Hunt Valley, MD – June 29, 2021 – Data Networks, a premier solution provider focused on simplifying enterprise IT for education, government, and commercial organizations, announced today that the Company has been recognized by The Baltimore Business Journal (BBJ) as one of the “Largest Managed IT Firms” in the greater Baltimore region, debuting at #15.

Ranked by Baltimore-area employees, this BBJ list recognizes top-performing managed IT firms in the Baltimore area, a wide region encompassing thousands of private companies in Baltimore City and Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford, and Howard counties.

“We’re happy to be recognized as one of greater Baltimore’s largest managed IT firms,” said Patrick Regan, President, Data Networks. “Our team is deeply proud of its local roots even as we expand well beyond the Mid-Atlantic region. Our continued placement on various BBJ lists is a testament to the evolution we have undergone since our 1983 debut to the IT industry.”

Data Networks continues to be recognized in various BBJ categories, including “Top Cybersecurity Firms,” “Top IT Consulting Firms” and “Largest Private Companies” in greater Baltimore.

The Baltimore Business Journal’s complete listing of the area’s “Largest Managed IT Firms” is available on the business publication’s website.

About Data Networks

Data Networks is a premier provider of IT solutions focused on simplifying enterprise IT for education, government, and mid-market commercial customers. For more than 35 years, we have developed unique competencies, proven processes, and strong manufacturer relationships that ensure project success. Our capabilities include the delivery of complete solutions around Client Computing, Data Center, Networking, Cyber Security, plus Cloud and Managed Services. Visit www.datanetworks.com or call (844) GET-DNET to learn more. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/data_networks or connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/data-networks.

Hunt Valley, MD – June 4, 2021 – Data Networks, a premier solution provider focused on simplifying enterprise IT for education, government, healthcare, and commercial customers, today announced its Managed Compliance solution designed to help organizations get and stay compliant with multiple global standards plus Cyber Liability Insurance (CLI) requirements from the leading carriers.

The solution quickly identifies gaps in compliance with a comprehensive initial assessment, summary report, and risk treatment plan that helps organizations prioritize risks before undertaking remediation measures. Ongoing management then provides automated monthly scans and guidance with all required reporting, quarterly progress meetings, and an annual re-assessment to ensure compliance efforts remain on track.

Managed Compliance from Data Networks helps customers prepare for, earn, and maintain compliance with all of the following:

• CLI: Systematically checks for issues needing remediation and provides evidence that “due care” is being performed to meet insurance policy requirements.
• CMMC: Guides organizations through the certification-readiness process and, once notified, documents ongoing compliance to the standard.
• GDPR: Generates all required compliance documents, including a Risk Treatment Plan and GDPR Evidence of Compliance.
• HIPAA: Provides guidance for addressing common HIPAA issues, finds hidden ePHI, documents HIPAA policy and procedure validations, and generates all required documentation.
• NIST CSF: Identifies gaps and encourages the adoption of risk management best practices to improve IT security and resilience.
• PCI DSS: Helps businesses avoid data breaches, secure cardholder data, avoid fines, and protect brand reputation.

Managed Compliance is available as an add-on for existing Managed IT Services customers or as a stand-alone solution. Multiple standards plus CLI are included in the monthly management fee. Remediation services beyond those provided as part of an existing Managed IT Services contract are available and priced separately. To learn more, contact your Data Networks Account Executive or see additional information on the Managed Compliance page of our website.

About Data Networks

Data Networks is a premier provider of IT solutions focused on simplifying enterprise IT for education, government, healthcare, and mid-market commercial customers. For nearly 40 years, we have developed unique competencies, proven processes, and strong manufacturer relationships that ensure project success. Our capabilities include the delivery of complete solutions around Client Computing, Data Center, Networking, Cyber Security, Cloud Services, Audio Video, Managed Compliance, and Managed Services. Visit www.datanetworks.com or call (844) GET-DNET to learn more. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/data_networks or connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/data-networks.

Joins vibrant global consortium of cloud, managed service providers, and technology-enabling vendors.

