Impact Networking
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Chicago, IL · Website
★ 4.2 (66 reviews across 1 source, 8 locations) · 1 claimed certification
Managed IT services and business technology solutions.
Source data last changed: October 26, 2026
Our Assessment
Impact Networking currently ranks #56 of 102 active, scored IT providers in our Chicago-area database, with a Default Fit Score of 15.5% — 4.3 points below the pool average of 19.8%. Scores recompute nightly from public data under our published methodology; no provider pays to be ranked.
Its public review footprint spans 66 client reviews averaging 4.2/5: Google 4.2/5 (66 reviews). Employees rate the firm Indeed 3.0/5 (133 reviews); Glassdoor 3.0/5 (4 reviews) — employee sentiment feeds the score because it predicts service stability.
On security we record 1 claimed certification — none of it carries third-party documentation, so the security score is capped at the claims maximum. We track 8 office locations for it in the Chicago area, from Google Places. 10 notable company events (awards, acquisitions, milestones) appear in its record below.
Public Criteria Attainment
Scored on 4 public criteria. Sign in to see all 10.
Impact Networking Reviews by Source
Google Reviews by Location
Employee Role Analysis
Proactive vs. reactive employee role mix based on workforce composition data.
15 proactive, 48 reactive
Security & Compliance
Strengths
- + Listed on 4 industry directories — Clutch, Indeed, Manifest, Glassdoor
- + 2 Chicago-area offices — Google
- + 27+ years in business — vendor website (claimed)
- + Serves Healthcare, Finance, Legal, Insurance verticals — vendor website (claimed)
Weaknesses
- - Client reviews on a single platform only — Google
- - Recent ratings trending down (-0.5 vs all-time) — Google
- - Below-average employee reviews (3.0) — Indeed, Glassdoor
- - Security certifications are the firm's own claim — no third-party documentation on file
- - Heavily reactive support model (76% reactive roles) — Apollo
Notable Events
Company milestones and achievements
Impact Networking's Alison Hall Nominated for 2026 Outstanding Veteran Award
Alison Hall, an accounts payable specialist and nine-year U.S. Navy Reserve veteran, was nominated for The Cannata Report's 2026 Outstanding Veteran Award and profiled in its Veterans Way series.
Sep 28, 2026
Impact Networking Featured as ENX Magazine Cover Story
ENX Magazine published an interview with CEO Mike Lepper covering the company's growth, lessons learned and vision for the future.
Aug 17, 2026
Impact Networking Appoints John Quinn as Chief Financial Officer
The managed services and managed security services provider named John Quinn CFO, strengthening its executive team as it scales services for mid-market companies.
Jun 8, 2026
Impact Networking Announces Authorized Reseller Relationship with Alltura Solutions
Alltura Solutions, operating under the trade name ImpactWest, becomes an authorized reseller of Impact's managed IT and cybersecurity portfolio, expanding the company's West Coast presence.
Mar 30, 2026
Impact Networking Appoints Greg Ruggie as General Counsel
Greg Ruggie will oversee the company's legal function, including corporate governance, risk management, regulatory compliance and complex transactions.
Feb 23, 2026
Recent Activity
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is Impact Networking rated by clients?
Impact Networking averages 4.2/5 across 66 public client reviews from Google. We aggregate these nightly and weight them with Bayesian averaging so a handful of reviews can't dominate the score.
Does Impact Networking hold security certifications?
Impact Networking lists 1 security framework: 1 claimed certification. None carries third-party documentation — a named issuer's document or evidence hosted off the firm's own domain — so these count as claims and are capped in the score. The Security & Compliance section above labels each one.
Where is Impact Networking located?
Impact Networking is based in Chicago, IL and operates 8 office locations we track. Our rankings cover IT providers serving the Chicago metro area.
How does Impact Networking compare to other Chicago MSPs?
Impact Networking ranks #56 of 102 scored providers in our database under default weights. Use the comparison links on this page for side-by-side breakdowns, or run a custom evaluation to weight all 10 criteria for your own priorities.
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