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Quick answer: CTI Technology provides managed IT services and cybersecurity for Arlington Heights businesses with 20 to 250 employees. Headquartered in Elgin since 2004, about a 30-minute drive away, CTI supports Arlington Heights with one flat-rate plan priced at $200 to $400 per user per month. Average help desk response and resolution times are both under one hour, and same-day onsite support is possible.
IT Support for a Busy Business Community
Arlington Heights is home to about 3,000 employers and nearly 37,000 jobs, according to the Village of Arlington Heights, along with more than 5 million square feet of office space, three industrial corridors and a busy downtown. That mix of professional offices, healthcare practices, light industry and retail is exactly the 20-to-250-employee range CTI has supported since 2004.
What Our Managed IT Plan Includes
- Help desk: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central, with no per-ticket or per-hour billing
- Cybersecurity: 24/7 threat monitoring and incident response, multi-factor authentication, and security awareness training with KnowBe4
- Microsoft 365: setup, administration and 250GB of automated backup on every plan
- Backup and disaster recovery: tested backups so you can recover quickly
- Network and Wi-Fi management: firewalls, switches and wireless, as a Cisco partner
- IT planning: budgets, upgrades and a roadmap, with fractional CIO support
How CTI Compares to Other Options
| Break-fix IT (call when it breaks) | Hiring an in-house IT person | CTI managed IT plan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Hourly bills that spike when things go wrong | A full salary plus benefits for one person | Published flat rate: $200 to $400 per user per month |
| Response | When the technician is free | Depends on one person’s schedule | Average response and resolution both under one hour |
| Security | Usually reactive | Depends on one person’s skills | 24/7 threat monitoring and incident response included |
| Coverage | Gaps between visits | Gaps during vacation or turnover | A full team; same-day onsite support possible |
Already have an IT person? With co-managed IT, CTI works alongside your team. More on this choice: outsourced IT vs. hiring an IT manager.
Industries We Support in Arlington Heights
- Healthcare practices: CTI signs a Business Associate Agreement with every healthcare client and follows HIPAA-aware security practices. Healthcare IT
- Law firms: secure document management and support for legal software such as Clio, NetDocuments, iManage and PracticePanther. Law firm IT
- Financial services: RIAs, wealth managers and private equity firms that face security and compliance questions
- Manufacturers and construction companies: shop-floor networks, job-site connectivity and protection against wire fraud
- Creative and marketing agencies: Mac support through MacHero, a CTI Technology company
“Since partnering with them, we’ve had far fewer technology issues and a much smoother IT experience.” — Mark Miller, Google review (read more client reviews)
Getting Started
- 15-minute call: we learn how your business runs and what isn’t working.
- Written quote: your exact price, in writing.
- Onboarding: typically 15 to 30 days from the kick-off call. We document your systems, review who has access, check multi-factor authentication and test your backups. See the onboarding process
Serving Arlington Heights and the Northwest Suburbs
From our Elgin headquarters, we support businesses across the northwest suburbs, including Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Rosemont and Barrington. Have several offices? See multi-location IT support.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do managed IT services cost in Arlington Heights?
CTI’s flat-rate managed IT plan is $200 to $400 per user per month, depending mainly on compliance requirements. The plan includes the help desk, Microsoft 365 administration, backups and cybersecurity. The exact price is confirmed in a written quote.
Do you offer onsite IT support in Arlington Heights?
Yes. Most issues are solved remotely, which is usually fastest, and same-day onsite support is possible in Arlington Heights and the surrounding suburbs when hands-on work is needed.
How fast do you respond?
Our average response and resolution times are both under one hour. The help desk is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central, and threat monitoring and incident response run 24/7.
Can you help us meet cyber insurance requirements?
Yes. Insurers commonly ask about multi-factor authentication, tested backups, security training and threat monitoring. CTI’s plan includes all four, so you have clear answers when the questionnaire arrives.
Can you work with our existing IT person?
Yes. With co-managed IT, CTI handles monitoring, security and the help desk while your internal IT person focuses on projects.
How long does it take to switch to CTI?
Onboarding typically takes 15 to 30 days from the kick-off call.
Talk With Our Team
Schedule a 15-minute call with our team about IT services in Arlington Heights, or call (847) 888-1900.
Aaron Kane
Why Do Chicagoland Businesses Choose CTI Technology For IT Services?
“Great pricing, even better service. Highly recommended!”
Great pricing, even better service. Highly recommended!”
Guido Arquilla
“Great IT company for our business! Highly recommended.”
“Great IT company for our business! Highly recommended.”
Brian Coli
“CTI is a great company and I would not trust my IT services to anyone else.”
CTI is a great company and I would not trust my IT services to anyone else.
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