Amnet
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Amnet is a locally owned managed IT services provider serving businesses and organizations across the Colorado Front Range, with offices in Colorado Springs and Denver. Founded in 1998, the company delivers proactive IT support, cybersecurity, cloud solutions, network management, and compliance services to small and mid-sized businesses, local government, healthcare providers, nonprofits, and other organizations. Amnet serves as a fully outsourced IT department or co-managed IT partner, offering...
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Ideal Customer
- Amnet's stated sweet spot is Colorado-based organizations with 20–200 employees, though their Yelp profile and some pages extend this range up to 400 employees.
- Their BBB profile describes them as serving organizations with 10–200 employees.
Key Differentiators
- Amnet's primary differentiators are its deep local roots and longevity — over 27 years serving the Colorado Front Range as a locally owned provider — and its customer service track record, having been selected 10 times by Colorado Springs Business Journal readers as the Best IT Support Company and winning the BBB Excellence in Customer Service Award four times.
- The company positions itself as 'The IT Department for Your Business,' emphasizing a fixed-fee, proactive managed services model rather than break-fix hourly billing, and touts its dual capability to serve both fully outsourced and co-managed IT clients.
Industries Served
- Amnet serves a broad mix of industries including local government and special districts, healthcare providers, construction and manufacturing firms, nonprofit organizations, professional services, legal, finance, and education.
- The company has notable specialization in public sector IT — specifically co-managed support for local Colorado governments, fire districts, and special districts — as well as HIPAA-aligned services for healthcare clients and CJIS-compliant IT for law enforcement and public safety agencies.
Service Coverage
- Amnet operates exclusively within Colorado, serving businesses along the Front Range from Pueblo in the south to Fort Collins in the north, with primary focus on Colorado Springs and Denver.
- The company maintains two physical offices — its headquarters in Colorado Springs and a branch office in Denver — and provides both on-site and remote support to all cities between those endpoints, including Castle Rock, Monument, and Pueblo.
Partnerships
- Amnet's confirmed technology vendor partnerships include SonicWall, Adobe, HP, IBM, and Webroot, with at least eight additional undisclosed partnerships listed on CloudTango.
- Staff hold Microsoft certifications including MCP, MCSE, and MCSA, indicating a Microsoft partner relationship, and the company heavily features Microsoft 365 administration and migration as core services.
Company Size & Ownership
- Amnet was founded on May 15, 1998 by Trevor Dierdorff, who remains Founder and CEO.
- Employee counts across data sources range from approximately 28–45 active staff, with LinkedIn listing 41 employees and InfoMSP citing 37, placing it firmly in the small-business category.
Compliance & Certifications
- Amnet aligns its cybersecurity services to SOC 2 controls, CMMC best practices, NIST frameworks, and HIPAA technical safeguards, and offers dedicated CJIS compliance IT services for law enforcement.
- The company holds technician-level certifications including CompTIA A+, Network+, Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), MCSE, and MCSA.
Compiled from public sources by VenSearch · Last researched October 14, 2026
Offerings
17 offeringsBackup & Recovery
Amnet provides cloud data backup and disaster recovery services that store critical business data in geographically separate off-site locations. The service includes automated backups, rapid data restoration, ransomware recovery support, backup monitoring and testing, and Microsoft 365 backup solutions. It is designed to protect against data loss from hardware failures, cyberattacks, and natural disasters.
CJIS Compliance IT Services
Amnet provides IT services specifically designed to support Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements for law enforcement and local government clients. These services help organizations implement and maintain the security controls, documentation, and monitoring required to meet CJIS standards.
Cloud Services & Consulting
Amnet provides expert cloud consulting, cloud IT planning, and infrastructure guidance to help organizations design, deploy, and optimize cloud environments aligned with their business goals. Services cover Microsoft 365 environments, hybrid cloud deployments, cloud readiness assessments, and ongoing cloud management. The team helps businesses migrate from on-premise systems, modernize existing infrastructure, and improve security and operational efficiency.
