Managed IT for law and accounting firms in the Northwest Suburbs
Protect client files, pass your cyber insurance questionnaire, and keep court deadlines and tax season on track. Flat monthly pricing and one local owner who knows your systems, serving Arlington Heights and nearby since 2014.
See Plans & Pricing Call (847) 242-1160Free 30-minute security check before tax season
We review your WISP, multi-factor sign-in, backups and laptop encryption, then send you a short written summary. No cost, no obligation. Appointments on Wednesdays.
Who we help
Law & financial firms
Secure Microsoft 365, reliable backups and help with client-data rules for law practices and investment advisers.
IT for law & financial 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 →Rental owners & hosts
Smart locks, leak alerts, noise monitoring and remote management for Airbnb, Vrbo and long-term rentals, with a flat price per property.
See Smart Rentals →Also supporting other professional offices, such as real estate, insurance and consulting firms. See Business IT services →
Free · No obligationFree IT security check-upAbout an hour on site, plus a written summary of what to fix first. See what's coveredWhat's included
- Helpdesk & on-site support
- 24/7 monitoring & patching
- Cybersecurity & managed backup
- Microsoft 365 & cloud management
- Network cabling & Wi-Fi
- Conference room AV
- Website design & care
- Smart locks & sensors for rentals
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.