Flowing Through Connections Inc.

What Flowing Through Connections Inc. does

Flowing Through Connections, Inc. (FTC) is a privately held, veteran-owned telecommunications services contractor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, founded in January 2000. The company delivers an integrated portfolio of telecom and IT infrastructure services for commercial clients, structured around seven core offerings: low-voltage cabling (structured network and audio/visual infrastructure), CCTV/surveillance camera installation, Voice over IP (cloud-based phone systems with mobile integration and voicemail-to-email), cybersecurity and cloud backup, business internet and Wi-Fi, Internet of Things (IoT) integration for smart building automation, and Mobile Device Management (MDM) for enterprise device and BYOD security. Technical differentiation is positioned around integration and interoperability across these service lines, with stated integrations into Microsoft Office 365, CRM platforms, help desk software, video conferencing, and smart device ecosystems, allowing the company to bundle unified communications, security, and connectivity into a single managed deployment.

FTC serves a horizontally segmented customer base ranging from small and mid-sized businesses to enterprise and government clients across multiple verticals, including healthcare, education, retail, manufacturing, hospitality, and government (notably past work with the U.S. Navy and various exchange carriers and equipment manufacturers). The business operates primarily across the Greater Chicagoland area within a 100-mile radius of downtown Chicago, with extended coverage into Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Kentucky where project budgets permit. GTM is sales-led and consultative, with no-cost on-site walk-through assessments, quote-based pricing, and multi-year contract structures on managed services engagements. Marketing channels are concentrated on the company website, blog content, Facebook, and Home Advisor listings backed by Top Rated, Elite Service, Best of 2020, 5 Years, and 20 Reviews designations, with Google Reviews as a bottom-of-funnel validation layer.

Revenue is generated through three streams: professional services for installation and project work, managed services for ongoing monitoring and maintenance, and consulting/assessment services. Pricing is fully custom and quote-based with no published rate cards, and the company is supported by a very small team of 1-10 employees, reflecting a lean regional contractor model. The company is VA-certified as a veteran-owned business, and its leadership and ownership structure beyond the veteran designation are not disclosed in available source material.

Name

Flowing Through Connections Inc.

Legal name

Flowing Through Connections, Inc.

Website

https://flowingtc.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Flowing Through Connections Inc. is a Chicago-based, veteran-owned telecom services contractor providing low-voltage cabling, VoIP, CCTV, cybersecurity, IoT, and mobile device management to SMB and enterprise clients across the Greater Chicagoland area and five surrounding Midwest states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications Services

NAICS

Telecommunications (517), All Other Telecommunications (5178), All Other Telecommunications (517810)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899), Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385)

akta.pro primary industry

Network Implementation & Integration Services (BPAEAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Low-Voltage Wiring (Data/CAT6, Coax, Phone) (HSAOADAI), Network & Connectivity Support (LAN/WAN, Wi‑Fi, ISP/Telco) (BPAAACAD), Digital Workplace & Collaboration Integration (BPAEAAAM)

Keywords

• Telecom infrastructure services
• Low voltage cabling
• VoIP phone systems
• CCTV installation
• Cybersecurity services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Telecommunications Services: Installation, maintenance, and managed services for telecommunications infrastructure including low voltage cabling, surveillance cameras, VoIP systems, cybersecurity, and internet services. Revenue is generated through project-based installations and ongoing service contracts.
2. Managed Services: Ongoing technical support and maintenance services for installed systems, including network monitoring, security updates, and system optimization.
3. Consulting Services: Initial consultation and needs assessment services, including no-cost assessments during walk-throughs for qualified prospects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Flowing Through Connections Inc. provides installation, integration, and managed services for business telecommunications infrastructure, including low voltage cabling, CCTV surveillance systems, VoIP phone systems, cybersecurity and cloud backup, business internet and Wi-Fi, IoT integration, and mobile device management. Services are delivered through professional technician installations and ongoing managed service contracts, primarily to commercial clients in the Greater Chicagoland area and surrounding Midwestern states.

