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General Questions About Jones IT
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Key Details
Established: 2002
Type: Family-owned and operated
Team size: 75+
Headquarters: San Francisco
Overview
Jones IT is a leading Managed IT Services provider headquartered in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area. The company was founded in 2002 by Evan Jones, who started the business in a modest garage with a vision to help organizations navigate the complexities of technology. Over the past two decades, Jones IT has grown into one of the largest and most trusted IT services firms in the region, delivering innovative solutions that empower businesses to thrive in an increasingly digital world.
At the core, we are committed to delivering more than just IT support. As a family-owned and operated business, we take pride in offering personalized service without outsourcing any part of our operations. This approach ensures consistent quality, confidentiality, and a deep understanding of our clients' environments. Unlike many competitors, our objectives are firmly aligned with the success of our clients and the well-being of our employees, rather than the interests of investors or private equity firms.
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Jones IT is SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001 compliant, and HIPAA accredited. We have extensive experience supporting organizations with compliance requirements, including:
SOC 2,
HIPAA,
ISO 27001,
PCI DSS,
SOX,
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
CCPA,
GDPR.
The majority of our clientele operates in compliance-driven industries, and we have a dedicated team of compliance engineers to meet their needs.
We are also proud to be among an illustrious group of security-minded organizations at the SafeBase Trust Alliance.
Our commitment to security is also complemented by our belief in transparency. You can get a comprehensive view of our privacy and security posture by visiting Jones IT's Trust Center.
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Jones IT brings over 20 years of experience delivering customized IT solutions to businesses across industries. Our team of more than 75 professionals includes certified experts with credentials such as A+, Net+, Security+, CCNA, CCNP, and certifications in Amazon Web Services, Google Workspace, and Microsoft 365. We assign each client a dedicated team of 6–8 engineers, including senior engineers, security professionals, network experts, and account managers, ensuring continuity and personalized support.
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For security and business-related reasons, it is our policy not to provide direct introductions to existing clients. We trust that, as our client, you will appreciate and benefit from this policy in the future.
That said, we highlight some of our clientele on our website and have received hundreds of public reviews on Google and Yelp. Additionally, we are happy to connect on LinkedIn, where you might discover mutual connections with individuals or organizations we've worked with. This approach allows you to gain a more authentic understanding of our services through unbiased feedback rather than pre-arranged references.
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Continuous improvement is at the core of our business approach, which is rooted in Agile Methodology. Unlike many MSPs that charge flat fees and impose rigid requirements on tools and equipment to maximize profits with minimal support, our flexible hourly model ensures that we only get paid when we deliver results.
This model incentivizes us to continuously modernize your systems, recommend efficient solutions, and drive innovation tailored to your needs. Additionally, because we support any platform you choose and offer flexibility in how you engage with us, there’s no complex migration required to switch providers. This creates a perfect balance between delivering progress and maintaining a strong incentive to keep our customers satisfied.
Our commitment to flexibility, modernization, and customer-centric service ensures that we continuously bring value and innovation to your operations
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At Jones IT, we believe client feedback is a critical part of improving our services. Here’s how we handle feedback and complaints to ensure our clients always feel heard and supported:
Proactive Communication Channels
We provide multiple channels for clients to share feedback, including email, phone, a dedicated ticketing system, and messaging platforms. Clients can also submit feedback directly to their account managers during scheduled review meetings.Rapid Acknowledgment
We acknowledge complaints or concerns within a guaranteed timeframe, often within one business hour. This ensures clients know their issues are a priority.Dedicated Point of Contact
Each client is assigned an account manager who takes ownership of their concerns. This ensures issues are addressed by someone familiar with their specific needs.Thorough Investigation
We perform a detailed review of the issue, involving relevant team members to understand the root cause. This includes analyzing service logs, speaking with involved personnel, and reviewing client expectations.Action Plan and Resolution
Once we’ve identified the problem, we share a clear plan of action with the client, including timelines for resolution. Our goal is to fix issues promptly and prevent recurrence through process adjustments or additional training.Commitment to Continuous Improvement
Client feedback is integral to our growth. We regularly analyze trends from feedback to identify areas for improvement and implement proactive measures, such as team training or introducing new technologies.
This structured and client-focused approach enables us to turn every piece of feedback into an opportunity to strengthen our relationship with our clients and enhance the value of our services.
Services
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Businesses typically utilize our services in the following ways:
Managed IT Services
Our Managed IT Services offer end-to-end responsibility for your organization’s IT infrastructure and operational efficiency. From proactive maintenance to troubleshooting and strategic planning, we ensure your technological assets operate smoothly, securely, and at peak performance.
