CIS

What CIS does

CIS (Computer Information Station, Inc.) is a privately held managed IT services provider headquartered in Pinole, California, founded in 1988 by Dana F. Brewer, who remains CEO. The firm delivers IT support, managed IT, cybersecurity hardening, cloud computing, network infrastructure, and unified communications (VoIP) to small and mid-size businesses, with explicit vertical focus on Construction/Contractors, Architecture/Design/Engineering, Transportation/Paratransit, Legal & Professional Services, and Medical/Dental practices. Its go-to-market is sales-led, with direct outreach, a website booking system for consultations, and a free security assessment as the lead-generation offer. Bilingual service delivery in English, Portuguese, and Spanish is positioned as a differentiator.

The underlying technology stack is an aggregation of best-of-breed third-party platforms rather than proprietary IP: Microsoft 365 for cloud productivity, Dell/HP/Lenovo for hardware, and a layered cybersecurity stack spanning Bitdefender, Checkpoint, Proofpoint, SentinelOne, Sonicwall, Ironscales, Pillr, and Lastpass. Service modules include Managed IT Services (network monitoring, proactive maintenance, hardware/software-as-a-service, 24/7 emergency response), Cybersecurity Hardening (EPR, MDR, dark web assessment, zero-trust), IT Audit, Technical Support, Cloud Computing, Network Infrastructure, Unified Communications, plus add-on modules (Rapid Cybersecurity Assessment, Business Bootcamp). The firm holds DBE, MBE, SBE, WBE, and WOSB certifications and is woman-owned.

Revenue derives from a mix of recurring managed services subscriptions, project-based professional services (IT audits, assessments, implementations), and hardware/software resale. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The business is operated by 1-10 employees with no outside funding, no disclosed revenue, and no documented M&A or leadership transitions. Customer evidence centers on long-tenured engagements, most notably a 20+ year relationship with Transdev Services supporting East Bay Paratransit and San Francisco Paratransit, alongside SMB clients in construction, engineering, healthcare, and legal.

Name

CIS

Legal name

Computer Information Station, Inc.

Website

https://cisnetworks.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CIS (Computer Information Station) is a woman-owned, California-based managed IT services provider founded in 1988, delivering managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud, network, and VoIP services to small and mid-size businesses across five verticals: construction, architecture/engineering, transportation, legal, and medical/dental.

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

Cybersecurity Operations Outsourcing (SOC / SecOps) (BPAEAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) & NERC-CIP Compliance (HDADAJAC)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• Cybersecurity hardening
• Cloud computing services
• Network infrastructure
• Unified communications

Headquarters

HQ city

Pinole

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Managed IT Services: Recurring managed services revenue providing ongoing IT support, monitoring, maintenance, and technical support to clients. Services include cybersecurity hardening, network management, and technical support with 24/7 availability options.
2. Professional Services: IT consulting, IT audits, cybersecurity assessments, technical implementation, and on-demand technical support services billed as professional services.
3. Hardware and Software Services: Hardware-as-a-service and software-as-a-service offerings, equipment deployment, and configuration services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CIS (Computer Information Station) is a managed IT solutions provider that delivers outsourced IT support, managed IT services, cybersecurity hardening, cloud computing, network infrastructure design, and unified communications (VoIP) to small and mid-size businesses. The company bundles ongoing monitoring, proactive maintenance, technical support, hardware/software-as-a-service, IT auditing, and compliance services into recurring managed service engagements, targeting clients in construction, architecture/design/engineering, transportation, legal, and medical/dental verticals.

Product overview

CIS (Computer Information Station) is a managed IT solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of technology services organized around five core offerings: Managed IT Services, Cybersecurity Hardening, IT Audit, Technical Support, Cloud Computing Services, Network Infrastructure Services, and Unified Communications (VoIP). The Managed IT Services module serves as the primary delivery vehicle, encompassing network monitoring, proactive maintenance, troubleshooting, hardware/software-as-a-service, and 24/7 emergency response. The Cybersecurity Hardening module provides layered security through endpoint protection, managed detection and response (MDR), threat management, dark web assessment, and zero-trust implementation. The IT Audit module delivers compliance-focused assessments across access control, incident response, vulnerability management, and regulatory requirements. Technical Support provides ongoing issue resolution, hardware/software management, and data backup/recovery. Cloud Computing Services, Network Infrastructure Services, and Unified Communications (VoIP) round out the portfolio with infrastructure design, implementation, and cloud migration capabilities. Additional services include Business Bootcamp and Rapid Cybersecurity Assessment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Managed IT Services Comprehensive managed IT services including network monitoring, proactive maintenance, troubleshooting and support, hardware-as-a-service, software-as-a-service, change management, application services, wireless and mobile computing, and 24/7/365 emergency response for small and mid-size businesses.
• Cybersecurity Hardening Multi-layered security services including endpoint protection and response (EPR), threat management, managed detection and response (MDR), dark web assessment, employee security training, proactive monitoring, zero-trust implementation, and cloud and on-premise security for SMB clients.
• IT Audit Comprehensive IT security and compliance assessment covering information security policies, access control, network security, data encryption, incident response, disaster recovery, vulnerability management, application security, asset management, physical security, and regulatory compliance.
• Technical Support Technical support services providing issue resolution, troubleshooting, hardware and software management, and data backup and recovery, with 24/7 availability and accessibility for SMB clients.
• Cloud Computing Services Cloud computing services including data migration to cloud platforms, online data repository setup, and cloud security management for SMB clients.
• Network Infrastructure Services Network infrastructure design, engineering, implementation, and operations including network build-out, local area network design, network wiring, and telecommunications/VoIP management for SMB clients.
• Unified Communications (VoIP) Unified communications and VoIP solutions for business communications including phone system implementation, productivity tracking, and remote workforce phone access for SMB clients.
• Rapid Cybersecurity Assessment Quick-turn cybersecurity assessment service designed to evaluate a client's current security posture and identify vulnerabilities as a standalone engagement.