Product overview

Flowing Through Connections Inc. offers a comprehensive suite of telecommunications services for commercial businesses, consisting of seven core service offerings: Low Voltage Cabling (network infrastructure), Surveillance Cameras/CCTV Installation (security), Voice Over IP/VoIP (communication systems), Cyber Security & Backup (data protection), Internet & Wi-Fi (connectivity), Internet of Things/IoT Services (smart device integration), and Mobile Device Management (device security). The company positions these as an integrated portfolio where structured cabling forms the network foundation, VoIP provides unified communications, security systems protect premises and data, and IoT/MDM services extend connectivity and management capabilities to modern smart business environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Low Voltage Cabling Professional network cabling contractor services for commercial properties, including low voltage installation, comprehensive data communication solutions, audio/visual system setups, and security system installations. Targeted at businesses needing reliable structured data and communication infrastructure.
• Surveillance Cameras (CCTV Installation) Professional security camera and surveillance camera installation service for commercial premises, providing law enforcement grade surveillance, HD video recording, motion detection, indoor/outdoor models, night vision, and remote monitoring capabilities.
• Voice Over IP (VoIP) Cloud-based VoIP phone system providing voice communication with auto attendant, call forwarding, voicemail-to-email, conference calling, call recording, mobile integration, video conferencing, and real-time analytics for businesses.
• Cyber Security & Backup Comprehensive cybersecurity service for businesses, including cloud backup, online backup services, data protection and restoration, firewall protection, network security assessments, threat monitoring, and disaster recovery planning.
• Internet & Wi-Fi

Quantifiable outcome

• 30 years of industry experience
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• RingCentral: Cloud UCaaS provider delivering hosted VoIP, contact center, and messaging. Comparable through the VoIP services FTC resells/integrates, and competes indirectly for the same customer communications budgets, though operates a SaaS model vs. FTC's services-led model.
• 8x8: Cloud communications platform providing UCaaS, contact center, and video services to SMB and enterprise. Comparable through the VoIP/UCaaS layer FTC integrates, and competes for the same communications budget, though delivered as SaaS vs. integrator-led services.

Broad incumbents

• ConvergeOne: National systems integrator offering unified communications, collaboration, data center, and managed services to mid-market and enterprise customers. Directly comparable as a telecom/UC integrator with installation and managed service capabilities, but at significantly greater scale.
• CDW Corporation: Large multi-brand technology solutions provider selling hardware, software, and integrated services including networking, security, and collaboration. Comparable through its services arm that delivers cabling, networking, and managed solutions, though at vastly greater scale and breadth.
• Insight Enterprises: Global IT solutions integrator offering hardware, software, and services including networking, collaboration, and managed services. Comparable as a broad IT/telecom services provider, though operating at enterprise scale across many geographies.

Direct peers

• Marco Technologies: Midwest-headquartered managed services and technology provider delivering managed IT, VoIP, network infrastructure, and security solutions to SMB and mid-market businesses. Closely comparable in target customer, regional Midwest focus, and integrated telecom/IT service portfolio.
• Black Box Corporation: Specialist in network infrastructure, low-voltage cabling, and unified communications with installation and managed services. Direct comparable given shared focus on structured cabling, voice, and network integration services for commercial customers.
• TPx Communications: Managed communications and IT services provider offering UCaaS, managed networking, and security to SMB and mid-market businesses. Directly comparable in customer segment and converged voice/network/security service mix.

Regional players

• Heartland Technology Solutions: Midwest-focused managed IT and telecom services provider offering VoIP, network infrastructure, and cybersecurity. Directly comparable in regional focus and integrated services portfolio, primarily serving SMB and mid-market accounts.
• PKA Technologies: Regional IT and telecom services provider focused on mid-market clients with managed services, VoIP, and infrastructure offerings. Comparable in service mix and customer segment, though serves a different geographic footprint.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FlowingThroughConnections
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/flowing-through-connections-inc.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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