Short-Term Projects
Thanks to our decades of experience in IT, we expertly manage projects to ensure faster, more cost-effective execution of projects, such as Datacenter Installations, Office Moves, Conference Room Setups, Network Setup/upgrades, Google Workspace Migrations, etc.
Cybersecurity & Compliance
Thanks to our internal compliance journey and extensive experience helping our clients achieve and maintain compliance requirements, including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, etc., we offer comprehensive Cybersecurity & Compliance services that cover every aspect of IT security and risk management.
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Yes, we work with the internal IT teams of many of our clients. Our Co-Managed IT Services plan creates a dynamic partnership between your in-house IT team and our seasoned experts. This model blends your team’s deep understanding of your business with our technical expertise, resulting in enhanced IT performance and scalability.
We can take the mundane day-to-day IT management tasks off the plate of your internal team enabling them to focus on projects of strategic business importance. Alternatively, we can also provide subject matter expertise helping you address skills gaps on strategic projects.
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Our clients get access to a comprehensive, enterprise-grade IT department tailored to meet their unique needs. Our wide-ranging services include:
End-User Support: Our team provides responsive and personalized support for end-users, addressing IT issues swiftly and minimizing downtime.
Cybersecurity: We offer robust cybersecurity solutions, including threat detection, vulnerability assessments, endpoint protection, and incident response, to safeguard critical assets and sensitive data.
Infrastructure Management: We handle all aspects of IT infrastructure, including servers, cloud environments, and network systems, ensuring they are optimized for performance, reliability, and scalability.
Device Management: Through our proprietary Bonboard platform, we provide efficient device onboarding, monitoring, and maintenance, enabling businesses to seamlessly manage their IT assets.
Compliance Support: Our expertise in regulatory frameworks such as HIPAA and SOC 2 helps clients maintain compliance, mitigate risk, and prepare for audits.
At Jones IT, we are dedicated to delivering IT services that simplify technology for our clients, so they can focus on running and growing their businesses with confidence.
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Upon selecting Jones IT as your IT vendor, you will be assigned to one (or more, depending on your organization’s size and regional presence) of our 6–8-person support teams. A Team Manager will schedule a kickoff meeting with your stakeholders to map out roles, responsibilities, and processes.
During this meeting, we will:
Review the processes we’ll support (e.g., onboarding/offboarding, IT helpdesk, etc.)
Ingest any existing documentation you have, make recommendations for improvements, and take ownership from there.
Repeat this review and handoff process for each of our responsibilities.
Once this framework is established, we will begin supporting issues as they arise while iteratively refining and improving processes to better suit your needs.
Typical onboarding time ranges from 1–4 weeks, ensuring a seamless transition with minimal disruption to your operations.
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At Jones IT, we believe in adhering strictly to defined policies for handling unresolved issues or breaches of Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Our escalation policy outlines clear steps for addressing these situations, ensuring transparency and accountability.
When an SLA breach occurs, we treat it as a critical event, with all available resources immediately rerouted to resolve the issue. Simultaneously, we establish open lines of communication with the client and their key decision-makers, providing real-time updates on the issue, steps being taken, and expected resolution timelines.
This approach ensures that incidents are handled swiftly and collaboratively, minimizing disruption and restoring normal operations as quickly as possible.
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Our philosophy is to meet your team at the minimum point of resistance, ensuring a seamless support experience. For most of our clients, this means providing support directly through tools like Slack or Microsoft Teams.
That said, our support model is completely customizable. You can contact us through:
Jones IT’s or your in-house ticketing system,
Phone or email,
Messaging platforms of your choice.
Regardless of the method you prefer, we ensure that all actions and resolutions are thoroughly documented. This documentation is always accessible to you, providing full transparency into the support we provide and enabling your team to stay informed.
Our flexible approach ensures that helpdesk services are tailored to your specific needs while maintaining the highest standards of responsiveness and accountability.
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Jones IT operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM PST. We also support pre-scheduled projects outside of standard hours. While we do not staff a 24/7 service desk, we have 24/7 monitoring systems for your infrastructure and coordinate with our EST-based team to extend support coverage if needed—all without additional charges for after-hours support.
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We provide weekly reports that offer detailed insights into the work performed on your systems. These reports include:
Time spent on specific tasks,
A breakdown of where time was allocated,
The names of team members who performed the work,
When the work was completed.
While we can provide metrics such as ticket resolution statistics upon request, we believe these numbers can often be misleading. Many MSPs are incentivized to prioritize metrics over meaningful outcomes, which can detract from delivering real value to clients. Instead, our focus is on providing transparency and actionable insights that reflect the quality and impact of our work.
This approach ensures that reporting is both informative and aligned with your organization’s needs.
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Jones IT has developed a proprietary platform, Bonboard, for the comprehensive asset management needs of its clients. Our warehousing facility allows Jones IT to act as the central hub for all your assets. This includes managing inventory, ensuring timely procurement, and securely handling equipment until it is ready for deployment or decommissioning.
