Reliable IT Support for Listowel Businesses

Running a business in Listowel means wearing a lot of hats—especially if you’re the one rebooting the router, calling your software provider, or explaining to your team (again) why the printer is “being weird.”

Whether you’re managing a storefront on Wallace Ave, running a crew across Perth County, or working from your home office, tech that just works isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity.

Fort44 is your local managed IT provider serving Listowel and surrounding towns. We offer reliable, secure, and friendly IT support near you—without the call center runaround or surprise fees.

If you’ve ever searched for “IT help near me” and ended up with someone two hours away who couldn’t make it until next week, it’s time to try something better.

Still Trying to Be Your Own IT Department?

A lot of business owners are stuck doing it all—tech support included. We get it. But that’s not a sustainable plan.

Here’s what we hear most often:

“We don’t know who to call when something breaks.”
“Our computers are always acting up.”
“We think we have backups… maybe?”
“Our previous IT person moved away.”

That’s where Fort44 comes in. We provide real, responsive IT support for businesses near you, backed by actual humans who live and work in Midwestern Ontario.

We’re not just a vendor. We’re your partner—and we make tech problems go away.

Local IT Services for Listowel Businesses

Fort44 supports small and mid-sized businesses across Perth County with a full range of managed IT services. Whether you need help fixing what's broken or building something better, we’re ready to help—fast, clear, and with a bit of good humour.

Strategic IT Planning (vCIO Services) for SMBs

We help you plan for growth—not just put out fires.

What it is:

Our virtual CIO service helps you make smart IT decisions for the long term.

Why it matters:
Buying hardware in a panic or waiting too long to upgrade can cost you more than planning ahead.

How Fort44 helps:

Budget forecasting
Hardware lifecycle management
Long-term growth roadmaps

Smart, strategic IT help—near you, and on your side.

Managed IT Services

Your entire IT system—managed, monitored, and maintained.

What it is:

We become your IT department. We take care of the updates, security, monitoring, support, and strategy so you don’t have to.

Why it matters:
When you wait for things to break, you lose time and money. Managed IT is about preventing problems before they cost you.

How Fort44 helps:

24/7 remote monitoring
Software patching and system updates
Flat-rate pricing so your bills stay predictable

Looking for managed IT near you that actually delivers? This is it.

Remote & Onsite Tech Support

Quick, friendly help—whether you’re at the office or in the shop.

What it is:

Computer support when something stops working, acts up, or just needs a bit of tech TLC.

Why it matters:
When your internet drops or a file won’t open, your staff can’t work—and your customers are the ones who notice.

How Fort44 helps:

Fast remote support
Onsite visits in Listowel, Atwood, Palmerston, Monkton, or locations near to you

It’s tech support near you, without the nonsense.

Cybersecurity Services

We protect your business from hackers, scams, and costly mistakes.

What it is:

We lock down your systems so that viruses, phishing emails, and data breaches don’t ruin your day (or your reputation).

Why it matters:
Even small-town businesses are being targeted. If you have data, you're a target.

How Fort44 helps:

Endpoint protection
Email filtering
Employee training
Dark web monitoring and firewall configuration

Cybersecurity near you, built for businesses like yours.

Cloud Services (Microsoft 365 & Google Workspace)

Secure file access from anywhere—with zero headaches.

What it is:

We move your business to the cloud and help you stay connected—without losing your mind over file versions or email syncs.

Why it matters:
Whether your team’s in the office or on the road, they need tools that work together in real time.

How Fort44 helps:

Smooth cloud migrations
Team training and user setup
Ongoing support for Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace

Cloud services near you—done right the first time.

Email & Data Migrations

Switching systems shouldn’t mean losing data or sleep.

What it is:

We transfer your email, files, calendars, and contacts to a modern, secure system—with zero disruptions.

Why it matters:
DIY migrations often go sideways. Don’t risk losing critical info.

How Fort44 helps:

Step-by-step migration planning
Clean transfer of data
Support before, during, and after the switch

Looking for a local team near you to handle your migration? We’ve got it.

Backup & Disaster Recovery

When bad stuff happens, your business stays safe.

What it is:

Daily backups of your data and a plan to recover quickly from disasters—natural or human-made.

Why it matters:
Floods, fires, ransomware, hard drive failures—they happen. Will your business survive it?

How Fort44 helps:

Local and cloud backups
Fast recovery options
Disaster planning and testing

You won’t need us every day—but you’ll be glad we’re near you when you do.

Network Monitoring & Optimization

No more glitchy Wi-Fi or mystery internet outages.

What it is:

We set up and maintain your internal network to ensure it’s fast, stable, and secure.

Why it matters:
A weak network slows your team down—and that costs money.

How Fort44 helps:

Wi-Fi coverage testing
Guest/staff network separation
Firewall setup and performance monitoring

Network support near me? Yep. And it works.

Why Listowel Businesses Choose Fort44

You don’t need an IT provider with a Toronto skyline on their website. You need a crew who knows your town, shows up when you call, and actually gives a rip about your business.

That’s Fort44.

We proudly support businesses in Listowel, Palmerston, Atwood, Monkton, and surrounding areas.

Here’s what local businesses love about working with us:

We’re actually nearby. When we say “local IT support near you,” we mean it.
We answer our phones. No overseas operators.
We speak clearly. No tech jargon, just plain explanations.
We get your industry. Trades, ag, retail, professional services—we’ve seen it all.
We do what we say. On time. On budget. No excuses.

Looking for IT Support Near You in Listowel?

If you’re ready to stop patching things together and start working with a tech team that actually knows your name—Fort44 is ready to help.

We’re your neighbours, not just your IT guys. And we’re here when you need us.

Let’s make your tech one less thing to worry about. Book a free consult today.

Join the fort

Fort44 proudly serves:

Listowel, Palmerston, Atwood, Monkton, Brussels, and surrounding Midwestern Ontario communities.

other services

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Patch Management

  • We schedule and test updates so nothing is missed
  • Security patches close known holes before hackers find them
  • Updates run quietly in the background, keeping systems stable
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Mobile Device Management

  • Track, secure, and manage phones and tablets remotely
  • Lock or wipe lost devices to protect business data
  • Set smart security policies without slowing down your team
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Backup & Business Continuity

  • Automated backups keep files and systems protected
  • Quick restores get you back up fast after an incident
  • Continuity plans keep operations running through disruptions