Mayer Networks

What Mayer Networks does

Mayer Networks is a privately held managed IT services provider founded in 2006 by James Mayer and headquartered in Carbondale, Illinois. The company delivers a bundled portfolio of network services, cloud computing, cybersecurity, VoIP telecommunications, and web presence solutions to small, mid-market, and enterprise customers concentrated in Southern Illinois with multi-state reach. Its core service modules include managed IT support, network design and deployment, wireless solutions, virtual desktop hosting, Microsoft Exchange/SharePoint/Office 365 hosting, backup and disaster recovery, EDR, SIEM, MFA, secure email encryption, Avanan-powered Microsoft 365 security, and 3CX-based hosted VoIP with unified communications, mobile clients, and web conferencing.

The company's technology stack is assembled from tier-one vendor partnerships rather than proprietary IP: Microsoft (Cloud Partner, SPLA licensing), Cisco (Certified engineers), Dell and HP (hardware), Veeam (backup and replication), 3CX (VoIP), N-able N-central (RMM/EDR), Avanan (AI email security), SonicWall (anti-spam), Ruckus and Ubiquiti (wireless/video). Mayer Networks owns and operates a private datacenter in Southern Illinois built to enterprise standards (reinforced concrete, redundant fiber, backup generator, redundant systems), which it cites as a differentiating asset and the basis for its hosted service offerings. AI capabilities are resold rather than developed: EDR leverages behavioral AI engines from N-able, and email security uses Avanan's machine-learning models that analyze 300+ indicators per message.

Mayer Networks generates revenue primarily through recurring monthly Service Level Agreements (managed IT, cloud hosting, VoIP), supplemented by hardware and software resale, hourly professional services, and project-based consulting. Pricing is subscription or per-seat (e.g., virtual desktop per-user monthly fee, server subscriptions with 500GB included, VoIP per-user monthly billing) with usage-based add-ons such as offsite backup. The company sells direct, primarily through consultative field sales with free network assessments and an active client referral program. Verticals served include healthcare, legal, financial services/banking, government and municipalities, manufacturing, real estate, and non-profits, with named customers spanning banks (South Pointe Bank), FQHCs (CHESI), counties (Jackson County, City of Carbondale), and regional enterprises (Crownline Boats, IESO Holdings). No external funding, M&A, or institutional investors have been disclosed; the company appears entirely founder-owned and operated.

Name

Mayer Networks

Legal name

Mayer Networks

Website

https://mayernetworks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mayer Networks is a privately held Southern Illinois managed IT services provider founded in 2006, delivering network, cloud, cybersecurity, and VoIP solutions from its own private datacenter to healthcare, legal, financial, government, and SMB clients across multiple states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT Services

NAICS

Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Communications Services, Nec (4899), Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374)

akta.pro primary industry

Network Management (LAN/WAN/Wi‑Fi) Services (BPAEABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Managed Network Services (NOC, Monitoring, Optimization) (BPAEAEAC), Security Operations Center (SOC) as a Service (BPAEADAB), Backup, Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity (BCDR) Services (BPAEABAH), Data Security & Privacy Managed Services (DLP/Encryption) (BPAEADAL)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• Network security solutions
• Cloud computing services
• Hosted VoIP telephony
• IT consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Carbondale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed IT Services: Monthly service agreements (Service Level Agreements) providing proactive network monitoring, maintenance, support, and security management. Reduces IT support costs through prevention rather than reactive fixes.
2. Cloud Computing Services: Hosted services including virtual desktop hosting (per-user monthly fee), Microsoft Exchange email hosting, SharePoint hosting, and Office 365 management. Server subscriptions include 500GB storage.
3. VoIP Phone System: Hosted VoIP services using 3CX platform with flexible billing plans. Revenue from per-user monthly fees with potential for 50-80% cost reduction compared to traditional phone systems.
4. Professional Services: Hourly rate support, network assessments, migrations, deployments, and consulting services. Also includes per-user fees for additional software licensing.
5. Hardware and Software Sales: Resale of hardware equipment and software licenses from vendor partners including Microsoft, Dell, Cisco, HP, and Ruckus Wireless.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mayer Networks is a managed IT services provider (MSP) operating a private datacenter in Southern Illinois. The company delivers network design and security, cloud computing, hosted VoIP, managed cybersecurity (EDR, SIEM, MFA), backup and disaster recovery, and web/digital marketing services to businesses, healthcare providers, law firms, financial institutions, and government clients across multiple U.S. states.

