Managed IT support for small businesses in the Northwest Suburbs
Flat monthly pricing, fast local help, and one person who knows your systems. Serving Arlington Heights and nearby since 2014.
See Plans & Pricing Call (847) 242-1160Who we help
Law & professional offices
Secure Microsoft 365, reliable backups, and support for your practice software.
IT for law firms →Accounting & tax firms
Help with your required written security plan (WISP), multi-factor sign-in, and backups that keep tax season on track.
IT for accounting & tax →Restaurants & retail
Wi-Fi and network devices that stay up during service, with after-hours response.
IT for restaurants & retail →Medical & dental offices
Secure workstations, encrypted email, managed updates and tested backups for the software your front desk and exam rooms depend on.
IT for medical & dental →Manufacturers & distributors
Office PCs, Microsoft 365 and ERP backups, Wi-Fi that reaches the warehouse floor, and cameras, with production equipment kept on its own network.
IT for manufacturers →Small offices
Helpdesk, monitoring and security for one simple monthly price per user.
Business IT services →Homeowners
Smart home setup, TV and home theater installs, whole-home Wi-Fi and cameras, with a flat price quoted before we start.
See smart home services →What's included
- Helpdesk & on-site support
- 24/7 monitoring & patching
- Cybersecurity & managed backup
- Microsoft 365 & cloud management
- Network cabling & Wi-Fi
- Conference room AV
Why Smartkinect
You work directly with the owner
No call centers or ticket queues. The person who answers knows your setup.
Flat-rate pricing
Plans from $100 per user per month. No surprise hourly bills.
Local since 2014
On site in Arlington Heights, Schaumburg, Palatine and nearby towns.
What clients say
“Our law firm has been with Mike and Smartkinect for over 10 years. Throughout these 10+ years, Mike has been like another member of our firm. He handles every IT issue promptly and professionally (even helping with our personal IT and tech issues). 5 stars, highly recommend.”
— Cifelli, Scrementi, and Dore LTD., client for 10+ years ★★★★★
“I honestly can’t say enough good things about Michael! I am a senior so I’m a little bit technically challenged (lol), and Michael has helped me with several things that I could not figure out for myself. He showed up right on time, is trustworthy, courteous & very respectful. And he really knows his stuff! I would highly recommend his service to anyone, especially seniors.”
— Gina C., Residential Tech Help ★★★★★ Google review
“Michael was great to work with! He helped me optimize my services quickly and easily, all remotely. He was professional, knowledgeable, and made the whole process simple and stress-free. Highly recommend Smartkinect!”
— Sean, Remote IT Help ★★★★★ Google review
“Mike knew exactly what he wanted and produced it in a professional manner with all the ‘bells and whistles’! … He’s an honest and reputable guy with reasonable pricing.”
— Cookie C., Home Sound & Video System ★★★★★ Google review
Free tools for your business
IT Security Scorecard
Answer 12 quick questions and get a letter grade, plus the fixes that matter most for your business.
Downtime Cost Calculator
See what an internet, email or computer outage really costs your business per hour, per outage and per year.
Phishing Quiz
Look at 10 real-world style emails and texts and spot the scams. Get your score and the red flags to watch for.