What Stellar Systems does

Stellar Systems, Inc. is a privately held Illinois IT services company founded in 1985 by former Caterpillar data processing professionals. Headquartered in Peoria, Illinois with approximately 16-20 staff, the firm delivers custom software development, web development and hosting, network services, and document imaging and scanning to small and medium-sized businesses and non-profits across the United States. Its technical foundation is built on Microsoft technologies including ASP.net, C#, VB.net, SQL Server, and JavaScript, supplemented by three proprietary products: the SiView document management system with multi-index search capability, the Stellar Smart Cart e-commerce platform, and the Smart Email hosting solution integrated with Barracuda for virus scanning, spam filtering, and encryption. The firm holds HIPAA and FERPA compliance certifications for its document imaging operations.

The company operates specialized solution modules targeting specific verticals: TPA Web Solutions serves Third Party Administrators with member management and payment processing, Real Estate Web Solutions provides MLS-integrated property search and lead capture, and broader Web Solutions address fundraising, volunteer management, secured document portals, and PDF tools. Document imaging services, inherited from the acquisition of Peoria Scanning Technologies and operated as a dedicated division under the SiView sub-brand, deliver paper-to-digital conversion with OCR and custom indexing for medical, legal, financial, education, government, manufacturing, and union clients. Long-standing customers include Bard Optical, Proctor Hospital, Central Illinois Easter Seals, PARC Foundation, Peoria Art Guild, Illinois State Dental Society, GFE Manufacturing, and Peoria Charter Coach.

Stellar Systems generates revenue through a mix of project-based professional services (custom software, web builds, document digitization engagements), recurring web hosting and email subscriptions, and managed network services contracts. Pricing is quote-based with no publicly disclosed tiers, and go-to-market is direct sales from the Peoria headquarters targeting SMBs and non-profits in the Midwest and across the U.S. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the firm has no outside institutional investment. The company's competitive position rests on 40 years of operating continuity, long-tenured staff, and integrated single-vendor delivery across software, web, network, and document imaging rather than on scale or aggressive expansion.

Name

Stellar Systems

Legal name

Stellar Systems, Inc.

Website

https://stellarsystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stellar Systems is a Peoria, Illinois-based IT services firm founded in 1985 serving small and medium-sized U.S. businesses and non-profits across healthcare, education, manufacturing, financial, and government verticals with custom software development, web development and hosting, managed network services, and document imaging/scanning.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Peoria

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Software Development Services: Custom software solutions tailored to client requirements including web-based applications, integrated software applications, Windows applications, telephone attendant applications, database development, and embedded systems.
2. Web Development and Hosting: Custom web development including brochure sites, dynamic database-driven sites, e-commerce solutions, internet business applications, content management, and 24x7 hosting services with monthly maintenance.
3. Network Services: Network analysis, design, implementation, problem resolution, hardware/software procurement advice, comprehensive support, and security services for small to medium sized companies.
4. Document Imaging and Scanning: Digitization of paper documents and microfilm, custom indexing, OCR technology, and document management solutions for various industries including medical, legal, financial, and government.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stellar Systems provides custom software development, web development and hosting, managed network services, and document imaging/scanning services to small and medium-sized organizations across the United States. The firm leverages proprietary tools including the SiView document management software, Stellar Smart Cart e-commerce platform, and Stellar Email System to deliver solutions tailored to verticals such as healthcare, education, legal, financial, government, and manufacturing.

