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Fractional CIO strategy, scalable managed IT, and cybersecurity purpose-built for private equity and multi-location operators.
Technology Leadership for Companies Built to Grow
What Makes SpotMS Different
01
Strategic IT Leadership
We provide CIO-level strategy that aligns technology decisions with your growth goals—without the cost of a full-time executive.
02
Operational Excellence
We modernize systems, workflows, and cybersecurity to improve daily operations across all locations.
03
Cost-Effective Scalability
A flexible pricing approach that adapts to your needs, budget, and growth trajectory.
Enterprise-grade IT strategy and managed services designed for private equity firms, multi-location operators, and fast-growing SMBs.
Customized just for You
We Solve the Technology Gaps That Hold Companies Back
Lower-middle-market organizations often inherit outdated systems, fragmented processes, and growing cyber risks. Traditional MSPs are built for reactive support—not strategic operations.
SpotMS fills the gap with IT leadership, modernization, and scalable, secure foundations.
Pain Points:
- No strategic IT leadership
- Outdated or fragmented systems
- Weak cybersecurity posture
- Technology that doesn’t scale
- Operational inefficiencies
- Reactive, expensive IT decisions
SpotMS transforms IT from a pain point into a growth engine.
Let’s build your scalable technology foundation.
IT Leadership-as-a-Service (ITLaaS)
We convert IT from a cost center into a predictable, scalable **driver of EBITDA growth** and **exit readiness** for the lower-middle-market Private Equity portfolio.
Our Focus: Lower-Middle-Market PE in Texas
SpotMS is dedicated to the **Serviceable Segment**—PE-backed portfolio companies ($1M–$20M EBITDA) that require institutional-grade IT and security but cannot justify the cost of a full-time CIO or the high fees of national MSPs.
Why Texas?
Texas is a premier market for our model. With **~2,477 PE-backed companies** and **$82B+ invested** in 2022, the state’s density of active PE sponsors across Dallas, Houston, and Austin provides a relationship-driven selling environment ideal for our “land-and-expand” strategy. We solve the LMM IT challenge where competitors fail.
Market Size (SAM):
Approx. 2,477 PE-backed companies in Texas today.
Key Trend:
Managed Security is the fastest-growing area; we embed it in every tier.
Brand Promise:
**S**ingle **P**oint **O**f **T**echnology (SPOT) – your single trusted partner for all IT needs.
The SpotMS Competitive Edge
1. Integrated ITLaaS
We fuse **Fractional CIO/CTO strategy** directly with day-to-day managed services. Competitors treat strategic consulting as an expensive add-on; for us, it’s the core of the subscription.
Outcome: IT is always aligned with EBITDA growth, not just cost management.
2. M&A Acceleration
Proprietary playbooks for **Due Diligence, Roll-Ups, and Carve-Outs** are baked into our operational model. We accelerate time-to-value and reduce integration risk immediately post-close.
Outcome: Seamless M&A integration and rapid synergy capture.
3. Predictable Pricing
Our tiered, flat-fee model is designed for the LMM budget ($5K–$15K/mo), providing institutional-grade support below the threshold of hiring an expensive full-time CIO or large national MSP.
Outcome: Predictable costs that support the PE investment model.
Our Integrated Service Pillars
SpotMS delivers executive guidance and operational certainty, aligned to the Private Equity investment lifecycle.
Part I: Strategic & Value-Creation Leadership
Fractional CIO
Strategic Governance, Risk Reduction, and Cost Control. We build annual IT Roadmaps, establish governance, and optimize vendor contracts.
Deliverable: Board-Ready Risk Narrative.
Value-Creation / Fractional CTO
EBITDA Growth and Digital Transformation. We identify and prioritize projects that directly increase revenue or reduce operational expenditure (OPEX).
Deliverable: Value Creation Project Roadmap.
Managed IT & Cybersecurity
Operational Resilience and Modern Security. 24/7 US-based Help Desk, full RMM, MFA, and Managed Detection & Response (MDR) for enterprise-grade defense.
Deliverable: Guaranteed SLA Compliance.
Part II: Operational & Transactional PE Playbooks
Acquisitions (IT Due Diligence)
Pre-Close Risk Assessment. A rapid, objective assessment of the target’s IT health and costs to inform the final purchase price.
Deliverable: IT Due Diligence Report Card.
Roll-Ups (Integration & Synergy)
Post-Close Standardization. Our **90-Day Playbook** for rapidly consolidating vendors, systems, and security across multiple acquired entities.
Deliverable: Synergy Capture Report.
Carve-Outs (Separation & Exit)
De-Risking the Exit Process. We prepare a clean, documented, and transferable IT environment to maximize enterprise valuation (EV) for the sale.
Deliverable: Exit Readiness Report.
Operational Confidence & Key Metrics
Our business is built for predictable performance and scalable growth, providing confidence to our Private Equity partners.
$600K+
Target Customer Lifetime Value (LTV)
95%+
SLA Compliance Goal
40-50%
Target Gross Margin (Recurring Revenue)
$3.6M
Projected Annual Revenue (Year 3)
Predictable, Tiered Pricing
Flexible flat-fee contracts that provide CIO expertise far below the cost of an in-house executive, designed to simplify budgeting for PE sponsors.
Essentials
For stabilization and foundational support.
- ✓ Fractional CIO (4–6 hrs/month)
- ✓ 24/7 Help Desk (Tier 1/2)
- ✓ Proactive Network Monitoring & Patching
- ✗ Full MDR Security Stack
MOST POPULAR
Growth
Standard package for expanding LMM companies.
- ✓ **Full ITLaaS:** CIO & CTO Oversight
- ✓ Comprehensive Managed IT & Support
- ✓ Modern Security Stack (MFA, EDR, Email Protection)
- ✓ Quarterly Strategic Reporting
Scale
For M&A active firms requiring CTO-level strategy.
- ✓ Executive CIO/CTO Time (15-20 hrs/mo)
- ✓ Full Managed Stack & SOC/SIEM Integration
- ✓ Value-Creation Project Management
- ✓ Compliance Dashboards & AI Solutions
*Transactional services (IT Due Diligence, Roll-Ups, Carve-Outs) are priced separately via Fixed-Fee projects to align with deal velocity.
The Founding Team: Expertise and Execution
SpotMS is led by a team of experienced executives with deep expertise in IT strategy, operations, and Private Equity environments.
Mario Skertchly
Co-Founder and CEO
Experienced IT executive with deep expertise in IT strategy for enterprise and PE-backed companies.
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Co-Founder and COO
Customer Success and IT operations leader with strong experience in managed cloud services and delivery excellence.
View LinkedInCarlos Skertchly
Co-Founder and CTO
Technical strategist with expertise in cloud architecture, infrastructure optimization, and scalable technology stacks.
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Connect with our team to discuss your current portfolio needs, upcoming due diligence, or integration challenges in Texas.
Schedule a Strategic Alignment CallOur core services
Fractional CIO Leadership
We provide the strategic insight of a CIO
Managed IT & Cybersecurity
Full support for your staff, systems, and network.
Acquisitions, Roll-Ups & Carve-Outs
We support the full M&A lifecycle.
Flexible Engagement Models That Fit Your Stage of Growth
Essentials
$5K – $7K
Per Month
Growth
$8K – $12K
Per Month
Scale
$12K – 15K
Per Month
Industries & Organizations We Support
- Private Equity Portfolio Companies
- Early Education & Childcare Networks
- Clinics & Healthcare Practices
- Multi-Location Service Providers
- Professional & Corporate Offices
