What GRAPHiNEX does

GRAPHiNEX Technology Consulting is a privately held, founder-owned IT and engineering services firm headquartered in the Reston/Sterling area of Northern Virginia, with on-site coverage across the DC metro and nationwide remote support. Founded in 1995, the company serves roughly 200+ clients, primarily small and medium businesses, government contractors in the DC metro, startups, and larger organizations needing supplemental IT capacity, with an explicit "senior-only team, no junior bench" delivery model that gives clients direct access to experienced engineers. Core service lines are IT support and managed services (24/7 monitoring, help desk, network management, patch and backup management, quarterly reviews, 15–30 minute response targets), custom software development (web apps, WordPress, REST APIs, full-stack builds across PHP/Laravel, Python/FastAPI/Django, Node.js, React/Vue, and Android), AI solutions and automation (integration of Claude, ChatGPT, and local LLMs such as Ollama and LM Studio into business workflows), cybersecurity (hardening, malware remediation, intrusion detection, forensics), and network and infrastructure consulting.

The company has built a substantial proprietary product portfolio on top of its services base — 56 showcased software projects including the GNEX Remote Agent (cross-platform Windows/macOS/Linux remote diagnostics with WebSocket relay), the Brainlets AI agent framework and AI Bots product, GNEX Market Intelligence (crypto and macro analytics with a 14-indicator voting system), Insurance Intelligence, Neighborhood Intelligence (free civic data by ZIP), LookingGlass (geopolitical OSINT with 22 signal layers), GNEX Comms/PTT (mesh push-to-talk), and Sentinel IDS (WordPress intrusion detection). Revenue is generated through a mix of monthly recurring managed-IT retainers, project-based custom development (fixed-scope, retainer, or staff augmentation), and pay-as-you-go residential work, with published unit economics including a $18.75 / 15-minute AI-assisted diagnostic credit, a 25% first-visit discount, and a free initial consultation. Distribution is sales-led within Northern Virginia and self-serve nationally, supported by a content-and-SEO-heavy website, an interactive rate calculator, and a client portal.

Niche specialization in hot yoga studio HVAC and humidity consulting (104°F, 40–50% relative humidity systems, 5 years operating experience with zero failures) is positioned as a differentiated vertical practice alongside general IT services. The firm is bootstrapped, with no disclosed external investment, no parent company, and no institutional ownership.

Name

GRAPHiNEX

Legal name

GRAPHiNEX Technology Consulting

Website

https://graphinex.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GRAPHiNEX Technology Consulting is a founder-owned, senior-only IT services and custom software firm in Northern Virginia delivering managed IT, cybersecurity, custom development, and AI integration to 200+ SMBs, government contractors, and startups across the DC metro and nationwide via remote support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Managed Services and Technology Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Customer Experience (CX) & Digital Experience (BPAHAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital Employee Experience (DEX) & IT Experience Management (ITXM) Platforms (HDAEALAL), Network Discovery, Topology Mapping & Inventory/CMDB (HDAFAMAF)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• Custom software development
• AI workflow automation
• Cybersecurity consulting
• Network infrastructure services

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Managed IT Services: Recurring managed services covering 24/7 monitoring, help desk, network management, patch management, backup verification, and quarterly technology reviews. Plans tailored to business size with monthly retainer structure.
2. Custom Software Development: Project-based professional services for web applications, automation tools, WordPress plugins, REST APIs, and full-stack builds. Engagement models include fixed-scope projects, monthly retainers, and staff augmentation.
3. AI Solutions & Automation: Integration of Claude, ChatGPT, and local LLMs (Ollama, LM Studio) into business workflows. Includes custom AI chat agents, document processing, workflow automation, and AI-powered dashboards.
4. Cybersecurity Services: Security assessments, malware remediation, vulnerability scanning, incident response, and ongoing managed security monitoring services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

GRAPHiNEX is a Northern Virginia technology consulting firm that delivers managed IT support, custom software development, AI solutions integration, cybersecurity, and network/infrastructure services to small and mid-sized businesses, government contractors, startups, and residential customers in the DC metro area and nationwide via remote support. The firm supplements its services portfolio with a suite of proprietary products including the GNEX Remote Agent, Brainlets AI framework, Market Intelligence, Neighborhood Intelligence, and Insurance Intelligence.