Product overview

Mayer Networks is an IT consulting firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of managed technology services. The company operates its own dedicated datacenter in Southern Illinois and provides solutions across four main categories: Network Services (IT consulting, network design/deployment, security, and wireless), Cloud Computing (virtual desktop hosting, Microsoft Exchange, backup/disaster recovery, and Microsoft 365), Security/Protect (EDR, SIEM, MFA, Avanan, Managed ITRD, and video surveillance), and VoIP (3CX-based hosted phone system with unified communications, mobile clients, web conferencing, and softphones). The offering is delivered as a platform of integrated services rather than a single unified product, with each service designed to work together—for example, EDR integrates with the managed IT support dashboard, Avanan secures Microsoft 365 which is hosted alongside Exchange and SharePoint, and VoIP includes web conferencing and mobile clients. Mayer Branding provides complementary web design and digital marketing services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mayer Branding: A division of Mayer Networks providing creative services including logos, web design, Search Engine Optimization, and Social Media Marketing.

Products and services

• IT Consulting Consulting services including managed IT support, network design and deployment, network security auditing, and strategic IT planning tailored to specific business needs. Targeted at businesses needing outsourced or co-managed IT expertise.
• Network Design & Deployment Design and deployment of scalable, secure, and reliable LAN and WAN network infrastructure by Cisco Certified engineers, tailored to client goals and future scalability.
• Managed IT Support Proactive all-in-one managed IT service including 24/7 support, remote management, rapid response, patch management, security monitoring, and Veeam-powered backup solutions delivered under monthly SLAs.
• Wireless Solutions Centrally managed enterprise wireless environment design and deployment using Ubiquiti, Ruckus, and Cisco equipment with certified installation.
• Cloud Computing Services Cloud services delivered from Mayer Networks' private Southern Illinois datacenter, including server virtualization, offsite backups, disaster recovery, virtual desktop hosting, and Microsoft hosted solutions.
• Virtual Desktop Hosting Remote desktop hosting from a private datacenter with GPU acceleration available, per-user monthly billing, EDR-enabled security, Veeam backups, and 24/7 support.
• Microsoft Exchange Email Hosting Hosted Microsoft Exchange providing email, calendar, tasks, and contacts with simultaneous multi-device access, spam/virus protection, advanced threat protection, and 90-day retention on deleted items.
• Backup & Disaster Recovery Backup and disaster recovery solutions protecting against data loss, cyber threats, and disasters with Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 and business continuity planning, including offsite backups and server replication.
• VoIP Phone System Hosted VoIP phone system based on 3CX, locally managed in Southern Illinois with unlimited calling, mobile support, unified communications, web conferencing, and 50-80% cost savings versus traditional PBX.
• Managed SIEM 24/7 security monitoring service that collects and correlates security events across endpoints, firewalls, identity systems, VPNs, and cloud services to detect stealthy attacks and provide incident response support.
• Network Security Solutions Advanced firewall technology and security services including end-to-end encryption, multi-factor authentication, EDR, and 24/7 monitoring to protect networks from threats.
• Microsoft Office 365 Microsoft 365 cloud productivity suite with SharePoint, Microsoft Entra, and Exchange integration, providing applications, file storage, and collaboration tools accessible from any device.
• Microsoft SharePoint Hosting SharePoint intranet and web application platform hosting for document management, content management, enterprise search, and business intelligence in Foundation and Server versions.
• Avanan Security Microsoft 365 security service providing AI-powered anti-phishing, zero-day malware protection, data loss prevention, and compliance tools through API integration behind Microsoft's default security.
• Managed ITRD Identity Threat Detection and Response service protecting against identity-based attacks including session hijacking, MFA bypass, privilege escalation, and OAuth abuse with automated response capabilities.
• Security Camera Installation UniFi Protect-based security camera installation featuring 4K resolution, PTZ controls, night vision, AI analytics, and seamless network integration through Ubiquiti equipment.
• Web Presence (Mayer Branding)

Quantifiable outcome

• 50-80% cost reduction on phone bills with VoIP solutions
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 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

