North Shore Technologies

What North Shore Technologies does

North Shore Technologies, LLC is a privately held commercial low-voltage systems integrator founded in 2001 and based in Painesville, Ohio. The company designs, installs, and services the physical-layer connectivity infrastructure that commercial facilities depend on, including structured copper cabling (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A), fiber optic backbones, wired and wireless network infrastructure, surveillance and access control systems, business phone systems (VoIP, Avaya IP Office, and legacy Nortel), and commercial audio, paging, and video conferencing systems. It also performs residential and specialty sub-services such as home theater, whole-house audio, and house of worship audio on request. All installations are delivered by company technicians, with work scoped through free estimates and on-site surveys that review existing cabling, pathways, and equipment conditions before a written proposal is issued.

The company operates a sales-led, project-based business model targeting SMB and mid-market commercial buyers across offices, warehouses, medical facilities, educational institutions, and retail and hospitality venues. Project budgets typically range from $3,500 for a small-office Wi-Fi upgrade to $75,000 or more for a multi-site enterprise deployment, with pricing structured as unit pricing that scales with access-point counts, cabling scope, hardware, and labor. North Shore holds technology or integration partnerships with Avaya (on-premises IP telephony), Nextiva (cloud VoIP), and Google Nest (smart home security), enabling it to offer both legacy and cloud-based communication platforms. Marketing is primarily regional, combining an SEO-driven blog, a monthly email newsletter, organic social media presence, and direct phone outreach (440-392-9928) anchored on its callnorthshoretech.com website.

North Shore is owner-operated (Arnie is identified as the owner in customer testimonials) and bootstrapped, with no disclosed external funding, investors, or acquisition history. The company is domiciled in Ohio, serves a roughly 60-mile radius around zip 44077 covering at least ten Northeast Ohio cities, and competes as a specialized trade contractor against general electrical contractors and national low-voltage integrators rather than as a software or platform business.

Name

North Shore Technologies

Legal name

North Shore Technologies, LLC

Website

https://callnorthshoretech.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

North Shore Technologies is a privately held, owner-operated commercial low-voltage systems integrator based in Painesville, Ohio, installing structured cabling, fiber, Wi-Fi, security, phone, and AV systems for SMB and mid-market businesses across Northeast Ohio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Low-Voltage Systems Integration

NAICS

Communications Equipment Manufacturing (3342)

SIC

Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Network Management & Diagnostics (OT NMS/Topology/Monitoring) (HDAFAJAI)

Keywords

• Structured cabling services
• Fiber optic installation
• Commercial network infrastructure
• Business phone systems
• Security system installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Painesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Low-Voltage Systems Installation: Professional installation of structured cabling, fiber optics, network infrastructure, security systems, phone systems, and AV systems for commercial facilities. Revenue generated through project-based installation fees with quote-driven pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

North Shore Technologies is a commercial low-voltage systems integrator that designs, installs, and services structured cabling, fiber optic, network and Wi-Fi, security, business phone, and commercial audio/video systems for businesses in Northeast Ohio. Engagements begin with a free estimate or on-site survey, followed by a written scope and firm proposal for project-based installation work. The company also installs and supports specific partner platforms including Avaya IP Office, Nextiva cloud VoIP, and Google Nest smart home products.

