Business Details
25 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Cybersecurity and Co-Managed IT Solutions
NTG partners with internal IT departments to strengthen cybersecurity, resolve advanced issues, and simplify complex systems. Founded in 2001 by three friends with corporate IT backgrounds, we focus on integrity, reliability, and lasting client partnerships. Our co-managed model combines in-house IT's user support with our experts' cybersecurity and infrastructure management. With over two decades of experience, we protect organizations across healthcare, tourism, and nonprofits through zero-trust architectures and cloud-managed systems.Our leadership team brings deep technical expertise from companies like Motorola, Deloitte, and IBM. We specialize in network optimization, 24/7 threat monitoring, and strategic IT planning. Our clients value our fast response times, technical expertise, and ability to integrate seamlessly with existing teams. We operate from Chicago while serving organizations nationwide through secure, scalable solutions. Our mission remains to make technology serve people, not processes, through practical cybersecurity solutions.
Services
Cybersecurity Stack Management
Co-Managed IT Support
Network & Cloud Infrastructure
vCIO Strategic Planning
24/7 Threat Monitoring
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of combined leadership experience in enterprise IT
- Our co-managed model integrates seamlessly with existing IT teams
- We provide 24/7 cybersecurity monitoring and threat response
- Our engineers have implemented systems for Fortune 500 companies
- We offer strategic IT planning with measurable security outcomes
What people say
Responds fast
Invaluable partnership
Seamless integration
Deep network expertise
Peace of mind
Services
Cybersecurity Stack Management
We integrate and manage enterprise-level security tools including EDR, SOC monitoring, and email security. Our 24/7 threat detection protects systems without overwhelming internal teams. We provide security awareness training and password management to strengthen organizational defenses against modern cyber threats.
Co-Managed IT Support
Our tier 2/3 support complements in-house IT teams through remote monitoring and escalation management. We handle complex network issues while internal teams focus on user support. This model reduces stress and improves response times for critical IT problems.
Network & Cloud Infrastructure
We optimize Microsoft 365 environments, design secure SD-WAN networks, and implement cloud migration projects. Our engineers ensure network redundancy and performance through VLAN setup and Wi-Fi optimization. We support multi-location organizations with seamless connectivity solutions.
vCIO Strategic Planning
Our vCIO service provides expert IT budgeting, risk management, and technology roadmaps. We help organizations plan upgrades and maintain compliance without full-time executive costs. Quarterly strategy reviews ensure technology investments align with business objectives.
24/7 Threat Monitoring
We provide continuous SOC monitoring and endpoint detection to identify threats in real-time. Our managed security services include backup and recovery solutions to protect critical data. This proactive approach minimizes breach risks while maintaining system availability.
People
Brian Franklin
Co-Founder and vCIO
25+ years IT experience with Motorola and United Airlines. Specializes in zero-trust architectures and cloud security. Leads NTG's mission to deliver reliable cybersecurity solutions.
Tavarian Dinkins
Co-Founder and vCTO
Certified systems engineer with Deloitte and IBM experience. Develops custom applications for banking and healthcare. Expert in cloud solutions and network infrastructure deployment.
Bashir Muhammad
Co-Founder and Managing Director
Certified project manager with Northwestern University background. Former technology consultant for Best Buy and Westside Health Authority. Focuses on human-centered IT solutions.
Questions
What is NTG's co-managed IT model?
Our co-managed IT model combines your in-house team's user support with our experts' cybersecurity and infrastructure management. You handle daily operations while we provide escalation support and strategic planning.
How does NTG's cybersecurity protection work?
We implement 24/7 threat monitoring with EDR, SOC, and email security tools. Our layered approach includes backup solutions and security training to protect against evolving cyber threats.
What IT services does NTG offer?
We provide cybersecurity management, network optimization, cloud infrastructure services, and strategic IT planning. Our vCIO service offers executive-level guidance without full-time costs.
Does NTG work with different business sizes?
We partner with organizations of all sizes that have existing IT teams. Our scalable solutions adapt to healthcare facilities, national companies, and nonprofit organizations.
What makes NTG different from other IT providers?
Our co-managed approach focuses on empowering your team rather than replacing it. With 25+ years of combined leadership experience, we deliver practical solutions that align with your specific needs.
