PTD Technology

What PTD Technology does

PTD Technology is a privately held IT professional services firm founded in 1978 and headquartered in East Lansing, Michigan, operating with 11-50 employees across Midwest and broader North American geographies. The company delivers four integrated service lines: custom application development (web, desktop, client-server, and mobile applications built on Microsoft technologies under a proprietary 9-Step Quality Methodology), staff augmentation (25+ IT classifications deployed since 1992), training services (150+ courses delivered in-person, online, and via webinars), and technical services centered on IBM and Microsoft certifications. Underlying technology stacks rely primarily on Microsoft platforms (CRM, Retail Management System, Windows Server, Exchange) and standard development tooling (Visual Studio .NET, Crystal Reports), supplemented by proprietary large-scale data collection and aggregation systems used in government and academic deployments such as the statewide CTEIS platform for the Michigan Department of Education.

Name

PTD Technology

Legal name

ptdTechnology

Website

https://ptdtechnology.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PTD Technology is a privately held East Lansing, Michigan IT services firm founded in 1978 that delivers custom application development, staff augmentation, training (150+ courses), and technical support to government, education, small business, and non-profit clients across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

East Lansing

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. Professional Services - Software Development: Custom software applications and web design/development services. Revenue generated through project-based engagements including requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, documentation, and post-integration support. Applied to desktop, Client-Server, Web-based, and mobile applications.
2. Training Services: Computer training and certification programs. Over 150 courses offered spanning basic office applications to advanced technical certifications. Revenue generated through course fees, classroom rental, and customized training program development. Training delivered in-person, online, and via webinars.
3. Staff Augmentation: Placement of qualified IT personnel onto client projects. Assignments range from weeks to long-term engagements. PTD provides staff including web administrators, help desk, trainers, data analysts, technical writers, programmers, project managers, and application architects. Since 1992, over 25 different IT staff classifications have been provided.
4. Technical Services: Technical training and support services for IBM technology products. As an IBM Business Partner, provides technical certification programs and IT skills training for individuals and companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

PTD Technology is a technology solutions provider that develops custom software applications (web-based, desktop, Client-Server, and mobile) for businesses, government agencies, and educational institutions. The company also provides IT staff augmentation, technical training across 150+ courses, and resells/implements Microsoft and IBM products. Its services span requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, documentation, and post-integration support, governed by a proprietary 9-Step Quality Methodology.

