- Greg Durnan turned a 1992 layoff from Allied Signal into an opportunity by proposing to continue work as a contractor, launching AcaciaIT.
- Starting with Allied Signal as his first client, he expanded into a full-fledged IT firm with 15 employees and 12 service vehicles.
- AcaciaIT evolved from basic repair services to a managed services provider, handling all aspects of IT for clients.
- The company specializes in nonprofit, medical, legal, and manufacturing sectors, offering deep industry knowledge.
- Durnan's team prioritizes client business goals, asking, “How do you want to run your business?” and tailoring tech accordingly.
- Unlike many competitors, AcaciaIT assigns dedicated teams to each client and holds quarterly performance reviews.
- Their focus includes compliance, security, and emerging technologies like AI.
- Despite intense competition, AcaciaIT remains locally owned while several rivals were acquired by national firms.
- This local ownership helps AcaciaIT maintain strong community ties and long-term client relationships.
- Durnan and AcaciaIT highlight the power of entrepreneurial vision in Tucson’s economy by building a differentiated, client-focused IT business.
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