Nobody owns IT
With few large employers, most Crystal businesses rely on whoever is handy: an owner, a relative, a part-time contractor. Accounts and passwords go undocumented. A managed services provider takes that over under a single plan.
Managed IT Services & Support in Crystal, MN
Managed IT, cybersecurity and AI for Crystal, MN. We are in Brooklyn Park, the city that borders Crystal to the north.
<30 minTechnician engagement
90%Same-day resolution
24/7Monitoring & support
Crystal is a Hennepin County city of 5.87 square miles about 5 miles from downtown Minneapolis. It was founded in 1866 and incorporated in 1887, and the 2020 census counted 23,330 residents. Highway 100 and County Road 81 run through it, with Douglas Drive North, 36th Avenue North, 42nd Avenue North and Bass Lake Road as other main roads.
The city runs under a council-manager form with a seven-member council. Its departments include Administration, Finance, Police, Fire, Public Works, Community Development and Parks and Recreation, and it has an Economic Development Authority and a 2025-2027 strategic plan. Crystal has also received the state's Minnesota Star City designation for economic development.
Why us
Why Crystal Businesses Choose McNallan
Crystal is made up mostly of small offices, shops and trades rather than large campuses, and those owners rarely have an IT person on staff. A neighbor provider that can drive over, in a city that shares a border with ours, is a better fit than a remote help desk. We pair that with 24/7 monitoring and a flat monthly fee.
Sub-30-Minute Response
We answer calls in under three minutes and engage technicians on issues in under thirty. Brooklyn Park borders Crystal to the north, so our Brooklyn Park office is next door.
90% Same-Day Resolution
The majority of issues we open get closed the same day. That number comes from a managed services model that is all-inclusive by design: one predictable monthly fee, no hourly billing surprises.
24/7 Local Monitoring
Our operations center watches your environment around the clock, even when nobody at your office is. Escalations route to engineers who know the area.
Where we work
Neighborhoods & Corridors We Cover
We work throughout Crystal, including the industrial-zoned lots near Hanson Court North with access to Highway 100, the Bass Lake Road corridor, Douglas Drive North, 36th and 42nd Avenue North, and the County Road 81 frontage. Public sites such as the Crystal Community Center and Crystal Airport are part of the local landscape, as are the 26 city parks.
- Hanson Court North industrial area
- Bass Lake Road
- Douglas Drive North
- 36th Avenue North
- 42nd Avenue North
- County Road 81
- Highway 100 corridor
Common challenges
The IT Problems We See Most Often in Crystal
Small, close-knit cities like Crystal tend to run into these three IT problems.
Small-office security gaps
Local risk is not different in kind from anywhere else: phishing, stolen logins and unpatched laptops. Managed cybersecurity closes the basics before they matter.
Public facilities with mixed systems
The city operates police, fire, public works and a community center with an aquatic center and ball fields, each with different systems and seasonal staff. Shared logins and spreadsheets are common. An IT advisory plan helps rank which fixes come first.
Industries
Industries We Work With in Crystal
The kinds of work we see in Crystal differ from larger neighbors, so our support is shaped around them.
Light industrial and trades
Industrial-zoned property near Highway 100 suits contractors and small shops that need quoting software, shared drives and dependable backups.
Neighborhood services
Shops and offices along Bass Lake Road and Douglas Drive depend on a handful of computers, a printer and a router that must work every morning.
Municipal operations
A city with a dozen departments needs account control, email security and records backup. See backup and disaster recovery.
Recreation and aviation
Facilities like Crystal Airport and the community center run reservations, payments and public Wi-Fi that need safe separation from back-office systems.
What's next
Cloud, AI, and What Comes Next
Many Crystal organizations are small enough that one well-planned setup serves everyone. We begin with a free IT assessment of your computers, network and accounts.
Cloud migration. For a small office, moving to cloud email and file storage usually means fewer server worries and easier remote work. We handle the move after hours and check that backups are in place. See cloud services.
Generative AI. A tradesperson or office manager can use AI for estimates, letters and meeting notes. We help pick approved tools and set rules for what data stays out. See managed AI.
How it works
What Working With Us Actually Looks Like
A typical IT services engagement in Crystal starts with a free IT assessment. We walk the building, run discovery tooling against the network, talk to the leadership team about where they want the business in 24 months, and write up what we find, including the things you might not want to hear.
From there, the proposal is all-inclusive: one predictable monthly number that covers help desk, monitoring, patching, security stack, vendor management, and strategic planning.
