What Computition does

Computition is a privately held managed service provider (MSP) headquartered in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, delivering comprehensive IT support, cybersecurity, communications, and business intelligence services to small and medium businesses (SMBs) primarily across Central Pennsylvania, with remote nationwide delivery. Founded around 1989-1990 and led by founder and president Stephen Berthelsen, the company has operated for more than 34 years and serves hundreds of SMB customers across at least 10 verticals, including financial services, legal, veterinary practices, manufacturing, auto dealerships, accounting/CPA firms, government, schools, nonprofits, and sport/recreation. Its offering is anchored by a Managed IT Services product and extended through vertical-specific bundles such as SecureFinTech Solutions (financial services) and veterinary practice IT, with deep Microsoft, Sophos, Fortinet, Veeam, AWS, Huntress, Avast, and S1 partner integrations underpinning the stack.

The core technology stack is a third-party-vendor-assembled platform rather than proprietary software: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams with Phone Systems, VoIP, Hosted Virtual Desktop, Veeam-based backup with immutable/ransomware-resistant retention, multi-factor authentication, advanced threat intelligence, firewalls, and incident response services. Differentiated capabilities highlighted include veterinary-specific software integration (AVIMARK, IDEXX, HESKA), immutable backups, real-time analytics, and a 5-minute emergency response SLA for hacked or ransomware-affected clients. No proprietary AI/ML models, patents, or research output are disclosed; AI positioning is limited to descriptive "Real-Time Analytics" and "Business Intelligence" services.

Computition generates revenue primarily through subscription/recurring managed service agreements (managed IT, managed security, remote/cloud services) supplemented by professional services and project-based engagements, with a referral program paying $1,500 per successful sign-up as an acquisition channel. Pricing is consultative and quote-based rather than publicly tiered, with a free IT audit offered as a mid-funnel conversion tool. The go-to-market is sales-led and regionally concentrated in Central Pennsylvania (Lewisburg, Harrisburg, Scranton), combining local field sales, phone outreach, and an SEO-optimized website, while extending remotely to customers nationwide. The firm remains founder-owned with no disclosed institutional funding, acquisitions, or public listing.

Name

Computition

Legal name

Computition

Website

https://computition.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Computition is a Lewisburg, Pennsylvania-based managed service provider delivering IT support, cybersecurity, communications, and business intelligence to small and medium businesses, primarily in Central Pennsylvania, with vertical specializations in financial, legal, and veterinary sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT Services

NAICS

Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Backup & DR Software Implementation & Managed Platforms (BPAEALAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

IT Asset Lifecycle Services (Procure-to-Retire) (BPAEAOAF)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• Cybersecurity services
• IT support solutions
• Business communications systems
• Disaster recovery services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lewisburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed IT Services: Recurring managed services including IT support, monitoring, management of infrastructure, remote and on-site support provided by skilled service desk and engineering team. Typically delivered as ongoing service agreements with monthly or annual billing.
2. Managed Security Services: Cybersecurity services including threat monitoring, incident response, firewall management, and compliance solutions. Delivered as part of managed service packages or potentially as add-on subscriptions.
3. Professional Services: Consultative services including IT consultancy, project delivery, IT strategy, and technology procurement. Typically delivered as one-time project engagements or hourly consulting engagements.
4. IT Project Delivery: Project-based services encompassing installations, data backups and continuity, virtualization, and infrastructure projects. Billed as one-time deliverables.
5. Remote IT Solutions: Remote technology solutions including VoIP, hosted virtual desktop, and cloud services sold as subscription or per-seat offerings.
6. Referral Program: Revenue incentive program where partners earn $1,500 for each referred business that signs up for services, serving as a customer acquisition channel.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Computition is a managed service provider that supplies small and medium-sized businesses with comprehensive outsourced IT department capabilities, including round-the-clock monitoring and support, advanced cybersecurity and incident response, immutable backups and disaster recovery, remote IT solutions (Microsoft Teams, VoIP, Microsoft 365, hosted virtual desktop), business communications, cloud technology, and business intelligence analytics. It also delivers project-based professional services including IT consultancy, technology procurement, and digital transformation guidance, with vertical specialization for regulated industries such as finance, legal, and veterinary practices.

Product overview

Computition is a managed service provider (MSP) offering a unified platform of IT services for small to medium businesses. The core offering is Managed IT Services, which provides comprehensive IT department capabilities. This is supported by interconnected modules including Remote IT Solutions (for distributed workforce enablement), IT Support (with monitoring and patching), Communications (VoIP and Microsoft Teams), Cybersecurity & Disaster Recovery (with immutable backups), Business Intelligence (data analytics), Cloud Technology Solutions, Business Continuity, Digital Transformation, and Professional Services (consultancy and project delivery). Specialized vertical solutions include SecureFinTech Solutions for financial services. The company also offers emergency IT assistance for incident response.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SecureFinTech Solutions: Specialized IT solutions and cybersecurity services tailored for financial services institutions, offering compliance, immutable backups, and incident response.

