Internet Access Consulting

Reliable connectivity planned around your business.

Stop paying for unreliable circuits with consulting aligned to over 500 IT best practices.

Reduce connectivity gaps with WAN planning tied to business needs, uptime, and budget clarity.

Avoid vendor confusion with executive guidance that has helped cut IT costs by up to 20%.

Support remote and onsite teams with access planning backed by 98-99% client satisfaction.

Improve internet decisions with Fractional CIO oversight and documented technology roadmaps.

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Our Clients

Trusted Guidance for Better IT Decisions

See how strategic IT leadership helps organizations reduce friction and improve performance.

Thriveon truly focuses on the customer service side of the business. They impress us often with their support. And Thriveon is the first IT company that we found would prevent problems before they happen, rather than react to them after they happened.

John K.

GM, Kozy Heat Fireplaces

Thriveon is one of the best things that happened to us this year. We started out retaining their services to obtain a more reliable and effective data backup solution, but their services to us evolved into a partnership where they are providing not only backup, but also disaster recovery, enhanced security, regular system and hardware monitoring and maintenance, and day-to-day speedy, reliable, professional and knowledgeable support services for all our IT needs (which Thriveon offers through their unlimited support program). Thriveon encourages support requests from all our staff members, for all of our IT questions, big or small, including questions regarding Microsoft Office and our other applications and software programs. Their engineers are friendly and really approachable.

Steve Franta

Managing Partner, The Legal Professionals

With the change to the modern workplace, we can now access our files from any location at any time with just an internet connection. Our documents are at our fingertips whether working from home, at a client site or sitting in an airport.

Ann Bolin

Director of Accounting and Administration, Blue Rose Capital Advisors

Thriveon has been working with us and guiding us along the way…We enjoy having more than a client-vendor relationship. We view it as a partnership. We rely on Thriveon heavily, and they’ve always been there for us. Their support for us has been unwavering.

Kevin Sellheim

CEO and Administrator, Sleepy Eye Medical Center

I have to say that in the course of our relationship, I have always felt that we were in good hands. I sensed a competency and a capacity we hadn’t had before from the get-go.

DOD Manufacturer

Since partnering with Thriveon, we’ve experienced a significant improvement in our IT operations. Their team’s expertise, responsiveness and professionalism have helped us overcome complex challenges and optimize our IT environment for better performance and reliability. We highly recommend Thriveon to any business seeking to enhance their IT infrastructure and capabilities.

Angel C. Mason

Director of Resources, Special Operations Warrior Foundation

Thriveon has provided the strategic planning and foresight that had been lacking in our IT environment. Our IT investments have transformed from reactive to proactive, putting us on the right track to improve our infrastructure, reduce our downtime and plan for future improvements. They’ve been an invaluable business partner and resource.

Liza Kukla

Controller, Schell's

Thriveon has been an outstanding business alliance for our company. At certain times, we are high maintenance. It is wonderful to know that no matter what our demand, they are always there to help. In our industry, managing data and compliance are the cornerstone to ensuring privacy for our clients. Their reliability and dedication to network management lets us know we are protected. This has led to not only improvements in productivity but also peace of mind.

Dale Carlson

Managing Partner, Carlson Highland

Thriveon helped us replace a struggling IT setup with a clear technology strategy that improved efficiency, strengthened security, reduced unnecessary costs, and gave us the confidence to scale our construction business more effectively.

Ben Stealy

Operations, Horwitz

Internet Strategy That Supports Real Business Growth

Fractional CIO Rectifies SOC II Security and Compliance Measures

Distribution Company Reduces IT Costs, Modernizes Systems and Moves Beyond Reactive IT

Fractional CIO Builds Stronger Field-to-Office Alert System for Logistics Firm

Fractional CIO Modernizes an IT Infrastructure and Secures a Financial Consulting Firm from an Attack

Fractional CIO Reduces IT Costs by $200K for Consulting Firm

Law Firm Replaces Internal IT with Fractional CIO to Modernize IT Environment

Internet Access Consulting Built for Operational Performance

Connectivity strategy, vendor guidance, and resilient access planning

Access Assessment

Know What Must Improve

Internet access consulting starts with a practical assessment of your current circuits, providers, locations, user needs, application demands, and growth plans. Thriveon evaluates where slow performance, weak redundancy, or unclear vendor accountability may be creating operational drag.

You receive business-aligned recommendations that connect internet access to uptime, productivity, security, and budget planning instead of isolated technical specs.

Bandwidth Planning

Right-Size Your Capacity

Bandwidth planning should reflect how your teams actually use technology. Thriveon reviews cloud platforms, ERP systems, voice services, remote access, file sharing, jobsite needs, and production environments to determine where capacity is sufficient and where it may limit performance.

The goal is to help you buy the right level of service, avoid overpaying for unused capacity, and support future growth with fewer surprises.

Failover Strategy

Reduce Outage Impact

Redundancy planning helps reduce the business impact of provider outages, circuit failures, and location-specific disruptions. Thriveon evaluates backup circuits, cellular failover, routing design, firewall readiness, and recovery priorities so continuity decisions match your operational tolerance.

Recommendations are documented clearly, helping leadership understand the tradeoffs between cost, resilience, and employee productivity.

