Florida IT Service Provider Supporting Jacksonville & Gainesville Area Businesses
When your technology fails, your business stops. Clear Winds provides managed IT services, cybersecurity, and is a full service IT provider to businesses across Florida. Our local — with a local team based right here in Gainesville. Our average response time is 15 minutes or less, so IT issues never have to slow you down.
Managed IT Services in Florida
Stop letting IT issues slow your business down. Clear Winds provides managed IT services for Florida businesses — handling the day-to-day maintenance, monitoring, and support so your team can focus on running your business, not troubleshooting technology. Our Florida managed IT services include:
- Unlimited, fixed-rate IT support for everyday business needs
- 24/7 IT support, available both onsite and remote across Florida
- Proactive IT monitoring and patching to catch issues before they become downtime
- Proactive cybersecurity monitoring for added protection against threats
- A dedicated IT support portal for faster, more personalized response times
- CIO-level consulting to help you plan for future IT needs and stay ahead of trends
Cloud and Hosting Services in Florida
Whether you need help migrating to the cloud or maintaining your data long-term, Clear Winds provides secure cloud and hosted services for Florida businesses of every size. Our clients have access to a Tier III, SOC 2 Type II data center — giving you enterprise-grade security and reliability without the enterprise-level overhead. Our Florida cloud and remote hosting services include:
- Backup services to keep your data safe and recoverable
- Disaster recovery services to minimize downtime when the unexpected happens
- Hosted computing for a flexible, scalable IT environment
- VoIP and phone hosting for reliable, cloud-based communication
- Spam filtering to keep threats out of your inbox
- Colocation services for secure, off-site infrastructure hosting
Datacenter Services in Florida
Your datacenter is the foundation everything else runs on. Clear Winds provides end-to-end datacenter services for Florida businesses, from the first consultation through ongoing support, so your infrastructure is designed right, built right, and stays running the way it should. Our Florida datacenter services include:
- Consulting — engineer-led assessments to evaluate your current environment and identify the right path forward
- Design — infrastructure design tailored to your organization’s needs, including server, storage, and network architecture
- Procurement — sourcing the servers, storage devices, and hardware your datacenter needs
- Project support — hands-on implementation for datacenter builds, upgrades, migrations, and cabling projects of any size
- Troubleshooting — fast, expert diagnosis and resolution when something isn’t working right
Professional IT Services in Florida
Sometimes you don’t need ongoing managed IT — you need expert help for a specific project. Clear Winds provides professional IT project services for Florida businesses, backed by certified engineers and technicians who deliver fast, reliable results. Our Florida professional IT services include:
- Data center upgrades and IT project work for growing infrastructure
- Networking upgrades and project work to keep your systems running efficiently
- New device and IT equipment installations, handled start to finish
- Structured cabling for reliable, future-ready network infrastructure
- Device and IT equipment repair to minimize downtime
- Cybersecurity and security camera installation for added protection
Networking Services in Florida
Your network is the backbone of your business technology. Clear Winds’ engineers design, build, and troubleshoot networks for Florida businesses that reduce costs, improve reliability, and keep your business connected. Our Florida networking services include:
- Engineer-led assessment, design, and build of LANs, WLANs, and WANs to fit your business’s specific needs
- Network troubleshooting to identify and resolve the root cause of connectivity and performance issues
- Ongoing network monitoring to catch and address problems before they cause downtime
- Proactive support to reduce costs, improve ROI, and keep your infrastructure competitive as your business grows
Cybersecurity Services in Florida
A cyberattack or data breach can cost far more than money — it can cost your customers’ trust. Clear Winds provides CISSP-led cybersecurity services for Florida businesses, giving you 24/7 protection and peace of mind against evolving threats. Our Florida cybersecurity services include:
- 24/7 response team for fast remediation when an issue arises
- Cybersecurity software for protection (EDR, antivirus, and more)
- Internal and external security assessments to identify vulnerabilities before attackers do
- Cloud backup and disaster recovery solutions to keep your data safe and recoverable
AI Implementation Services in Florida
Put AI to work for your business. Clear Winds’ AI engineers help Florida businesses implement practical AI solutions that boost efficiency and give your team more time to focus on what matters most. Our Florida AI implementation services include:
- AI readiness assessments to identify where AI can create the most value for your business
- Custom AI solution design tailored to your workflows and goals
- Implementation and integration of AI tools into your existing systems
- Employee training and change management to ensure smooth adoption
- Ongoing support and optimization as your AI solutions evolve
Custom App Development in Florida
Your brand, in your customers’ back pocket. Clear Winds’ custom app development services connect your WordPress-based website to a fully branded mobile app, giving your Florida customers a faster, more convenient way to reach you. Our custom app development services include:
- Connections to WordPress-based websites, combining your site’s functionality with the convenience of a mobile app
- Integrations with popular e-commerce platforms like WooCommerce and Shopify, for a seamless mobile shopping experience
- A simple, guided process — initial meeting, website evaluation, and app implementation — that turns your existing site into a modern, on-the-go app
We're a Local Florida IT Service Provider
We’re Local to Florida
Clear Winds has a local team right here in Florida — with locations in Gainesville and Jacksonville, and team members serving businesses throughout the state. Whether your business is in Jacksonville, Gainesville, or anywhere in the state, you get the responsiveness of a local IT provider backed by the resources of a company that’s supported businesses for 25+ years. We’re truly a Florida IT service provider that supports businesses like yours!
Meet Your Florida IT Team

Abraham Sargent
Account Executive
Abraham is Clear Winds’ Account Executive serving Jacksonville Beach and the surrounding Florida market, partnering with healthcare, education, legal, and municipal organizations to solve the IT challenges that put businesses at risk — from cybersecurity and compliance to downtime and everyday operational headaches. A University of Florida alum, 2024 national champion javelin thrower, and Olympic Trials finalist, he brings that same discipline and drive to every client partnership.

