Elevated Managed IT & Cybersecurity Services

IT that Aligns Technology with Business Risk Management and Productivity

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Supported Users Daily

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Customer Satisfaction Rate

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Average Response Time - 24/7

We Enable Columbus Organizations to Stay Secure, Compliant, and Productive

Affiliated Resource Group provides elevated managed IT and cybersecurity services for organizations in Columbus and Central Ohio that want to reduce business risk, strengthen security, and eliminate costly IT surprises.

More than traditional IT support, Affiliated helps manufacturing, healthcare, municipalities, logistics, and professional services organizations improve operational stability, maintain compliance, and protect business performance.

With SOC 2 Type II certification and support for CMMC Level 1 compliance, Affiliated delivers proactive IT support, cybersecurity protection, and strategic technology leadership that help organizations stay secure, productive, and prepared for growth.

The result isn't just better IT—it's a business that runs with clarity, control, and confidence.

Why You Need a Business Risk Management Approach to Your IT

Most organizations treat IT like a cost center—until a breach, audit issue, outage, or insurance request exposes the cost of inaction. In those moments, IT isn't about devices or ticket queues; it's about financial exposure, operational downtime, and reputational risk.

Affiliated takes a business risk management approach to IT. Instead of reacting after problems occur, we prevent them through proactive, compliant, business-aligned services that close the gaps leading to downtime, audit findings, and avoidable loss.

With Affiliated, IT stops being a worry—and becomes protection for the business.

Why Organizations Choose Affiliated

Coumbus and central Ohio organizations choose Affiliated because they finally get one accountable partner—clear answers, clear ownership, and clear next steps.

How We Protect Your Business

Direct-to-Expert Engineer Access

No call trees or ticket mazes. You speak directly with an engineer for faster resolution and less downtime.

Rapid Response + Proactive Monitoring

24/7 support and real-time oversight to catch issues early, prevent outages, and maintain productivity.

A 3-Prong Preventive Model

Independent inspection, validation, and reporting create visibility, assurance, and fewer unexpected failures.

Cybersecurity & Compliance, Built In

Support for SOC 2, HIPAA, FTC, NIST/CMMC, PCI-DSS, and insurance requirements to reduce audit friction and exposure—not just pass the checkboxes.

Operational Maturity, Not Just Helpdesk

Standardized frameworks and processes reduce unforced errors, improve stability, and minimize leadership involvement in day-to-day IT.

Scalable Support for Growth

Technology, process, and governance that evolve with manufacturing, municipalities, healthcare, logistics, and professional services environments.

Strategy (IT Security, and Compliance)

To keep your technology aligned with your business needs today and into the future

Industry Recognition & Certifications

CRN Magazine TOP MSP500. 2X Microsoft Regional Partner Of The Year. Dell Technologies - Leadership Award.

Affiliated Resource Group holds a SOC 2 Type II certification and supports CMMC Level 1 compliance for defense supply chain contractors. Demonstrating independently verified controls for security, availability, and confidentiality.

With 30+ years of experience, Affiliated keeps organizations running with clarity, control, and confidence.

Our IT Support Services

At Affiliated Resource Group, we deliver a wide range of IT solutions designed to help Columbus and Central Ohio organizations operate efficiently, securely, and in full compliance. Whether you need full-service IT management or specialized cybersecurity support, our team is here to ensure your technology drives your success.

Elevated Managed IT

We provide comprehensive Managed IT Services to keep your IT environment running smoothly. From 24/7 helpdesk support to proactive monitoring and maintenance, our team ensures minimal downtime and maximum productivity, so you can focus on your organization's mission.

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Elevated Cybersecurity Services

Safeguard your organization against ever-evolving cyber threats. Our cybersecurity experts deliver robust protection through vulnerability assessments, real-time monitoring, incident response, firewall management, and endpoint security, giving you peace of mind and business continuity.

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Elevated Co-Managed IT Services

Strengthen your internal IT team with our Co-Managed IT Services. We collaborate seamlessly with your in-house staff to provide additional expertise, fill skill gaps, or manage overflow during busy periods. Get the flexibility and support you need without sacrificing control.

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Data Compliance

Navigating regulatory compliance can be complex — we make it simple. We help your organization meet data privacy and security standards, whether you're governed by HIPAA, NIST, or other industry regulations, ensuring you stay audit-ready and compliant.

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HIPAA Compliance

For healthcare organizations, HIPAA compliance is non-negotiable. Affiliated Resource Group helps you achieve and maintain full HIPAA compliance with tailored assessments, documentation, training, and ongoing monitoring to protect patient data and avoid costly penalties.

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Microsoft License Management

Maximize the value of your Microsoft investment. We help organizations manage Microsoft licenses effectively, ensuring compliance, optimizing costs, and leveraging the full suite of Microsoft solutions like Microsoft 365, Teams, and Azure.

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IT Risk Assessment & Mitigation

Identify vulnerabilities before they become costly problems. Our IT Risk Assessment & Mitigation services evaluate your IT infrastructure, detect risks, and implement strategies to reduce exposure and strengthen your security posture.

