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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.

  • $5,000+
  • $100 - $149 / hr
  • 50 - 249
  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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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 16, 2022
ID D01016690
Credit Report Results
International Credit Risk Assessment Not Rated
Source Creditsafe
Last Updated January 1, 2022

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