Dustin Reyes
Senior Support Tech
Dustin brings over 8 years of IT leadership and systems administration experience to Clear Winds, including 7 years building and leading the IT department for a major financial institution, where he directed a national payment system implementation and expanded managed IT services across multiple organizations. He’s also supported healthcare IT environments directly, including a large-scale hospital technology migration, giving him hands-on experience keeping critical systems running in high-stakes settings.

Nic Quello
Tier 2 Service Tech
Nic provides hands-on IT support and hardware repair for Clear Winds clients, handling everything from day-to-day help desk requests to hardware repair, quality control, and project management. Since joining Clear Winds, he’s built strong client relationships through reliable, responsive support — both remotely and on-site — and has grown into his current role as a Tier 2 Service Desk Technician.
Alex Felip
Support Tech
Alex is a support Tech serving the clear winds customers!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose the right IT company for my Florida business?
Look for a provider with fast response times, transparent pricing, strong cybersecurity credentials, and real local presence — not just a national call center. Clear Winds is a local Florida IT provider offering a free assessment to show exactly how we’d support your business.
Is Clear Winds a local IT company in Florida?
Yes. Clear Winds is a Florida IT service provider and has a local team based in Gainesville, Florida. We serve businesses throughout the state, including Jacksonville, backed by a nationwide team of over 100+ IT professionals.
What's the difference between managed IT services and break-fix IT support?
Break-fix means you only call an IT company when something breaks. Managed IT services provide ongoing monitoring and support for a fixed rate, catching problems before they cause downtime. Clear Winds’ Florida clients get managed IT services built around this proactive approach.
What IT services does Clear Winds provide in Florida?
Clear Winds provides managed IT services, cybersecurity, cloud backup and hosting, structured cabling, networking, datacenter services, AI implementation, custom app development, hardware and software procurement, and web design for businesses across Florida.
What industries does Clear Winds support in Florida?
Clear Winds supports healthcare, education, legal, government, and general business clients across Florida, in addition to small-to-medium businesses and enterprise organizations.
How fast does Clear Winds respond to IT support requests?
Clear Winds’ average response time is 15 minutes or less, with 24/7 availability for both onsite and remote support across Florida. Our team of 100+ employees serves our clients all over the South and Midwest. Clear Winds has been providing IT support to businesses for 25+ years.
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Our IT Service Process
Let's Talk
We will meet with you to understand your needs, pain points or projects you are considering.
Design A Strategy
We will provide a tailored solution to help you achieve your business and IT goals.
Implement
Our team will work with you until the completion of your project and ensure you are satisfied.
Partner & Support
We’re committed to your success and want to be your IT partner for any future needs.
The immediate response, knowledge and dedication to get our company back up and running was outstanding! We are thankful to have Clear Winds as our IT services company and look forward to having them on our side as we move ahead!
Daniel Dixon, General ManagerCheney Lime | Blount County
“Clear Winds was suggested to us as a healthcare IT provider from MedConnect EMR in 2013 and we have been using them for managed IT service ever since. They have always been readily available and helpful. I would rate Clear Winds' IT service as excellent.”
Debbie RandallMayfair Internal Medicine | Homewood IT Support
"Clear Winds it service team virtualized Topre America’s server IT environment quickly and efficiently overnight."
Clint MossIT Director, Topre America | Cullman IT Support
"Clear Winds has helped with many IT projects like: virtualizing our server environment, offsite cloud Backup and implementing our voice over IP (VoIP) phone system. All which are critical infrastructure to help us stay successful."
Network AdminPiggly Wiggly
“IT support, security & communication were the three most important factors for us when considering a managed it service provider. We felt Clear Winds Managed IT Service would meet these needs and has lived up to our hopes. Response times are incredibly fast and they always work to resolve issues quickly.”
Brandon RussellMcCullough Oil Company | Trussville IT Support
The team at Clear Winds is amazing. They respond to every IT service request for IT help quickly & have resolved every issue we have thrown at them. They also proactively check in just see how we are doing and to remind us of upcoming registrations and good practices! I would strongly recommend Clear Winds for Managed IT Services!!!
Barron Machine & FabricationFairfield IT Support
"Clear Winds' knowledge & attention to detail has been vital in keeping our City's infrastructure up to date. Their IT service team is easy to work with & has always been available when we need them."
City of AlbertvilleAlbertville | Government IT Support
The IT service at Clear Winds is exceptional. The friendly and knowledgeable staff eases my concerns and is why I can call on them. Their knowledge, expertise, and professionalism will win you over.
Anthony KingstonCTO, Alabaster City Schools
We wanted an IT company who shared similar values and would treat the people in our organization kindly. They operate by the golden rule. They also gave us peace of mind by learning our systems and tailoring their managed IT services to our business model. They’re good people who run a good business and I recommend them to anyone!
Rene Alldredge, VPBrownell Travel | Birmingham IT Support
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