Business Details
27 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for IT Services & Cybersecurity Solutions
Founded in 1999, Applied Tech has dedicated itself to helping small and mid-sized businesses harness technology to achieve strategic goals. As a Microsoft Gold Partner with decades of experience, we combine deep technical expertise with a client-centric approach to deliver managed IT services, cybersecurity solutions, and compliance support. Our team of certified professionals prioritizes proactive planning, ensuring clients benefit from secure, scalable infrastructure aligned with evolving business needs.With SOC 2 Type 2 compliance and a focus on industries like healthcare and finance, we provide tailored solutions that address complex regulatory requirements. Our flat-fee pricing model and 24/7 support reflect our commitment to transparency and reliability, empowering clients to focus on growth while we manage their technology ecosystem.
Services
Managed IT Services
Co-Managed IT Services
Regulated Security Services
Cloud Infrastructure Management
IT Growth Strategy
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 proactive IT support and monitoring.
- Our team holds Microsoft Gold Partner certification.
- We implement a flat-fee pricing model for predictable budgets.
- We specialize in HIPAA, PCI, and SOC 2 compliance solutions.
- Our IT growth strategy aligns technology with business objectives.
Associations and certifications
- SOC 2 Type 2
What people say
Proactive security solutions
Responsive 24/7 support
Regulatory compliance expertise
Strategic IT planning
Reliable problem resolution
Services
Managed IT Services
Our fully managed IT services provide comprehensive infrastructure oversight, including proactive monitoring, hardware lifecycle management, and strategic technology planning. We handle daily operations while aligning systems with business growth objectives. Clients benefit from predictable costs, 24/7 support, and expert management of Microsoft environments.
Regulated Security Services
We design cybersecurity frameworks meeting HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI, and CMMC requirements through layered protection strategies and audit-ready documentation. Our solutions include threat detection, incident response planning, and continuous compliance validation for high-risk industries.
Co-Managed IT Services
This collaborative model combines client control with our technical expertise for infrastructure management, security implementation, and strategic planning. We augment internal teams with specialized skills while maintaining seamless integration with existing workflows and decision-making structures.
IT Growth Strategy
We develop customized IT roadmaps aligning technology investments with business expansion goals. Services include capacity planning, scalability assessments, and implementation of growth-enabling solutions like virtual desktop infrastructure and cloud migration strategies.
Cloud Infrastructure Management
Our cloud solutions optimize hybrid environments through Microsoft Azure integration, Office 365 management, and secure migration planning. We ensure system interoperability, data protection, and performance optimization across on-premise and cloud deployments for operational efficiency.
People
Daniel Petersen
President
Daniel leads strategic direction while emphasizing client-centric service delivery. With two decades in IT leadership roles, he focuses on scaling operations and maintaining technical excellence across all service offerings.
Kris Cears
Chief Information Security Officer
Kris oversees cybersecurity strategy and compliance programs. His expertise in threat intelligence and regulatory frameworks ensures clients receive cutting-edge protection aligned with evolving industry standards.
James Walstad
Director of Sales
James connects businesses with tailored IT solutions, leveraging 15+ years of technology sales experience to understand client needs and deliver strategic partnerships.
Jeremiah Hepner
VP, Managed Services
Jeremiah manages service delivery operations, ensuring technical teams maintain high standards in infrastructure management and client support through continuous process improvement initiatives.
Anne Vitale
VP, People & Culture
Anne drives organizational development and talent strategy, fostering a culture of service excellence and professional growth aligned with the company's core values.
Questions
What IT services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide fully managed IT, co-managed IT, regulated security services, cloud infrastructure management, and IT growth strategy tailored to small and mid-sized businesses.
Are you compliant with industry security standards?
Yes, we maintain SOC 2 Type 2 compliance and support HIPAA, PCI, NIST, and CMMC requirements through customized security frameworks.
Do you offer 24/7 IT support?
Yes, all clients receive 24/7 monitoring, emergency response, and helpdesk support to minimize downtime and address critical issues immediately.
How do your pricing models work?
We use a predictable flat-fee model that scales with service levels, including hardware lifecycle management, security layers, and strategic planning components.
Can you integrate with existing IT teams?
Yes, our co-managed IT services collaborate with internal teams while providing expert augmentation for specific projects or ongoing support needs.
What industries do you specialize in?
We focus on healthcare, finance, insurance, manufacturing, and professional services, with deep expertise in regulated industry compliance requirements.
Reviews (7)
Lisa P.
Nov 09, 2021
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Terrible support Inpaid 2,000 a month for horrible support. They never responded or came out and fixed issues. Also charged over this amount for "projects" buyer beware total rip off. Oh and we only had 9 users
Laundry Whisperer
Apr 28, 2021
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I've been working with Platte River for about 7 years. They respond very quickly whenever we're experiencing issues and they solve problems correctly the first time. But I also appreciate how they keep us informed about new solutions and how those solutions will change our work environment. In short - great people, great company! Thanks Platte River team!
Nicole LaDue
Nov 23, 2020
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As a partner of Platte River, I can honestly say that they are a Managed IT company that goes above and beyond for their clients to help them grow their businesses efficiently and securely. It's an honor to be affiliated with them.
Neely Harris
May 07, 2020
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We use Platte River Networks for our managed IT services and they are awesome. They are responsive, friendly, and wicked smart. I highly recommend them for any businesses IT needs.
Jeff J.
Nov 24, 2019
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How weird it is that out of ALL the reviews i leave positive OR negative that THIS is the ONLY 1 that yelp consistently removes within hours after the fact, oh well ill just keep posting a review of how awful they are. Needed some hard drives smashed & stuff like that but they didnt do that like they said they would now im on the run from Johnny law after the bleach bit the hard drives
Andy Boian
Dec 30, 2018
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Platte River Networks is by far the best IT services firm in the country. They far surpass any competitor with their deep knowledge base and keen sense of customer service which far surpasses anyone else, The leadership team is tremendous and highly resourceful, and they continue to be publicly recognized for it. I highly recommend Treve, Brent, David, and all of them for your IT needs without a doubt.
David D.
Jun 16, 2018
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Best IT firm in Colorado-Readers Choice CoBiz magazine and Top 10 Places to Work DBJ both for the past 4 years. Awesome company and Awesome People.
