 365 solutions including Azure cloud integration, Teams management, Outlook support, and Microsoft InTune device management. DTS guides businesses through Microsoft licensing optimization and platform navigation.
• VMwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationVMware partnership for virtualization and cloud infrastructure solutions. DTS leverages VMware technologies for enterprise-grade computing environments.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationCisco partner providing networking solutions including Cisco Meraki for cloud-managed IT, security appliances, and collaboration tools.
• Dell TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationDell Technologies partner for hardware procurement including servers, workstations, and enterprise infrastructure solutions.
• FortinetcoreTechnology or IntegrationFortinet partnership for cybersecurity solutions including next-generation firewalls, security fabric, and advanced threat protection.
• Red HatsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationRed Hat partnership for open-source enterprise solutions including Red Hat Enterprise Linux and cloud-native technologies.
• VeeamsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationVeeam partnership for backup, recovery, and data management solutions supporting managed backup and disaster recovery services.
• PolycomsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationPolycom partnership for video conferencing and collaboration hardware solutions supporting VoIP and unified communications offerings.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ntiva: US-based managed IT, cybersecurity, and cloud services MSP focused on SMB and mid-market clients. Directly comparable to DTS on service portfolio (managed IT, security, cloud, VoIP) and customer segment, with greater geographic breadth.
• Dataprise: Mid-market managed IT, cybersecurity, and cloud services provider serving SMB and mid-market clients nationwide. Highly comparable to DTS in offering mix (managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud, M365) and target customer, though Dataprise operates at significantly larger scale.
• IP Pathways: Midwestern managed IT and cloud services provider serving SMB and mid-market clients. Comparable to DTS in service portfolio (managed IT, cloud, security) and target customer size, with a similar regional operating model.
• Stratosphere Networks: Chicago-based managed IT and cybersecurity MSP serving SMB and mid-market clients. Closely comparable to DTS in offering mix, customer profile, and mid-sized team-based delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• ConvergeOne: US-focused IT solutions provider specializing in collaboration, networking, and managed services (now backed by CVC Capital Partners). Competes with DTS in VoIP, networking, and managed IT but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• NTT Data: Global IT services and managed infrastructure provider. Competes with DTS in cloud, managed services, and cybersecurity but addresses much larger enterprise clients across multiple geographies.
• Computacenter: European-headquartered IT infrastructure and managed services provider with strong US presence. Comparable to DTS in managed IT, networking (Cisco), and security services but operating at enterprise scale.
• Kyndryl: Global enterprise managed infrastructure and IT services provider spun out of IBM. Overlaps with DTS in managed IT, security, and cloud, but operates at vastly larger scale serving Fortune 500 and large public-sector clients.
• SHI International: Large IT solutions and managed services provider combining hardware/software distribution with managed services. Competes with DTS for mid-market managed IT deals while offering a much broader portfolio including procurement at scale.

Regional players

• US Signal: Michigan-headquartered IT services and managed connectivity provider offering data center, network, and managed IT services. Comparable to DTS on regional Michigan roots and managed services focus, with deeper network and data center capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/datotechnology

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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