Lexington Managed IT Services 

Next Century Technologies delivers managed IT services and IT support in Lexington, KY for small and midsize businesses. Our services include proactive IT support, cybersecurity protection, Microsoft 365 management, and compliance-focused guidance to help businesses reduce downtime and operate more securely.

We support organizations across healthcare, accounting, finance, and other professional industries, with managed IT plans built for both standard business needs and compliance requirements such as HIPAA, the FTC Safeguards Rule, NCUA and FINRA.

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Our IT Managed Service Plans

Choose the Managed IT Plan That Fits Your Business

Standard Plan
  • Best for: Businesses WITHOUT formal compliance requirements
  • Includes: Proactive IT support, layered cybersecurity protection, and Microsoft 365 management
  • Good fit for: Construction, veterinary, engineering, insurance and similar industries

Elite Plan
  • Best for: Businesses with compliance obligations or stricter cyber insurance requirements
  • Includes: everything in Standard Plan, plus risk assessments, vulnerability scans, pentests, Microsoft 365 backups, security awareness training and core policies and procedures
  • Good fit for: Accounting firms, financial planners, healthcare organizations, credit unions, law firms, and similar organizations
We conduct regular Technical Business Reviews to help all managed service clients stay informed, secure, and prepared. Held monthly, quarterly, or biannually depending on the client's needs, these meetings cover critical updates, cybersecurity improvements, hardware inventory, licensing, open tickets, upcoming projects, cyber insurance considerations, and overall satisfaction.

What's Included in Every Managed IT Plan

  • Microsoft 365 Business Premium licenses
  • Datto EDR/MDR endpoint security software with 24/7 SOC monitoring
  • 24/7 helpdesk
  • Coordination with internet, phone, and software vendors
  • Hardware and software purchasing guidance


Every Managed IT Plan Includes a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee

We want to be a strong long-term IT partner for your business, and we believe that partnership should work well for both sides. The first 90 days of managed IT service are especially important as we complete onboarding, make improvements, and help your team adjust to new processes.

If you are not satisfied during that time, let us know and we will work to make it right. If we are unable to resolve the issue, we will end the agreement and provide the passwords and documentation we have related to your IT environment.

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Why Choose Our Managed IT Services? 

1. Experience and Local Commitment

Next Century Technologies has supported businesses in Lexington and beyond for more than 25 years. As a locally owned provider, we focus on responsive service, long-term relationships, and practical IT guidance tailored to each client's needs. We offer:

  • A 24/7 help desk based in North America, not outsourced overseas
  • A commitment to answering calls with a human voice 99.9% of the time
  • Personal service from a team that knows the local business community

2. Compliance-Focused IT Support When Needed

We work with businesses that need stronger cybersecurity and support for compliance requirements such as HIPAA, FTC Safeguards, NCUA, and FINRA. Our Elite Plan includes added services such as risk assessments, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, security awareness training, and core policies and procedures.

3. 100% Satisfaction Guarantee

We believe managed IT should be a strong long-term partnership. That is why every plan includes a 100% satisfaction guarantee during the critical first 90 days of service.

4. Strong Microsoft 365 Security Expertise

We help businesses get more value from Microsoft 365 while improving security. Our team supports licensing, configuration, Intune device management, multi-factor authentication, and ongoing monitoring to reduce the risk of account compromise and unauthorized access.

25

Years in Business

250+

Satisfied Customers

1000+

Endpoints Managed

Case Study: Modernizing Network Management for a Lexington Transit Organization

LexTran is the public transportation provider in Lexington with multiple locations and an in-house IT person managing their network infrastructure. They faced challenges due to a mix of outdated network switches spread across various sites, making network management cumbersome.

Challenge: LexTran was managing a mix of aging network switches across multiple locations, which made monitoring and updates difficult for its internal IT manager.

Solution: We helped standardize the environment with Ubiquiti switches and implemented centralized cloud-based management through HostiFi. We also provided training so the internal IT manager could manage the new environment confidently.

Outcome: The result was a more consistent, easier-to-manage network infrastructure across all locations.


Case Study: Budget-Friendly Hardware Refresh for a Veterinary Practice

A small veterinary practice with limited budget and aging hardware—some computers were as old as 6 to 10 years. The practice was experiencing slow performance, and their server was not set up as a domain controller, leading to fragmented access to files and inefficient workflows.

Challenge: A veterinary practice was dealing with aging computers, slow performance, and a server that was not set up for centralized user and file management.

Solution: We installed refurbished desktops with modern specifications, configured the existing server as a domain controller, and implemented roaming profiles for staff.

Outcome: The practice gained faster systems, quicker customer check-in/check-outs, staff can easily find key files, better centralized management, and improved workflow without exceeding its budget.

Case Study: An Engineering Firm Takes To The Cloud

Engineering firm had a Windows file server on premises. Server was 6 years old and needed to be replaced.

Challenge: A Pennsyvania engineering firm relied on an aging on-premises server that was costly to maintain and difficult to support for employees working in multiple locations.

Solution: We migrated files and collaboration tools to Microsoft 365, including OneDrive and Teams, and strengthened security with upgraded Microsoft 365 licensing and protections.

Outcome: The firm improved remote access, collaboration, and security while avoiding the cost of replacing its aging server infrastructure.