Product overview

North Shore Technologies is a commercial low-voltage systems integrator providing a comprehensive portfolio of infrastructure installation and support services for Northeast Ohio businesses. The core offering consists of structured cabling (copper and fiber optic), network/Wi-Fi infrastructure, security systems (cameras and access control), and business phone systems (VoIP and legacy platforms). The product line is organized around these five service pillars, with specialized sub-services including audio/paging systems, video conferencing, digital signage, and residential smart home installations. The company supports specific phone system platforms including Avaya IP Office, Nortel, and Nextiva VoIP. All services are delivered through professional on-site installation with testing, labeling, and documentation. The offering functions as a services portfolio rather than a unified software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Structured Cabling Services Professional copper cabling installations (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A) supporting voice, data, and network infrastructure in commercial environments. Includes clean labeling, termination to T568A/T568B standards, full testing, and documentation for commercial facilities in Northeast Ohio.
• Fiber Optic Installation Precision-installed and tested fiber optic backbone systems providing scalable, high-speed connectivity across large commercial facilities, including multi-building and multi-site deployments.
• Network & Wi-Fi Infrastructure Professionally installed wired and wireless network infrastructure for commercial operations, including access point placement, PoE switching, VLANs, guest Wi-Fi, coverage planning, and rack organization and documentation for offices, warehouses, and large facilities.
• Security Camera Systems Expertly installed and configured surveillance camera systems for commercial environments, integrated with the facility's network infrastructure for reliable security monitoring and recording.
• Access Control Systems Commercial electronic access control systems integrated with security infrastructure to manage and audit facility entry for offices, healthcare, education, and industrial customers.
• Business Phone Systems Professionally installed VoIP and business phone systems integrated with existing network cabling for reliable, scalable communication. Includes Avaya IP Office (on-premises, 5 to 3,000 users), Nextiva cloud VoIP, and legacy Nortel support and repair for commercial customers.
• Commercial Audio, Paging & Video Conferencing Design and installation of commercial audio, overhead paging, intercom, sound masking, video conferencing, restaurant/bar audio, digital signage, and TV/projector systems for offices, warehouses, healthcare, education, and hospitality environments in Northeast Ohio.

Quantifiable outcome

• Restored factory intercom system within 24 hours of call
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered supporting.

• AvayasupportingTechnology or IntegrationNorth Shore Technologies supports and installs Avaya IP Office phone systems, an all-in-one IP platform allowing businesses to combine telephones, messaging, conferencing, contact center, and video. System supports 5 to 3000 users.
• NextivasupportingTechnology or IntegrationNorth Shore Technologies installs Nextiva VoIP systems, a cloud-based all-in-one communication platform supporting video/voice conferencing, analytics, and call flow tools. Entirely cloud-based without hardware installation requirements.
• Google NestsupportingTechnology or IntegrationCertified Google Nest Home Pros offering smart home security integrations for commercial properties.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Communication Concepts Inc. Commercial low-voltage contractor providing structured cabling, fiber optic, telephone systems, and AV integration to businesses in Ohio and surrounding states. Direct peer serving overlapping geographies and customer segments.
• Black Box Corporation: Provider of network infrastructure services, structured cabling, and communications solutions for commercial and enterprise customers. Overlaps directly with North Shore's cabling, Wi-Fi, and unified communications offerings.
• Wachter: National low-voltage and network infrastructure integrator specializing in structured cabling, wireless, security, and electrical solutions for commercial and industrial customers. Directly comparable in service mix, with a similar project-based delivery model.
• Convergint Technologies: One of the largest North American systems integrators delivering structured cabling, security, AV, and life-safety services to commercial and enterprise customers. Directly comparable service portfolio (cabling, security, AV) but operating at national scale versus North Shore's regional focus.

Others

• Anixter (WESCO): Global distributor of network, security, and communications products serving low-voltage integrators and electrical contractors. Adjacent to North Shore as a supply-side ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor.
• Graybar Electric Company: Distributor of communications, security, and network infrastructure products supplying cabling, networking, and AV equipment to commercial contractors including integrators like North Shore. Not a direct competitor but a key supply-chain partner and adjacent ecosystem participant.

Broad incumbents

• Faith Technologies: Large electrical and low-voltage systems integrator serving commercial, industrial, and healthcare customers. Comparable low-voltage and structured cabling capabilities, but operates as part of a broader electrical construction platform.
• IES Communications: Division of IES Holdings providing low-voltage communications infrastructure, security, and AV contracting across the US. Comparable structured cabling and systems integration services, but operates as part of a much larger publicly traded electrical services platform.

Regional players

• Staley Technologies: Midwest-based commercial low-voltage integrator offering structured cabling, security, AV, and communications services. Similar service breadth and customer mix to North Shore, but serves a broader Midwest footprint.
• Kelso-Burnett Company: Regional electrical and low-voltage contractor in the Midwest serving commercial and industrial customers with cabling, communications, and security offerings. Comparable in size and service mix to North Shore but geographically broader in the Midwest.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/northshoretech
• Facebookfacebook.com/callnorthshoretech
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/north-shore-technologies-
• Instagraminstagram.com/callnorthshoretech

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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