Vendor Selection

Choose Better Providers

Provider selection can become time-consuming when proposals, contract terms, speed claims, and support expectations are difficult to compare. Thriveon helps evaluate options through the lens of business value, not just monthly price.

You gain guidance on vendor fit, service levels, contract timing, implementation coordination, and long-term lifecycle planning so internet access investments support the broader IT roadmap.

WAN Alignment

Strengthen Network Design

Connectivity issues are often tied to more than the internet circuit. Thriveon reviews how WAN, firewalls, switches, wireless, remote access, and cloud dependencies work together across your environment.

This broader view helps identify bottlenecks, configuration gaps, or design weaknesses that can make a good circuit feel unreliable. The result is a more complete plan for stable, secure, and scalable access.

Roadmap Planning

Plan With CIO Oversight

Internet access planning is strongest when it is connected to executive technology leadership. Thriveon’s Fractional CIO model brings budget planning, roadmap alignment, vendor oversight, and measurable priorities into connectivity decisions.

Instead of reacting to outages or renewal deadlines, you get a structured plan that supports business growth, cost control, cybersecurity readiness, and ongoing operational improvement.

Our Elite Partners

Measurable IT Discipline Behind Smarter Connectivity

90%

Reduction In IT Issues And Security Risks

72%

Manufacturers Implementing Industry 4.0 And Smart Factory Initiatives

20%

Reduction In IT Costs

Turn Internet Access Into a Business Advantage

Internet access is more than a monthly utility bill. It affects production uptime, cloud application performance, remote work, jobsite connectivity, client service, and employee productivity. Thriveon helps you evaluate internet needs through a business-first lens, not just a provider speed chart.

Your consulting process connects bandwidth, redundancy, security, vendor contracts, and future growth into one practical plan. Recommendations are aligned with your technology roadmap, budget, and operational priorities so every circuit, failover option, and connectivity decision has a clear purpose.

The result is a more reliable access strategy that reduces frustration, improves visibility, and supports smarter technology spending.

Build Connectivity Around How Your Teams Work

Reliable internet access depends on the right combination of service providers, circuit design, routing, wireless, security, monitoring, and support processes. Thriveon brings those pieces together through a standards-based methodology designed to prevent recurring issues before they disrupt your business.

Bandwidth planning based on actual application and user demands
Primary and backup circuit recommendations for improved resilience
Vendor comparison and contract guidance to reduce waste
WAN and wireless alignment for offices, plants, and jobsites
Security considerations built into connectivity decisions
Lifecycle planning for growth, relocations, and cloud adoption

Gain Executive Clarity Before You Commit

Internet access decisions often become reactive when outages, slow applications, or provider finger-pointing disrupt daily work. Thriveon brings executive-level guidance to those decisions through Fractional CIO involvement, technical assessment, and documented recommendations.

You gain a clear view of current access risks, provider dependencies, cost concerns, and improvement opportunities. That clarity helps leadership prioritize investments, avoid duplicated services, and plan connectivity around growth rather than temporary fixes.

For mid-sized construction, manufacturing, and legal organizations, that means internet access can better support cloud platforms, ERP systems, document workflows, plant-floor connectivity, remote teams, and customer-facing operations.

Plan Smarter Internet Access

Get a clearer path to reliable, cost-aligned connectivity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does internet access consulting include for my business?

Internet access consulting provides a comprehensive evaluation of your connectivity needs, focusing on bandwidth planning, circuit design, vendor comparison, and contract guidance. The service connects your business goals with practical solutions, ensuring every internet decision supports uptime, application performance, and operational growth. You receive an actionable roadmap that accounts for resilience, security, and future scalability, reducing risk of outages and eliminating wasteful spending.

How will internet access consulting help reduce recurring network issues and downtime?

This service uses a standards-based methodology built on over 500 IT best practices to proactively identify and resolve connectivity gaps before they disrupt your operations. You benefit from:

Redundant circuit design for improved resilience
Bandwidth tailored to real application and user demands
Continuous alignment with your business priorities

Clients typically see up to 90% fewer connectivity-related issues and increased network reliability, supporting productivity and business continuity.

What is the process for starting with internet access consulting?

The process begins with a thorough assessment of your current internet environment, including usage patterns, locations, and application requirements. You receive executive-level guidance through every step:

Discovery and needs analysis
Vendor and contract evaluation
Primary and backup circuit recommendations
Security and compliance integration
Roadmap and budget planning aligned to your growth plans

Each step is documented, so you have clarity on decisions and outcomes.

How are costs and timelines determined for internet access consulting projects?

Costs are based on the number of users, locations, and the complexity of your connectivity needs, using a transparent cost-plus pricing model. Timelines are driven by the scope of your assessment and any required vendor coordination, with most consulting engagements completed in a matter of weeks. You receive a clear budget and project plan up front, so there are no surprises during implementation.

What makes this internet access consulting approach different from other providers?

This consulting model combines executive-level technology leadership with deep operational expertise, focusing on aligning connectivity to your unique business needs, not just selling circuits. You benefit from:

Fractional CIO oversight and documented technology roadmaps
Integration of connectivity, cybersecurity, and compliance
Industry-specific knowledge in construction, manufacturing, and legal sectors
Proven results, including up to 20% IT cost reduction and 98-99% client satisfaction

This approach turns internet access from a recurring frustration into a strategic business advantage.