Why Choose The Eighty Six Group for IT Consulting in the GTA & Southern Ontario?
01. Established IT consulting for homes and small businesses
The Eighty Six Group Inc. (ESG IT Consulting) provides IT consulting for homes and small businesses in Ontario, Canada: networking, security cameras, firewalls, data backup, and day-to-day IT support. With over 10 years of industry experience, we deliver cost-effective IT solutions built around each client's needs, serving the Greater Toronto Area and Southern Ontario, including Hamilton, Mississauga, Brantford, Paris, London, Barrie, and Cambridge.
02. Certified expertise in virtualization, backup, and data center design
Our team is skilled in virtualization, cloud computing, and data center design. Our lead consultant holds a Veeam certification and a Cisco Certified Specialist – Data Center Design certificate, and we are a Veeam Value-Added Reseller (VAR) and VCSP-registered partner. That means our backup and infrastructure recommendations come from hands-on, certified experience
03. Security systems built to industry standards
We install and configure security camera systems, including Ubiquiti UniFi Protect, Lorex, and Google Nest. We also understand SOC 2 and ISO 27001 audit requirements, so our security solutions are designed with recognized compliance standards in mind, not just camera placement.
04. Enterprise-level IT management experience
We have hands-on experience with SolarWinds, a widely used IT management platform, and with Dell hardware and software. Combined with our background managing co-locations and hundreds of servers, we bring enterprise-level discipline to small business and home IT.
05. Straightforward recommendations and lasting support
We start by understanding what you actually need, then recommend the right solution for your budget rather than the biggest one. Once the work is done, we stay available for monitoring, troubleshooting, and support as your needs grow. Request a free evaluation to get started.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What areas do you serve?
We serve the Greater Toronto Area and Southern Ontario, including Hamilton, Mississauga, Brantford, Paris, London, Barrie, Cambridge, and surrounding communities.
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Do you work with both homes and businesses?
Yes. We support homes and small businesses with networking, security cameras, firewalls, data backup, and day-to-day IT support.
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What certifications and partnerships does your team hold?
Our lead consultant holds a Veeam certification and a Cisco Certified Specialist – Data Center Design certificate. We are also a Veeam Value-Added Reseller and VCSP registered partner.
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Do you offer remote IT support?
Yes. Much of our network monitoring and IT support is handled remotely, with on-site visits when hardware needs to be installed or replaced.
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Is The Eighty Six Group related to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) consulting?
No. The Eighty Six Group Inc. (ESG IT Consulting) is an independent IT consulting company. We provide networking, security camera, firewall, backup, and IT support services, not environmental or sustainability consulting.