What Connect IT Solutions does

Connect I.T. Solutions, Inc. (DBA Connect IT Solutions) is a privately held, vendor-neutral enterprise network and security advisory and integration firm headquartered at 177 Bovet Road, Suite 600, San Mateo, California. The company has operated for over 30 years (founded circa 1994) delivering professional services and product fulfillment to large organizations in finance, healthcare, aerospace, technology, manufacturing, retail, and energy. Its service portfolio spans the full project lifecycle from discovery and design through implementation and audit, and includes post-quantum cryptography consulting, GRC program implementation, security audit and penetration testing, wireless site surveys, network design, project management, staff augmentation, and pre-configuration/staging of network and security equipment.

The company's technology stack is an aggregator model rather than a proprietary platform: Connect IT integrates and implements best-of-breed components from a roster of 35+ vendor partners, anchored by flagship alliances with Cisco, Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, and Zscaler, alongside a long tail of specialist vendors covering HSMs (Thales, Utimaco, Futurex, Fortanix), PKI/certificate automation (AppViewX, Entrust), SASE/cloud networking (Cato, Alkira, Zscaler), observability and packet capture (Gigamon, LiveAction, Savvius), API security (Salt Security), and autonomous penetration testing (Horizon3.ai NodeZero). The firm explicitly markets vendor neutrality and emerging-technology research, including post-quantum cryptography, AI-based security, blockchain, software-defined networking, and IoT, as technical differentiators, though it holds no disclosed patents or proprietary trademarks.

Connect IT generates revenue through three streams: (1) professional services engagements (consulting, audits, network design, project management, staff augmentation) sold via quote-based enterprise contracts, (2) hardware and software product fulfillment including equipment pre-configuration and comparison, and (3) ongoing support and global implementation services delivered through a partner/subcontractor bench. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales combined with top-of-funnel participation in major industry events (RSA, Cisco Live, Black Hat, Quantum Tech). Geographic scope spans the United States plus stated project delivery across Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. The firm reports a headcount of 1-10 employees on its own payroll, with project delivery scaled via its partner and expert network.

Name

Connect IT Solutions

Legal name

Connect I.T. Solutions, Inc.

Website

https://citsus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Connect IT Solutions is a privately held, vendor-neutral enterprise network and security advisory firm in San Mateo, California, delivering PQC consulting, GRC implementation, security audits, network design, and product fulfillment to large organizations across finance, healthcare, aerospace, technology, manufacturing, retail, and energy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Network and Cybersecurity Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Managed Services (BPAEADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Quantum-Safe Network Infrastructure & Migration (PQC-enabled Networking) (HDAGAFAG), Privacy, Consent & Data Protection Management (BPAEAPAF)

Keywords

• Enterprise network security
• Network infrastructure consulting
• Post-quantum cryptography
• Penetration testing services
• Compliance consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

San Mateo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services: Engineering and consulting services delivered through experienced professionals providing proven best practice resources for projects. Includes short-term tactical support and long-term strategic expertise covering PQC Consulting, GRC Program Implementation, Security Audit and PEN testing, Wireless Site Surveys, General IT Consulting, Network Design, and Project Management.
2. Product Fulfillment: Hardware and software sales through product fulfillment services, including equipment pre-configuration and staging, and equipment evaluation and comparison.
3. Staff Augmentation: Providing specialized technical expertise to supplement client teams on an as-needed basis.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Connect IT Solutions delivers enterprise network and cybersecurity professional services and product fulfillment to large organizations. The offerings span post-quantum cryptography (PQC) consulting, GRC program implementation, security audits and penetration testing, wireless site surveys, network design, project management, staff augmentation, hardware/software procurement, equipment pre-configuration and staging, and installation — delivered via direct, vendor-neutral advisory engagements.

Product overview

Connect IT Solutions provides professional consulting and integration services for enterprise network and security infrastructure. Rather than a single unified software product, the company offers a comprehensive portfolio of services spanning the complete technology lifecycle—from discovery and design through implementation and audit. The service offerings include post-quantum cryptography (PQC) consulting, GRC program implementation, security audits and penetration testing, wireless site surveys, network design, project management, staff augmentation, and product fulfillment. The company operates as a vendor-neutral advisor, combining in-house expertise with partnerships with leading network and security vendors to deliver tailored solutions for secure, high-performing, reliable, and manageable networks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PQC Consulting and Knowledge Transfer

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully executed projects across Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