Case Study: An Accounting Firm Ready For a Change

A Lexington-based accounting firm was ready to move on from its previous IT provider, but an important file server was still being hosted in that provider's data center in Minnesota.

Challenge: Performance was suffering, and the firm was also paying a monthly hosting fee for a setup that no longer made sense for its day-to-day operations.

Solution: After reviewing how the firm worked, we determined that employees primarily worked from the office, so there was no benefit to keeping the server hosted out of state. Rather than paying expensive relocation costs, we recommended replacing it locally in Lexington and restoring the firm's data from backups.

Outcome: The firm immediately saw increased performance after bringing the server back in-house. They also eliminated the recurring $350 monthly hosting cost and gained a setup that better matched how their business actually operates.

Here's What Our Clients Are Saying About Our Services

" LOCAL COMPANY WITH EXPERIENCE WE COUNT ON

When you have an issue, which could be a breach or other type of cyber incident, you need help immediately. Next Century Technologies has always been there for us when we've had issues, been on-site here in our offices, and worked with us until the issues were resolved. They are a local company...

When you have an issue, which could be a breach or other type of cyber incident, you need help immediately. Next Century Technologies has always been there for us when we've had issues, been on-site here in our offices, and worked with us until the issues were resolved. They are a local company with experienced personnel who continue to assist us with upgrades and updates along with cyber incidents."


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Lana McGinnis

Finance Administrator, Sturgill Turner Barker & Maloney

" THEY DO THE HEAVY LIFTING, PROVIDE GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE AND COMMUNICATE WELL

Our employees and administrators are busy. They don't have time to agonize over the right IT equipment, software, or just basic issues that arise with technology. Next Century Technologies allows us to have a trusted partner who can do the heavy lifting for those types of decisions and assist...

Our employees and administrators are busy. They don't have time to agonize over the right IT equipment, software, or just basic issues that arise with technology. Next Century Technologies allows us to have a trusted partner who can do the heavy lifting for those types of decisions and assist with any issues that arise once those decisions are made.

The team at Next Century Technologies provides great customer service. When our employees, who may not be tech savvy, have questions and reach out, the Next Century technician is able to communicate effectively in what is often a stressful situation and resolve the issues as quickly as possible. Next Century goes above and beyond in this way. Also, timely responses are key, and someone is always available either immediately or with a very quick return call.


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Jennifer Durbin

Director of HR, American Health Management

" WORKFLOWS IMPROVED COMPANY-WIDE THANKS TO SYSTEM UPGRADES

Next Century Technologies has a wonderful team and is very fast to respond to issues and get them taken care of in a timely manner. This has been a huge help to me as someone with several different responsibilities. Also, the upgrades implemented by Next Century Technologies to our systems have...

Next Century Technologies has a wonderful team and is very fast to respond to issues and get them taken care of in a timely manner. This has been a huge help to me as someone with several different responsibilities. Also, the upgrades implemented by Next Century Technologies to our systems have helped us improve workflow company-wide at all three locations. They have the ability to remotely manage our computers and resolve issues without having to travel, which has saved us a lot of time."


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Matt Finney

IT Manager, Everburn Manufacturing

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Lexington Managed IT Services

How do you provide 24/7 IT support for businesses in Lexington?

Our 24/7 IT support is managed by our Lexington location during business hours and a North American-based help desk after hours, ensuring that you always speak to a trained professional who understands your needs. We do not outsource support overseas, and we focus on giving clients responsive service with clear communication and dependable follow-through.

How does onboarding work if I switch to Next Century Technologies for managed IT services?

We use a structured onboarding process to make your transition smooth, secure, and well organized.

  • Planning: We review the agreement, assign points of contact, and gather documentation.
  • Setup: We add your company to our systems and prepare your environment for support.
  • Launch: We deploy monitoring and security tools, introduce your team to ours, and show employees how to submit support requests.
  • Follow-Up: We review open items, confirm next steps, and update documentation.
  • Security Review: With our tools in place, we perform an initial cybersecurity review to identify gaps and prioritize improvements.
Do you offer different managed IT service plans? How do I choose the right one?
Yes. We offer two managed IT service plans designed for different business needs. Our Standard Plan is a good fit for businesses without formal compliance requirements, while our Elite Plan is designed for organizations that need more advanced security or help meeting compliance requirements such as HIPAA, FTC Safeguards, NCUA, or FINRA. We'll walk you through the differences and help you choose the plan that fits your operations, security needs, and goals.
Is Next Century able to help us with our Microsoft 365 needs?

Yes. As a Microsoft 365 reseller and IT partner, we help businesses choose the right licensing, improve security, and get more value from their Microsoft 365 environment. We also help secure Microsoft 365 with tools such as Intune, multi-factor authentication, and active monitoring to reduce the risk of email compromise and unauthorized access.

Empowering Your Business To Run Smoothly and Securely With Reliable IT Solutions

Let Next Century Technologies be your partner in navigating the complexities of modern IT technology.

Contact Us Today

Phone: (859) 245-0582

Address:
1795 Alysheba Way UNIT 5104,
Lexington, KY 40509

Secure the future of your business with Next Century Technologies, your trusted partner in managed IT services.