# Adv Networks > Official Adv Networks business agent. Advanced Networks provides managed IT services, cybersecurity, cloud solutions, and IT consulting for growing… ## Ask it a question Adv Networks answers for itself at https://api.hailera.com/mcp/adv-networks. A client that speaks MCP can connect to that address; the tool is ask_adv_networks and the protocol is 2026-07-28. Where this file and the agent disagree, the agent is current. ## About Adv Networks Advanced Networks Advanced Networks is a managed IT and cybersecurity provider headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Orange County and San Francisco. The company has served businesses across Southern California and the San Francisco Bay Area since 2004 and is ranked among the nation's Top 40 managed service providers by the Channel Futures MSP 501. Advanced Networks works with growing teams, including companies of 15 to 250 people in legal, healthcare, professional services, and manufacturing. Its stated vision is to be Southern California's most respected IT firm through innovation, reliability, and customer service. How the company works - Clients speak with real engineers rather than a call center or outsourced help desk. - The team emphasizes straightforward recommendations and does not use fear-based sales tactics. - Proactive work includes patching, monitoring, environment reviews, and identifying risks before they become outages. - Client engagements follow four stages: discover, stabilize, optimize, and partner. - Quarterly reviews provide data, recommendations, and a technology roadmap. Contact - Phone: (213) 873-7620 - Email: [email protected] - Address: 10960 Wilshire Blvd #1415, Los Angeles, CA 90024 - Service area: Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Francisco Advanced Networks offers a strategic IT assessment and consultation for businesses evaluating their technology environment. Source: https://adv-networks.com ## What Adv Networks does IT Services for Accounting Firms Advanced Networks provides managed IT for accounting firms, CPA practices, tax firms, audit and assurance firms, advisory practices, bookkeeping firms, and payroll providers across Los Angeles, Orange County, and the San Francisco Bay Area. Accounting-focused services - Tax-season uptime support, 24/7 monitoring, rapid response, tested failover procedures, and deadline-priority escalation. - Protection for client financial data through EDR, MFA, email security, phishing protection, and continuous threat monitoring. - Support for the FTC Safeguards Rule, GLBA, IRS Publication 4557, CCPA, SOC 2, NIST CSF, and PCI DSS requirements. - Support for CCH Axcess, ProSystem fx, Thomson Reuters UltraTax and Practice CS, Lacerte, Drake, QuickBooks Online and Desktop, Sage, and related accounting platforms. - Encrypted client portals using platforms such as ShareFile or SmartVault, with secure remote access and device management. - Automated encrypted backups and tested restoration for tax returns, workpapers, client records, and financial data. The company can build and maintain a Written Information Security Plan, designate or support a qualified security coordinator, and maintain documentation for audits and insurer questionnaires. A dedicated Technical Account Manager conducts quarterly reviews focused on security posture, tax-season preparation, and technology investments. Advanced Networks also offers Hardware-as-a-Service to help eliminate capital equipment expenses. IT Services for Architecture and Planning Firms Advanced Networks supports boutique studios, urban planning consultancies, landscape architecture firms, interior design practices, and larger multi-discipline or multi-office design firms across Los Angeles, Orange County, and the San Francisco Bay Area. Architecture-focused services - Hardware-as-a-Service for GPU workstations, laptops, render servers, and rendering infrastructure, including next-business-day replacement. - File collaboration infrastructure for large Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM files using options such as BIM 360, Autodesk Docs, Azure Files, and SharePoint. - Managed helpdesk support for Revit crashes, render queue failures, and other architecture software issues. - Autodesk, Adobe Creative Cloud, SketchUp, Lumion, Rhino, and other software license management, including renewals and seat assignments. - Cybersecurity for project files, CAD libraries, and firm intellectual property through EDR, MFA, email security, and 24/7 monitoring. - Encrypted backup and disaster recovery for project archives, specifications, CAD libraries, and as-built drawings. - Zero-trust remote access, mobile device management, and cloud file access for remote and multi-office teams. Supported platforms include Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Grasshopper, Lumion, Enscape, ArcGIS, QGIS, Adobe Creative Cloud, BIM 360, Autodesk Docs, Microsoft 365, Veeam, and Datto. A dedicated Technical Account Manager helps review IT posture, plan hardware refresh cycles, and align technology investments with project pipelines and firm growth. Compliance and security considerations may include NIST CSF, CCPA, cyber insurance requirements, AIA contract requirements, SOC 2 readiness, CMMC, BIM data security, and professional liability requirements. Managed IT, Cloud and Support Services Advanced Networks provides managed IT, cybersecurity, Microsoft 365, cloud, compliance, and AI solutions through one local team and a fixed monthly price. Managed IT services include a full IT department, unlimited support, proactive monitoring, and a dedicated Technical Account Manager. Core services - IT support and helpdesk: Remote and onsite engineering, 24/7 availability, an 8-minute average response time, and Apple-certified support for Mac and mixed Mac/Windows environments. - Cloud services: Cloud migrations, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, hosted Exchange, and virtual desktop infrastructure. - Backup and disaster recovery: Managed data backup, rapid recovery, and business continuity planning. - IT consulting: Strategic planning, budgeting, technology roadmaps, quarterly business reviews, and guidance from a dedicated vCIO and Technical Account Manager. - Compliance support: Assistance with HIPAA, SOC 2, CMMC, and PCI requirements, including audit-ready documentation. Clients can receive onsite support throughout Los Angeles and Orange County, with local engineers available for same-day or scheduled visits. Advanced Networks supports both fully managed and co-managed IT models. Service approach The company states that managed plans provide predictable monthly costs without per-ticket fees or surprise invoices. Its onboarding process includes documentation, knowledge transfer, an asset audit, and cutover, with most clients fully onboarded in under 30 days with no service gaps. The team supports 24/7/365 operations, with a service desk staffed by engineers rather than an answering service. Source: https://adv-networks.com ## Where Adv Networks works Lists Los Angeles, Orange, and San Francisco as a location. Names California, Los Angeles, Orange, and San Francisco as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published. ## Cybersecurity & Compliance Cybersecurity and Compliance Advanced Networks includes its proprietary Advanced Shield™ cybersecurity platform with every managed plan. The platform provides layered protection, centralized visibility, backup, compliance support, and rapid threat response for managed clients. Security capabilities - Endpoint detection and response (EDR) - Managed detection and response (MDR) - Multi-factor authentication (MFA) - Patch management - Email security and phishing protection - Phishing training and security awareness programs - 24/7 threat monitoring - Managed backups and tested recovery procedures Compliance programs Advanced Networks builds and operates compliance programs that can include readiness assessments, risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, audit preparation, evidence maintenance, and virtual CISO governance. Supported frameworks and regulations include: - HIPAA - SOC 2 - CMMC - PCI DSS - GLBA and the FTC Safeguards Rule - NIST Cybersecurity Framework For accounting firms, services can include a Written Information Security Plan, qualified security coordinator support, MFA, encryption, security awareness training, incident response planning, and evidence retention. The company also supports cyber insurance readiness by documenting controls such as MFA, EDR, backups, and written security policies. For architecture and planning firms, compliance work can address NIST CSF, CCPA, cyber insurance requirements, AIA contract requirements, SOC 2 readiness, CMMC, BIM data security, and professional liability requirements. Source: https://adv-networks.com