Appalachia Technologies Company Research Report

Company Overview

• Name: Appalachia Technologies

• Mission: To own the client experience by providing exceptional IT and cybersecurity solutions.

• Founded: No information is available on the exact founding date.

• Founder(s): No information is available regarding the founders.

• Key People: Terri Black-Bendl, Vice President of Sales & Marketing.

• Headquarters: Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

• Number of Employees: No information is available.

• Revenue: No information is available.

• Core Competency: Appalachia Technologies is known for being a leading IT and cybersecurity firm in Central Pennsylvania, providing a range of services such as cybersecurity, managed services, consulting services, and cloud/backup/DR solutions.

Products

1. Cybersecurity Services

• Description: Comprehensive services to protect against cybersecurity threats.

• Key Features:

• Penetration Testing

• Dark Web Monitoring

• IT Security Monitoring for threats with rapid response.

2. Managed Services

• Description: Support and management of IT infrastructure, allowing businesses to focus on core operations.

• Key Features:

• Proactive IT management

• Technical support from experienced team of technicians and engineers.

3. Consulting Services

• Description: End-to-end support from planning to implementation of complex IT projects.

• Key Features:

• Custom IT solutions for businesses of various sizes.

4. Cloud/Backup/DR Solutions

• Description: Services to ensure data backup and business continuity.

• Key Features:

• Hosted Microsoft Exchange and Office 365 Migrations

• Secure data backup solutions.

Recent Developments

• Awards and Recognitions:

• Terri Black-Bendl, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, was nominated for the Women in Technology Award by the Technology Council of Central PA (July 11, 2024).

• Recognized on CRN's 2024 MSP 500 List in the Pioneer 250 category.

• Named on MSSP Alert's 2023 List of Top 250 MSSPs.

• Events and Initiatives:

• Hosting cybersecurity summits such as Appalachia Advance2023 on November 2, 2023.

• Exclusive cybersecurity partnership as a part of the Lancaster Chamber BizCorp Program to safeguard local businesses (June 9, 2023).

• Acquisitions:

• Acquired Cyber Protection Group, enhancing cybersecurity services (February 14, 2022).

• Acquired PremierComm's Unified Communications and Collaboration division (March 25, 2021).

• Acquisition of Stronghold Cyber Security, specializing in NIST, CMMC, and DFARS compliance consulting (September 29, 2020).

• New Product Features:

• Black-Bendl’s efforts and recognition in promoting technical contributions in small business contexts have spotlighted the innovative impact of Appalachia Technologies.

• Continued expansion of CMMC practice with three Registered Practitioners on staff.

• Achieved CMMC Registered Provider Organization (RPO) Status in April 2021, further indicating their focus on compliance and cybersecurity certifications.

• Partnerships:

• Strategic partnerships with leading technology innovators to enhance IT service offerings.

The report provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of Appalachia Technologies, focusing on its core business activities, achievements, and recent strategic developments to maintain a competitive edge in the IT services and cybersecurity sectors.