LST

What LST does

LST (Learning Systems Technologies, operating as LST, Inc. A LIC Company) is a private, family-owned IT solutions integrator founded in November 1991 by the Lee family in Hokes Bluff, Alabama. The company delivers networking, collaboration, and security solutions — primarily anchored on Cisco, Microsoft, ONSSI, and Sony technology stacks — to IT users throughout Alabama and the surrounding Southeastern United States. It also historically manufactured and sold LST-branded PCs as part of its core product line. Under the 'Service First Solutions' and 'Long Term Success' positioning, LST packages best-of-breed components from multiple technology partners into integrated IT offerings aimed at organizations seeking a single point of accountability across networking, collaboration (Webex/Spark), and IP surveillance/security.

LST's assets were acquired in August 2012 by Lee Investment Consultants, LLC — a holding entity controlled by the Lee family — following a period of leadership disruption after co-founder/CEO Scott Lee's 2003 departure to IBEC and the loss of brother Tim Lee in 2010. Post-acquisition, LST refocused on long-term customer success and broadened into IP surveillance and security using ONSSI software and Sony cameras, while retaining its Cisco and Microsoft networking and collaboration expertise. Revenue mechanics are not publicly disclosed; the company generates income through hardware sales (including LST-branded PCs and partner hardware) and professional services for integrated IT solutions, delivered via direct sales outreach (phone, email, in-person) from its Hokes Bluff, AL headquarters. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and the website's Buy Now storefront is currently in maintenance mode, so transactional channelization remains limited relative to the direct-sales motion. The company maintains active but low-intensity social profiles (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter/X) and reports no external institutional investors, venture funding, or public listing.

Name

LST

Legal name

LST, Inc. A LIC Company

Website

https://lst.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LST is a private, family-owned IT solutions integrator in Hokes Bluff, Alabama, delivering networking, collaboration, and IP surveillance/security solutions — built on Cisco, Microsoft, ONSSI, and Sony technology — to businesses throughout Alabama and the Southeastern United States since 1991.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Solutions & Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHDAIAFAL

Multi-Site Enterprise Connectivity Bundles (Hybrid WAN/MPLS+Internet)

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Telecommunications & Network Services/Data & IP Network Services (MPLS, SD-WAN, Ethernet)

SECONDARYHDAEACAL

API-Led Integration Middleware (Integration Gateways)

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Enterprise Platforms & Databases/Data Integration, ETL/ELT & Middleware

Keywords

• IT solutions provider
• Network infrastructure
• Collaboration platforms
• Security surveillance systems
• IT hardware distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Gadsden

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, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. IT Products and Hardware Sales: LST generates revenue through the sale of IT hardware including LST-branded PCs, networking equipment, and computing solutions.
2. IT Solutions and Services: Revenue generated from providing integrated IT solutions, security systems, and technology consulting services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LST provides integrated IT solutions to businesses and organizations in Alabama and the surrounding Southeastern US, spanning three solution areas: Networking (anchored by Cisco expertise), Collaboration (delivered via Cisco Webex and Cisco Spark), and Security (IP surveillance built on ONSSI software and Sony camera hardware). The company also manufactures and sells its own LST-branded personal computers. Solutions are delivered as 'Service First' offerings, combining partner technology with consulting, integration, and ongoing support under a single point of accountability.