Bonboard is an included benefit of working with Jones IT and is free for all our customers. The platform provides full lifecycle management of your organization's assets, from procurement to retirement.
Our approach streamlines asset management, reduces overhead, and ensures your organization always has a clear and accurate understanding of its IT inventory.
Contract
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Jones IT guarantees a 1-hour response time for any issue or question during working hours. For requests submitted outside of business hours, we often provide a prompt response, though after-hours responses are not guaranteed. Emergencies are prioritized based on their impact and urgency, with critical issues, such as system-wide outages, receiving immediate attention.
We also support pre-scheduled projects outside of standard hours, including remote onboarding. While we do not staff a 24/7 service desk, we have 24/7 monitoring systems for your infrastructure and coordinate with our EST-based team to extend support coverage if needed—all without additional charges for after-hours support.
For detailed SLA information, reach out to us.
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Our contracts begin with an initial 6-month term, after which they transition to a month-to-month agreement. We require a low commitment of just 10 hours per month, minimizing risk while providing the flexibility to scale services as your needs grow. Clients can utilize as many hours as needed each month, ensuring support aligns with their operational demands.
Contracts can be terminated at any time with a 30-day written notice, offering flexibility and control over your IT services.
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We maintain minimal client data within our own systems, opting to store sensitive or confidential information primarily within client environments to ensure security and compliance.
During contract termination, our procedures include:
Data Retention and Deletion: Client-related data (e.g., documentation, quotes, and contact information) in our systems will be archived and access restricted for 90 days following termination. After this period, all such data will be permanently deleted.
Data Return: Any credentials, documentation, or procedures created as part of our services will be returned to the client or their designated representatives at the time of termination.
Transition Support: We will collaborate with your designated successor(s) to facilitate a smooth transition, providing all necessary information and support to ensure continuity.
These measures are designed to ensure a secure and seamless handoff while maintaining compliance with data protection standards.
Pricing
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We offer straightforward, tiered hourly pricing to ensure transparency and flexibility. Our rates vary depending on the total hours used in a given month and the discounted rates are automatically applied on each billing cycle.
Contact us for a detailed breakdown of our pricing tiers.
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Jones IT’s pricing is completely transparent with no hidden fees. You will pay for the usage that you see on your weekly and monthly reports, nothing more. All hours are charged at the same rate, including on-site visits, emergency support, network engineering hours, security and compliance expert hours, and project management hours.
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One of the great benefits of having Jones IT as your IT service provider is that you get predictable monthly IT costs. Thanks to our transparent weekly reports, you can keep track of your monthly bills with ease.
Scalability
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With over 75 engineers on staff, we have the capacity to absorb all your requirements as you scale. We have worked with many well-known companies (AngelList, Figma, Superhuman, and Intercom, to name a few) right from their startup stage all the way to maturity. So we have not only the capacity but also the experience to ably guide you in matters of IT infrastructure, systems, and processes as your company grows.
Moreover, we have a highly effective hiring, onboarding, and training process that enables us to quickly scale our capacity, if needed.
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Yes, we specialize in integrating our managed IT services with your existing systems and infrastructure. Our goal is to create a seamless IT environment that supports your business operations without disrupting your current workflows.
Here’s how we approach integration:
Thorough Assessment of Your Systems
Before starting, we conduct a comprehensive review of your existing IT environment, including hardware, software, and network configurations. This helps us identify compatibility requirements and potential challenges.Customization For Your Needs
We understand that every business operates differently, so we tailor our solutions to fit your unique systems and processes. Whether it’s integrating with legacy systems, cloud platforms, or specialized tools, we ensure our approach aligns with your goals.Vendor Collaboration
If your existing systems involve third-party tools, we work directly with those vendors to ensure smooth integration. This includes obtaining necessary technical documentation, troubleshooting, and optimizing performance.Minimal Downtime
We plan integrations meticulously to minimize disruption to your operations. We typically schedule tasks during non-peak hours and provide transparent timelines to ensure you’re always in the loop.Ongoing Monitoring
Once integration is complete, we monitor the performance of the integrated systems and address any issues proactively.
By leveraging our expertise and extensive experience, we are able to create robust plans to ensure we make it easy to integrate our solutions with your existing systems, allowing your business to operate efficiently and securely without unnecessary disruptions.
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We understand that the IT services needs of businesses can fluctuate. This is especially true when your company is rapidly growing. So, we offer a simple tiered pricing plan - the more you use our service, the better the rates you get. Moreover, you don’t have to lock yourself in a particular tier. The discounted rates are automatically applied so you can easily scale up or down your usage as much as required without worrying about the monthly IT costs.
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