Cloud Services in Colorado Springs
Amnet delivers fully managed cloud services in Colorado Springs covering cloud infrastructure monitoring and optimization, Microsoft 365 administration, user access management, automated cloud backups, disaster recovery planning, and cloud migration. Migration services include cloud readiness assessment, infrastructure planning, Microsoft 365 migration, server and data migration, and hybrid cloud deployment. The service supports businesses moving away from on-premise infrastructure or improving existing cloud environments.
Cloud Services in Denver
Amnet provides managed cloud services for Denver businesses including cloud infrastructure monitoring, Microsoft 365 management, user access management, cloud backup, disaster recovery planning, and cloud migration services. Migration support includes cloud readiness assessments, server migrations, application migration, hybrid cloud deployment, and data migration with validation. The service is designed to improve flexibility, strengthen security, and reduce downtime for growing organizations.
Co-Managed IT Support
Amnet offers co-managed IT support designed for organizations that have an existing internal IT team but need additional expertise or capacity. This model allows Amnet to work alongside internal staff, providing supplemental monitoring, support, and management services. It is specifically highlighted as a solution for local Colorado governments and special districts.
Cybersecurity Services
Amnet delivers layered cybersecurity solutions including MFA, SOC 2-aligned controls, CMMC best practices, proactive monitoring, patch management, endpoint protection, employee training, and incident response. The service is designed to reduce cyber risks and keep systems secure for businesses and organizations across Colorado. Security controls are integrated into managed IT environments and cloud deployments.
HIPAA Compliance
Amnet provides HIPAA compliance solutions to help healthcare organizations safeguard patient data and meet regulatory security requirements. The service includes implementing and maintaining technical safeguards, security controls, documentation, and ongoing monitoring needed to support compliance and reduce audit and cybersecurity risk.
Managed IT Services
Amnet provides ongoing management, monitoring, maintenance, and help desk support for businesses' entire technology environments through a proactive monthly service model. Services include proactive IT monitoring, end user help desk support, system maintenance, performance reporting, and strategic IT guidance. Available as fully outsourced IT management or co-managed support alongside an existing internal IT team.
Microsoft Office 365 Support
Amnet provides Microsoft 365 administration and support, including user access and permissions management, Microsoft 365 migrations, and ongoing maintenance. The service helps organizations manage their Microsoft cloud environment and supports productivity and collaboration for both on-site and remote teams.
Network Audits
Amnet offers network audits as a distinct managed service to evaluate the security, performance, and configuration of a business's network infrastructure. Network audits help identify gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement across the IT environment.
Network Security
Amnet offers managed network security services including firewall management, intrusion detection, 24/7 network monitoring, antivirus and anti-spyware protection, network segmentation, and security audits. The service also includes compliance assistance for regulations such as HIPAA, PCI, and GDPR, as well as disaster recovery solutions. It is available to businesses, government offices, and organizations of all sizes in Colorado Springs, Denver, and surrounding areas.
Network Support Colorado Springs
Amnet provides professional network support services for Colorado Springs businesses including network monitoring and maintenance, wireless network management, firewall configuration, VPN setup, router and switch management, infrastructure upgrades, and network performance optimization. Managed network services include continuous monitoring, preventative maintenance, security updates, device management, capacity planning, and documentation management. The service supports single offices, multi-location businesses, and hybrid work environments.
Network Support in Denver
Amnet provides professional network support services for Denver businesses including network monitoring and maintenance, wireless network support, firewall configuration and management, VPN setup, router and switch management, infrastructure upgrades, and performance optimization. The service includes both remote and on-site support across Denver and surrounding Front Range communities. Managed network services also include 24/7 monitoring, preventative maintenance, device management, and security patching.
Penetration Testing
Amnet lists penetration testing as one of its managed services offered to Colorado Front Range organizations. This service is designed to identify vulnerabilities in a business's network and systems before malicious actors can exploit them.
Performance Reporting
Amnet provides performance reporting as part of its managed services portfolio for Colorado businesses. This service delivers visibility into the health and performance of a client's IT environment to support informed technology decisions.
Technology Assessments
Amnet conducts technology assessments to evaluate a business's current IT environment, identify risks, vulnerabilities, performance issues, and opportunities for improvement. The assessments help organizations plan future technology investments and ensure their IT infrastructure supports their business goals. Results are used to design a managed IT services plan aligned with the organization's specific needs.
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