Strategic IT - SMB's

Strategic IT - 2 key uniques:

1) 80% reduction of IT risks/issuesunder 12 months through System Analysts doing monthly technology audits.

2) Technology plan aligned with your business department objectives.

Min project size
$5,000+
Hourly rate
Undisclosed
Employees
10 - 49
Locations
Park Ridge, IL
Year founded
Founded 2009
Languages
Timezones

Service Lines

IT Managed Services: 70%
Cybersecurity: 15%
IT Strategy Consulting: 15%

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Cybersecurity focus

Cybersecurity Consulting: 30%
Vulnerability Management: 15%
Breach Detection & Incident Response: 10%
Cloud Security: 10%
Managed SIEM Services: 10%
Network Security: 10%
Threat/Attack Simulations: 10%
Dark Web Monitoring: 5%

Cybersecurity Technologies

Auth0: 25%
Okta: 25%
OneLogin: 25%
SecureAuth: 25%

Digital and IT Strategy Consulting Focus

Virtual CIO Services: 40%
Digital Transformation: 15%
IT Assessment: 15%
IT Governance: 15%
Mobility Strategy: 15%

IT Managed Services Focus

Help desk: 25%
Security: 20%
Disaster Recovery: 15%
Managed Software Application & Solutions: 15%
Network: 15%
Managed Hosting Services: 10%

Industries

Non-profit: 20%
Business services: 15%
Financial services: 15%
Manufacturing: 15%
Construction: 10%
Legal: 10%
Medical: 10%
Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transport: 5%

Clients

Small Business (<$10M): 70%
Midmarket ($10M - $1B): 30%

Pricing Snapshot

Min. project size $5,000+

Avg. hourly rate Undisclosed

Rating for cost 4.6 /5

What Clients Have Said

XL.net offers competitive pricing with flat-rate models, such as $3,300/month for one client and $1,200/month for another. Clients appreciate the value for cost, noting significant improvements in service and responsiveness, while smaller businesses find their services budget-friendly.

This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

Most Common Project Size

$50,000 - $199,999 based on 11 reviews

< $10,000 $10,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 > $200,000

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XL.net Review Insights

Overall Review Rating

4.9

Quality 4.9
Schedule 4.8
Cost 4.6
Willing to Refer 5.0

Top Mentions

Review Highlights

Improved IT Infrastructure and Security

XL.net is commended for enhancing clients' IT infrastructure and security measures. They have successfully transitioned clients to more modern systems, reducing downtime and increasing system reliability.
Proactive Problem Solving

XL.net has been effective in reducing repetitive issues by proactively addressing root causes, leading to fewer support tickets and smoother operations for clients.
Room for Improvement in Helpdesk Consistency

While generally satisfied, some clients noted that the consistency of helpdesk responses could improve, as knowledge levels vary among support staff.
Effective Project Management

Clients appreciate XL.net's project management skills, noting their ability to deliver on time and within budget. Their structured approach to managing projects and maintaining communication is well-regarded.
Focus on Cybersecurity

Clients highlight XL.net's strong focus on cybersecurity, appreciating their efforts in enhancing data security measures and protecting sensitive information.
Exceptional Responsiveness and Customer Focus

Clients praise XL.net for their high level of responsiveness and customer-centric approach. The CEO directly engages to ensure client satisfaction, demonstrating their commitment to adapt and address client needs promptly.

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Application Management & Support Cybersecurity IT Managed Services IT Strategy Consulting
$10,000 to $49,999
Mar. 2023 - Ongoing

4.5

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 3.5

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"XL.net has been able to handle every request we've made."

Sep 15, 2023

Partner, Elster & McGrady LLC

Jason Elster

Legal
Chicago, Illinois
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified

XL.net provides ongoing managed IT services and help desk support for a legal services firm. They evaluate data security requirements and help prepare policies for data security and related matters.

The client has been pleased with the results of their engagement with XL.net. The team has enhanced data security and provided new hire support and training. The team is responsive, timely, and communicative. Furthermore, their flexibility in handling change requests is impressive.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Partner of Elster & McGrady LLC

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We provide legal services.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire XL.net to accomplish?

SOC 2 compliance
Managed IT services
24/hour help desk

SOLUTION

How did you find XL.net?

Referral

Why did you select XL.net over others?

