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Network, Voice & Strategy
for Houston Businesses

SD-WAN, VoIP phone systems, network assessments and fractional CIO and CTO planning for Houston businesses, delivered by the same local team that already runs your IT.

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Managed IT services offer comprehensive, business-focused solutions that drive productivity, enhance security, and align technology with your strategic goals.
Network, voice and IT strategy services for Houston businesses - CinchOps
Network, voice and IT strategy services for Houston businesses - CinchOps
Network, Voice & Strategy

How We Connect, Call and Plan

Infrastructure and planning, run by the team that runs your IT.

Multi-site networking: SD-WAN bonds cable, fiber and cellular into one network, so offices, jobsites and home workers stay connected when a carrier fails.

Business phones: VoIP numbers follow your people across desk phones, laptops and mobiles, with auto attendants, call queues and Microsoft Teams calling. Existing numbers are ported, and E911 is set up as part of the move.

A map of what you have: A network assessment finds every connected device, measures wireless coverage and ranks what to fix now, budget for or leave alone.

Technology leadership: Fractional CIO and CTO advice for budgets, vendor contracts, audits and growth, without a full-time executive salary. It engages when a decision is on the table, from budget season to vendor renewals.

Spend and old systems: IT cost and legacy system assessments put a date on every saving and rank aging servers and apps by risk and cost.

A network that stays up, phones that follow your team and a plan with dates attached.

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Network, voice & strategy  //  Houston SMBs
The network, the phones and the plan. One team behind all three.

Offices linked by aging circuits. A phone system built for desks nobody sits at anymore. IT decisions made at renewal time, with no roadmap behind them. For most Houston small and mid-sized businesses, connectivity, voice and planning sit with three different vendors, and nobody owns how they fit together.

CinchOps brings them under one Katy-based team: SD-WAN that links every site, VoIP that follows your people, and fractional CIO and CTO leadership backed by assessments that turn the plan into dated, budgeted steps.

cinchops · sample first quarter● PLANNED
Week 1Network assessment · 3 sites mappednetworkMAPPED
Week 2Second circuit added · cellular backupsd-wanFAILOVER
Week 3Numbers ported · auto attendant setvoipLIVE
Week 4Unused licenses found · renewal datedcostFLAGGED
Week 6Unsupported server isolatedlegacyREVIEW
Week 812-month roadmap signed offvcioAPPROVED
Month 3Quarterly review with leadershipstrategyMEASURED
Sites linked 3Phones liveRoadmap signed
// What CinchOps does

CinchOps runs the connections, the calls and the technology plan for Houston businesses, so the network, the phones and the budget all point the same way.

1–2 weeks
From kickoff to a written network assessment for one to three locations
CinchOps
35+ years
Of enterprise IT experience behind CinchOps CIO and CTO advisory
CinchOps
30 days
Satisfaction guarantee on SD-WAN, VoIP and vCTO, then month to month
CinchOps
// three things that have to work together

Connect, call and plan.

NETConnectivity
  • Multi-site SD-WAN
  • Cable, fiber and cellular bonded
  • Network assessment and diagram
Always on
VOICEBusiness phones
  • Numbers that follow your people
  • Auto attendant and call queues
  • Microsoft Teams calling
Answered
PLANStrategy and spend
  • Fractional CIO and CTO
  • IT cost and legacy reviews
  • Roadmaps with dates
Decided
// where to startA network assessment or an IT cost review is a low-risk first step.
// why one team for all three

When a call drops, someone has to own the whole path.

The circuit, the network and the phone system usually come from different vendors, and each one points at the next. CinchOps runs all three alongside your managed IT, so the answer comes from one team.

01

One owner from circuit to handset

The network, the phones and the help desk sit with the same Katy-based team, so a problem is traced end to end instead of passed between vendors.

02

Failover that happens on its own

SD-WAN bonds cable, fiber and cellular into one network, and when a carrier degrades, voice and video traffic is rerouted automatically.

03

Advice without a referral fee

Recommendations are vendor-neutral, with no referral fees from vendors, so the plan reflects what fits your business rather than what pays a commission.

04

Month to month after 30 days

SD-WAN, VoIP and fractional CIO and CTO services come with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee and run month to month after that, with no penalty.

// every network, voice and strategy service

Start with the map. Then connect, call and plan.

Each service below is its own page with what it covers and how CinchOps delivers it.

01

SD-WAN

Multiple internet connections bonded into one network across offices, jobsites and home workers, with automatic failover.

02

VoIP Phone Systems

Business phones, auto attendants, call queues and Microsoft Teams calling, on a desk phone, laptop or mobile.

03

Network Assessment

A map of every connected device, a wireless survey and a ranked fix list, typically in one to two weeks.

04

Virtual CTO and CIO

Fractional technology leadership for budgets, vendor negotiations, audits and growth planning, without a full-time executive salary.

05

IT Consulting

Project-based advice with a defined scope, timeline and deliverable, from cloud readiness to merger and acquisition integration.

06

IT Cost Assessment

Every line of IT spend reviewed, with a dated plan to capture each saving at its renewal or notice date.

07

Digital Transformation Strategy

A roadmap scoped to payback, built in two to four weeks, and a team that delivers the first phase instead of handing over a deck.

08

Legacy System Assessment

Aging servers, databases and apps ranked by risk and cost, each with a recommendation to replace, isolate or leave alone.

// see the whole picture

Contact CinchOps for a network assessment or an IT cost review, and see where your network, phones and budget stand.


Transparent Pricing

What Managed IT
Actually Costs

Most clients invest $100–$250 per user per month, depending on security and compliance needs - flat, month-to-month, no hidden fees.

We publish our pricing because you shouldn't need a sales call to learn a number. But the number is only part of it. What you're really paying for is the expertise behind the coverage and a partner focused on helping you grow your business.

