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CompNet, Inc
By Marcella Peyre-Ferry Contributing Writer
CompNet, Inc., is an IT technology firm started in 2000 by founder and company president Mark Davis. Based in Honey Brook, they provide a wide range of services to small- and medium-sized businesses of all kinds.
Davis was working for an internet bank when he started servicing computers as a side job in 2000. “The business started as a simple computer service and help desk support,” Davis explained. “We evolved into a firm where we were building and selling our own custom computer and server hardware, procuring third-party hardware and software, and hosting email and website solutions. My whole goal is to be a one-stop technology source.”
Around 2007, CompNet, Inc., acquired IEXP Software, a firm that added development services with custom e-commerce and content management system (CMS) services for clients. These new services expanded CompNet, Inc. offerings to help clients with development services in maintaining websites, custom web-based applications/ solutions, and database/reporting systems.
Each of CompNet’s clients are given custom coding rather than open source software, providing them with an extra layer of security for their systems. Having worked in the financial industry, Davis knows the importance of security. In a world of increasing cyber-attacks, prevention and protection are key.
“No one sees cyber security as a threat until they are compromised,” Davis said. “Spending the time and money to protect your system will save you from the overall costs to correct and put solutions into place afterwards.”
Today, services can involve anything related to individual computers, networks, phone systems, camera systems and web development. “Businesses can come to us with what is needed on the technology side and we can either service it internally or coordinate it through one of our partners,” Davis said.
When a business in Chester County uses CompNet, Inc., they have the advantage of working with someone local who can respond to their location if a problem requires in-person service. They can also help with consulting and training as businesses work to keep up with new technology and the growing movement for employees to work from home.
“If you are trying to grow your online presence, or move it to the cloud, we will make sure you build it right,” Davis said.
Businesses can think of Davis as the CTO, calling on him and CompNet, Inc., any time they have an IT-related question or issue. That can be to address a problem, plan to add or upgrade systems, implement security, migrate data and/ or systems and more.
“Run it past me and I’ll offer solutions,” Davis said. “I may not always be the best solution. Customers trust that I’m not just trying to sell them my product, but solve their problem and build a long-lasting relationship. Building that trust is more important to me than one sale.”
CompNet, Inc., is small, but that works to their advantage “The biggest thing is that we are local and accessible,” Davis said. “We aim to have the availability to provide prompt services in support of our customers.”
Davis admits that CompNet, Inc., clients sometimes do have to pay a bit more than those who deal with large or foreign-based IT firms, but “We strive to stay fair and competitive,” he said. “with us, you’re able to know who you’re talking to and you can build a relationship with our staff.”
