Networking Solutions

What Networking Solutions does

Networking Solutions Inc. is a privately-held managed service provider founded in 1989 by Bill McClain and headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, with operating geography focused on the mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States. The company delivers an integrated portfolio across five core service areas: network infrastructure (design, structured cabling, installation, wireless and data center networking), carrier services (bandwidth, VoIP, SIP trunking, fiber, carrier contract management), phone systems (VoIP, cloud-based, unified communications, contact center, PBX), network security (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN, monitoring, incident response, encryption), and cloud solutions (hosting, backup and recovery, migration, SaaS, hybrid cloud). Two wholly-owned sub-brands extend the platform: StratusDial (established 2011) provides proprietary VoIP and cloud communications, and Upon AI (established 2023) is positioned as the company's AI venture.

The business is sold through a sales-led consultative motion combining on-site assessments for mid-market accounts and an inside sales channel (phone, email, Get-a-Quote form) targeting smaller customers. Revenue mechanics combine recurring monthly service fees, equipment sales (IP phones, MTAs, ATAs, switches, routers), one-time activation charges, usage-based fees (international calls, advanced features, conference bridge at $1.50 per call and 3.9 cents per minute), termination fees, and professional services for consulting, design, installation, and ongoing maintenance. Customers are segmented across ten verticals including automotive dealerships (flagged as primary), finance, healthcare, government (also primary), manufacturing, education, retail, hospitality, logistics, and real estate. Technology dependencies sit on partnerships with Cisco, Microsoft, SonicWall, Cisco Meraki, BigLeaf, Lenovo, and Netgear.

The flagship enterprise account is Carter Myers Automotive, served across 7 markets and 23 dealerships supporting 1,100 associates, with CFO and CEO testimonials citing 55% customer footprint growth in under two years, full network and phone system management, security improvements, and FTC compliance support. Ownership is fully concentrated in founder Bill McClain since the 1999 partner buyout, with no external venture or private equity backing disclosed. The team of approximately 10-15 members delivers 24/7 support, and the company is actively operating with no announced M&A, IPO, or closure.

Name

Networking Solutions

Legal name

Networking Solutions Inc.

Website

https://networking-solutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Networking Solutions Inc., founded in 1989 and headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, is a founder-owned managed service provider delivering network infrastructure, phone systems, security, carrier, and cloud solutions to SMB and mid-market businesses across ten verticals, with notable concentration serving automotive dealership groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT and Network Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Telecommunications Resellers (517121)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Network & Connectivity Support (LAN/WAN, Wi‑Fi, ISP/Telco) (BPAAACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Network Architecture & Design Services (BPAEAEAA), Network Monitoring, Assurance & Managed NOC Services (SLA Ops) (HDAIAGAJ), Cloud & Infrastructure Support (Servers, Storage, Virtualization) (BPAAACAE)

Keywords

• Managed network services
• Business phone systems
• Network security services
• Cloud infrastructure
• Carrier services management

Headquarters

HQ city

Chesterfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Monthly Service Fees: Recurring monthly or multi-month service fees for ongoing network, phone, security, and cloud solutions. Service term automatically renews monthly unless 30-day notice of non-renewal is given.
2. Equipment Sales: Sale of devices including IP phones, Multimedia Terminal Adapters, Analog Telephone Adapters, switches, routers and other IP connection devices. Customers bear risk of loss once shipped.
3. Activation Fees: One-time activation fees charged when service is activated
4. Usage-based Charges: Usage-based charges for international calls, advanced features, and per-minute conference bridge usage (3.9 cents per minute). Billed monthly in arrears.
5. Termination Fees: Early termination fees of $9.99 per phone number or device, plus full retail price for equipment if service terminated during term.
6. Professional Services: Consulting, design, installation, and ongoing maintenance services for network infrastructure, security implementations, and cloud migrations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Networking Solutions Inc. is a managed service provider that designs, installs, and manages business-critical IT and communications infrastructure—delivering network infrastructure, carrier services, business phone systems (VoIP/cloud/PBX), network security (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN, monitoring, encryption), and cloud solutions (hosting, backup, migration, hybrid cloud). Services are sold as recurring monthly contracts with 24/7 support, complemented by equipment sales (IP phones, switches, routers) and the proprietary StratusDial cloud communications platform. Target buyers are SMB and mid-market organizations across the mid-Atlantic US, with a notable concentration in automotive dealership groups.