For businesses with internal IT staff, the model shifts. We become the layer underneath, covering after-hours work, project work, security tooling, and the second opinion. That frees your in-house lead to focus on work that genuinely needs to be done from inside the company.
Project services handles one-time work: office moves within Crystal, server replacements, Microsoft 365 tenant migrations, network rebuilds, conference room AV refreshes. If you are scoping a project and want a second opinion before signing a quote, we will review it for free.
In their words
Don’t take our word for it. Take theirs.
Real Google reviews, quoted word for word, from the people who rely on us.
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48 Google reviews
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“Working with McNallan has been a game-changer for our operations. … if a minor issue does pop up, their team is on it before we even notice.”
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“I have worked with multiple providers over the years and when I was tasked with an ERP migration at a new company, I went straight to McNallan due to a previous experience. Their deployment strategy and ongoing support blew other experiences out of the water.”
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“Our organization has been with McNallan Technologies for many years … They are always there to help with our IT needs, even outside of the normal business hours. … Everyone that works there is FANTASTIC.”
“My absolute LIFESAVERS! Their customer service is so kind, patient and friendly especially during stressful situations.”
“McNallan has the best customer service in the IT world! Holley is so knowledgeable and her support team is quick. Thank you!!”
“Their customer service is truly outstanding—every interaction has been friendly, responsive, and focused on actually solving the problem rather than just providing quick answers.”
“McNallan is the only place i will go. You want people who actually care about you? Go to McNallan!!!! 10/10 customer service. Amazing staff.”
“Blake is the best, Mr. fix it! The whole team is responsive, knowledgeable and professional. We don’t just feel like a client, we feel like a partner.”
“McNallan should be every business’s go-to for technology support and security. Their team’s dedication is unmatched…”
“Having partnered with McNallan Technology Solutions for many years I would highly recommend them as a business partner. Great people, timely responses, and innovative and cost effective solutions.”
“reliable, responsive and most important of all, friendly! love being able to partner with them :)”
“McNallan is trustworthy and the team cares about their customers. Definitely recommend!”
“Eric and the crew at McNallan have been great to work with for many years. They are attentive when issues arise and are always working to update and stay current with security measures…”
“McNallan’s team always goes above and beyond! Great people to work with, highly recommend!”
“Damarius was the best. He was quick to fix quite a complex issue and incredibly respectful of my level of IT knowledge (or lack thereof)…”
“McNallan has wonderful customer service. Their staff is knowledgeable and quick to respond to questions or help requests. They take a proactive approach to security planning.”
“Their customer service is excellent with fast response times, detailed follow up, and a determination to get to a resolution.”
“We always receive prompt service whether that be via phone or email. You can always count on getting a solution.”
“McNallan’s technicians provide excellent customer service. They continue to follow-up after service requests to ensure your system is working properly.”
“McNallan has been responsive, thorough, and meets us where we are at in our Technology needs.”
“Their team is extremely knowledgeable and always willing to help with any technology questions I have. Highly recommend!”
“Always able to fix the big and small problems. Great customer service and skill.”
“Highly recommend McNallan Technology Solutions! Very kind and helpful people to work with. They were outstanding!!”
“Great local company, with knowledgeable staff. Helpful and friendly! Thank you for all your great services.”
“Experts at everything they do!!”
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is your office close to Crystal?
Very. Brooklyn Park borders Crystal to the north, and our office is at 8851 Zealand Ave N.
I have a small shop off Highway 100. Is that too small?
We work best with businesses of 25 or more employees, but smaller shops with serious IT needs are welcome. We offer a flat monthly fee and a free IT assessment to scope it.
Do you support city departments?
We can support municipal offices with email security, accounts and backups. We would start with an assessment.
What if my server is in a back closet?
We look at it in the free IT assessment and recommend whether to keep, replace or move it to the cloud.
How fast do you respond to Crystal calls?
A technician is engaged in under 30 minutes, and 90% of issues are resolved the same day.
Service area
Other Twin Cities Locations We Serve
Crystal is part of our service area. A single managed services agreement covers all Twin Cities locations, and our after-hours response is the same in every city.
Ready to talk about IT support in Crystal?
The assessment is genuinely free. You walk away with a written punch list even if you never hire us.
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Inquire About Our Services
McNallan Technology Solutions works best with growth-focused Minnesota businesses (25+ employees) that view technology as a productivity investment, not a cost to minimize.
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