Product overview

GRAPHiNEX is a technology consulting firm offering managed IT services, custom software development, and AI solutions for businesses in Northern Virginia and beyond. The company operates as a services-plus-products provider with a software development arm that has produced 56 showcase projects. The core service portfolio includes IT Support & Managed Services, Custom Software Development, AI Solutions & Automation (integrating Claude, ChatGPT, and local LLMs), Cybersecurity, Network & Infrastructure, and Technology Consulting. Client-facing products include a Client Portal for ticket management, AI Bots (built on the Brainlets AI agent framework), GNEX Market Intelligence (crypto market analysis), Insurance Intelligence, and Neighborhood Intelligence (civic data by ZIP code). Specialized offerings include Hot Yoga Studio Technical Consulting and the GNEX Remote Agent cross-platform diagnostics tool. The company also offers LookingGlass (geopolitical intelligence platform), GNEX Comms/PTT (push-to-talk communications), and Sentinel IDS (intrusion detection for WordPress).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IT Support & Managed Services Proactive 24/7 system monitoring, help desk, network management, patch management, backup verification, quarterly technology reviews, and on-site support for businesses across the DC metro area with remote support nationwide.
• Custom Software Development Web applications, automation tools, WordPress development, REST APIs, and full-stack builds tailored to client workflows. Spans PHP/Laravel/WordPress, Python/FastAPI/Django, Node.js/Express, React/Vue frontends, and Android mobile development, delivered as fixed-scope projects, retainers, or staff augmentation.
• AI Solutions & Automation
• Cybersecurity WordPress and web server hardening, malware detection and removal, intrusion detection, firewall configuration, VPN setup, email security (SPF/DKIM/DMARC), endpoint protection, vulnerability scanning, data recovery, digital forensics, and kiosk hardening for government agencies.
• Network & Infrastructure Server setup, VPN configuration, Tailscale mesh networking, cloud migrations, infrastructure-as-code deployments, Linux server administration, Docker containerized deployments, CI/CD pipeline setup, and backup and disaster recovery.
• Technology Consulting Strategic vendor-neutral advice on tech stack selection, digital transformation, vendor evaluation, infrastructure planning, engineering team mentoring, and process automation strategy.
• Hot Yoga Studio Technical Consulting Specialized HVAC and humidity control consulting for hot yoga studios (104°F, 40-50% humidity), including system design, vendor specification, installation oversight, ongoing maintenance, and digital presence services (websites, booking systems, SEO).
• AI Bots AI bot creation and customization platform built on the Brainlets project. Enables creation of customizable AI-powered bots with per-bot encrypted API keys, custom instructions and prompts, and secure sharing with guests through mini user experiences.
• GNEX Market Intelligence Real-time crypto market analysis platform providing market overview, AI asset signals, a 14-indicator democratic vote system, macro-economic environment scoring, Federal Reserve data, AI optimizer insights, and subscriber-access live market data.
• Insurance Intelligence Insurance industry-specific market intelligence tool delivered at ii.graphinex.com, providing analytics tailored to the insurance sector.
• Neighborhood Intelligence Free ZIP code intelligence tool providing crime statistics, demographics, housing data, flood risk, air quality, and census data. No paywall required, built on Leaflet maps and FEMA data.
• LookingGlass Predictive Intelligence Predictive intelligence system aggregating 22 signal layers for real-time monitoring of geopolitical hotspots, integrating software-defined radio, news feeds, and threat intelligence for OSINT and anomaly detection.
• GNEX Comms / PTT Push-to-talk communications infrastructure for field and remote teams, including GeoVoice secure mesh push-to-talk with live geolocation, GeoChat secure mesh messaging, Home Intercom browser-based intercom, and ePTT Native Android encrypted PTT app.
• Sentinel IDS Real-time intrusion detection system and malware scanner purpose-built for WordPress hosting environments, providing continuous monitoring and alerting for web security threats.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15-30 minute response target for critical issues
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability14 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Idemitsu KosanminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2026Note: This partnership refers to the Australian company 'Graphinex' (natural graphite mining), not the US-based GRAPHiNEX Technology Consulting. Idemitsu Kosan partnered with Australia's Graphinex along with Marubeni and NSC to build a Japan-Australia natural graphite anode supply chain for lithium-ion batteries.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ntiva: Ntiva is a mid-market IT services and managed services provider with strong presence in the DC metro / Northern Virginia area, directly competing with GRAPHiNEX for SMB and government contractor clients with managed IT, cybersecurity, and cloud services.
• Dataprise: Dataprise is a national managed IT services and cybersecurity provider serving mid-market and enterprise clients with 24/7 monitoring, help desk, and network management — closely mirroring GRAPHiNEX's core managed services offering at larger scale.
• Kelser Corporation: Kelser is a managed IT and cybersecurity firm serving SMB and mid-market clients in the Northeast with managed services, cloud infrastructure, and strategic IT consulting — directly comparable services and customer segment to GRAPHiNEX.
• Stratosphere Networks: Stratosphere Networks is a Chicago-based managed IT services and cybersecurity provider for SMBs, offering co-managed IT, cloud services, and 24/7 help desk — comparable in size, service mix, and SMB target market.
• Atlantic-IT.net: Atlantic-IT.net is a DC-area managed IT and cybersecurity provider targeting small businesses and nonprofits with similar service bundles to GRAPHiNEX, including on-site support, remote monitoring, and compliance-adjacent capabilities.
• Netfast Technology Solutions: Netfast is a New York-based managed IT and cloud services firm targeting SMBs with managed services, cloud migrations, and 24/7 support — directly comparable in service mix and customer segment to GRAPHiNEX.
• CMIT Solutions: CMIT Solutions is a franchise-based managed IT and cybersecurity provider serving SMBs across the US with proactive monitoring, help desk, and compliance services — a directly comparable business model targeting the same SMB segment.

Broad incumbents

• Impact Networking: Impact Networking is a multi-service business technology provider offering managed IT, cybersecurity, document management, and custom software to SMB and mid-market clients — broader portfolio but overlapping with several GRAPHiNEX service lines.
• Thrive Networks: Thrive is a larger national managed services and cybersecurity provider with a full portfolio including cloud, compliance, and managed security — overlapping with GRAPHiNEX's managed IT and cybersecurity offerings at broader scale.

Regional players

• TekStream Solutions: TekStream is an IT services and consulting firm focused on document management, enterprise content, and managed services for government and commercial clients — adjacent services targeting government contractors in different geographies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/graphinex
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/graphinex-computer-geeks

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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