Product overview

Networking Solutions Inc. is a managed service provider offering an integrated portfolio of five core service areas: Network Infrastructure (network design, structured cabling, installation, wireless networking, data center networking), Carrier Services (bandwidth, VoIP, SIP trunking, fiber connectivity), Phone Systems (VoIP, cloud-based, unified communications, contact center, PBX), Network Security (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN, monitoring, encryption), and Cloud Solutions (hosting, backup/recovery, migration, SaaS, hybrid cloud). The company also operates StratusDial (est. 2011) as a sub-brand specializing in phone systems and cloud communications. Services are offered as customized solutions for businesses with 24/7 support, serving industries including automotive, healthcare, finance, education, retail, manufacturing, government, hospitality, logistics, and real estate.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• StratusDial: A complementary venture focusing on phone systems and cloud communications, established by Bill McClain in 2011.
• Upon AI

Products and services

• Network Infrastructure End-to-end network infrastructure services providing the foundational hardware, software, and design for business connectivity — including network design and consulting, structured cabling, installation and configuration, wireless networking, and data center networking — for SMB and mid-market business customers.
• Carrier Services Telecommunications services delivered in partnership with leading carriers — including bandwidth solutions, VoIP services, SIP trunking, fiber connectivity, and carrier contract management — to ensure reliable business connectivity and reduce carrier-management overhead for SMB and mid-market customers.
• Phone Systems Business phone systems including VoIP phone systems, cloud-based phone systems, unified communications, contact center solutions, and traditional or IP-based PBX systems — covering installation and ongoing management for scalable, customizable business communication.
• Network Security Comprehensive network security services protecting businesses from cyber threats — including firewall implementation and management, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), VPN solutions, network monitoring and incident response, and data encryption — for SMB and mid-market customers.
• Cloud Solutions Cloud services enabling businesses to migrate, host, and manage data and applications remotely — including cloud hosting and infrastructure, cloud data backup and recovery, cloud migration services, SaaS solutions, and hybrid cloud solutions — for SMB and mid-market customers.
• StratusDial Wholly-owned sub-brand focusing on phone systems and cloud communications, offering business phone services with 911 Dialing feature, equipment leasing, and related telecommunications services delivered via Networking Solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 55% business growth supported without service disruption
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered emerging and core.

• Upon AIemergingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Artificial intelligence company founded by Bill McClain in 2023, strategically positioning the business family in the emerging AI landscape. Listed as partner on Networking Solutions website.
• StratusDialcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Cloud communications and phone systems company founded by Bill McClain in 2011 as complementary venture to Networking Solutions. Provides VoIP and cloud-based phone solutions integrated with Networking Solutions service offerings. Return authorization contact: [email protected]

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dataprise: Mid-Atlantic headquartered managed services and cybersecurity provider with a comparable mix of network, voice, cloud and security for mid-market customers, overlapping directly with Networking Solutions on go-to-market and service portfolio.
• Coretelligent: Managed IT, cloud and security services firm serving mid-market clients across regulated industries, similar in service breadth and customer profile to Networking Solutions.
• NetGain Technologies: Regional managed IT services provider headquartered in the US serving SMB and mid-market with network, voice, security and cloud offerings, closely comparable in size, scope and customer profile to Networking Solutions.
• Ntiva: US managed IT services and cybersecurity provider for SMB and mid-market clients, offering managed networks, unified communications, cloud and security with a similar five-pillar portfolio to Networking Solutions.
• TPx Communications: Managed communications and network services provider offering UCaaS, managed networks, SD-WAN and security to SMB and mid-market, directly competing with Networking Solutions' carrier and phone system lines.

Broad incumbents

• Windstream Enterprise: Telecom and managed network services provider offering UCaaS, SD-WAN, security and cloud connectivity, competing with Networking Solutions' carrier services and SIP trunking offerings.
• SHI International: Large IT solutions provider offering managed services, hardware procurement and professional services, with overlapping network, security and cloud capabilities targeting the same mid-market buyers as Networking Solutions.
• All Covered (Konica Minolta): National managed IT services division of Konica Minolta offering managed networks, voice, security and cloud to mid-market and enterprise; broader portfolio and scale than Networking Solutions but overlapping across the same core service lines.
• Kyndryl: Global managed infrastructure services provider handling network, cloud and security for large enterprises, representing the upper end of the managed services spectrum Networking Solutions competes against for mid-market deals.

Emerging players

• Pax8: Cloud distribution and managed services platform serving SMB-focused MSPs with procurement, security and partnership enablement, adjacent to Networking Solutions' business model as an emerging partner/supplier channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries2 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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