35 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• A10 NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationA10 Networks provides secure application services and high-performance application networking solutions. They offer Application Delivery Controller products, Threat Protection Systems for DDoS mitigation, and SSL offload solutions. The partnership enables Connect IT to deliver application-layer networking and security solutions.
• AlkiracoreTechnology or IntegrationAlkira delivers Cloud Area Networking - the first global unified network infrastructure with on-demand hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity, integrated network and security services. Connect IT resells and implements Alkira's cloud networking solutions.
• AppViewXcoreTechnology or IntegrationAppViewX's PKIaaS combines customized PKI with certificate lifecycle automation capabilities, delivered as a service. The partnership provides Connect IT customers with simplified, scalable, and compliant public key infrastructure solutions.
• Arista NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationArista provides enterprise-grade networking and security solutions for on-premises or cloud deployments. Connect IT leverages Arista's next-generation networking technology for customer implementations.
• Array NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationArray Networks develops purpose-built systems for hosting virtual networking and security functions with guaranteed performance. Proven at over 5,000 worldwide customer deployments, Array provides next-generation NFV technology.
• Cato NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationCato is the world's first SASE platform, providing cloud-native architecture that converges SD-WAN, a global private backbone, full network security stack, and seamless cloud resource support.
• Certes NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationCertes leads the Software-Defined Security revolution with CryptoFlow Solutions enabling secure enterprise applications extension to any user on any device. Companies in 84 countries rely on Certes for data protection.
• CiscoflagshipTechnology or IntegrationCisco is the worldwide technology leader making the Internet work since 1984. Connect IT partners with Cisco for switches, security solutions, and comprehensive networking technology.
• CryptomathiccoreTechnology or IntegrationCryptomathic provides secure server solutions for authentication, signing, EMV, and crypto/key management across banking, government, technology manufacturing, cloud, and mobile sectors with over 30 years of experience.
• Dell TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationDell Technologies provides Ethernet switches, Edge platforms, and network operating systems for network modernization. Connect IT resells and implements Dell networking solutions.
• EntrustcoreTechnology or IntegrationEntrust establishes secure connections, enables card payments with issuance technologies, protects travel with border control solutions, creates secure internet experiences with SSL technologies, and provides HSM and authentication products.
• FireMoncoreTechnology or IntegrationFireMon is at the forefront of security management, delivering functionality such as firewall behavior testing, workflow integration, traffic flow analysis, and rule recertification.
• FortanixcoreTechnology or IntegrationFortanix Self-Defending Key Management Service (SDKMS) is the world's first cloud service secured with Intel SGX, enabling secure cryptographic key generation, storage, and usage.
• FuturexcoreTechnology or IntegrationFuturex has been a trusted provider of hardened, enterprise-class data security solutions including hardware security modules, key management servers, and cloud HSM solutions serving over 15,000 organizations worldwide.
• GigamoncoreTechnology or IntegrationGigamon provides active visibility into data-in-motion network traffic, enabling organizations to see more and secure more. The GigaSECURE Security Delivery Platform delivers advanced intelligence for security and network operations.
• Horizon3.ai (NodeZero)coreTechnology or IntegrationNodeZero provides continuous autonomous penetration testing as a SaaS offering. Cybersecurity teams can proactively find and fix attack vectors before attackers exploit them.
• KentikcoreTechnology or IntegrationKentik delivers infrastructure visibility solutions that are scalable, powerful, easy to use, and affordable, founded by network and CDN experts with decades of experience.
• LiveActioncoreTechnology or IntegrationLiveAction offers software and appliance products that automate collection of critical network data for network forensics and application visibility and performance diagnostics.
• MicrosoftflagshipTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft provides enterprise software, cloud, email, and security solutions. Connect IT implements Microsoft's enterprise technology portfolio for customers.
• NetBraincoreTechnology or IntegrationNetBrain delivers actionable hybrid network-wide observability, automates troubleshooting, and enables safe change management to boost efficiency and reduce MTTR.
• Palo Alto NetworksflagshipTechnology or IntegrationPalo Alto Networks provides Next Generation Firewalls, SD-WAN, SOAR, and Access Browser solutions. A premier security technology partner for Connect IT.
• PQ ShieldcoreTechnology or IntegrationPQ Shield provides real-world post-quantum hardware and software upgrades, modernizing vital security systems and components of the world's technology supply chain.
• RadwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationRadware is a global leader in application delivery and cybersecurity solutions for virtual, cloud, and software-defined data centers, empowering over 10,000 enterprise and carrier customers worldwide.
• RedShieldcoreTechnology or IntegrationRedShield is the world's first shielding-as-a-service security platform featuring a programmable library of shields to dynamically protect web applications.
• runZerocoreTechnology or IntegrationrunZero enables discovery and management of all assets including unknown subnets and unmanaged devices to stay ahead of potential security risks.
• Salt SecuritycoreTechnology or IntegrationSalt Security provides API protection across build, deploy, and runtime phases, combining complete coverage with ML/AI-driven big data engine to stop attackers during early stages.
• Secure Code WarriorcoreTechnology or IntegrationSecure Code Warrior provides an all-in-one secure coding training platform where development teams learn while they code to prevent security vulnerabilities.
• SecurityScorecardcoreTechnology or IntegrationSecurityScorecard provides user adaptive security awareness training, red team analysis, and adaptive controls to prevent sophisticated social engineering attacks.
• ShardsecurecoreTechnology or IntegrationShardsecure Microshard technology eliminates data sensitivity, providing security, privacy, and compliance beyond encryption.
• SlashNextcoreTechnology or IntegrationSlashNext provides AI phishing defense technology offering total phishing protection from credential theft, SMishing, BEC/financial fraud, supply chain attacks, ransomware, and data exfiltration.
• ThalescoreTechnology or IntegrationThales (including e-Security and Vormetric) provides leading global data protection and digital trust management, securing data at-rest, in-motion, and in-use.
• TripwirecoreTechnology or IntegrationTripwire provides security, compliance, and IT operations solutions for enterprises, including configuration and policy management, file integrity monitoring, and vulnerability management.
• UtimacocoreTechnology or IntegrationUtimaco has been developing hardware-based, high-security appliances (HSMs) and compliance solutions for telecommunication provider regulations for over 30 years.
• VaroniscoreTechnology or IntegrationVaronis provides an all-in-one SaaS platform to automatically find critical data, remediate exposure, and stop threats in cloud and on-premises environments.
• ZscalerflagshipTechnology or IntegrationZscaler provides cyberthreat protection, data protection, zero trust networking, and risk management solutions. A key security technology partner for Connect IT.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Optiv: Optiv is a leading security solutions integrator and MSSP that helps organizations plan, build, and run cybersecurity and network programs across a broad vendor portfolio — closely comparable to Connect IT's vendor-neutral GRC, network design, and security implementation services.
• GuidePoint Security: GuidePoint Security is a value-added reseller and professional services firm focused on enterprise cybersecurity and compliance consulting, very directly comparable to Connect IT's GRC consulting, pen testing, and security advisory business.
• Trace3: Trace3 is a technology consultancy and integrator specializing in enterprise infrastructure, security, and data center — comparable to Connect IT in targeting enterprise buyers for vendor-neutral network and security transformation projects.
• Presidio: Presidio is a digital transformation and managed services firm focused on enterprise networking, cybersecurity, and cloud — directly comparable to Connect IT's vendor-neutral advisory and implementation model for mid-to-large enterprise customers.