Integration11 records

AI capability6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Cloud Partner providing Microsoft 365, Exchange Email Hosting, SharePoint, and Azure services. Follows Microsoft Services Provider License Agreement for Virtual Desktop Hosting and cloud solutions.
• DellcoreTechnology or IntegrationDell Partner Preferred program member providing hardware equipment including servers, workstations, and network infrastructure for client deployments.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationCisco Certified engineers providing network solutions using Cisco equipment. Network design and deployment expertise utilizing Cisco technologies.
• HPsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationHP hardware partner providing printers, computers, and network equipment solutions.
• Ruckus WirelesssecondaryTechnology or IntegrationRuckus Wireless partner for enterprise Wi-Fi solutions and centrally managed wireless environments.
• Ubiquiti (UniFi)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationUbiquiti UniFi partner providing security cameras and wireless solutions including UniFi Protect integration for video surveillance.
• VeeamcoreTechnology or IntegrationVeeam ProPartner providing Veeam Backup and Replication for local backups, offsite backup solutions, and disaster recovery with business continuity. Server replication every two hours using Veeam technology.
• 3CXcoreTechnology or Integration3CX VoIP partner providing hosted and on-premise phone systems. Mayer Networks is the only local 3CX VoIP hosting provider in Southern Illinois, managing and supporting the 3CX platform from their redundant datacenter.
• SonicWallsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationSonicWall Email Security partner providing email security appliances and software for spam protection, threat detection, and email encryption.
• AvanancoreTechnology or IntegrationAvanan security partner providing advanced phishing protection, malware defense, zero-day threat prevention, and DLP/compliance tools for Microsoft 365 environments.
• N-able (N-central)coreTechnology or IntegrationN-able N-central integration for EDR deployment, configuration, and monitoring from consolidated dashboard with PSA workflow integration.
• Ubiquiti (Ubituiti)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationSecurity camera partnership bringing crystal clear video and scalable surveillance systems with UniFi Protect integration.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Coretelligent: Managed IT and cloud services firm offering managed hosting, cloud, cybersecurity, and VoIP to regulated mid-market customers. Comparable in product breadth and vertical orientation (financial, legal, healthcare).
• NetGain Technologies: Regional managed IT and security services provider with a similar mid-market focus across managed IT, cloud hosting, backup/DR, and cybersecurity. Comparable in scale, vertical mix, and recurring-revenue model to Mayer Networks.
• Mirazon: Managed IT, cloud hosting, and VoIP provider with its own datacenter serving SMB and mid-market clients across multiple regions. Closely comparable to Mayer Networks in owning infrastructure and offering integrated managed services with vertical specialization.
• Integris: Regional-to-national managed IT services provider delivering managed IT, cloud, security, and compliance services to SMB and mid-market clients. Comparable in recurring-revenue model, vertical focus, and cybersecurity emphasis.
• Ascend Technologies: Midwest-based managed IT services and cloud provider serving SMB and mid-market clients with managed IT, cloud, and security offerings. Directly comparable to Mayer Networks in service mix, customer profile, and regional delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• NTT Data: Global IT services and systems integrator delivering managed infrastructure, cloud, networking, and security to enterprise and public-sector clients. Comparable at the service-category level (managed network, cloud, security) but operates at vastly larger scale and footprint.
• Secureworks: Global MSSP offering managed detection and response, SIEM, vulnerability management, and compliance services. Overlaps with Mayer Networks' security practice at a much larger scale, representing both competition and a potential acquisition path.
• Rackspace Technology: Large-scale managed cloud, hosting, and IT services provider with multi-cloud, security, and infrastructure operations. Comparable to Mayer Networks' cloud/hosting and managed IT practice, but operating at enterprise scale across global geographies.
• Insight Enterprises: Global IT solutions provider offering hardware/software resale, managed services, and cloud solutions. Overlaps with Mayer Networks' hardware resale and managed IT support business, with significantly broader geographic and enterprise reach.

Emerging players

• Arctic Wolf: Scaled MDR/SIEM-as-a-service provider offering 24/7 security operations, EDR, and managed detection that overlaps with Mayer Networks' Managed SIEM and EDR offerings. Represents the specialized, scaled-up version of the security services Mayer Networks resells through partners like N-able and Avanan.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 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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