Qore

What Qore does

Qore is a privately-held, founder-owned managed IT services provider (MSP) founded in 2003 by Nate Work and headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. The company delivers security-first managed IT services to small businesses, with concentrated vertical specialization in political organizations (including nation-state threat exposure), law firms handling sensitive client data, architecture studios running Revit, BIM 360, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, SketchUp, and Enscape workflows, and early-stage start-ups. Four publicly named customer references span political consulting, architecture, national non-profit, and senior litigation counsel, illustrating the range of regulated and high-sensitivity buyers Qore supports.

The core offering is subscription-based Managed IT Services comprising responsive end-user support, skilled project implementation (cloud migrations, SSO integrations, network refresh), and expert infrastructure engineering, supplemented by vCIO advisory, hardware/software procurement, a structured onboarding methodology (first-day, first-week, first-month, quarterly milestones), a Security Methodology (cloud security, zero-trust, insider threat detection), a Security Toolkit (patch management, threat hunting, malicious website filtering, endpoint privilege management), and ConnectWise Control-powered remote access. The underlying technology stack centers on Microsoft 365 and Azure (Azure AD, EMS E5, OneDrive backup, Azure Reserved Instances optimization), with Egnyte used for architecture workloads, and Qore's proprietary Best Practices Alignment system as the differentiator — a nine-point environmental scoring framework that generates implementation checklists and continuously updates across the client base.

Qore monetizes primarily through quoted, per-user monthly subscriptions for managed IT (with on-site visits included regardless of hours), plus project-based professional services and procurement pass-through. The go-to-market is consultative and direct: a 30-minute discovery call, a nine-point security risk assessment, and then a structured close, supported by founder-led content marketing via blog and LinkedIn rather than paid channels. The company operates exclusively in the U.S. (Washington, D.C. metro area), maintains no disclosed parent, no outside investors, no M&A, and no second location, distributing exclusively through direct website/direct sales.

Name

Qore

Legal name

Qore

Website

https://qore.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Qore is a privately-held, founder-owned managed IT services provider founded in 2003, delivering security-first IT support, cloud and network infrastructure design, and vCIO advisory to small businesses, with vertical specialization in law firms, political organizations, architecture studios, and start-ups in the Washington, D.C. metro area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT Services

NAICS

Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Network Implementation & Integration Services (BPAEAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud & Infrastructure Support (Servers, Storage, Virtualization) (BPAAACAE), Systems Integration & Implementation Services (BPAEAAAB)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• Cybersecurity services
• Cloud infrastructure
• VCIO consulting
• IT procurement

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

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: Ongoing managed IT services providing responsive end-user support, infrastructure management, and security services on a subscription basis. Includes on-site visits at no additional charge, regardless of business hours. Pricing appears to be per-user based.
2. Project Implementation: Skilled project implementation for initiatives between break/fix requests and ongoing infrastructure management. Includes hardware provisioning, cloud migrations, SSO integrations, and network infrastructure replacement.
3. Procurement Services: Hardware and software procurement management including vendor relationships, purchasing, and handling returns/exchanges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Qore delivers security-first, subscription-based managed IT services to small businesses, combining responsive end-user support (including on-site visits at no extra charge), skilled project implementation (hardware provisioning, cloud migrations, SSO integrations, network infrastructure replacement), and expert cloud and network infrastructure engineering on the Microsoft 365 and Azure ecosystem. Services are augmented by a proprietary Best Practices Alignment scoring system, structured onboarding methodology, security toolkit, quarterly business reviews, vCIO advisory, and IT procurement management.