Broad incumbents

• World Wide Technology (WWT): WWT is a large-scale technology integrator that resells and implements multi-vendor networking and security infrastructure globally. Larger than Connect IT and broader in scope, but a direct competitor on enterprise networking/Cyber deals involving Cisco, Zscaler, and Palo Alto Alto Networks.
• SHI International: SHI is a large IT solutions provider offering hardware/software fulfillment and professional services to enterprise customers — a broader incumbent with overlapping product-fulfillment and deployment capabilities vs. Connect IT.
• CDW: CDW is a major enterprise IT solutions provider combining hardware/software procurement with professional services. Overlaps with Connect IT on enterprise hardware reselling and basic deployment services at much larger scale.
• Insight Enterprises: Insight is a global integrator offering hardware procurement and services to enterprise IT buyers, with strong overlap on product fulfillment and enterprise implementation work commonly won by Connect IT.
• Deloitte Cyber Risk Services: Deloitte's Cyber practice offers GRC consulting, regulatory compliance, and large-scale network/security transformation work for global enterprises — a broad incumbent that competes with Connect IT on enterprise GRC and post-quantum strategy engagements.

Emerging players

• PQShield: PQShield is a post-quantum cryptography technology provider; a Core partner of Connect IT. Relevant as an emerging player defining the PQC category in which Connect IT positions its PQC consulting practice, rather than as a head-to-head competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 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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