Hunt Valley, MD – May 26, 2021 – Data Networks, a premier solution provider focused on simplifying enterprise IT for education, government, healthcare, and commercial customers, today announced it has joined the MSPAlliance.

MSPAlliance is the oldest Managed Services group and the only Accrediting and Standards-based body created specifically for the Managed Services Industry. With over 25,000 corporate members worldwide, the MSPAlliance is a very powerful and influential global network of IT professionals. MSPAlliance works in a collaborative effort with service providers, technology-enabling vendors, governmental bodies, as well as other industry associations, to further the acceptance of the managed services and cloud industry to the business consumer.

MSPAlliance Member companies’ are able to achieve MSP and Cloud Certifications including, SSAE16 Audits, and ultimately achieve certification through the MSPAlliance MSP/Cloud Verify System.

“We are delighted to have Data Networks as a member of our global association,” said Celia Weaver, MSPAlliance president. “By upholding the MSPAlliance Managed Service Provider’s Code of Ethics, Data Networks will work with MSPAlliance, as well as their industry peers, to help ensure the integrity of the managed services and cloud profession.”

“Our membership in the MSPAlliance is one more step in our team’s ongoing commitment to providing the best possible services and solutions to our customers. Being part of this prestigious and innovative community is timely as digital risks continue to grow and customers seek cloud and managed services to simplify their IT environments and improve their overall security postures,” says Patrick Regan, Data Networks President and CEO.

Data Networks offers comprehensive Managed IT Services with a co-managed option for customers who maintain their own client environments, plus Managed Compliance to help customers get and stay compliant with all major security standards and cyber liability insurance requirements.

About Data Networks

Data Networks is a premier provider of IT solutions focused on simplifying enterprise IT for education, government, healthcare, and mid-market commercial customers. For nearly 40 years, we have developed unique competencies, proven processes, and strong manufacturer relationships that ensure project success. Our capabilities include the delivery of complete solutions around Client Computing, Data Center, Networking, Cyber Security, Cloud Services, Audio Video, and Managed Services. Visit www.datanetworks.com or call (844) GET-DNET to learn more. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/data_networks or connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/data-networks.

About MSPAlliance

For the past 14 years, the MSPAlliance has been the only unified voice for the Managed Services Industry, and the only organization that promotes the highest level of professionalism, reliability, and integrity. As the world’s largest Professional Association and Certification Body for the Managed Services Industry, the MSPAlliance was created to meet the needs of the Managed Services Professional and to educate and protect the consumers of managed services and cloud. For more information, visit www.mspalliance.com.

Hunt Valley, MD – March 31, 2021 – Data Networks, a premier solution provider focused on simplifying enterprise IT for education, government, healthcare, and commercial customers, today announced it has again achieved Platinum Solution Provider status in the Dell Technologies global partner program.

Data Networks’ Platinum Partner status is a testament to the Company’s strong commitment to its partnership with Dell Technologies, plus its extensive credentials and technical capability to deliver high-value solutions that drive critical customer outcomes.

We are proud to again earn Platinum Partner status with Dell Technologies, a long-standing and valued partner of ours for more than 25 years. This continued achievement validates our momentum and recognizes our outstanding capabilities around designing, implementing, and supporting our customers’ IT environments. We look forward to shared, continued success with Dell Technologies,” says Patrick Regan, Data Networks President and CEO.

Data Networks sells and deploys thousands of Dell devices, servers, storage components, data protection, networking, converged, hyper-converged, and security solutions each year. The Company holds portfolio, solution, an service delivery competencies in 14 separate areas from the desktop to the data center, with every member of its sales and service delivery teams earning credentials. The Company offers the full array of Dell devices along with Dell EMC enterprise solutions including Avamar, Boomi, Data Domain, DPS, Isilon, PowerEdge, VMAX, VMware, VXrail, VXrack, Unity, Wise, and more. Count on Data Networks for the technical know-how and hands-on expertise to accurately assess your requirements, then design, implement and manage a Dell Technologies solution to suit your needs.