Products and services

• Managed IT Services Comprehensive managed service offering that provides full-scale IT department capabilities for SMBs, including support, cybersecurity, cloud services, connectivity, backup storage, system monitoring, email management, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
• Remote IT Solutions Remote technology stack enabling businesses to operate from anywhere, integrating Microsoft Teams, Phone Systems for Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, VoIP, Hosted Virtual Desktop, Secure Access, Device Security & Intelligence, and Real-Time Analytics.
• IT Support Comprehensive IT support for businesses of all sizes including fully managed support, onsite engineering, monitoring and alerting, managed backups, software patching, and advanced cybersecurity measures.
• Professional Services Consultative services including IT consultancy, project delivery, IT strategy, and technology procurement, delivered via tailored advice and expert knowledge for business transformation and deployment.
• Communications Business-grade phone and connectivity solutions including Microsoft Teams Phone Systems, VoIP, and internet services that streamline operations, improve productivity, and reduce costs.
• Cybersecurity and Disaster Recovery Advanced cybersecurity services providing proactive protection from cyber threats including incident response, robust firewalls, immutable backups, and disaster recovery planning for tamper-proof data protection.
• Business Intelligence Data transformation services that convert business data into actionable insights to speed up operations and improve decision-making across organizations.
• Cloud Technology Solutions Cloud-based technology solutions enabling digital transformation and scalable infrastructure for businesses.
• Business Continuity Services ensuring uninterrupted business operations including disaster recovery, backup solutions, and continuity planning.
• Digital Transformation Strategic services helping businesses implement effective digital strategies to transform operations and achieve growth.
• SecureFinTech Solutions Specialized IT and cybersecurity sub-brand tailored for financial services institutions covering PCI DSS, SOX, GDPR compliance, immutable backups, and incident response.
• Emergency IT Assistance Emergency response services for hacked systems or ransomware attacks with a 5-minute response guarantee and immediate containment support.
• Veterinary IT Solutions Specialized IT support for veterinary practices covering veterinary-specific software (AVIMARK, IDEXX, HESKA) integration, training, maintenance, cybersecurity, and compliance guidance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-minute emergency response time for hacked or ransomware victims
• +1 more outcomes

Segments13 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SophoscoreTechnology or IntegrationSophos is listed as a technology partner, providing cybersecurity solutions integrated into Computition's managed security offerings.
• FortinetcoreTechnology or IntegrationFortinet is listed as a technology partner, providing firewall and network security solutions for Computition's cybersecurity services.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft is a key technology partner. Computition is a Microsoft Gold Partner providing Microsoft 365, Teams, and related Microsoft solutions to clients.
• VeeamcoreTechnology or IntegrationVeeam is listed as a technology partner providing backup and data management solutions supporting Computition's disaster recovery and backup services.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationAWS is listed as a technology partner providing cloud infrastructure services that Computition leverages for cloud solutions and hosted services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Centre Technologies: Managed IT, cybersecurity, and cloud services provider for SMB and mid-market businesses in the US. Comparable in service portfolio, Microsoft partnership, and recurring-revenue managed-service model.
• CMIT Solutions: Franchise-based managed IT and cybersecurity provider serving SMBs across the US. Closely comparable in target market, service mix (managed IT, security, backup, compliance), and franchise/owner-operator go-to-market model.
• PCH Technologies: Managed IT and cybersecurity firm serving SMBs in the Mid-Atlantic region. Comparable in geographic focus (Pennsylvania/Mid-Atlantic), service mix, and vertical expertise in regulated industries.
• NerdsToGo: Franchise MSP offering IT support, cybersecurity, and managed services to small businesses. Directly comparable in SMB focus, recurring managed-service model, and reliance on local presence for customer acquisition.
• Magna5: Managed IT, cybersecurity, and cloud services provider formed through PE-backed roll-up of regional MSPs. Comparable in SMB customer base and full-stack managed-service offering; larger in scale.
• NetGain Technologies: Regional managed IT and security services firm serving SMB and mid-market clients. Comparable in service breadth, vertical focus on regulated industries, and subscription-based managed-service revenue model.
• Kelser Corporation: Managed IT and cybersecurity provider focused on SMB and mid-market clients in the Northeast US. Comparable in managed-service model, cybersecurity emphasis, and Microsoft-centric technology stack.

Others

• ConnectWise: Provider of PSA/RMM software and business automation tools for MSPs. Comparable as an enabling technology platform that powers many MSPs in the SMB segment; serves as a supplier/ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor.
• Datto (Kaseya): Provider of backup, disaster recovery, and RMM solutions widely used by SMB-focused MSPs. Comparable as a key technology vendor for backup/DR services that Computition resells and integrates into its managed offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Expedient: Larger managed cloud, infrastructure, and security services provider with national data-center footprint. Comparable in cloud/managed-services capabilities but operates at greater scale and serves larger customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Computition_
• Facebookfacebook.com/Computition
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/computition

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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