Company SizeTypical Monthly Investment
10 users$1,000 – $2,500
25 users$2,500 – $6,250
50 users$5,000 – $12,500
100 users$10,000 – $25,000

"CinchOps has been an outstanding partner. Their managed IT services are reliable and tailored to our needs, and their team is always responsive." - Amy Wallace, Google review

Our Services

Pillars of Proactive IT On One Flat-Fee Plan

Managed IT Services

Your whole IT environment run, monitored, and maintained.

Cybersecurity

24/7 threat monitoring, response, and employee protection.

Business Continuity &
Disaster Recovery

Backups and recovery plans that keep you running through anything.

Cloud Solutions

Microsoft 365 and cloud infrastructure done right.

Network & Infrastructure

Fast, reliable networks built for how you work.

VoIP Phone Systems

Business phones that work anywhere, without the phone-company bill.

Compliance

Audit-ready security and documentation for regulated work.

Co-Managed IT

Backup and muscle for your in-house IT team.

Virtual CTO & CIO Services

Executive-level technology strategy tied to your business goals.

Business Process Automation

Repetitive work automated so your team does what earns.

Hourly Consulting

Expert IT guidance when you need it, billed by the hour.

Project Management

IT projects planned, executed, and delivered on time and on budget.

Systems Monitoring
& Maintenance

Systems Monitoring
& Maintenance

Real-time oversight and configuration management of IT infrastructure providing optimal performance, security, and efficiency

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IT Support

IT Support

Fast and responsive assistance and troubleshooting, both remotely and on-site, ensuring you can always speak with a real person for seamless and efficient business operations

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Patch Management

Patch Management

Ensuring timely and efficient updates to IT systems, safeguarding against vulnerabilities and enhancing performance

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Antivirus & Ransomware Protection

Antivirus & Ransomware Protection

Defending your devices against malware, viruses, and cyber threats, ensuring data security and system integrity

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Network Performance & Health Monitoring

Network Performance & Health Monitoring

Peak network performance and dependability through systematic monitoring and evaluation of critical network performance indicators

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Mobile Device Management

Mobile Device Management

Secures, monitors, and manages mobile devices to ensure compliance, security, and efficient functionality within your organization

Managed IT Houston

Systems Monitoring
& Maintenance

Systems Monitoring
& Maintenance

Real-time oversight and configuration management of IT infrastructure providing optimal performance, security, and efficiency

Managed IT Houston

IT Support

IT Support

Fast and responsive assistance and troubleshooting, both remotely and on-site, ensuring you can always speak with a real person for seamless and efficient business operations

Managed IT Houston

Patch Management

Patch Management

Ensuring timely and efficient updates to IT systems, safeguarding against vulnerabilities and enhancing performance

Managed IT Houston

Antivirus & Ransomware Protection

Antivirus & Ransomware Protection

Defending your devices against malware, viruses, and cyber threats, ensuring data security and system integrity

Managed IT Houston

Network Performance & Health Monitoring

Network Performance & Health Monitoring

Peak network performance and dependability through systematic monitoring and evaluation of critical network performance indicators

Managed IT Houston

Mobile Device Management

Mobile Device Management

Secures, monitors, and manages mobile devices to ensure compliance, security, and efficient functionality within your organization

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Benefits

4 Benefits of CinchOps Network, Voice & Strategy

1One team from circuit to handset

The network, the phones and the help desk are run by the same Katy-based team, so problems are traced end to end.

2Calls that stay clear

App-aware routing puts voice and video ahead of file syncs, so calls hold up when the network is busy.

3Decisions with a date on them

Assessments end in ranked, dated plans, so savings and replacements happen instead of sitting on a list.

4Senior leadership without the payroll

Fractional CIO and CTO time covers budget defense, vendor negotiations and audit prep, for a fraction of the cost of a full-time executive.

FAQs

Have Questions?

What is SD-WAN, and does a small business need it?
SD-WAN bonds several internet connections, such as cable, fiber and cellular, into one network and routes each application over the best path. It helps most when you have more than one location, remote staff, or calls that suffer when a single circuit struggles.
Can we keep our phone numbers if we move to VoIP?
Yes. Your existing numbers are ported to the new system, and toll-free numbers and E911 are set up as part of the move.
What does a fractional CIO or CTO actually do?
They engage when a decision is on the table: budget season, vendor renewals, audit preparation, growth planning and merger or acquisition due diligence. You get senior technology leadership for those moments without hiring a full-time executive.
Where should we start?
With a picture of what you have. A network assessment maps your devices, wireless and internet paths in one to two weeks, and an IT cost assessment shows where the spend goes. Both end in a ranked plan you can act on with CinchOps or your own team.
Is there a long-term contract?
SD-WAN, VoIP and fractional CIO and CTO services include a 30-day satisfaction guarantee and run month to month after that, with no penalty.

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CinchOps — Texas managed IT

CinchOps is a managed IT services provider based in Katy, Texas, led by CEO Shane Stevens, whose 35+ years of enterprise IT leadership span director, VP, and CTO roles at Tidal Software, Cisco, ABB, Delinea, Digital.ai, and NinjaOne. CinchOps serves small and mid-sized businesses across the Houston metro area, specializing in managed IT services, cybersecurity, business continuity and disaster recovery, cloud solutions, network, infrastructure, and SD-WAN, VoIP phone systems, compliance, co-managed IT, virtual CTO and CIO services, and business process automation for businesses with 10-200 employees. Help desk requests are answered in under 15 minutes, pricing is a flat $100–$250 per user per month, depending on security and compliance needs, and every engagement is month-to-month – no long-term contracts, no hidden fees, no cancellation penalties.

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