Software and technology companies expect infrastructure that scales as fast as they do, with cloud-first networking and security baked in.
Connectivity Counsel advises technology and software organizations on connectivity, communications, cloud and security. We compare more than 230 providers on your behalf and help you select and implement the right mix, at no cost to you.
What matters most in technology and software
- Direct cloud on-ramps
- Secure access for distributed teams
- Colocation for latency-sensitive workloads
- Attestations customers ask for
Recommended solutions for technology and software
Cloud Connect
Cloud connect services provide private, dedicated links from your network to public cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud.
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
Secure access service edge combines networking and cloud-delivered security, including secure web gateway, cloud access security broker and zero trust access, in one service.
Colocation
Colocation places your servers and network equipment in a professionally operated data center with redundant power, cooling, security and carrier choice.
Dedicated Internet Access
Dedicated internet access (DIA) is a private, symmetrical fiber connection with guaranteed bandwidth and a service level agreement, so the speed you buy is the speed you get at all hours.
Zero Trust Network Access
Zero trust network access replaces broad VPN access with identity-based, per-application access that is verified continuously.
Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
Managed detection and response pairs security technology with human analysts who watch for threats around the clock and act to contain them.
Compliance and regulatory considerations
Technology decisions in this sector are commonly shaped by SOC 2, ISO 27001 and customer security reviews. We help you shortlist providers whose attestations, contract terms and service designs support those obligations, and we coordinate the documentation your auditors, insurers or customers request. Your own legal and compliance advisors remain the authority on what applies to your organization.
Providers with experience in this sector
6 providers in our portfolio identify software as a core market. A sample:
How an engagement works
- Discovery. We review your locations, contracts, invoices and pain points.
- Design and sourcing. We match requirements to providers and collect comparable quotes.
- Selection. You receive a clear comparison of cost, capability, contract terms and risk.
- Implementation and support. We coordinate installation and stay involved for moves, changes, renewals and escalations.
Frequently asked questions
What technology services do technology and software organizations need most?
Priorities typically include direct cloud on-ramps, secure access for distributed teams and colocation for latency-sensitive workloads. Common solutions are cloud connect, secure access service edge (sase) and colocation.
Which compliance requirements affect technology choices in technology and software?
Decisions are commonly shaped by SOC 2, ISO 27001 and customer security reviews. Connectivity Counsel helps you shortlist providers whose services and documentation support those requirements.
Can Connectivity Counsel support multiple locations?
Yes. We source and coordinate services across single sites, regional groups and nationwide footprints, and can consolidate many local providers under one managed program.
Does it cost anything to use Connectivity Counsel for technology and software technology?
No. Connectivity Counsel does not charge clients for advisory, quoting or ordering support. Providers compensate us when you choose their service, and you pay the provider directly under the provider's own contract and pricing.
Is Connectivity Counsel tied to a single provider?
No. Connectivity Counsel is an independent advisor with a portfolio of more than 230 providers. Recommendations are based on your addresses, requirements, budget and timeline, and we show you competing options side by side.