Did you miss the latest SecureChat podcast? 🔒 In RKON's latest podcast episode, we sit down with our cloud team to discuss the causes of skyrocketing cloud spend and how companies can reduce costs. If you're navigating Azure or looking to optimize your cloud journey, this is a must-listen. 🎧 Link in comments below. 👇 #CloudComputing #Azure #DigitalTransformation #CloudStrategy
RKON
IT Services and IT Consulting
Chicago, Illinois 11,879 followers
Since 1998, RKON has focused on providing intelligent #QuietIT solutions to private equity and enterprise firms.
About us
Since 1998, RKON has delivered IT Transformation helping private equity and enterprise firms achieve Quiet IT from vision to execution. We believe IT should seamlessly serve the business strategy versus getting in the way of execution. Our team at RKON has developed a refined approach, through years of experience, that delivers a clear vision of a scalable, agile, secure, cost optimized and low risk end state. To achieve this end state, RKON provides IT solutions in three stages, first building an advisory practice that sends the strategy in the right direction, an execution practice ensuring that vision is turned into reality and a management practice the keeps the vision on track as IT evolves to serve the business. Because of our record in providing best-in-class IT solutions and our staff of respected and extremely knowledgeable professionals, RKON has been recognized by Crain’s Fast Fifty, CRN Growth 150, Inc. 5000 and Inc. Magazine’s list of 500 fastest-growing private companies. RKON’s trusted advisors deliver strategic guidance, advanced technical knowledge and realistic assessments to give your organization the competitive advantage it requires in today’s environment of rapidly evolving technologies. Here at RKON, we understand that our client’s success starts with our organizational cohesion. Recognized by Computerworld as one of the 100 Best Places to Work in IT, RKON is focused on developing an organization that fosters creativity, innovation and cooperation across all levels. This approach plays an integral role in providing our clients the quality IT solutions they require. We encourage and reward an environment that promotes imagination, innovation and collaboration – where our intelligent IT solutions grow from the bright minds of the RKON team. Build your organization’s IT infrastructure with RKON and realize the unrestricted possibilities of Quiet IT.
- Website
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http://www.rkon.com
External link for RKON
- Industry
- IT Services and IT Consulting
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1998
- Specialties
- Managed Cloud Services, Professional Services, Mobile Security Solutions, Virtualization, Iaas, Mobility Management, Security, Vulnerability Management, Disaster Recovery, Perimeter Security, Saas, Data Migration, SIEM, Managed Service Center Operations, Private Equity IT Transformation, and Private Equity Managed Services
Locations
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Primary
328 S. Jefferson
Suite 450
Chicago, Illinois 60661, US
Employees at RKON
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Joe Knape
Cross-functional Leadership | Technology Advisor | Information Security | Threat Intelligence | Vulnerability Management | Cloud Security | Risk…
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Bruce A Bothwell
Managing Director at RKON
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Larry Fitzgerald
Managing Director, Private Equity Advisory Services at RKON
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Jeff Mullarkey
Chief Problem Solver at RKON | Untangling IT Chaos & Fortifying Cybersecurity for the Fortune 2000
Updates
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🎄✨ A night to remember! The RKON team came together to celebrate the holiday season at our annual Christmas party, filled with laughter, delicious food, and plenty of festive cheer. We’re grateful for an incredible year and an even more incredible team who make it all possible. Here’s to celebrating successes and gearing up for an exciting 2025! #RKON #ChristmasParty #HolidayCheer #TeamCelebration
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We want to take some time to specially shoutout our amazing Capital Connection 2024 Presenting Sponsor RKON! Since 1998, RKON has been a leader in IT transformation, assisting private equity and enterprise firms in achieving "Quiet IT" from vision to execution. RKON emphasizes that IT should seamlessly support business strategies rather than hinder execution. Through years of experience, RKON has developed a refined approach that delivers a clear vision of a scalable, agile, secure, cost-optimized, and low-risk end state. This is achieved through a three-stage process: an advisory practice that sets the strategy in the right direction, an execution practice that transforms the vision into reality, and a management practice that ensures the vision stays on track as IT evolves to meet business needs. Recognized for providing best-in-class IT solutions, RKON has received accolades such as Crain’s Fast Fifty, CRN’s Growth 150, Inc. 5000, and Inc. Magazine’s list of the 500 fastest-growing private companies. RKON’s trusted advisors offer strategic guidance, advanced technical expertise, and realistic assessments, providing organizations with the competitive advantage necessary in today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape. RKON also places significant importance on organizational cohesion as a foundation for client success. Recognized by Computerworld as one of the 100 Best Places to Work in IT, RKON fosters an environment of creativity, innovation, and collaboration at all levels. This culture plays a vital role in delivering high-quality IT solutions. By encouraging imagination, innovation, and teamwork, RKON ensures its intelligent IT solutions stem from the bright minds of its team. Organizations partnering with RKON can build robust IT infrastructures and experience the boundless possibilities of Quiet IT.
