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Established in 1979, designDATA is an IT Managed Services Provider operating out of the Washington, DC Metro area. We are focused on equipping organizations with scalable solutions that enable teams to do their best work securely. We do this by striving to see the world through your clients' eyes, aligning IT operations with organizational priorities, and ensuring staff have the resources they need to excel. designDATA provides 24/7 tech support, data center and cloud services, robust cybersecurity solutions, exceptional end-user training, and enterprise-level consulting services.

  • Min project size
    $5,000+
  • Hourly rate
    $100 - $149 / hr
  • Employees
    50 - 249
  • Locations
    Gaithersburg, MD
  • Year founded
    Founded 1979

2 Locations

  • Gaithersburg , MD
  • Washington , DC

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Azure Consulting Services
Azure Management & Governance
50%
Azure Migrations
50%
Digital and IT Strategy Consulting Focus
IT Operations Management Consulting
25%
IT Assessment
10%
IT Governance
10%
Virtual CIO Services
10%
IT Managed Services Focus
Governance & Compliance Assessments
10%
Hardware
10%
IT Budgeting
10%
Managed Software Application & Solutions
10%
Network
10%
Other IT managed services
10%
Security
10%
Industries
Business services
20%
Non-profit
20%
Education
10%
Financial services
10%
Insurance
10%
Legal
10%
Medical
10%
Real estate
10%
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Pricing Snapshot

Min. project size $5,000+
Avg. hourly rate $100 - $149 /hr
Rating for cost 4.8 /5

What Clients Have Said

designDATA is viewed as a cost-effective provider, with project investments ranging from $25,000/month to $500,000 total. Clients appreciate their high-value services, including 24/7 support and customized training, often citing significant improvements in IT efficiency and security for their organizations.

This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

Most Common Project Size

< $49,999 based on 13 reviews
< $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 $200,000 - $999,999 > $1,000,000

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designDATA Review Insights

Overall Review Rating

5.0
  • Quality 4.9
  • Schedule 4.9
  • Cost 4.8
  • Willing to Refer 5.0

Top Mentions

Review Highlights

  • Enhanced Security and Infrastructure Improvements

    Clients report significant improvements in IT infrastructure and security measures after partnering with designDATA. Efforts such as server consolidation, cloud migration, and enhanced security protocols have led to increased operational stability.

  • Comprehensive IT Training Programs

    designDATA offers extensive training programs that include over 200 expert-led videos and live sessions. Clients appreciate the engaging and hands-on nature of the training, which covers cybersecurity, productivity tools, and AI integration, leading to improved efficiency and security awareness.

  • Partnership and Trust Building

    Clients appreciate designDATA's partnership approach, feeling supported and understood. The company's ability to build trust through transparent communication and consistent service delivery is highlighted across several reviews.

  • Strong Customer Service and Responsiveness

    Multiple reviews highlight designDATA's exceptional customer service, with clients praising their responsiveness, accessibility, and proactive communication. The team is noted for their commitment to understanding client needs and delivering tailored solutions.

  • High Costs Justified by Quality

    While some clients noted higher costs compared to previous vendors, they emphasized that the quality of service and support received from designDATA more than justified the expense, leading to greater overall value.

  • Reliable Support and Problem Solving

    designDATA is recognized for providing reliable IT support, enabling clients to focus on their core operations without IT disruptions. Their ability to quickly resolve issues and provide strategic guidance is highly valued.

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IT Services & Training for Marketing Company

  • Corporate Training & Coaching IT Managed Services
  • Other IT managed services
  • Confidential
  • Jan. - Dec. 2024
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"What stood out most about designDATA was their commitment to making the IT training engaging."

Feb 13, 2025
CEO, Marketing Company
Anonymous
Verified
  • Advertising & marketing
  • Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

designDATA provided IT training for a marketing company. The team provided cybersecurity awareness and Microsoft 365 training, giving the client access to over 200 videos. designDATA also offered AI guidance.

Managed IT Services for Nonprofit Organization

  • $50,000 to $199,999
  • Jan. 2015 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"The most impressive is the level of trust and accessibility we have from top to bottom in the organization."

Feb 14, 2023
Department Director, Fisher House Foundation
Anonymous
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Rockville, Maryland
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

designDATA provides managed IT services to a nonprofit organization. They handle all the client's IT needs, including HAAS, training, security, and network support.