Quantifiable outcome

• East Bay Paratransit and San Francisco Paratransit consistently won contracts to provide transportation services to BART, AC Transit, and SFMTA/Muni with CIS as their IT managed services partner for over 20 years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration17 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DellcoreTechnology or IntegrationHardware partner providing computer systems and equipment. CIS leverages Dell partnerships to provide clients with best value on new computer systems, as seen in the Harris Hoisting case study where Dell was used for hardware refresh.
• HPcoreTechnology or IntegrationHardware partner providing computer systems and equipment for client deployments.
• Microsoft (M365)coreTechnology or IntegrationSoftware partnership leveraging Microsoft 365 for cloud data migration, storage, email protection, and communication solutions across client base.
• BitdefendercoreTechnology or IntegrationCybersecurity partner providing endpoint protection solutions.
• CheckpointcoreTechnology or IntegrationCybersecurity partner for network and perimeter security solutions.
• ProofpointcoreTechnology or IntegrationCybersecurity partner providing email protection and encryption solutions.
• SentinelOnecoreTechnology or IntegrationCybersecurity partner for endpoint protection and response (EPR) solutions.
• DattocoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for business continuity and disaster recovery solutions.
• SonicwallcoreTechnology or IntegrationCybersecurity partner for network security solutions.
• IronscalescoreTechnology or IntegrationEmail security partner for threat management and protection.
• IntermediacoreTechnology or IntegrationCommunications and collaboration partner for unified communications.
• LastpasscoreTechnology or IntegrationPassword management partner for security solutions.
• LenovocoreTechnology or IntegrationHardware partner for computer systems and devices.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Compucom: Large-scale managed IT services provider owned by OST. Comparable managed services and end-user support offerings but operates at enterprise scale; CIS competes for a similar buyer persona (IT decision-makers outsourcing infrastructure) at the SMB end of the market.
• Arctic Wolf: Security operations provider delivering MDR and SOC-as-a-service to SMB and mid-market through partner MSPs. Comparable in cybersecurity operations outsourcing services that CIS also delivers, though Arctic Wolf sells primarily through a partner channel.
• Kyndryl: Global managed infrastructure services provider spun out of IBM. Comparable in managed IT and infrastructure services category, but operates at enterprise scale and global footprint that CIS does not match.

Direct peers

• Dataprise: Mid-market managed IT services and cybersecurity provider serving SMB and mid-market clients across multiple US regions. Comparable to CIS in core MSP offering (managed IT, security, cloud, network) and target customer profile of SMBs needing outsourced IT leadership.
• Thrive: Managed IT, cybersecurity, and cloud services provider for SMB and mid-market. Directly comparable to CIS in managed services model, cybersecurity operations, and recurring revenue emphasis.
• BlackPoint IT: Pacific Northwest-based managed IT services and cybersecurity provider for SMBs. Directly comparable business model and customer segment; CIS is a regional peer serving similar SMB verticals.
• Ntiva: Managed IT services and cybersecurity firm with strong presence in the mid-Atlantic and expanding nationally. Directly comparable service portfolio (managed IT, MDR, cloud, VoIP) and SMB/mid-market focus, similar to CIS's verticalized approach.

Emerging players

• Huntress: Cybersecurity platform purpose-built for SMBs and the MSPs that serve them. Comparable in cybersecurity stack components CIS partners with (endpoint detection, MDR); partial overlap where Huntress enables similar SMB security outcomes.

Others

• Kaseya: IT management platform (RMM, PSA, cybersecurity) for MSPs and SMBs. Enabling technology peer rather than direct competitor; comparable because CIS competes with MSPs that build on Kaseya's stack.
• ConnectWise: PSA/RMM platform provider that enables MSPs (including CIS-style firms) to run their service delivery operations. Adjacent enabling technology rather than direct competitor; CIS relies on similar partner tooling.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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