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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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    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 12 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 5.0
    • Schedule 4.9
    • Cost 4.8
    • Willing to Refer 5.0

    Top Mentions

    Review Highlights

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Effective Project Management

      Clients commend designDATA for their project management skills, noting timely deliveries, adherence to budgets, and effective communication. Their ability to maintain a seamless workflow and address issues promptly is frequently mentioned.

    • Proactive and Future-Oriented

      designDATA is noted for their forward-thinking approach, helping clients stay ahead of technological trends and challenges. Their proactive support includes anticipating client needs and strategic IT planning.

    • 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.

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    IT Services & Training for Marketing Company

    • Corporate Training & Coaching 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."

    CEO, Marketing Company
    Anonymous
    • 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."

    Department Director, Fisher House Foundation
    Anonymous
    • Nonprofit
    • 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."

    Director of IT, INFORMS
    John King
    • Nonprofit
    • 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.”

    IT Director, AREMA
    Skip Gmeiner
    • Transportation
    • 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.”

    VP of Membership & Operations, Trade Association
    Anonymous
    • Pharmaceuticals
    • 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." 

    President, Prevent Cancer Foundation
    Jody Hoyos
    • Nonprofit
    • 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."

    Founder & President, Staffing Advisors
    Bob Corlett
    • 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."

    Chief Operating Officer, Pharmaceutical Company
    Kathryn Gleason
    • Nonprofit
    • 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."

    Director of Case Design, Insurance Company
    Anonymous
    • Other Industry
    • 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."

    President, The Adhesive and Sealant Council
    William E. Allmond, IV
    • Nonprofit
    • 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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    Verified Client Reviews
    14
    Overall Review Rating
    5
    Source
    Clutch
    Last Updated
    February 13, 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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