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Austin’s vendor-neutral technology advisor for small business. We shop 600+ providers so you don’t have to.

(512) 962-1199mark@connectex.net

Austin, TX — Serving Central Texas

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  • Cybersecurity
  • Cloud & Collaboration
  • Communications
  • AI & Automation

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Central Texas Technology Advisor

Austin’s Vendor-Neutral

Technology Advisor

for Small Business

We source IT, cybersecurity, cloud, and communications from 600+ vetted providers— then manage the relationship for you. No vendor bias. No wasted budget.

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See what hackers see when they look at your business — free, within 24 hours.

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Vendors

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Savings

$24K

↑18%

Uptime

99.8%

Stable

Vendor PerformanceLast 30 days

Security

Active

Cloud

Active

IT Mgmt

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UCaaS

Onboarding

AI/ML

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Network

Active

Threat Detection
Blocked2,847
Scanned128K

Protection score: 92%

Cost Savings
$24K/yr

vs. previous vendor stack

Trusted by Central Texas businesses

Verizon Partner
600+ Vendors
20 Yrs Experience
Austin, TX

The problem with how most businesses buy technology

Every vendor has an agenda. Without someone in your corner, you end up with a patchwork stack that costs more than it should.

Too many vendors, too many bills

The average SMB manages 5-8 separate technology vendors with different contracts, renewal dates, and support numbers. When something breaks, nobody owns the problem.

Your IT person doesn't know cybersecurity

General IT support and cybersecurity are different disciplines. 46% of all breaches hit companies under 1,000 employees — and most had IT support already.

Wasted budget on the wrong solutions

Vendors sell you what they have, not what you need. Without a vendor-neutral advisor, most SMBs overpay 20-30% and still end up with gaps in their tech stack.

How ConnectEx Works

Simple process. Serious results.

Most technology engagements fail because advice and delivery are mixed. We keep them separate.

01

Discover

We run a free vulnerability and technology assessment on your business — showing you exactly where your gaps are, in plain language.

Domain scan · Email security report · Tech stack audit

02

Match

We source the right solutions from 600+ vetted providers across IT, cybersecurity, cloud, and communications — with no upsell agenda.

Vendor comparison · Pricing negotiation · Fit scoring

03

Manage

One relationship, one portal. We handle the vendors, the contracts, and the escalations — so you can focus on your business.

Single point of contact · Ongoing advisory · Performance tracking

The Technology Wheel

Every category of business technology, sourced for you

One advisor. 600+ providers. Every solution category your business will ever need.

ITSecurityCloudUCaaSAINetworkInfraIoTConnectEx600+ Providers
Managed ITFull IT management & helpdesk
CybersecurityThreat detection & compliance
Cloud & CollaborationMicrosoft 365, Google Workspace & more
CommunicationsVoIP, UCaaS & business phone
AI & AutomationWorkflow automation & AI tools
ConnectivitySD-WAN, fiber & business internet
InfrastructureServers, storage & hardware
Devices & IoTDevice management & IoT solutions

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Solutions

Every technology your business needs

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24/7 monitoring

Managed IT

Your outsourced IT department. Proactive monitoring, helpdesk, and strategic planning — without the overhead.

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Free scan included

Cybersecurity

From email security to endpoint protection. We start with a free vulnerability scan of your domain.

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M365 & Google WS

Cloud & Collaboration

Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, cloud migration, and secure remote access.

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Up to 60% savings

UCaaS & Business Phone

Replace your legacy phone system with unified communications. Cut costs by up to 60%.

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4x productivity

AI & Automation

Workflow automation and AI tools that give your team enterprise-grade productivity.

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600+ providers

Connectivity & More

SD-WAN, fiber, hardware, IoT — every category of business technology, sourced and managed.

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Client Results

What Austin businesses say

“Before ConnectEx, we were managing five different vendors for IT, phones, and security. Now I make one call. Mark found us solutions we didn't even know existed and saved us over $800 a month.”
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Owner, [Austin Business]

“Mark ran a free scan on our domain and found three critical vulnerabilities our IT company had never mentioned. He connected us with a cybersecurity vendor that fixed everything in two weeks. Game changer.”
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[Client Name]

CEO, [Central Texas Company]

“We were overpaying for Microsoft 365 licenses and didn't even know it. ConnectEx audited our setup, rightsized our plan, and saved us $400 a month. That's real money for a small business.”
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[Client Name]

Operations Manager, [Austin SMB]

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Free Vulnerability Scan

What can a hacker see when they look at your business?

We run a comprehensive report on your company domain — showing you exactly what attackers see before they target you. No obligation. Results within 24 hours.

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No sales pressure. Just data.

Your report will cover:

  • Email authentication failures (DMARC, DKIM, SPF)
  • Domain and subdomain exposure
  • Blacklist and reputation status
  • Open vulnerabilities visible to attackers
  • SSL/TLS certificate issues
  • Data breach history linked to your domain