edgeworx

What edgeworx does

Edgeworx Solutions Inc. is a privately held Canadian business systems integrator founded in 2011 and headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, with additional offices in Austin, Texas and Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The firm provides IT consulting, cybersecurity, managed services, and value-added reseller solutions to enterprise and government clients. Its primary vertical is Canadian telecommunications — with 25+ years of collective experience serving Bell, Rogers, Telus, Cogeco, BellMedia, NorthwestTel, and Equinix — alongside a growing co-primary presence in federal, provincial, and municipal government, and additional exposure to finance, manufacturing, arts and culture, and First Nations clients.

The service portfolio is organized around a four-step methodology (assessment, strategy, execution, performance analysis) and includes IT infrastructure assessments, cybersecurity assessments (CIS 18 with MITRE ATT&CK alignment, M365 best practices), project-based consulting (network/cloud migrations, cyber risk management, penetration testing), and subscription managed services branded as "Edgeworx-as-a-Service" that deliver virtual C-Level capabilities (vCIO, vCISO) plus tactical IT operations, security operations, and data protection. Underlying technology is third-party rather than proprietary: Edgeworx integrates and resells Fortinet (Expert Partner since 2014), Couchbase, Arista Networks, senhasegura, OPSWAT, cyberconIQ, Polar Imaging, and SoundHoundAI solutions.

Edgeworx generates revenue through three streams: managed-services subscriptions, project-based professional services, and reseller margin on vendor hardware and software. GTM is consultative direct sales via Request-for-Information forms, reinforced by an active conference circuit (MISA, AMO, ROMA, FONOM, Bell NTS Leadership Conference, Fortinet Cybersecurity Summit), content marketing (blog, TechTalks podcast, YouTube), and a multi-channel social presence. The company is founder/management-led — President John McKerracher, COO Colin Hales — with no disclosed external investment, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity on record.

Name

edgeworx

Legal name

Edgeworx Solutions Inc.

Website

https://edge-worx.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Edgeworx Solutions Inc. is a Toronto-based boutique IT systems integrator founded in 2011, offering cybersecurity assessments, managed services (vCIO/vCISO), consulting, and value-added reseller solutions to Canadian telecommunications carriers, government entities, and select enterprise clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Markham

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed Services: Subscription-based managed services offering virtual C-Level officers and tactical IT operations support. Includes IT operations, security operations, and data protection services delivered on an ongoing basis.
2. Professional Services / Consulting: Project-based consulting services for organizations requiring specialized technical knowledge and strategic planning expertise. Includes IT strategic planning, processes and procedures, cyber risk management, network migrations, cloud migrations, and penetration testing.
3. Value-Added Reseller: Partnered with trusted hardware, software, and service technology vendors to design, manage, and protect enterprise information systems. Revenue generated through sale and integration of vendor solutions.
4. IT Assessments: Assessment services including IT infrastructure assessments, cybersecurity assessments, technology compliance audits, and M365 security best practices assessments.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Edgeworx Solutions Inc. is a boutique business systems integrator that delivers IT infrastructure assessments, cybersecurity assessments, and project-based consulting, supplemented by subscription managed services (Edgeworx-as-a-Service) that provide virtual CIO and CISO leadership. The firm also operates as a value-added reseller for Fortinet, Couchbase, Arista Networks, and senhasegura, designing, integrating, and managing enterprise network and security systems for clients in telecommunications, government, finance, manufacturing, and other sectors.

Product overview

Edgeworx Solutions Inc. is an IT consulting and business systems integrator company offering a portfolio of professional services rather than a software product platform. The company's service offerings include IT Infrastructure Assessments, Cybersecurity Assessments, M365 Security Best Practices Assessment, CIS 18 Security Framework Assessment, Managed Services (Edgeworx-as-a-Service), Project Consulting Services, and C-Level Managed Services (vCIO/vCISO). These services are designed to work together as a comprehensive methodology: starting with IT assessments to identify current state, followed by strategy development, strategy execution, and ongoing performance analysis. The company focuses on network infrastructure, cybersecurity, and strategic planning for clients across telecommunications, government, finance, and manufacturing sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IT Infrastructure Assessment In-depth analysis of all data, systems, and procedures in an organization's IT environment to establish the current state and inform strategic planning. Targeted at enterprises, government bodies, and other organizations needing a baseline IT posture.
• Cybersecurity Assessment Assessment service evaluating an organization's security posture across people, processes, and technology to build a security-aware culture and identify gaps. Targeted at organizations seeking structured cybersecurity improvements.
• M365 Security Best Practices Assessment Assessment of Microsoft 365 environments to detect and remediate security misconfigurations and strengthen cybersecurity posture. Targeted at organizations running Microsoft 365 productivity suites.
• CIS 18 Security Framework Assessment Cybersecurity assessment using the MITRE ATT&CK framework to align CIS 18 Controls with prioritized defenses against malware, ransomware, insider misuse, and other key threats. Targeted at organizations subject to Center for Internet Security (CIS) compliance requirements.
• Managed Services (Edgeworx-as-a-Service) Subscription-based managed services covering strategic and tactical IT operations, security operations, and data protection. Targeted at organizations wanting ongoing outsourced IT and security management under a fixed engagement model.
• C-Level Managed Services (vCIO / vCISO) Virtual CIO and virtual CISO services providing strategic IT and cybersecurity leadership and project management practices to organizations lacking senior in-house talent. Targeted at mid-market, government, and resource-constrained buyers that need C-level IT direction without a full-time hire.
• Project Consulting Services Project-based consulting services covering IT strategic planning, IT processes and procedure development, cyber risk management, network infrastructure consulting, cloud and network migrations, and penetration and vulnerability testing. Targeted at organizations executing defined IT or cybersecurity initiatives.
• Systems / Solutions Integration (Value-Added Reseller) Design, management, and protection of enterprise information systems through trusted vendor partnerships (Fortinet, Couchbase, Arista Networks, senhasegura). Edgeworx acts as a value-added reseller building digital transformation solutions for enterprise clients.