Product overview

Stellar Systems is an IT services company founded in 1985 providing a portfolio of interconnected technology services. The core offerings include Custom Software Development (Windows and web-based applications, database development), Web Development & Hosting (custom sites, e-commerce via Stellar Smart Cart, hosting with redundant servers), Smart Email (Barracuda-integrated virus/spam protection, multiple access methods), Document Imaging and Scanning Services (using proprietary SiView software for multi-index document management, with OCR capabilities), and Network Services (analysis, design, implementation, security). Specialized solutions include TPA Web Solutions, Real Estate Web Solutions with MLS integration, and various web tools like QR code generators and customer portals. Services are HIPAA and FERPA compliant.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Software Development Custom software solutions including web-based applications, integrated software applications, Windows applications, telephone attendant applications, database development, and embedded systems for business clients.
• Custom Web Development and Hosting Custom web development including brochure sites, dynamic database-driven sites, e-commerce solutions, and internet business applications, paired with 24x7 hosting, redundant servers, dedicated bandwidth, daily backups, and monthly maintenance.
• Smart Email (Managed Email Hosting) Professional email hosting with POP3, IMAP, web-based email, and forwarding, bundled with Barracuda-integrated virus scanning, Bayesian spam filtering, RBL checking, tar pitting, and email encryption for business clients.
• Managed Network Services Network analysis, design, implementation, problem resolution, hardware/software procurement support, ongoing support, and network security services for small and medium-sized organizations.
• Document Imaging and Scanning Services Digitization of paper documents and microfilm into searchable digital images with custom indexing and OCR, using the proprietary SiView document management software for HIPAA- and FERPA-compliant multi-index search.
• SiView Document Management Software Proprietary document management software supporting custom multi-index access, including search by name, social security number, and date of birth, used for patient charts and records with duplicate name handling.
• TPA Web Solutions Web solutions tailored for Third Party Administrators, including secure portals, automated member management, online payment processing, event calendars, and e-commerce capabilities for insurance and benefit administration.
• Real Estate Web Solutions Real estate websites featuring MLS database integration, property search, detailed listings with photos and virtual tours, maps, home finder, and mortgage calculators for real estate brokerages and agents.

Named customers23 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Barracuda NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationBarracuda Email Security Services provides integrated virus scanning and spam filtering for Stellar Systems' email hosting services. The Barracuda solution offers comprehensive protection including anti-virus scanning, Bayesian filtering technology, and email encryption services for client communications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• OneNeck IT Solutions: Midwest-based full-service IT solutions provider offering managed services, cloud, hosting, and IT consulting primarily to mid-market businesses. Closely comparable to Stellar in its Midwest roots, full-service SMB focus, and combination of hosting with managed services.
• Ntiva: Managed IT services, cloud, and cybersecurity provider serving SMBs and mid-market clients. Directly comparable to Stellar in targeting businesses without in-house IT staff and bundling network, hosting, and software development-style services.
• Dataprise: Managed IT services, cybersecurity, and cloud provider for SMBs and mid-market organizations. Similar to Stellar in serving as a one-stop IT partner for businesses that lack dedicated internal IT resources.
• US Signal: Midwest-based data center, cloud, and managed network services company. Comparable to Stellar in geographic concentration in the Midwest and the combination of hosting infrastructure with managed network and IT services.
• LightEdge: Cloud, colocation, and managed services provider serving regulated industries from a Midwest base. Comparable to Stellar in vertical specialization (healthcare, financial, regulated) and its hosting-plus-managed-services model.
• Chetu: Custom software development and IT services firm providing application development, web development, and managed services across multiple verticals. Comparable to Stellar's Custom Software Development and Web Development offerings.
• ScienceSoft: Custom software development and IT consulting company with offerings in web development, cloud, and managed IT for SMBs and enterprises. Overlaps with Stellar on custom software, web development, and IT service capabilities.

Emerging players

• DocuWare: Document management software vendor providing cloud-based document management, workflow, and OCR. Adjacent peer that competes with Stellar's SiView-based document imaging and management offering in the same regulated-vertical use cases.

Broad incumbents

• CDW: Large multi-national IT solutions provider offering hardware, software, and IT services including managed services, cloud, and web/hosting-adjacent offerings to businesses of all sizes. Represents the broad incumbent competition Stellar faces in the SMB IT services market.
• Insight Enterprises: Global IT provider offering hardware, software, services, and solutions including managed services, cloud, and IT consulting to businesses of all sizes. Comparable as a broad incumbent that competes with regional IT services firms like Stellar for SMB and mid-market spend.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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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