CMIT Solutions is launching an innovative technology service in Muscogee County.

The nation’s leading provider of information technology services has opened a new office in Columbus to serve businesses in throughout the area. Local business owners and management now have a trusted IT service provider in town to provide flat-rate, around-the-clock maintenance and monitoring solutions.

“Small and medium-sized businesses throughout Columbus that have felt the pain of productivity coming to a halt when their computers, networks, and servers fail them — or are simply unhappy with their current IT service provider — look no further,” said CMIT Solutions of Columbus President Marty Wood. Marty is managing daily operation of the office with his wife, Leslie, who handles sales and marketing. “These businesses now have access to a full-time IT staff they can trust at prices they can afford.”

Offering a broad spectrum of proactive computer maintenance, monitoring, and customized technology services, along with quick response when unexpected crises occur, CMIT Solutions has carved out its niche as an industry innovator specializing in working with the SMB community. Combine this with the company’s leading technology partners, including Microsoft, Dell, and Intuit, local business will now have an edge in today’s increasingly challenging marketplace.

“When it comes to technology infrastructure, small and medium-sized businesses need the same tools and support services as large enterprises — just on a smaller scale and at prices SMBs can afford,” Marty explained. “They need the same assurance that their confidential business data is protected, that their computers will keep running without interruption, and that systems remain free from viruses, spyware, hackers, and failures. Furthermore, they need the same expert advice and problem-solving approach that large businesses receive from high-priced internal IT staffs and consultants. CMIT Solutions is one of the only IT providers offering this level of expertise and customized service.”

Marty has more than 25 years of experience in the corporate IT world. He was hired out of college as a programmer and progressed through hands-on IT roles into project management and executive leadership roles at his prior company, culminating with his responsibility over the company’s analytics and business intelligence organization. Leslie has been a successful entrepreneur in interior designer for more than 28 years. Her experiences with business ownership, sales, and marketing have given her firsthand knowledge of the need for reliable IT services for small and medium size businesses. They both understand the value of relationships, customer service, and support that comes from working with local businesses. Their passion for applying technology to solve problems makes them a valuable addition to CMIT Solutions’ growing team of franchisees.

“We couldn’t be happier,” Marty added. “With the support of CMIT’s home office, technology partners, and a network of 150-plus offices nationwide, we are part of an organization with remarkable resources. This is a field that will continue to grow well into the future.”

Ranked number one in its category in Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2015 Franchise 500 list, CMIT Solutions is widely recognized as the frontrunner among IT support providers for small to medium-sized businesses in the United States.