ByteSpeed
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ByteSpeed is an IT solutions company headquartered in Moorhead, Minnesota that has operated since 1999. The company custom-builds desktop PCs, workstations, servers, and esports systems under its own brand, and also resells and integrates third-party networking, security, classroom technology, and cybersecurity solutions. ByteSpeed provides professional IT services including installation, device management, tech support, and consulting to organizations across all 50 states, with a strong focus o...
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Headquarters
Moorhead, MN
Website
bytespeed.comFounded
1999
Company size
51-200 employees
Offerings
37 active
VenSearch Intelligence
Ideal Customer
- ByteSpeed's sweet spot is clearly SMB and public-sector / mid-market organizations, with K-12 school districts appearing to be their core customer archetype — customer testimonials repeatedly reference multi-year relationships with school districts of varying sizes.
- They explicitly market to organizations ranging from single-system buyers to multi-thousand-unit deployments, positioning themselves as flexible for any size.
Key Differentiators
- ByteSpeed's primary differentiators center on their industry-leading warranty program (5-year warranty on ByteSpeed-branded desktops, workstations, and servers) and free lifetime tech support — both included at no extra cost — combined with US-based, in-house technical support that answers calls in 2–4 rings with no automated phone system.
- All custom-built hardware is configured, imaged, and tested at their Moorhead, MN facility before shipping, eliminating third-party assembly.
Industries Served
- ByteSpeed serves a diverse range of industries, with K-12 education as the clearest primary vertical, followed by higher education, financial services, healthcare, business/government, and hospitality.
- Their website explicitly lists these six industry verticals with tailored solutions pages for each.
Service Coverage
- ByteSpeed operates as a nationwide US-based IT solutions provider, headquartered at 3131 24th Ave S, Moorhead, MN 56560.
- They explicitly state they provide enterprise networking solutions and professional IT services in all 50 states across the nation.
Partnerships
- ByteSpeed holds an Intel Prestige Partner designation and is recognized as a Top 25 Intel System Builder and top Direct Microsoft OEM reseller, as well as a Microsoft Trusted Advisor.
- Hardware and networking reseller partnerships include Juniper/Mist, Ruckus, Ericsson (Cradlepoint), HPE Nimble, Synology, Lenovo, ASUS, HP, and Microsoft Surface.
Company Size
- ByteSpeed was founded in 1999 and is an LLC structured as a privately held company.
- Employee count estimates range from approximately 65–73 employees across multiple data sources as of 2025–2026, with LinkedIn listing 51–200 and the company showing in the 65–73 employee range on more granular sources.
Ownership
- ByteSpeed is a privately held LLC with no known private equity ownership or outside investors of record.
- Leadership includes President Chip Homme, VP Scott Bleth, VP John Tupa, CTO Lucas Hulne, and Sales Director Anna Hanson, suggesting founder/owner-operator structure typical of regional IT solution providers.
Compliance & Certifications
- No publicly documented SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, FedRAMP, or PCI-DSS certifications have been identified for ByteSpeed as a company.
- ByteSpeed is a registered federal contractor (UEI: F4CFV7WZW5W1, CAGE Code: 5SZX3) in SAM.gov, indicating compliance with basic federal procurement requirements.
Compiled from public sources by VenSearch · Last researched October 14, 2026
Offerings
37 offeringsAudio Enhancement
ByteSpeed offers audio enhancement solutions as part of its classroom technology and furniture lineup. This is listed as a distinct product category targeting classroom and educational environments.
ByteSpeed AI
ByteSpeed offers AI-focused compute solutions listed as a distinct product category under their compute solutions lineup. Specific hardware details are referenced under their compute solutions offerings on the site.
ByteSpeed Tech Support
ByteSpeed provides in-house, US-based technical support available Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM CST via a toll-free number, with technicians answering in 2-4 rings. Support services include remote tech assistance, drivers and downloads, and RMA processing, with no automated phone system.