About Data Networks

Data Networks is a premier provider of IT solutions focused on simplifying enterprise IT for education, government, healthcare, and mid-market commercial customers. For nearly 40 years, we have developed unique competencies, proven processes, and strong manufacturer relationships that ensure project success. Our capabilities include the delivery of complete solutions around Client Computing, Data Center, Networking, Cyber Security, Cloud Services, Audio Video, and Managed Services. Visit www.datanetworks.com or call (844) GET-DNET to learn more. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/data_networks or connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/data-networks.

Hunt Valley, MD – March 30, 2021 – Data Networks, a premier solution provider focused on simplifying enterprise IT for education, government, healthcare, and commercial organizations, has received authorization from the Maryland Education Enterprise Consortium (MEEC) to add Ontrack Data Recovery Services and Solutions under Category 3 of the IT Security Services and Solutions Contract (PGCC-20-10).

The Data Networks portfolio of products, solutions, and services available via this contract now include:

• Category 1 | IT Security Assessment and IT Security Services: Study and situation analysis, security policy creation and update, risk identification, vulnerability scan, and several other security assessments and services
• Category 2 | Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Solutions: Cisco, Dell RSA, McAfee, Palo Alto, Splunk, Symantec
• Category 3 | End Point and Data Protection Solutions: Carbon Black, Cisco, Malwarebytes, McAfee, Ontrack, Palo Alto, Sophos, Symantec, Trend Micro, Datto, Veeam
• Category 4 | Intrusion Detection/Prevention, and Monitoring Solutions: Cisco, McAfee, Palo Alto, Sonicwall, Symantec, Trend Micro, WatchGuard
• Category 5 | Identity Management and Governance Solutions: Cisco
• Category 6 | Other IT Security Products and Solutions: Dell Boomi, KnowBe4, Dell SecureWorks, VMware Workspace One

Through these awards, Maryland education and government organizations can utilize Data Networks for a broad range of leading IT security services and solutions in support of their missions. For a complete list of our MEEC awards, including product lines and pricing, visit www.datanetworks.com/about/contracts.

About Data Networks

Data Networks is a premier provider of IT solutions focused on simplifying enterprise IT for education, government, healthcare, and mid-market commercial customers. With more than 35 years of in-depth experience serving both public and private K-16+ institutions, public libraries, and museums in the State of Maryland, the team at Data Networks understands the challenges faced by these customers and has the technical expertise, strategic partners, and contract relationships required to meet their needs. Our capabilities include the delivery of complete solutions around Client Computing, Data Center, Networking, Security, plus Cloud and Managed Services. Visit www.datanetworks.com or call (844) GET-DNET to learn more. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/data_networks or connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/data-networks.

Company Recognized for the 7th Year

Hunt Valley, MD – March 24, 2021 – Data Networks, a premier solution provider focused on simplifying enterprise IT for education, government, healthcare, and commercial customers, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Data Networks to the Tech Elite 250 list for the seventh time.

The 2021 Tech Elite 250 list features IT solution providers of all sizes in North America that have distinguished themselves from the pack as top solution providers that have earned multiple, premier IT certifications, specializations, and partner program designations from the industry’s most prestigious technology providers.

Businesses rely on solution providers for the technologies, services, and expertise needed to meet today’s complex IT challenges—from new implementations to digital transformation initiatives. To meet such demands, solution providers and MSPs must maintain the highest levels of training and certification from IT vendors and achieve the highest tiers within those vendor partner programs.

Each year, The Channel Company’s research group and CRN editors distinguish the most client-driven technical certifications in the North American IT channel. Solution providers that have earned these high honors—enabling them to deliver exclusive products, services, and customer support—are then selected from a pool of applicants as well as from The Channel Company’s solution provider database.

“CRN’s Tech Elite 250 list highlights the top solution providers in the IT channel with the most in-depth technical knowledge, expertise, and certifications for providing the best level of service for their customers,” said Blaine Raddon, CEO of The Channel Company. “These solution providers have continued to extend their talents and abilities across various technologies and IT practices, demonstrating their commitment to really conveying the most exceptional business value to their customers.”

“We are honored to again be named to the Tech Elite 250—an ambitious group of solution providers boasting the most advanced IT certifications available from top technology suppliers,” said Patrick Regan, President, Data Networks. “Our continued placement on this list speaks to our ability to deliver an incomparable level of service and expertise to our customers and our enduring commitment to keeping our technical teams on the leading edge of developing technologies.”

