Meriplex
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Meriplex is a managed IT and cybersecurity provider that delivers a full stack of technology services including managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud, network, and voice solutions primarily for mid-market businesses. Founded in Houston, Texas as a regional network integrator, the company has grown into a nationwide provider with nearly 700 employees serving industries such as healthcare, automotive, financial services, government, and oil and gas. Meriplex takes a consultative approach, offering both...
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Ideal Customer
- Meriplex explicitly targets the mid-market segment, self-identifying in its own marketing as a provider purpose-built for 'midsize enterprises with 100–1,000 employees' — what Gartner calls the mid-size enterprise (MSE).
- The company's messaging is directed at organizations that have outgrown smaller local MSPs but don't have the budget or need for a large enterprise IT department, particularly those in compliance-heavy industries like healthcare, energy, and financial services.
Key Differentiators
- Meriplex positions itself around three core differentiators: national scale with local presence (physical offices and on-site technicians in 12+ markets backed by a 24/7 NOC and SOC), deep vertical expertise in compliance-heavy industries (NERC CIP, HIPAA, GLBA, CMMC), and a full-stack, single-vendor model spanning managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud, networking, voice, and physical security.
- The company contrasts itself against smaller regional MSPs that lack resources and enterprise-grade vendor relationships, and against large national providers that lack local responsiveness.
Industries Served
- Meriplex explicitly serves healthcare (orthopedics, senior living, long-term care pharmacy, life sciences), financial services (banking, insurance, accounting), oil and gas/energy, government and defense contractors, automotive (dealerships), retail, industrial, engineering and construction, entertainment and media, and professional services.
- The company has developed deep vertical practices around NERC CIP compliance for energy clients, HIPAA and HITECH alignment for healthcare organizations, GLBA for financial services, and CMMC for defense contractors, indicating genuine industry-specific specialization rather than generic coverage.
Service Coverage
- Meriplex operates as a nationwide managed IT and cybersecurity provider headquartered in Houston, TX, with physical offices in 12+ locations across at least 8 states.
- Office locations include Houston and Dallas (TX), Philadelphia (PA), Los Angeles and San Diego and Sacramento and Irvine (CA), Indianapolis (IN), Baton Rouge (LA), Huntsville (AL), Denver/Aurora (CO), and Portland/Beaverton (OR).
Partnerships
- Meriplex's publicly listed technology partners include AT&T, HPE Aruba Networking, Microsoft Azure, SonicWall, Veeam, Lenovo, Juniper, Axis Communications, and SentinelOne.
- Third-party sources and client-facing materials also indicate preferred partner or reseller relationships with Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike, Cisco, VMware, Datto, Fortinet, Mimecast, Cloudflare, and ConnectWise.
Company Size
- Meriplex was founded in 2001 by David Henley (CEO) and Arthur Henley, growing from a small regional telecom integrator into a national MSP through organic growth and an aggressive M&A strategy totaling 14 acquisitions since 2018.
- Employee count estimates vary across sources but consistently fall in the 600–800 range as of 2025–2026, with Revelio Labs reporting 731 employees as of March 2026 and Datanyze and DesignRush citing approximately 700.
Ownership
- Meriplex is a privately held company backed by private equity.
- In July 2022, Vitruvian Partners (a London-based PE firm with ~€20B in assets) acquired a majority stake in Meriplex in a recapitalization transaction, with Clairvest Group (TSX: CVG), the prior majority PE backer, retaining a meaningful minority equity position alongside the Meriplex management team.
Compliance & Certifications
- Meriplex's published Trust Center (security.meriplex.com) lists CMMC, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and SOC 2 as its primary compliance frameworks, and third-party sources confirm the company holds SOC 2 Type II certification.
- The company actively manages client compliance across HIPAA, PCI DSS, GLBA, CMMC, SOC 2, FTC Safeguards, and NERC CIP frameworks.
Compiled from public sources by VenSearch · Last researched October 14, 2026
Offerings
28 offeringsBackup
Meriplex's Cloud Backup services provide secure, automated backups to protect business-critical data and ensure easy recovery in the event of data loss. The service is designed to safeguard data as part of the broader cloud managed services portfolio.