ByteSpeed vSAN Bundles
ByteSpeed offers vSAN (Virtual Storage Area Network) bundles as a distinct product under their networking and storage solutions. These bundles are designed for organizations seeking virtualized storage infrastructure.
ByteSpeed Warranty
ByteSpeed provides an industry-leading warranty program, including a 5-year warranty on ByteSpeed-branded desktops, workstations, and servers, and free lifetime tech support on ByteSpeed-branded equipment. Warranty support is handled in-house by US-based technicians at their Moorhead, MN headquarters.
Caching Solution (CacheBox by ApplianSys)
ByteSpeed resells CacheBox by ApplianSys as a caching solution, listed as a distinct offering under their networking and storage solutions. This product is designed to cache internet content and reduce WAN bandwidth consumption.
Caching Solution Installation
ByteSpeed provides installation services for caching solutions, listed as a distinct offering separate from the caching product itself. This installation service is part of ByteSpeed's broader networking and physical security solutions category.
Consultation Services
ByteSpeed offers free, no-pressure technology consultations that include professional advice, resources, and suggestions for technology solutions to ensure a successful project. Consultations are available with ByteSpeed network engineers and solutions specialists for areas including networking, cybersecurity, and failover solutions.
Custom Appliances (Systems Integrator Solutions)
ByteSpeed builds custom appliances for systems integrators, providing purpose-built hardware solutions designed for specific networking or computing functions. This is listed as a distinct category under their Systems Integrator Solutions.
Custom Imaging Services
ByteSpeed offers custom imaging services to configure computers with specific software, settings, and images before they are shipped to customers. This service ensures devices arrive ready to use and is listed as a distinct support service offering.
Custom PCs (Systems Integrator Solutions)
ByteSpeed provides custom PC builds designed for systems integrators, allowing organizations or resellers to procure custom-configured PC hardware tailored to specific technical requirements. These are listed as a distinct systems integrator solution separate from the standard desktop PC line.
Custom Servers (Systems Integrator Solutions)
ByteSpeed offers custom server builds specifically designed for systems integrator use cases, providing tailored server hardware for integration into larger IT infrastructure projects. This is listed as a distinct offering under their Systems Integrator Solutions category.
Cybersecurity
ByteSpeed resells cybersecurity solutions from multiple vendors including Arctic Wolf, Scinary Cybersecurity, ESET, Microsoft Defender, and iboss' Zero Trust Security Platform with virtual firewall protection. These solutions are offered to organizations across all industries to protect against threats.
Desktop PCs
ByteSpeed custom-builds its own line of desktop PCs backed by a 5-year warranty and free lifetime tech support. These systems are built and configured in-house at ByteSpeed's Moorhead, MN facility and are available with custom imaging options.
Drones
ByteSpeed offers comprehensive drone packages as part of its immersive technology solutions. These are listed as a distinct product offering under the Immersive Technology category.
E-Rate Solutions
ByteSpeed offers E-Rate solutions to help educational organizations navigate and maximize E-Rate funding for eligible technology purchases. ByteSpeed publishes an E-Rate guide and provides resources specific to each state's contracts and tools.
Ericsson Bus Wi-Fi
ByteSpeed offers Ericsson enterprise-grade LTE routers configured for vehicle Wi-Fi use, specifically listed as a distinct offering for bus Wi-Fi connectivity. This is listed separately from general Ericsson failover solutions in the navigation.
Ericsson Network Failover Solutions
ByteSpeed resells and configures Ericsson LTE and 5G wireless edge solutions that provide network failover and business continuity for branch and remote locations. The solution backs up primary edge routers with LTE adapters for seamless automatic failover, includes out-of-band management, integrated security features such as firewall and threat detection, and is managed through a cloud-based remote monitoring platform.
Esports PCs
ByteSpeed offers custom-built esports desktop PCs under the Gravity Gaming by ByteSpeed brand, backed by a 5-year warranty. The offering includes custom esports furniture, peripherals, room design, and consulting services.
