Northland Tech Solutions (NTS)
Domain: northlandtechsolutions.com Type: Managed Service Provider / IT Solutions / Low Voltage Contractor Base: Kansas City, Missouri Target: Small to mid-tier local businesses
Vision
Custom, right-sized IT solutions using cost-effective bare metal infrastructure. Not over-provisioned datacenter overkill—scalable boutique architectures that match actual business needs.
Core Message:
“Leave the datacenters to mega corporations. Save the planet (and your budget) with infrastructure scaled to what you actually need.”
Value Proposition
| Traditional MSP | NTS Approach |
|---|---|
| Cookie-cutter solutions | Custom-tailored architecture |
| Expensive cloud overhead | Right-sized bare metal |
| Ticket clearers | True IT partnership |
| Reactive support | Proactive best practices |
Key Differentiators:
- Community-driven, local business focus
- RPi clusters, reliable refurb hardware, scaled solutions
- Best practices, fallbacks, contingency planning baked in
- Not just clearing tickets—making technology productive
Service Lines
1. Managed IT Services (MSP)
- Full IT operations management
- Network monitoring & maintenance
- Security & compliance
- Help desk / support
- Backup & disaster recovery
2. VPS & Cloud Services
- VPS acquisition & rollout
- Hosting management (Hostinger, etc.)
- ISP partnerships for end-to-end backbone
- Hybrid cloud architectures
3. Low Voltage Cabling (Bread & Butter)
- Fiber optic installation
- Structured cabling (Cat6/6a, etc.)
- Unstructured cabling
- Low voltage lighting controls
- IT infrastructure cabling
- Datacenter cabling contracts
4. Custom Infrastructure
- On-site bare metal solutions
- RPi clusters for specific workloads
- Edge computing deployments
- Scalable architectures
Website Requirements
Aesthetic
- Vibe: Top-tier IT firm, professional, trustworthy
- Colors: Blues, grays, clean whites (corporate but not sterile)
- Tone: Expert but approachable, partnership-focused
Pages Needed
- Home - Hero, services overview, trust signals, CTA
- Services - Detailed breakdown of each service line
- About - Story, team, values, local KC focus
- Industries - Verticals we serve
- Case Studies - Success stories (placeholder for now)
- Contact - Form, phone, location
- Client Portal - Login for existing clients
Client Portal Features
- Secure login/authentication
- Ticket submission & tracking
- SLA dashboards
- Invoice/billing history
- Documentation/knowledge base access
- Service status monitoring
Custom CRM (Integrated)
- Client database
- Contact management
- Service history
- Contract/SLA tracking
- Agentic task scheduler
- Ticketing system with SLA enforcement
- Automated follow-ups
- Reporting & analytics
Business Plan Outline
Executive Summary
MSP + Low Voltage contractor serving KC Metro small-mid businesses with right-sized, cost-effective IT solutions.
Market Analysis (Research Needed)
- KC Metro business demographics
- Competitor analysis (existing MSPs)
- Low voltage contractor landscape
- Datacenter construction activity (opportunity for cabling contracts)
- Pricing benchmarks
Revenue Streams
| Stream | Model | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MSP Contracts | Monthly retainer | Per-seat or tiered |
| VPS/Hosting | Monthly + markup | Referral bonuses possible |
| Low Voltage | Project-based | Bid contracts |
| Hourly Support | T&M | Break-fix, overflow |
| Hardware Sales | Markup | Custom builds, equipment |
Partnership Opportunities
- ISPs (end-to-end backbone packages)
- Hosting providers (referral programs)
- Hardware suppliers
- Other contractors (electrical, construction)
- Software vendors
Growth Strategy
- Phase 1: Establish low voltage cabling revenue (cash flow)
- Phase 2: Build MSP client base from cabling relationships
- Phase 3: Expand service offerings, hire technicians
- Phase 4: Partner acquisition for scaling
Investor/Partner Pitch Points
Why NTS:
- Datacenter boom = massive low voltage demand
- SMB underserved = big MSPs ignore small clients
- Right-sized solutions = cost advantage over cloud
- Local focus = relationship-driven sales
- Integrated tech = custom CRM/portal = operational efficiency
What We Need:
- Business partner (operations/sales focus?)
- Initial capital for tools, vehicle, insurance
- Licensing/certifications as needed
Tech Stack (Proposed)
| Component | Technology |
|---|---|
| Framework | Next.js |
| Database | PostgreSQL |
| Auth | NextAuth.js or Clerk |
| CRM Backend | Custom Prisma models |
| Ticketing | Custom + SLA logic |
| Scheduler | Custom agentic system |
| Hosting | Vercel or self-hosted |
| Resend or SendGrid |
Competitive Research (TODO)
KC MSPs to Analyze
- (Research local competitors)
- Pricing models
- Service gaps
- Reviews/reputation
Low Voltage Contractors
- (Research local competition)
- Certifications required
- Insurance requirements
- Typical contract sizes
Security Lab Infrastructure
Status: ✅ Operational (2026-02-03)
Dedicated security testing environment for NTS service development and client security audits.
| Resource | Details |
|---|---|
| VM 200 | Kali Linux (kali-pentest) |
| Host | Proxmox @ 192.168.1.144 |
| Specs | 4GB RAM, 2 cores, 60GB disk |
| Network | LAN access via DHCP |
Capabilities
- Penetration testing & vulnerability assessment
- Network security audits
- Client infrastructure testing (isolated)
- Security tool benchmarking
- Compliance validation
Related Infrastructure
- Pi-hole + Unbound recursive DNS (no upstream leaks)
- WireGuard VPN for secure remote testing
- Vaultwarden for credential management
Next Steps
- Security lab VM deployed (Kali)
- Recursive DNS (no third-party upstream)
- Password manager infrastructure (Vaultwarden)
- Market research deep-dive
- Competitive analysis
- Website scaffold
- Logo/brand design
- Business plan formalization
- Partner pitch deck
- Licensing/insurance research
Related
Administration
- 🏛️ Corporate Structure - NTS, LLC under Apogee
- 📋 IP Registry - NTS trademarks & IP
- 📜 Legal Templates - Formation docs, NDAs