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25 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for IT Solutions in Kansas City
Founded in 2001, Invision provides real-world IT solutions and consulting for Kansas City metro area enterprises. Our team of senior-level engineers brings decades of hands-on experience in networking, security, programming, and server maintenance, emphasizing clear communication and proactive IT management. We partner with businesses to deliver customized solutions that align with short- and long-term objectives, combining on-site expertise with remote support. Our commitment to Kansas City includes community involvement through partnerships with organizations like the Theater League and St.Luke's Hospital Foundation. With a focus on minimizing downtime and maximizing efficiency, we offer managed IT services, cybersecurity, cloud solutions, and hardware/software sales, serving companies of all sizes across industries. Our reputation for solving complex problems in plain English has made us a trusted local IT partner for over two decades.
Services
Managed IT Services
IT Consulting
Cloud Services
Cybersecurity
Hardware Sales
Server Installation
Network Security
Virus Prevention
IT Planning
Remote Support
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of local IT expertise in Kansas City
- Our proactive maintenance prevents 80% of potential IT issues
- We provide customized solutions for businesses of all sizes
- Our team responds to emergencies within 2 hours locally
- We combine on-site expertise with 24/7 remote monitoring
What people say
Knowledgeable technicians
Quick response times
Dependable support
Clear communication
Proactive maintenance
Services
Managed IT Services
Our managed IT services provide continuous monitoring and maintenance of your technology infrastructure. With customizable plans like NetAdvantage and NetTuneUp, we offer 24/7 security protection, regular system checks, and immediate on-site support when needed. Our proactive approach minimizes downtime while our transparent pricing ensures no hidden fees, making technology management stress-free for Kansas City businesses.
Cybersecurity Services
We protect businesses from cyber threats through comprehensive security solutions. Our services include security audits, employee training, malware removal, and incident response planning. With local on-site emergency response and cloud-based protection systems, we defend against ransomware, viruses, and data breaches while ensuring compliance with evolving security standards for Kansas City organizations.
Cloud Services
Our cloud solutions offer scalable, cost-effective alternatives to traditional IT infrastructure. We provide cloud email hosting, data backup, security monitoring, and content filtering services. Our la carte pricing model ensures businesses only pay for needed services while maintaining 99.9% uptime and enterprise-grade security for critical business operations.
IT Consulting
We help businesses make strategic technology decisions through comprehensive IT consulting. Our experts evaluate existing systems, recommend upgrades, and develop long-term technology roadmaps. With local Kansas City presence and 20+ years of experience, we ensure technology investments align with business goals while avoiding unnecessary costs.
Hardware Sales
We supply and implement essential IT hardware including servers, routers, and workstations. Our team recommends reliable equipment tailored to business needs, with seamless integration into existing systems. As your technology partner, we ensure hardware purchases deliver maximum value and compatibility with current infrastructure.
People
Tim Blakley
Founding Partner
With over 20 years of IT leadership experience, Tim co-founded Invision to bring transparent, customer-focused technology solutions to Kansas City businesses.
Keith Powell
Founding Partner
Keith leads Invision's technical team with a commitment to fighting cybersecurity threats and maintaining reliable IT infrastructure for local businesses.
Chris Brandow
Founding Partner
Chris specializes in simplifying complex IT systems, helping businesses maximize technology efficiency while minimizing operational disruptions.
Questions
What IT services does Invision offer for small businesses?
We provide managed IT services, cybersecurity protection, cloud solutions, hardware/software sales, and 24/7 technical support tailored to small business needs.
How quickly can Invision respond to IT emergencies?
Our local Kansas City team responds to critical IT issues within 2 hours of contact for on-site emergency support.
Do you provide cybersecurity training for employees?
Yes, we offer comprehensive cybersecurity training programs to help prevent phishing attacks and other common security threats.
What cloud service options are available?
We offer customizable cloud solutions including email hosting, data backup, security monitoring, and content filtering with flexible pricing.
How does Invision handle IT maintenance?
Our proactive maintenance includes monthly server checks, automated updates, and real-time monitoring to prevent system failures before they occur.
Can you help with IT assessments for new businesses?
Yes, we conduct comprehensive IT assessments to identify security risks and recommend technology solutions tailored to your business needs.
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Reviews (6)
Ben Matthews
Jan 27, 2020
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I've owned a small business for a while and have had several IT people come and work on things. I've finally found a group I can rely on. The other guys would always come in and try to 'tech speak' me in to spending more money on something - but could never explain why. Invision didn't do that. They came in and fixed my problems - the network is running better than ever. For the first time I'm confident in our backups and disaster recovery plan (they did get me to spend some money on that - but I understand why and agree). Thanks guys - keep up the good work!
M. Potts
Dec 12, 2019
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We had been using another company for a while (ahem - the 'Lavender People') but their pricing kept going up and their service kept going down. We switched to Invision about 3 months ago and couldn't be happier. Not only is Invision more responsive to service requests - I actually get to speak to a tech when I call. No more making an appointment for a callback with someone who doesn't know my network. If you're looking to make a change - these guys are the best! Thank you Invision!
Steve J.
Apr 19, 2019
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I own a small business and was unhappy with my previous IT provider. My systems were getting older and needed to be replaced and I wasn't comfortable with the 'old' guys doing the job. I spoke with Invision and was impressed with the manner and experience of Keith, Chris and the entire staff. I was still a bit apprehensive when we began the process of replacing our servers. But the most amazing thing happened, I contacted them to ask how the switch was going only to be informed that it was complete. We never noticed a thing - no downtime at all. They did an amazing job and I can't sing their praises highly enough. I wish I had been using them all along.
Paul Weber
Mar 16, 2019
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Invision is our longest-standing provider of business services. Throughout the relationship they have helped us keep our computer systems working extremely well as technology rapidly changes. Most importantly, they have been great stewards of our investment. I have always felt like their recommendations and solutions matched our business stage and investment level.
Tom Gardner
Jan 06, 2018
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Our previous IT provider was getting harder and harder to contact and things just weren't getting fixed. I started looking for a new IT service provider and found Invision. I met with Keith to set things up. He sent out Matt who has been great. Matt came out and cleaned everything up in just a few visits. Our computers are running like they're new again! Thanks guys. Great job. -A Very Satisfied Customer.
Bill M.
Mar 09, 2016
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Funny story. Recently called them by mistake thinking it was our regular IT provider. The guys at Invision worked with me and solved my problem - a problem that our previous IT people had been working on for a couple weeks. They did this before I was even a customer. Needless to say, I switched our business over to them and have been happy ever since.
