Simple, secure IT for Twin Cities small businesses.
45 North Networks is a managed IT and cybersecurity provider in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. Since 2011 we’ve helped small businesses across the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro simplify their technology, lock it down, and now put AI to work safely.
- Managed IT and security plans from $200 per user per month
- Month to month, no long-term contract
- WatchGuard, Proofpoint, and Microsoft 365 security stack
- AI readiness reviews and Microsoft Copilot rollouts
- Serving the Twin Cities metro since 2011
Ways we can help.
Four things we do for every client, in the order that matters.
Simplify
We reduce the number of tools, logins, and vendors your team deals with. Fewer moving parts means a smaller attack surface and fewer things to break.
Secure
We build your security stack on Microsoft 365, WatchGuard firewalls, and Proofpoint email protection, tuned to meet the standards your industry expects, including IRS Publication 4557 for tax professionals.
Monitor
We watch your endpoints, email, and network around the clock, so threats are caught and handled before they become an incident.
Adopt AI safely
We help you use Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, and workflow automation without exposing client data. Start with an AI readiness review, then roll out the tools that pay off. Learn more
Managed IT and security plans, priced per user per month.
Every plan includes monitoring, patching, backup, and a real person to call. Pick the level that matches your risk. Firms that handle financial or legal data usually start at Security+.
Core managed services for any small business.
- Endpoint monitoring
- Spam filtering
- Cloud backup
- MFA setup
- Endpoint patching
- Antimalware / ransomware EDR
- Reduced hourly onsite project rate
For higher-risk firms: accountants, tax professionals, law offices.
- Everything in Security
- Full-image cloud backup
- Advanced email security
- Secure remote access with MFA
- Pen testing and vulnerability scanning
- Endpoint data encryption
- Managed firewall with TLS decryption
- Zero-trust application policy
- DNS filtering
- Spam and phishing training
XDR-level protection for those who want the best.
- Everything in Security+
- Backup with recovery testing
- XDR advanced malware / ransomware protection
- Firewall total security package
- 24/7 security operations monitoring
- Advanced cybersecurity training
- Security reporting
All pricing in USD, per user per month. Cancel at any time. Renewals are at full price.
What our customers say
“We have become more streamlined. We work faster with less issues.”
Nathan R., General Manager, Bobs Binding“Availability, you are a phone call, text or email away.”
Casondra B., General Manager, Hopkins Carpet OneQuestions we hear most
How much does managed IT cost for a small business in Minneapolis?
Our plans run $200 to $340 per user per month. The Security plan covers monitoring, patching, backup, spam filtering, MFA, and EDR. Security+ adds a managed firewall, encryption, phishing training, and vulnerability scanning. Total Security adds XDR and 24/7 security operations monitoring.
What areas do you serve?
We’re based in St. Louis Park and serve businesses throughout the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro, including Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Anoka, and Washington counties. Most support is remote; onsite visits are included in every plan at a reduced project rate.
What kinds of businesses do you work with?
Small businesses with roughly 5–50 employees across the Twin Cities. Our clients range from professional services firms such as accountants and law offices to retailers, contractors, nonprofits, and other organizations that handle sensitive client data and need dependable, secure IT without an in-house IT department.
Do you help with Microsoft 365 and Copilot?
Yes. We manage Microsoft 365 tenants, including licensing, security configuration, backup, and Teams. We also run Copilot readiness reviews and rollouts as part of our AI consulting.
Can we cancel at any time?
Yes. Plans are month to month with no long-term contract.
What’s the first step?
A free network and security assessment. We look at your current setup, show you where the risk is, and give you a plan and a price. Call (612) 429-5665 or use the contact form.
Still have questions?
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Let’s talk. A 30-minute call is free and there’s no pitch.
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