Data Networks’ significant number of industry and vendor-specific certifications lets us simplify enterprise IT and enable customers to achieve optimum business outcomes. Visit our website’s Partner Pages for a closer look at our partnerships and competencies.

Coverage of the Tech Elite 250 will be featured in the April issue of CRN, and online at www.CRN.com/TechElite250.

About Data Networks

Data Networks is a premier provider of IT solutions focused on simplifying enterprise IT for education, government, healthcare, and mid-market commercial customers. For more than 35 years, we have developed unique competencies, proven processes, and strong manufacturer relationships that ensure project success. Our capabilities include the delivery of complete solutions around Client Computing, Data Center, Networking, Security, plus Cloud and Managed Services. Visit www.datanetworks.com or call (844) GET-DNET to learn more. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/data_networks or connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/data-networks.

About The Channel Company

The Channel Company enables breakthrough IT channel performance with our dominant media, engaging events, expert consulting and education, and innovative marketing services and platforms. As the channel catalyst, we connect and empower technology suppliers, solution providers and end users. Backed by more than 30 years of unequaled channel experience, we draw from our deep knowledge to envision innovative new solutions for ever-evolving challenges in the technology marketplace.

Hunt Valley, MD – March 22, 2021 – Data Networks, a premier solution provider focused on simplifying enterprise IT for education, government, healthcare, and commercial customers, is pleased to announce the addition of Account Executive David Hitt to its Maryland-based sales team.

In this new role, David will focus on presenting the Data Networks solution portfolio and providing product/services knowledge and support to both state + local government and healthcare organizations throughout the Mid-Atlantic.

David brings over 20 years of sales and account management experience to this position, of which 15 were spent in technical sales roles. Most recently, David worked as a senior account executive with CyKor, LLC, an Annapolis-based information technology consulting firm serving both private and public sectors. While at CyKor, David managed existing customers, increased retention, and developed and executed a coordinated strategy for expanding territory reach.

Prior to his work at CyKor, David held account management positions with Anchor Technologies and Mavenspire, where he used a consultative selling approach to grow key accounts and identify new opportunities in both government and healthcare.

David holds a bachelor’s degree in business and marketing from University of Maryland College Park and is a member of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce.

About Data Networks

Data Networks is a premier provider of IT solutions focused on simplifying enterprise IT for education, government, and mid-market commercial customers. Over the last 35 years, we have developed unique competencies, proven processes, and strong manufacturer relationships that ensure project success. Our capabilities include the delivery of complete solutions around Client Computing, Data Center, Networking, Security, plus Cloud and Managed Services. Visit www.datanetworks.com or call (844) GET-DNET to learn more. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/data_networks or connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/data-networks.

Hunt Valley, MD – March 15, 2021 – Data Networks, a premier solution provider focused on simplifying enterprise IT for education, government, and commercial organizations, is pleased to announce that Juniper Networks, a leader in secure, AI-driven networks, has again recognized Data Networks as an Elite Partner and a returning member of the exclusive Juniper Enterprise+ Program recently established in 2020.

Sitting alongside Juniper’s main global partner program, Juniper Partner Advantage, the Enterprise+ Program is an invitation-only program extended only to partners with the highest level of certifications and a proven track record of exceptional performance providing Juniper Networks products and solutions to customers.

With a focus on the AI-driven Enterprise, the Enterprise+ Program ensures the Data Networks team has the resources and capabilities required to meet the complex challenges associated with networking and security in the multi-cloud era. As a result, enterprise customers gain critical access to the products, services, and solutions they need to transition to a secure and automated multi-cloud environment that enable their secure, AI-driven networks.