Great culture fit
Company values aligned
Experts in the field

How many teammates from XL.net were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Assessed data security requirements for firm clients and assisted in preparing data security and related policies. Ongoing managed IT services and 24/7 help desk support.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Data security and related policies; new hire support; enabling software environment; employee training.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Confirmation emails that projects are being assigned to appropriate engineers; timely communication on individual projects; regular monthly meetings.

What was your primary form of communication with XL.net?

Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

XL.net has been able to handle every request we've made, from new hire support to assistance with our unique software environment, to data security advice.

Are there any areas for improvement or something XL.net could have done differently?

N/A

RATINGS

4.5

IT Managed Services
$10,000 to $49,999
Oct. 2022 - July 2023

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"Everything was well-planned, well-executed, and done on time, with responsiveness exceeding our expectations."

Jul 13, 2023

Managing Member, patterson law firm, llc

Michael Haeberle

Legal
Chicago, Illinois
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified

XL.net provided managed IT services to a law firm. They also helped the client transition out of their previous IT services provider.

XL.net made the client's transition to a new IT services provider seamless. The vendor delivered well-planned and well-executed outputs on time. Their knowledgeable IT personnel responded promptly to the client's needs and addressed issues efficiently. They also communicated via virtual meetings.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the managing member of patterson law firm, llc

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We provide legal services for business and individuals, including helping businesses and individuals avoid litigation beforehand and, when in litigation, aggressively pursue their rights.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire XL.net to accomplish?

Replace existing IT vendor

SOLUTION

How did you find XL.net?

Referral

Why did you select XL.net over others?

High ratings
Close to my geographic location
Great culture fit
Good value for cost
Referred to me
Company values aligned

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Transition out of existing IT vendor to provide IT managed services for our firm.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Seamless transition and implementation of new managed IT services provider.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Everything was well-planned, well-executed, and done on time, with responsiveness exceeding our expectations and far better than the competition.

What was your primary form of communication with XL.net?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Responsiveness and quality of IT personnel. Issues were addressed promptly by extremely knowledgeable individuals.

Are there any areas for improvement or something XL.net could have done differently?

No.

RATINGS

5.0

"Great service from a critical vendor."

IT Managed Services
$10,000 to $49,999
Aug. 2021 - Ongoing

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"They are not afraid to put high-end resources in front of a problem to solve it."

Oct 7, 2021

Office Manager, Fates, Bodily, & Parker PLLC

Anonymous

Financial services
Itasca, Illinois
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified

XL.net provides managed IT services for an accounting firm. The team is responsible for updating the client's IT infrastructure.

With the ongoing project, the client has a lot of plans to implement. XL.net is quick to respond to issues with effective resolutions. So far, the client is impressed with the team's focus on cyber security while they work on the project.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the office manager for our Accounting Firm

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire XL.net?

We hired XL.net as our MSP.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We interviews multiple vendors and choose XL.net based on their knowledge & focus on Cyber Security on top of their IT knowledge.

Describe the project in detail and walk through their service package.

Project is ongoing but they are working to bring our IT infrastructure up to par with the needs to today's IT environment.

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

We've spoke with multiple people from the head of the company to their IT service desk and everyone has been extremely helpful and great to speak with.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The project is still in it's early stages, but we have a lot of exciting things planned to implement.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Very effective. They respond quickly and are quick to escalate as needed. They are not afraid to put high-end resources in front of a problem to solve it. They don't run from an issue.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their laser focus on Cyber Security.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

None come to mind.

RATINGS

5.0

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has had its financial risk status checked (Creditsafe: Moderate Risk), and is backed by 13 verified client reviews averaging 4.9 stars.

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Verified Client Reviews: 13

Overall Review Rating: 4.9

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Last Updated: October 13, 2026

Business Entity

Business Entity Name	XL.NET, INC.
Source	Illinois Secretary of State
Jurisdiction of Formation	Illinois
Date of Formation	January 2, 2014
Status	Active
Last Updated	July 11, 2023
ID	69311237

Credit Report Results

International Credit Risk Assessment	Moderate Risk
Source	Creditsafe
Last Updated	January 1, 2022

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Top Mentions

Review Highlights

Improved IT Infrastructure and Security

Proactive Problem Solving

Room for Improvement in Helpdesk Consistency

Effective Project Management

Focus on Cybersecurity

Exceptional Responsiveness and Customer Focus

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