Product overview

Qore is a security-focused managed IT services provider offering a unified suite of IT support services for small businesses. The core offering is Managed IT Services, which encompasses responsive end-user support, skilled project implementation, and expert infrastructure engineering. This core is supplemented by specialized modules including the Onboarding Methodology (a structured multi-phase client integration process), Security Methodology (cloud security, zero-trust computing, threat detection), Security Toolkit (patch management, threat hunting, website filtering, endpoint privilege management), Qore Business Reviews (quarterly strategic reviews), and ConnectWise Control Remote Access. Additional services include vCIO advisory, IT procurement, and a reduced-fee program for qualifying not-for-profits. The company specializes in serving political organizations, law firms, architecture studios, and startups.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Managed IT Services Subscription-based, security-first managed IT services for small businesses that include responsive end-user support, on-site visits at no extra charge regardless of business hours, skilled project implementation, and expert cloud and network infrastructure engineering. Served segments include law firms, political organizations, architecture studios, and start-ups in the D.C. metro area.
• vCIO Services Virtual Chief Information Officer services providing technology evaluation, vendor and product assessment, and strategic IT planning including IT roadmaps for small businesses that do not have a full-time CIO.
• IT Procurement Services Hardware and software procurement management service, including vendor relationships, purchasing, and handling of returns and exchanges, provided on behalf of clients.
• Reduced-Fee IT Support for Not-for-Profits Special reduced-fee managed IT support program for registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizations that cannot afford standard managed IT pricing. Limited to remote support with a 12-month maximum engagement, and requires the organization to be in or willing to move to Microsoft 365.

Named customers4 records

Segments6 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AIA DC (American Institute of Architects Washington, DC Chapter)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2022Qore became AIA DC affiliate members and joined the SFx committee in April 2022. They participate to be around architects and offer pro bono IT support over beers if needed.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Integris: Integris is an East Coast MSP providing managed IT, cybersecurity, and vCIO services to small and mid-sized businesses. It mirrors Qore's service catalog (managed IT, security toolkit, vCIO) and SMB focus, but operates across multiple states with a larger technical bench.
• VLCM: VLCM is a Mountain West IT services provider offering managed IT, security, and cloud infrastructure services to SMB and mid-market organizations. It is comparable to Qore in service portfolio and SMB focus, though operating in a different geography with larger scale.
• Adnet/Think|Adnet: Adnet is a small New England MSP offering managed IT, cybersecurity, and cloud services to SMB and mid-market clients. It is comparable to Qore in size, customer profile, and Microsoft-centric service delivery, though with a different regional focus.
• Dataprise: Dataprise is a Mid-Atlantic managed services provider with a security-first focus, offering managed IT, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure. It is a direct peer of Qore in geography (Maryland/DC), customer segment (SMB/mid-market), and core service portfolio, though substantially larger and with a 24/7 SOC.
• Ntiva: Ntiva is a mid-Atlantic-based MSP offering managed IT, cybersecurity, and cloud services to SMB and mid-market clients. It is directly comparable to Qore in target customer (SMB), service mix (managed IT + security), and Microsoft 365/Azure orientation, but operates at significantly larger scale with national reach.
• Kelser: Kelser is a Connecticut-based MSP offering managed IT, cybersecurity, and cloud services to SMBs, with a strategic-advisory layer similar to Qore's vCIO offering. It is comparable in service scope, customer profile, and emphasis on long-term advisory relationships.
• Charles IT: Charles IT is a regional MSP offering managed IT, cybersecurity, and cloud services with a security-first philosophy similar to Qore's. It is directly comparable in customer profile (SMB, professional services) and service emphasis on Microsoft 365, though it operates primarily in the Northeast.
• Corsica Technologies: Corsica Technologies is an East Coast MSP and cybersecurity provider serving SMB and mid-market clients with managed IT, vCIO, and security services. It directly overlaps with Qore in target market, Microsoft-centric delivery, and security-first positioning.
• Impact Networking: Impact Networking is a national MSP providing managed IT, cybersecurity, and productivity solutions to SMB clients across multiple U.S. regions. It is comparable to Qore in SMB customer focus and managed-services-plus-security model, but with substantially greater scale and geographic reach.

Regional players

• Netstar: Netstar is a UK-based managed IT services provider serving SMB clients with similar service offerings (managed IT, security, cloud). It is comparable to Qore in service model and customer segment but operates in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/QoreIT
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/workconsultants

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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