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Affiliated Provides Experienced Strategic IT Planning For Expansion And Growth

The single biggest benefit of working with Affiliated has been their ability to help with strategic planning for our expansion and growth. From setting the strategy with our IT team to coordinating hardware and software purchases and infrastructure upgrades to collaboration on projects and troubleshooting issues, they bring a high level of experience to every facet of our IT ecosystem. And because the entire Affiliated team has taken the time to understand our business and needs, they have been critical to our success in aligning our IT department's goals with our overall company goals. It is a strong partnership and has been for 10 years.

CFO

Power Equipment Distributor

Affiliated Solved Issues Our Past Vendor Couldn't

Working with Affiliated has been a night and day difference from our past IT vendors. Their ability to proactively resolve issues - issues our past IT Firm couldn't or wouldn't resolve - has had an immediate impact on our business and employees. Right from the start, they listened, quickly understood our primary business needs, and tailored their services to meet those needs The most significant benefit is how they quickly and efficiently respond to our employee requests by identifying and solving problems to keep us productive. They have also done a fantastic job training our teams to protect our organization and get the most out of our software solutions. And for me, Affiliated has given me back a lot of my personal and professional time so I can focus on our core business. We are very happy that we made the change to Affiliated.

Real Estate Development Company

Affiliated's Value And Services Have Exceeded Our Expectations

The biggest benefit to our company has been the speed, professionalism, and value of the services that the Affiliated team has provided. We need our systems up and available to keep us productive - we must deliver to our customers on time. Our employees have found Affiliated's Helpdesk easier to work with and more responsive than our previous providers. Knowing that when we contact the Helpdesk, we get a technical person on the phone to help immediately is a huge benefit. Getting problems solved quickly is important and has dramatically reduced our downtime. Our management team now spends its IT time deciding on recommended turnkey options, not trying to validate solutions - and then managing to get them installed correctly. As the company executive, I get fewer issues on my desk, which allows me to focus on growing our business and supporting our customers.

President/CFO

Custom Manufacturer

Always Have Our Best Interest In Mind

There's no doubt about it: Affiliated has helped us create a smarter, more streamlined business. They are a trusted advisor we can count on to make recommendations with our best interests in mind. For example, Affiliated has helped our IT department maximize cost savings across the board (actual savings are 12% to 18% annually), improving our security and business continuity. With Affiliated running our IT, we're better positioned to innovate, collaborate, and take advantage of new opportunities more quickly.

President

Heavy Vehicle Manufacturer

Affiliated Took Immediate Ownership Of Our Challenges

As one of the largest office furniture companies in Columbus, with over 30 employees, we needed a more strategic and effective approach to our IT that would increase our productivity and build a more organized approach for long-term success. Affiliated brought a comprehensive expertise and support we could not handle independently. Their team took immediate ownership of our challenges and provided solutions, demonstrating their genuine interest in seeing our business succeed. Partnering with Affiliated has given our company the ability to grow with confidence.

CFO

Office Design Company

Affiliated Is A Great Partner To Our Business

Affiliated Resource Group has been our Managed Services firm since 2019, handling all of our IT needs, including employee support, backups, multifactor authentication, and Microsoft licensing needs. With their knowledge, experience, and quick response times, we never have to worry about our staff's IT needs being met. Not only is Affiliated trustworthy and dependable, their team is very easy to work with—a great partner to our business.

Office Manager

Finance Fund

Responsive And Effective Support I Can Count On

Under the ESA managed services program, Affiliated has taken a lot of work off my plate so I can focus on bigger priorities. It has allowed me to be more proactive in managing the health of our IT infrastructure and provide support to our users much faster. Whether working with me on a big IT project, keeping us updated, or troubleshooting a small Help Desk issue, this program makes it much easier and more affordable to provide the IT systems and support our users need and expect to focus on their jobs.

Information Technology Manager

Automotive Distributor

The Affiliated Team Is An Extension Of Our IT Department

"Our relationship with Affiliated is a partnership. Their team understands our company and is available anytime we need them. Whether for an IT Help Desk issue, helping to improve our security, assistance on a major IT project, or when encountering an issue we can't resolve, we can rely on...

IT Director

Power Equipment Distributor

Invaluable Depth, Skills, And Experience

Affiliated did all the heavy lifting in a complex transition to the cloud, including migrating users. Their broad depth of skills, experience with large migrations, and organizational assets were invaluable.

CIO

Financial Services Company

Achieve Best-In-Class IT Support in 3 Simple Steps

Step 1

Book a Discovery Call

Schedule a quick call to discuss your specific IT needs and challenges. We'll answer your questions and set up an initial assessment. 

Step 2

Conduct An Assessment

Our team will conduct a thorough assessment of your IT environment to identify vulnerabilities and opportunities for improvement. 

Step 3

Be Confident

We'll create a Managed or Co-managed IT plan that aligns with your business goals and provides the responsive, accurate services you need to thrive. 

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Named MSP 150 Elite IT Service Provider In Columbus, Ohio, By CRN Magazine

Recognized for Exemplary Approach to Delivery of Managed IT Services & Support

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