Business Consulting
Meriplex's Business Consulting services provide strategic IT guidance to help organizations leverage technology for growth, efficiency, and competitive advantage. The service delivers strategic IT consulting for business growth as part of the Strategic Consulting portfolio.
Call Center
Meriplex's Call Center Solutions offer businesses the tools to deliver excellent customer service with advanced call routing, reporting, and integration with CRM systems. The service provides an efficient, cloud-based call center solution as part of the Intelligent Network and Voice portfolio.
Cloud Hosting
Meriplex's Cloud Hosting services provide secure, reliable, and scalable cloud infrastructure solutions designed to optimize performance and support business growth. The service delivers cloud hosting tailored to each business's specific needs as part of the broader cloud managed services portfolio.
Co-Managed IT Support
Meriplex's co-managed IT services are designed for organizations that want to retain internal ownership of IT while augmenting resources, expertise, and operational maturity. The service supplements an existing internal IT team with 24/7 monitoring, escalation support, advanced cybersecurity integration, virtual CIO advisory services, and project and infrastructure support for cloud migrations, network upgrades, and compliance initiatives. It offers a flexible, customizable engagement model that integrates seamlessly into existing workflows without displacing internal decision-making authority.
Colocation Services
Meriplex's Colocation Services offer secure, dependable, and scalable data center solutions, enabling businesses to house their essential IT infrastructure in cutting-edge facilities. The service provides secure colocation for critical systems as part of the Intelligent Network and Voice portfolio.
Compliance
Meriplex's Regulatory Compliance Services provide expert guidance to help businesses meet complex regulatory requirements, ensuring standards compliance with frameworks like HIPAA, PCI DSS, and GDPR. The service is offered as part of the Strategic Consulting portfolio to help organizations meet regulatory compliance with ease.
Compliance as a Service
Meriplex's Compliance as a Service ensures businesses meet regulatory standards such as HIPAA, PCI DSS, and GDPR while maintaining a secure and compliant IT infrastructure. The service provides expert guidance and ongoing support to help organizations meet and maintain regulatory compliance requirements.
Disaster Recovery
Meriplex's Disaster Recovery services ensure businesses remain operational in the face of data loss, system failure, or natural disasters by providing secure, cloud-based recovery solutions. The service provides tested disaster recovery processes to safeguard business continuity.
Endpoint Management
Meriplex's Endpoint Management service provides ongoing monitoring, patch management, and troubleshooting for all business devices to keep them secure, current, and functioning optimally. It includes security and threat protection against malware, ransomware, and phishing, along with policy enforcement, remote management, compliance management, and backup and recovery. The service covers hardware and software inventory tracking and manages devices from procurement through decommissioning.
Fractional CIO & CISO
Meriplex's Fractional CIO and CISO services provide businesses with flexible, high-caliber IT and cybersecurity leadership without the cost of full-time executives, including strategic IT roadmapping, cybersecurity strategy, regulatory compliance management, risk management, and vendor and technology evaluation. Experienced CIOs and CISOs work directly with the client's leadership team on a part-time basis to align IT and security strategies with business goals. The service includes dedicated virtual CIO and CISO professionals with industry-specific expertise in healthcare, oil and gas, and financial services.
Fulfillment Centers / Warehouse as a Service
Meriplex's Warehouse as a Service provides a full-service solution for secure hardware storage, inventory management, and shipping, simplifying logistical demands like employee onboarding, offboarding, and asset redistribution. The service handles storage and logistics solutions as part of the Hardware and Software portfolio.
Help Desk Support
Meriplex's Help Desk Support provides businesses with round-the-clock IT assistance, resolving technical issues swiftly and effectively. The service offers 24/7 access to technical support to minimize downtime and maintain workforce productivity.
Infrastructure Security
Meriplex's Infrastructure Security services provide end-to-end solutions for designing, implementing, and managing secure and scalable IT infrastructures tailored to business needs. The service covers secure infrastructure management solutions as part of the broader cybersecurity portfolio.
Internet Connectivity
Meriplex's Internet Connectivity solutions provide high-speed, secure, and reliable internet connections to support business operations, delivering consistent and fast access to digital tools. The service offers reliable, high-speed internet options as part of the Intelligent Network and Voice portfolio.
