What Leading Edge Technology Partners does

Leading Edge Technology Partners is a privately held managed IT services provider headquartered in Hutchinson, Kansas. Founded in 2004 as Gavin Lusk Consulting by Gavin Lusk and later rebranded under its current name, the company delivers network security, backup and disaster recovery, server and network support, and help desk services to small and medium-sized businesses, local government agencies, educational institutions, and law enforcement clients. The firm operates a single-location, 9-employee business serving clients throughout Kansas with claimed nationwide reach.

The company's core offering is a managed IT services contract covering servers, networks, workstations, and help desk support, complemented by hardware and software resale (servers, firewalls, desktops/laptops, VoIP) sourced from vendors including Lenovo, HP, SonicWall, Microsoft, Systemax, Veeam, Trustifi, and Aruba. Security and backup capabilities are delivered through a layered approach combining next-generation firewall, endpoint protection, email security, and a 3-2-1 backup methodology. A specialized KCJIS (Kansas Criminal Justice Information System) consulting practice provides KHP and KBI compliance, audits, and IT support to city, county, police, sheriff, and fire departments. Remote support is delivered via TeamViewer; virtualization and remote access rely on VMware, Hyper-V, Citrix, and VPN.

The revenue model blends recurring managed services subscriptions with one-time hardware/software sales and professional services for KCJIS consulting. Pricing is quote-based and customized per client. The go-to-market is sales-led and direct, primarily through referrals, organic search, and inbound quote requests from a company website and blog. The company maintains long-tenured client relationships, including a 17-year engagement with Fee Insurance Group, and counts among its customers Hutchinson Police Department, Hutchinson Reno County Emergency Communications 911, Reno County Emergency Management, and Hutchinson Community College. No external funding, M&A, or public-market activity is evidenced.

Name

Leading Edge Technology Partners

Legal name

Leading Edge Technology Partners

Website

https://leadingedge-tech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Leading Edge Technology Partners is a privately held, 9-employee managed IT services provider based in Hutchinson, Kansas, delivering network security, backup, and help desk support to SMB, local government, education, and law enforcement clients with a specialized KCJIS compliance practice.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Helpdesk & End-User Support Services (BPAEABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

IT Service Desk & End-User Support (L1/L2) (BPAAACAA), Hardware & Device Support (PC, Mobile, Peripherals) (BPAAACAB)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• Network security solutions
• Backup disaster recovery
• Hardware software reseller
• KCJIS compliance consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Hutchinson

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 management of servers, networks, workstations, and help desk services. Clients save on the overhead costs of a full-time IT staff. Pricing is quote-based and customized per client. Real-time monitoring enables proactive issue remediation before client impact.
2. Hardware & Software Sales: Full-service hardware and software reseller selling and installing systems including servers (VMware & Hyper-V), firewalls/wireless routers, desktops/laptops, VoIP phone systems, and business systems from Lenovo, HP, SonicWall, Microsoft, and Systemax. One-time sales revenue with potential for recurring maintenance contracts.
3. Email & Network Security Services: Services including antivirus software, remote access security (VPN, Citrix & VMware), and security awareness training. Sold as standalone or bundled services with managed IT contracts.
4. Backup & Disaster Recovery Services: Online cloud backup solutions, data recovery solutions, and virtual server continuity services. Protects against data loss and enables business continuity.
5. KCJIS Consulting: Specialized consulting for law enforcement and criminal justice agencies covering KHP & KBI compliance, help desk, security & maintenance, and technical audits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Leading Edge Technology Partners delivers managed IT services covering server, network, workstation, and help desk support, alongside hardware/software reselling (Lenovo, HP, SonicWall, Microsoft, Systemax), email and network security (antivirus, VPN/Citrix/VMware, security training), backup and disaster recovery (cloud backup, 3-2-1 strategy, virtual server continuity via Veeam), and specialized KCJIS compliance consulting for Kansas law enforcement and criminal justice agencies. Services are sold on a quote-based subscription or one-time basis to SMB, local government, education, and law enforcement clients in Kansas and nationwide.

Product overview

Leading Edge Technology Partners provides managed IT services as a single unified offering. Their core service portfolio includes Managed IT Services (covering servers, networks, workstations, and help desk), Hardware & Software Sales (servers, firewalls, laptops, VoIP phones from vendors like Lenovo, HP, Sonicwall), Email & Network Security (antivirus, VPN, security training), Backup & Disaster Recovery (cloud backup, data recovery, virtual server continuity implementing the 3-2-1 backup rule), and KCJIS Consulting (KHP & KBI compliance for law enforcement agencies). The company operates as an IT services provider rather than a software product company, offering these services primarily to SMB, Local Government, Education, and Law Enforcement clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 715% increase in ransomware attacks detected and blocked in 2020
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SonicWallcoreTechnology or IntegrationSonicWall is listed as a partner vendor for firewalls and wireless routers. Leading Edge Technology offers and manages SonicWall firewall and security solutions as part of their email and network security service offerings. SonicWall provides next-generation firewall technology with advanced security services used in the company's layered security approach.
• Hewlett Packard (HP)coreTechnology or IntegrationHP is listed as a partnered hardware vendor. Leading Edge Technology sells and installs HP hardware including desktops, laptops, and servers. HP equipment is a core component of the hardware sales revenue stream.
• TrustificoreTechnology or IntegrationTrustifi is listed as a partner for email security services. Leading Edge Technology integrates Trustifi's email security and spam filtering technology into their email and network security offerings to protect businesses from email phishing attempts.
• VeeamcoreTechnology or IntegrationVeeam is listed as a partner for backup and disaster recovery solutions. Veeam's virtual server continuity and backup technology supports Leading Edge's online cloud backup solutions and data recovery services.
• ArubacoreTechnology or IntegrationAruba is listed as a partner for networking equipment. Leading Edge Technology integrates Aruba wireless routers and networking solutions as part of their hardware and network infrastructure offerings.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Ntiva: National managed IT and cybersecurity services provider serving SMB and mid-market clients with managed IT, helpdesk, security, and cloud offerings; comparable in service mix and SMB/government focus.
• CompassMSP: Managed IT services platform serving SMB and mid-market clients across multiple regions; comparable MSP service model and customer profile.
• Cerium Networks: Pacific Northwest managed IT, networking, and security services provider for SMB and mid-market clients; comparable managed services and infrastructure offerings.
• Dataprise: Mid-Atlantic managed IT services and cybersecurity firm serving SMB and mid-market clients; directly comparable managed IT + security stack and customer profile.
• CMIT Solutions: Franchise-based managed IT services network targeting SMBs with managed IT, cybersecurity, backup, and compliance services; comparable model to Leading Edge's SMB/multi-vertical approach.
• Coretelligent: National managed IT, cybersecurity, and cloud services provider serving SMB and mid-market organizations; comparable service mix and customer segments.
• NetGain Technologies: Ohio-based managed IT and cybersecurity provider serving SMB and mid-market clients; directly comparable managed IT + security stack.
• Thrive: Managed services and cybersecurity provider offering managed IT, MDR, cloud, and compliance to mid-market organizations; directly comparable service portfolio.
• Kelser Corporation: Connecticut-based managed IT and cybersecurity services firm for SMB and mid-market clients with comparable managed services, security, and cloud offerings.
• BlackPoint IT Services: Pacific Northwest managed IT and security services provider serving SMB and mid-market clients; comparable managed IT, security, and compliance offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/leadingedge-tech

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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