Host Migration & Consolidation for Nonprofit Organization

  • Other IT Consulting and SI
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Dec. 2021 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"designDATA has a solid support infrastructure in place for our staff."

Nov 18, 2022
Director of IT, INFORMS
John King
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Catonsville, Maryland
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

designDATA helps a nonprofit organization with their host migration and consolidation. The team assessed, upgraded, and secured the company's desktop, servers, and network hardware.

Cloud Migration for Railway Association

  • Cloud Consulting & SI
  • $200,000 to $999,999
  • June 2017 - Aug. 2022
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

“designDATA was great from the beginning, and we had a great engagement overall.”

Sep 29, 2022
IT Director, AREMA
Skip Gmeiner
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Lanham, Maryland
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

designDATA helped a railway association migrate their systems and data from on-premise servers into the cloud using the Microsoft 365 suite. The project included changing the ISP to support the migration.

Managed IT Services & Help Desk for Trade Association

  • IT Managed Services
  • $200,000 to $999,999
  • Mar. 2017 - Ongoing
4.5
Quality
5.0
Schedule
4.5
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

“They have the project management expertise within their team, which helps us stay on track.”

Jul 20, 2022
VP of Membership & Operations, Trade Association
Anonymous
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Washington, District of Columbia
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

designDATA is a trade association’s managed IT partner, and they provide help desk services to solve issues. The team has also helped the client migrate to the cloud, install software, and run network tests.

IT Services for Non Profit Organization

  • Other IT Consulting and SI
  • $200,000 to $999,999
  • Dec. 2018 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
4.0
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Rather than feeling like a service provider, they feel like a true IT partner." 

Mar 9, 2022
President, Prevent Cancer Foundation
Jody Hoyos
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Alexandria, Virginia
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

designData provides managed IT services for a nonprofit organization. They've purchased and installed hardware, providing on-site training and onboarding and now offer continuous help desk maintenance. 

Managed IT Services for Executive Search Firm

  • IT Managed Services IT Staff Augmentation
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Oct. 2021 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Their team talks in our language, is cool calm and collected while rapidly diagnosing and solving problems."

Feb 25, 2022
Founder & President, Staffing Advisors
Bob Corlett
Verified
  • Business services
  • Washington, District of Columbia
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

designDATA works as an executive search firm's IT support team. They have been managing the client's hardware and software projects to simplify their workflow.

Managed IT Services for Pharmaceutical Company

  • IT Managed Services
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Feb. 2022 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.5
Willing to Refer
5.0

"designData has worked to educate me in a way that is 100% supportive."

Feb 24, 2022
Chief Operating Officer, Pharmaceutical Company
Kathryn Gleason
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Washington, District of Columbia
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

designDATA provides managed IT services for a pharmaceutical company. The deliverables include new and configured laptops with enhanced security measures. The team has also moved them from Box to SharePoint.

IT Services for Insurance Agency

  • IT Managed Services IT Strategy Consulting
  • Confidential
  • Dec. 2010 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"They’re proactive and they keep us to speed with what we need to do."

Feb 18, 2022
Director of Case Design, Insurance Company
Anonymous
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Rockville, Maryland
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

An insurance agency partnered up with designDATA to be their primary IT services provider. The team keeps the company current with technological trends, and they manage their hardware and software needs.

IT Services for Adhesive Manufacturer

  • IT Managed Services
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Jan. 2015 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"I am always confident that my needs will be carefully and thoroughly addressed by designDATA."

Feb 1, 2022
President, The Adhesive and Sealant Council
William E. Allmond, IV
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Alexandria, Virginia
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

designDATA provides complete IT services for an adhesive manufacturing company. They maintain the hardware, software, and help desk needs on-site for all the company's employees.

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Overall Review Rating
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Last Updated
June 17, 2025

Business Entity

Business Entity Name Design Data Systems, Inc.
Source Maryland Business Express
Jurisdiction of Formation Maryland
Date of Formation May 31, 1979
Status Active
Last Updated March 27, 2025
ID D01016690

Credit Report Results

International Credit Risk Assessment Very Low Risk
Source Creditsafe
Last Updated March 27, 2025
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610 Professional Drive Suite 102 , 20879 GaithersburgMD, United States 20879

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