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and emerging.

• senhaseguracoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024senhasegura is a globally recognized company specializing in cybersecurity solutions with a focus on Privileged Access Management (PAM). Edgeworx partnered with senhasegura at the 2024 MISA InfoSec Conference to demonstrate the vital role of PAM in ransomware preparedness. Edgeworx is supporting senhasegura's expansion into the Canadian market, bringing innovative PAM solutions to Canadian municipalities and enterprises.
• FortinetcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2014Edgeworx has been a Fortinet Expert Partner since 2014, providing world-class products, services, and technical support. As a designated Expert Partner within Fortinet's Partner Program, Edgeworx delivers value-added services alongside Fortinet's market-leading cybersecurity solutions including Network Security, Cloud Security, Threat Intel & Response, Zero Threat Access, Enterprise Networking, and Network Operations. Fortinet is named a leader in the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SD-WAN and is trusted by more than 500,000 customers worldwide.
• CouchbasecoreTechnology or IntegrationCouchbase is an award-winning distributed NoSQL cloud database delivering unmatched versatility, performance, scalability, and financial value for cloud, mobile, on-premises, hybrid, distributed cloud, and edge computing applications. Edgeworx partners with Couchbase to help clients build exceptional customer experiences through fast, flexible, affordable cloud database platforms.
• Arista NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationArista Networks is the leader in building software-driven cloud networks for datacenter, cloud, and campus environments. Edgeworx network specialists work with Arista EOS software to offer programmability at all layers, delivering customers the most efficient, reliable, and high-performance Universal Cloud Network architectures with consistent platform and operating model across all network domains.
• SoundHoundAIemergingTechnology or IntegrationSoundHoundAI provides AI solutions for municipalities looking to provide effective and resident-focused services. Edgeworx showcased this partnership at the 2024 MISA Annual Conference, highlighting Smart Answer Solutions for municipalities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Herjavec Group (cybersecurity): Canadian cybersecurity services and products firm specializing in advisory, integration, and managed security for enterprise customers — directly comparable to Edgeworx's cybersecurity assessment and integration practice.
• Compugen Inc. Canadian IT solutions and managed services company with strong telecom, government, and enterprise customers; offers systems integration, cybersecurity, and cloud services highly comparable to Edgeworx's portfolio.
• eSentire: Canadian-headquartered cybersecurity MDR and managed security services provider with strong enterprise and mid-market penetration; comparable to Edgeworx's cybersecurity and vCISO service lines in the Canadian market.
• Converge Technology Solutions: Canadian-listed IT solutions provider delivering infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, and managed services to enterprise and public sector clients — a direct comparable in scale, vertical mix, and service lines.
• Softchoice Corporation: Canadian-headquartered IT solutions and managed services provider combining software, hardware, and services to mid-market and enterprise customers; overlaps with Edgeworx's VAR + managed services model.
• Scalar Decisions (CDW Canada): Canadian security-led IT integrator (now part of CDW) specializing in cybersecurity, infrastructure, and managed services for enterprise and government — closely comparable to Edgeworx's telecom and government verticals.
• Long View Systems: Canadian-headquartered IT solutions provider with deep telecom and enterprise heritage, offering managed services, cybersecurity, and hybrid cloud integration — directly overlapping Edgeworx's customer base and service model.

Broad incumbents

• SHI International: Large global IT solutions provider combining software, hardware, and professional/managed services; competes with Edgeworx in North American enterprise and public sector integration, though at significantly greater scale.
• CDW Corporation: Large US-headquartered IT solutions provider with a substantial Canadian footprint (including Scalar) offering hardware, software, integration, and managed services across enterprise, government, and telecom — a much broader incumbent competing for the same wallet.
• Insight Enterprises: Global IT solutions and services provider with North American reach, offering integration, managed services, and cybersecurity at far greater scale; competes with Edgeworx for mid-market and enterprise integration deals.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Edge_worx
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCk9DH9SZKcfoxWoEWZdfREA
• Facebookfacebook.com/people/Edgeworx-Solutions-Inc/100091342493904
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/edgeworx-solutions-inc-
• Instagraminstagram.com/edgeworx.solutions

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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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