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Many companies assume that migrating to the cloud will automatically result in cost savings, but in our latest whitepaper we highlight the unexpected skills gap and financial challenges that can arise post-migration. ☁️ As businesses transition to the cloud, they often face a significant increase in workload for existing IT staff, who must adapt to new technologies while maintaining legacy systems. This whitepaper offers valuable insights on how organizations can accelerate their time to value no matter where they are in their cloud adoption journey. ➡️ https://loom.ly/1CfQuj4 #azure #skillsgap #cloudadoption
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Discover the hidden challenges businesses face after migrating to the cloud. In this video, we explore the skills gap that can slow your team's productivity and the unexpected financial issues that could impact your bottom line. 📈 Learn how to identify and address these hurdles to ensure a smooth and cost-effective transition to the cloud. Whether you're planning a migration or already in the cloud, these insights will help you avoid common pitfalls and optimize your cloud strategy. ☁️ Don't miss out—watch the full webinar to stay ahead in your cloud journey: https://lnkd.in/gbu9QSfw
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Migrating to the cloud? Don’t leave your security to chance! 🔒 ☁️ As organizations embrace the cloud, the benefits are undeniable—scalability, flexibility, and innovation. But with great opportunity comes great responsibility. Without the right resources, skills, and policies in place, cloud environments can leave you vulnerable to: ⚠️ Unnoticed security gaps ⚠️ Data breaches Let’s bridge the skills gap and safeguard what matters most—your data. Ready to secure your cloud? Let’s talk: https://lnkd.in/g4_EqExi ▶️ https://lnkd.in/gTUzjvpy #CloudSecurity #DigitalTransformation #Cybersecurity #DataProtection
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Happy Thanksgiving from RKON! 🍁 This Thanksgiving, we at RKON want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude. We are thankful for our incredible clients, partners, and team members who make everything we do possible. Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful holiday filled with gratitude, joy, and plenty of delicious food! 🦃
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Check out some highlights from our time at ACG Florida Capital Connection. 📸 Thank you to everyone who attended, we'll see you next year! #ACG #RKON #InnovationInIT
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Having an amazing time at Microsoft Ignite with Joshua Grove, David Wright, and Elizabeth Dagres where the focus on harnessing the power of AI is truly inspiring. From insightful sessions to hands-on demos, the potential of AI to transform industries and drive innovation was evident everywhere. One of the highlights for me was the opportunity to meet and engage with so many brilliant minds—customers, partners, and industry experts. The conversations were not only enlightening but also reinforced the importance of collaboration in pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with AI. Thank you to everyone who made this event memorable. Looking forward to continuing these conversations and exploring new possibilities together! Also, exciting news, RKON has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 Leading Microsoft Partners to Watch" by CIO Coverage! You can read the full article here - https://lnkd.in/g_U65c5k #PoweredByAI #MicrosoftIgnite #AI #Innovation #Networking #TechCommunity #RKON
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Last week, we had the pleasure of co-hosting a breakout session with Alvarez & Marsal at the 2024 ACG Florida Capital Connection, where we demonstrated A&M Assist—a groundbreaking new AI tool built specifically for private equity due diligence, developed with RKON's support. We also explored how #AI is transforming the way businesses operate—and that the real power lies in how humans and AI collaborate. 🤝 David Mcgraw's takeaways—like fostering collaboration, emphasizing ethical AI use, and understanding societal impacts—remind us that while the technology is groundbreaking, it’s the human touch that drives innovation and trust. A big thank you to A&M for co-hosting and helping make this event such a success! Read the full article to deep dive into A&M Assist. Let’s keep the conversation going. How is your organization leveraging AI while keeping people at the center? 👇 #privateequity #machinelearning #digitaltransformation #innovation #technology