FileWave Device Management
ByteSpeed partners with FileWave to offer a mobile device management (MDM) solution described as versatile, accessible, and easy to use for both end users and IT professionals. The solution supports device management for organizations of various sizes and is available as part of ByteSpeed's cybersecurity and device management portfolio.
Flexible Business Financing
ByteSpeed offers flexible payment options including split or delayed payments to simplify procurement for organizations. These financing options are referenced in the footer and resources section of the ByteSpeed website.
Flight Simulation
ByteSpeed resells Redbird Advanced dedicated flight simulators designed for immersive pilot education. These are offered as part of ByteSpeed's immersive technology solutions category.
Gen AI Security
ByteSpeed offers Gen AI Security as a distinct cybersecurity product category, listed separately from their general cybersecurity solutions. This is accessible under the Cybersecurity and Device Management section of their solutions.
Immersive Reality
ByteSpeed offers immersive reality solutions as a distinct category within its immersive technology lineup, separate from virtual reality. This is listed as an offering on the company's main navigation and home page.
Interactive Flat Panels
ByteSpeed resells interactive flat panels through partnerships with Promethean and Optoma, targeting classroom and business presentation environments. These panels are part of ByteSpeed's broader classroom technology and furniture offering.
Laptops & Chromebooks
ByteSpeed resells laptops and Chromebooks from manufacturers including Lenovo, ASUS, HP, and Microsoft Surface, as well as Microsoft Surface tablets. The offering also includes mobile laptop carts, mobile cases, and warranty options.
Microsoft Trusted Advisor
ByteSpeed acts as a Microsoft Trusted Advisor, providing Microsoft licensing procurement, support, training, and deployment services. ByteSpeed is noted as a top Direct Microsoft OEM reseller and an Intel Prestige Partner.
Network Installation
ByteSpeed offers network installation services, providing design, planning, and installation of networking and hardware projects from start to finish, whether starting from scratch or upgrading existing infrastructure. The company employs an Install Project Director and install project coordinators dedicated to managing these deployments.
Network Switches and Access Points
ByteSpeed resells network switches and wireless access points from Juniper/Mist and Ruckus. These enterprise-grade networking products are offered as part of ByteSpeed's broader networking and physical security solutions.
Scale Virtualization
ByteSpeed offers Scale Virtualization as a distinct solution under its networking category. This is listed as a separate product offering focused on virtualization infrastructure.
Security Cameras and Access Control (Avigilon)
ByteSpeed resells Avigilon intelligent, AI-driven video surveillance systems featuring scalable video surveillance, AI-powered analytics, access control, and alarm monitoring. Avigilon solutions are designed to enhance organizational protection and reduce security response times.
Security Cameras and Access Control (Verkada)
ByteSpeed resells Verkada cloud-managed security cameras, smart door access, intercom systems, and real-time alarm notifications. Verkada's platform is trusted by over 28,000 organizations and integrates physical security into a single cloud-based software platform.
Servers
ByteSpeed custom-builds its own line of servers with a 5-year warranty and next business day parts support. Servers are built and tested in-house and can be configured to customer specifications.
Spectrum Furniture
ByteSpeed resells Spectrum furniture solutions designed for collaborative offices, workspaces, conference rooms, lobbies, and educational environments. The offering includes desks, chairs, charging carts, and collaborative tables.
Storage Solutions
ByteSpeed resells storage solutions from HPE Nimble and Synology, providing enterprise-grade storage hardware for organizations. These are offered as part of ByteSpeed's networking and physical security solution portfolio.
Virtual Reality
ByteSpeed offers VR hardware and VR-based career exploration software as part of its immersive technology solutions. These solutions are targeted at educational institutions and organizations seeking immersive learning experiences.
Workstations
ByteSpeed custom-builds high-end workstations designed for demanding tasks such as engineering and AI workloads. These come with a 5-year warranty and lifetime tech support, and are configured and tested in-house before shipping.
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