Product overview

PTD Technology is a technology solutions provider offering professional IT services rather than a unified software platform. The core offerings include custom application development (web-based, desktop, and mobile applications), large scale data collection systems, web design, and report development services. The company resells and implements Microsoft products including Retail Management System, Microsoft CRM, Windows Server, and Microsoft Exchange Server. Additional services include training (150+ courses), staff augmentation (25+ IT staff classifications), technical/IBM training, and security solutions. The company operates as an IBM Business Partner and Microsoft partner, providing a comprehensive portfolio spanning custom development, third-party product resale, and professional services to serve education, government, business, non-profit, and research sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Application Development Custom software development service using PTD's Software Development Methodology, covering requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, documentation, and post-integration follow-up for desktop, Client-Server, web-based, and mobile applications. For businesses, government, and education clients.
• Large Scale Data Collection Systems Web-based and Windows-based data collection systems that collect, verify, and aggregate data from geographically dispersed sources, with compliance reporting, survey/assessment tools, and certification systems. For government and education/research clients.
• Web Design & Development Web design and development enabling desktop and mobile presentation using Microsoft applications, including porting of business applications to the web (travel and expense, time tracking, medical contract tracking, and e-Commerce portals).
• Report Development Services Custom report development using Crystal Reports and Visual Studio .Net, along with modern dashboard technologies for data presentation and insight.
• Training Services Computer training with over 150 courses covering basic office applications to advanced technical certifications, including project training, e-Learning modules, webinars, customized videos, and training room rental for up to 20 students. Delivered in-person, online, and via webinars.
• Staff Augmentation IT staff placement service providing over 25 different classifications of IT staff including Web Administrators, Technical Help Desk, Trainers, Data Analysts, Technical Writers, Application Architects, Project Managers, and Programmers. Engagements range from weeks to long-term.
• Technical Services / IBM Training Technical training and certification programs for IBM technology products, helping clients and individuals acquire, maintain, and optimize IT skills related to IBM products.
• Microsoft Retail Management System Point-of-sale solution for small and mid-size retailers (1-25 stores) managing point-of-sale operations, inventory control, customer tracking, pricing/sales/promotions, employee management, and customized reports, integrating with leading financial applications.
• Microsoft CRM Customer relationship management solution for mid-market businesses providing sales boost, customer service, leads/opportunity management, quote creation, order management, automated routing, and case management. Integrates with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Business Solutions for Financial Management.
• Windows Server Solutions Infrastructure platform solutions for server roles including file/print server, web server, mail server, terminal server, VPN server, DNS/DHCP/WINS services, and streaming media server.
• Microsoft Exchange Server Solutions Microsoft messaging and collaboration server providing email, scheduling, contact and task management, mobile synchronization, and Outlook Web Access for browser-based thin client access.
• Security Solutions (Virus/Firewall) Security solutions including virus checkers (Norton, Trend Micro, Symantec) and firewall protection, plus WatchGuard Firebox System deployment for high-performance firewall and VPN security with central management and LiveSecurity Service updates.
• CTEIS (Career and Technical Education Information System) State of Michigan statewide data collection and knowledge management system for Career and Technical Education providing monitoring and planning purposes with Federal reporting compliance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Some government systems have been in place for over 15 years and still manage their tasks effectively
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• State of MichiganflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1980Long-standing partnership since company inception. Held State Master Contract training and support services since the 1980s. Expanded from training to include system development, testing, configuration management, project management, operations management, and help-desk operations for state social service systems.
• IBMcoreTechnology or IntegrationAs an IBM Business Partner, PTD Technology helps clients maximize their IBM technology investment by offering comprehensive technical training for individuals and companies. Provides training to acquire, maintain, and optimize IT skills related to IBM products.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified Microsoft Business Solutions partner providing Microsoft CRM, Retail Management System, Windows Server, and Microsoft Exchange solutions. PTD Technology sells, services, and implements Microsoft products for small and mid-size businesses.
• University of ColoradocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to create and manage innovative data collection system for diabetes prevention and management for at-risk populations. System allows 10+ years of data submission from participating agencies.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Epitec: Michigan-based IT staffing, consulting, and software services firm with similar services in staff augmentation, custom development, and technology consulting. Comparable in size, Midwest focus, and government/enterprise customer base, making it a direct competitor for the same pool of regional IT talent and contracts.
• BlueSky Technology Partners: Midwest-based Microsoft Gold Partner providing custom software development, CRM, and cloud solutions to mid-market and government clients. Direct overlap with PTD's Microsoft-centric custom development and government/education vertical focus.
• Atomic Object: Grand Rapids, Michigan-based custom software consultancy specializing in web, mobile, and embedded development for business clients. Comparable Midwest custom software services model, though more product-modernization focused than PTD's legacy Microsoft/IBM stack.
• New Horizons Computer Learning Centers: Global IT training provider with a large course catalog covering Microsoft, IBM, and other vendor certifications, delivered via in-person, online, and on-site formats. Closest direct comparable to PTD's training services business model and government/enterprise training delivery.
• Global Knowledge: Worldwide IT and professional skills training provider with deep vendor partnerships including IBM, Microsoft, and others. Directly comparable to PTD's Training Services and IBM Business Partner training offerings, but at substantially greater geographic and scale reach.

Broad incumbents

• Kforce: National IT staffing and solutions firm with a dedicated technology staffing practice across multiple role classifications. Operates at far greater scale than PTD in the same staff augmentation and technology consulting services category, providing a benchmark for what scaled IT staffing looks like.
• Insight Global: Large national staffing and managed services provider with a significant IT staffing practice serving government, education, and enterprise clients. Represents the scale-up trajectory for a regional IT staffing and services firm and competes for similar state-level contracts.
• Perficient: Large national digital consultancy with deep Microsoft partnership and significant government, education, and healthcare vertical practices. Operates in the same custom development and Microsoft ecosystem space as PTD, but at vastly greater scale and with a national footprint.
• Avanade: Joint Accenture-Microsoft venture specializing in Microsoft technology services for enterprise and government clients. Sits at the top end of the Microsoft partner ecosystem alongside PTD, illustrating both the opportunity and competitive threat from scaled Microsoft partners.
• CDW: Large national technology solutions provider reselling Microsoft, IBM, and security products with associated configuration and support services. Overlaps with PTD's Microsoft/IBM resale, Windows Server, Exchange, and WatchGuard Firebox security offerings at much greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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