Centaris is a Michigan-based provider of managed IT services and cybersecurity for small and mid-sized organizations across the Great Lakes. Its core focus areas include cybersecurity, Microsoft services, managed IT, compliance consulting, and business communications, with an emphasis on building secure, reliable, and compliance-ready technology environments.
Centaris approaches technology risk as an operational whole, evaluating identity, endpoints, data, communications, and infrastructure before designing and managing solutions. It supports clients either as an outsourced IT and security partner or alongside internal IT teams, helping connect day-to-day operations, Microsoft environments, and regulatory needs in a more unified model.
Its positioning centers on practical execution: aligning protection, cloud and Microsoft administration, and ongoing support so organizations can reduce exposure while keeping core systems stable and usable.
Offerings, Capabilities, and Integrations
Centaris structures its work around assessing exposure, identifying gaps, protecting critical systems, aligning environments to operational and regulatory requirements, and then managing the resulting environment over time. That operating approach connects cybersecurity, IT operations, compliance, identity, data protection, and communications rather than treating them as isolated projects.
Its capabilities span fully managed and co-managed delivery, Microsoft environment planning and administration, security assessments and response support, backup and recovery, migrations, and compliance readiness. Centaris also ties cloud and collaboration services into broader operating and governance models so clients can manage risk, productivity, and infrastructure together.
Products and Services
- Cybersecurity: Cybersecurity services covering assessments, strategy, incident response, and layered protection for servers, desktops, and cloud environments.
- Microsoft Services: Microsoft-focused consulting, licensing, implementation, migration, and ongoing management across identity, data, access, Azure, Teams voice, and related Microsoft platforms.
- Managed IT Services: Managed IT delivery for help desk support, endpoint and server management, backups, migrations, monitoring, and day-to-day operational support.
- Compliance Consulting: Compliance consulting that includes assessments, gap analysis, and implementation support for required controls, including CMMC-related advisory work.
- Fully Managed IT & Security: An outsourced engagement model that gives organizations complete user and device management, 24/7 security monitoring and response, backups, restores, incident response, and added project support.
- Co-Managed IT & Security: A co-managed model designed to work alongside internal IT staff, adding managed IT and cybersecurity coverage while allowing clients to retain their preferred level of control.
- Centaris VoIP: A business communications offering with hybrid and full-cloud VoIP options, multi-location support, mobility features, and local implementation and support.
- CCare Managed Network Solutions: Proactive network monitoring and preventative maintenance designed to optimize performance and reduce downtime.
- CCare Managed Servers and Desktops: 24/7 monitoring and maintenance for servers and desktops, including updates, optimization, and related email protection capabilities.
- CCare Managed Firewalls: Managed firewall administration with monitoring, updates, policy management, web filtering, and secure-access configuration.
- CCare Backups and Rapid Recovery: Backup and disaster recovery service with full system imaging, daily incremental backups, secure off-site storage, and rapid restoration support.
- CCare Hosting: Managed hosting with off-site backups, 24/7 monitoring, redundant infrastructure, and per-user pricing for supported software environments.
- Microsoft 365: Microsoft 365 consulting, licensing, migration, adoption, and management for cloud productivity, collaboration, email, and business phone integration.
- SharePoint: SharePoint services that include tailored sites, workflows, customization, and training to improve collaboration and content management.
- Copilot: Copilot deployment and integration services that help organizations use Microsoft 365 AI features for task automation, content generation, and workflow efficiency.
Target Customers
Centaris targets small and mid-sized organizations in Michigan and the broader Great Lakes region that want a regional partner for secure IT operations, Microsoft environments, and compliance-aligned support. It is a strong fit for organizations that prefer a single provider spanning infrastructure, cybersecurity, and governance needs.
Its clearest industry emphasis is in regulated and security-sensitive environments, especially manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, and insurance. Centaris also fits companies that want either a fully outsourced model or a co-managed relationship that supplements an internal IT team with deeper cybersecurity and Microsoft expertise.
Cloud Integrations and Marketplace
- Microsoft Azure: Centaris provides Azure consulting and cloud infrastructure management, including security and identity configuration, licensing strategy, and AI or Copilot-related enablement, and its Centaris Connect for Microsoft Teams solution is deployed in Microsoft Azure.
Key People
- Patrick Casey: President and Chief Executive Officer
- Curtis Hicks: Chief Technology Officer / Chief Product Officer
- Mike Nowak: Chief Revenue Officer
- Laura Hays: Chief Financial Officer
- Claude Epperson: Director of Professional Services
- Brian Brimm: Director of Managed Services
- Taya Johnston: Director of Human Resources
Key Facts
- Headquarters: Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States
- Employees: 150+
- Annual Revenue: $15M-$20M
- Parent Company: Longshore Capital Partners
- Subsidiaries: None
- Publicly Listed: No (privately held; owned by Longshore Capital Partners)