Lifecycle Management
Meriplex's Lifecycle Management services provide a comprehensive approach to managing IT assets from deployment through end-of-life, ensuring they remain efficient, secure, and aligned with business needs through proactive maintenance, upgrades, and compliance. The service covers comprehensive IT asset management as part of the Hardware and Software portfolio.
Managed Detection and Response
Meriplex's Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service provides 24/7 monitoring, detection, and fast response to cybersecurity threats using AI-driven tools and an experienced security team. The service includes real-time threat detection, automated responses, expert-led threat hunting across networks and endpoints, forensic analysis, and rapid incident containment and remediation. It is designed to identify and neutralize malicious activities before they impact business operations.
Managed IT Services
Meriplex provides fully managed and co-managed IT services for mid-market organizations, including 24/7 proactive infrastructure monitoring, strategic IT leadership, cybersecurity integration, help desk support, backup and disaster recovery, and cloud and infrastructure management. The service is designed to act as an extension of the client's internal team, providing continuous oversight and technology roadmap planning. It is built to reduce operational disruption, improve system reliability, and provide executive visibility into technology performance.
Managed M365+
Meriplex's Managed M365+ services provide comprehensive management and optimization of a Microsoft 365 environment, ensuring businesses maximize productivity, security, and collaboration. The service covers optimized Microsoft 365 management as part of the cloud solutions portfolio.
Onsite & Remote Support
Meriplex offers flexible onsite and remote IT support services providing expert IT assistance whenever and wherever needed, whether for complex on-site issues or quick remote troubleshooting. Key features include flexible support options, highly trained technicians, quick response times, advanced troubleshooting, scalable services, and proactive support to identify and address issues before they escalate.
Physical Security
Meriplex's Physical Security Services provide comprehensive solutions to safeguard business premises with advanced access control, surveillance cameras, and security hardware tailored to each facility's needs. The service delivers comprehensive security for business environments as part of the Hardware and Software portfolio.
Procurement
Meriplex's Procurement Services simplify technology acquisition by providing strategic guidance, cost-effective pricing, and tailored solutions that support business objectives and IT needs. The service covers IT hardware and software procurement as part of the Hardware and Software portfolio.
SD-WAN
Meriplex's SD-WAN solutions optimize network performance and provide secure, reliable connectivity across business locations, improving operational efficiency and reducing costs. The service delivers intelligent, secure network connectivity as part of the Intelligent Network and Voice portfolio.
Security Consulting
Meriplex's IT security consulting services help mid-market companies identify vulnerabilities, close compliance gaps, and build a cybersecurity strategy through project-based engagements that include risk assessments, penetration testing, security strategy development, compliance consulting, incident response planning, and security architecture design. The service is purpose-built for companies in the 100 to 2,000 employee range and covers frameworks including HIPAA, PCI DSS, CMMC, SOC 2, and FTC Safeguards. Meriplex can take remediation from plan to implementation, deploying network controls, security tools, and managed services to close identified gaps.
Server Support
Meriplex provides comprehensive server support to ensure IT infrastructure runs optimally, securely, and remains always available. This service covers reliable support for server operations as part of the broader managed IT services portfolio.
UCaaS
Meriplex's UCaaS solutions provide a unified platform for voice, video, messaging, and collaboration tools, streamlining business communication and enhancing productivity. The service delivers unified communication for business agility as part of the Intelligent Network and Voice portfolio.
User Protection Suite
Meriplex's User Protection Suite secures the workforce by providing comprehensive cybersecurity tools designed to protect users from phishing, malware, and other cyber threats. It is a complete protection solution for user devices within the cybersecurity portfolio.
Virtual Desktops
Meriplex's Virtual Desktop services provide secure, scalable, and flexible solutions for remote and hybrid workforces through Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), Desktop as a Service (DaaS), and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). The fully managed solutions include centralized management of user access and security policies, enhanced data security with encryption and multi-factor authentication, and flexible support options for 24/7 technical assistance. Businesses can choose on-premise VDI, cloud-hosted DaaS, or Microsoft Azure-based AVD depending on their infrastructure and cost requirements.
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