Product overview

LST provides IT technology solutions as a single unified offering focused on 'Service First Solutions' and 'Long Term Success' for customers. The company offers a portfolio of solutions including Networking Solutions (with Cisco expertise), Collaboration Solutions (Webex and Spark), and Security Solutions (ONSSI software and Sony cameras). LST also manufactures and sells their own LST PCs. The solutions are delivered through strategic partnerships with technology leaders including Cisco, Microsoft, ONSSI, and Sony to provide 'Best of Breed' IT solutions with seamless interconnectivity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Networking Solutions IT networking solutions and services delivered to customers throughout Alabama and the Southeastern Region, anchored by LST's Cisco expertise and covering the design, deployment, and support of networking infrastructure for businesses and organizations.
• Collaboration Solutions Communication and collaboration technology solutions delivered to Alabama and Southeastern US customers, encompassing Cisco Webex video conferencing and Cisco Spark (now Webex Teams) messaging as part of LST's collaboration portfolio.
• Security Solutions IP surveillance and physical security solutions delivered to customers in Alabama and the Southeastern US, utilizing ONSSI security software and Sony camera hardware for comprehensive IP-based security deployments.
• LST PCs Personal computers manufactured and sold under the LST brand since 1992 as part of LST's core product lineup, reflecting the company's origins in building and selling PCs directly to customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 66% sales closing rate in first year (1992) versus 28% with printed material products

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic technology partnership providing Cisco networking and collaboration solutions as part of LST's best-of-breed IT offerings.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for Microsoft software and solutions integrated into LST's IT solution offerings.
• ONSSIcoreTechnology or IntegrationSecurity software partnership using ONSSI software for IP surveillance and security solutions.
• SonycoreTechnology or IntegrationSecurity hardware partnership utilizing Sony camera products in IP surveillance and security solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Insight Enterprises: Insight is a global IT solutions integrator offering hardware, software, and services across Cisco, Microsoft, and security stacks. It is comparable to LST as a best-of-breed solutions provider with both transactional and managed services revenue, though Insight operates at substantially greater scale and geographic reach.
• SHI International: SHI is one of the largest IT solutions providers in North America, combining hardware, software, and professional services across Cisco, Microsoft, and security vendors. It is directly comparable to LST's combined Cisco/Microsoft/SONY-type partner model but at corporate-scale with enterprise clients.
• CDW Corporation: CDW is a large national IT solutions and products reseller serving enterprise, government, education, and healthcare. It is directly comparable to LST because both monetize best-of-breed integration across Cisco, Microsoft, and other OEMs, just at vastly larger scale and broader geography than LST's Alabama/Southeast focus.
• World Wide Technology (WWT): WWT is a large systems integrator and Cisco Gold partner focused on networking, collaboration, security, and data center. It is directly comparable to LST as a Cisco-centric integrator with similar solution areas (networking, collaboration, security), but at enterprise scale with significant R&D and integration facilities.
• Presidio: Presidio is a national IT solutions integrator focused on Cisco-led networking, collaboration, cloud, and security offerings. It is comparable to LST as a Cisco Gold partner providing integrated best-of-breed solutions to mid-market and enterprise customers, though at greater scale and broader U.S. footprint.
• Computacenter: Computacenter is a European-headquartered IT infrastructure provider with significant U.S. presence, focused on enterprise hardware, software, and managed services. It is comparable to LST as a multi-vendor IT solutions and services provider, although with global scale and enterprise-grade service offerings.
• Connection (Connection.com): Connection is an IT solutions provider selling hardware, software, and services across Cisco, Microsoft, and major OEMs. It is directly comparable to LST's model of bundling best-of-breed components with integration services for mid-market and enterprise customers, although at materially larger scale.

Direct peers

• Logicalis: Logicalis is a global IT solutions and managed services provider focused on Cisco-led networking, collaboration, cloud, and security. It is directly comparable to LST as a Cisco-centric integrator providing integrated best-of-breed solutions to mid-market customers, though across many more geographies.
• Pomeroy (Pomeroy Technologies): Pomeroy is an IT infrastructure solutions and services provider focused on networking, collaboration, and data center for mid-market and enterprise clients. It is directly comparable to LST's model of bundling Cisco-centric networking and collaboration offerings with integration services.

Regional players

• Marco (Marco Technologies): Marco is a Midwest U.S.-based managed IT services and solutions provider focused on SMB and mid-market clients. It is directly comparable to LST as a regional, services-led IT solutions provider selling networking, collaboration, security, and computing, but focused on a different U.S. region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lstnetworking
• Facebookfacebook.com/LSTLIC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lstlic

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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