Impact Networking
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Chicago, IL · Website
★ 4.3 (64 reviews across 1 source, 8 locations) · 1 claimed certification
Managed IT services and business technology solutions.
Last updated: September 10, 2026
Our Assessment
Impact Networking currently ranks #56 of 94 active, scored IT providers in our Chicago-area database, with a Default Fit Score of 15.4% — 5.5 points below the pool average of 20.9%. Scores recompute nightly from public data under our published methodology; no provider pays to be ranked.
Its public review footprint spans 64 client reviews averaging 4.3/5: Google 4.3/5 (64 reviews). Employees rate the firm Indeed 3.0/5 (130 reviews); Glassdoor 3.6/5 (38 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. 8 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.
12 proactive, 46 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
- - Below-average employee reviews (3.1) — Indeed, Glassdoor
- - Security certifications are the firm's own claim — no third-party documentation on file
- - Heavily reactive support model (79% reactive roles) — Apollo
Notable Events
Company milestones and achievements
Impact Networking Featured as ENX Magazine Cover Story
ENX Magazine featured Impact Networking in a cover story examining the company’s growth, strategic pivots and future plans.
Aug 17, 2026
Impact Networking Establishes Authorized Reseller Relationship With Alltura Solutions
Impact Networking formed an authorized reseller relationship with Alltura Solutions, operating under the ImpactWest trade name, to expand distribution of its managed IT and cybersecurity services on the West Coast.
Mar 30, 2026
Impact Networking Launches AI Consulting Services
Impact Networking launched AI consulting services for mid-market businesses, covering use-case identification through custom development.
Jan 14, 2026
Impact Networking Relocates Southern California Headquarters to Culver City
Impact Networking moved its Southern California headquarters into a new office in Culver City’s Entrada building.
Jul 23, 2025
Impact Networking Opens Phoenix Office
Impact Networking expanded into Arizona by opening an office in Phoenix with a dedicated local team.
Jun 23, 2025
Recent Activity
Data changes from the last 90 days
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Jul 30, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Impact Networking rated by clients?
Impact Networking averages 4.3/5 across 64 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 94 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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