Data Networks’ participation in the Enterprise+ Program is made possible by earning extensive Juniper certifications, including the most recent: JNCIS-SEC Security Specialist, JNCDS-SEC Security Design Specialist, and JNCIA-MistAI. Juniper certifications and specializations include:

• Juniper Networks Sales Associate – Firewall (JNSA-FWV)
• Juniper Networks Sales Associate – Enterprise Routing (JNSA-MMX)
• Juniper Networks Sales Associate – Enterprise Switching (JNSA-EX)
• Juniper Networks Sales Associate – The Junos Software Advantage (JNSA-JUNOS)
• Juniper Networks Sales Specialist – Firewall (JNSS-FWV)
• Juniper Networks Sales Specialist – Enterprise Routing (JNSS-MMX)
• Juniper Networks Sales Specialist – Enterprise Switching (JNSS-EX)
• Juniper Networks Sales Specialist – QFX Series Switching (JNSS-QFX)
• Juniper Networks Sales Specialist – Junos Operating System Highlights (JNSS-JUNOS)
• Juniper Networks Certified Associate – Junos (JNCIA-JUNOS)
• Juniper Networks Certified Associate – Cloud (JNCIA-CLOUD)
• Juniper Networks Certified Associate – Security (JNCIA-SEC)
• Juniper Networks Certified Associate – Mist-AI (JNCIA-Mist AI)
• Juniper Networks Certified Specialist – Security (JNCIS-SEC)
• Juniper Networks Certified Specialist – Mist-AI (JNCIS-Mist AI)
• Juniper Networks Certified Specialist – Enterprise Routing and Switching (JNCIS-ENT)
• Juniper Networks Certified Professional – Security (JNCIP-SEC)
• Juniper Networks Certified Design Associate (JNCDA)
• Security Specialization
• AIDE (Mist-AI) Specialization

As a Juniper-focused partner and Enterprise+ Program member, Data Networks is committed to providing customers with a technology partner that has world-class Juniper expertise and knowledge to build holistic solutions for their networking needs. For a complete list of our partnerships and competencies, visit www.datanetworks.com/partners/overview.

About Data Networks

Data Networks is a premier provider of IT solutions focused on simplifying enterprise IT for education, government, and mid-market commercial customers. Over the last 35 years, we have developed unique competencies, proven processes, and strong manufacturer relationships that ensure project success. Our capabilities include the delivery of complete solutions around Client Computing, Data Center, Networking, Security, plus Cloud and Managed Services. Visit www.datanetworks.com or call (844) GET-DNET to learn more. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/data_networks or connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/data-networks.

Hunt Valley, MD – March 3, 2021 – Data Networks, a premier solution provider focused on simplifying enterprise IT for education, government, and commercial customers, is pleased to announce the addition of Technical Solutions Representative Matthew Castanera-Bartoszek.

In this new role, Matt will be responsible for delivering technical insights to include product/services knowledge and support to both customers and internal subject matter experts to facilitate complex, multidimensional IT solutions. Matt will also provide technical support and direction to the Data Networks Sales Team.

Matt brings over 20 years of experience to this position, most recently as Director of Technology at Our Lady of Good Counsel High School in Olney, MD, where he provided leadership and assumed management responsibility for the direction, coordination, integration, and implementation of technology across the 50+-acre campus and its associated buildings, departments, and 1,200 students.

Prior to that role, Matt held similar leadership positions at Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School and Beauvoir, The National Cathedral Elementary School, where he made significant impacts in the development and improvement of their respective technology departments. In addition, Matt brings Solutions Consultant and Solutions Engineer experience from his time with Carousel Industries, where he worked in a pre-sales capacity for consultative design engagements for primary and secondary education, small and mid-sized businesses, and enterprise customers.

Matt holds A+ and Network+ certifications with Comp TIA, along with other well-known certifications, including those from Cisco Meraki, Microsoft, Veeam, VMware, among others.

With Matt in place, customers will continue to receive the high level of technical solution development, know-how, and support they have come to expect from the team at Data Networks.

About Data Networks

Data Networks is a premier provider of IT solutions focused on simplifying enterprise IT for education, government, and mid-market commercial customers. Over the last 35 years, we have developed unique competencies, proven processes, and strong manufacturer relationships that ensure project success. Our capabilities include the delivery of complete solutions around Client Computing, Data Center, Networking, Security, plus Cloud and Managed Services. Visit www.datanetworks.com or call (844) GET-DNET to learn more. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/data_networks or connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/data-networks.