HI, WE’RE
BIRDS ON A CABLE.

We are a Chicago-based Information Technology company focused on proactive services and support for small businesses.

You want it to work,
and we want to fix it.

BECOME A BIRD FAN

We know that not all IT consultants are created equally. There’s the computer-guy, the computer geek, the programmer, the anti-socialite and on and on. We don’t fit any of those stereotypes. We don’t want to.

At Birds on a Cable, we strive to develop lasting relationships with our clients. We want to know how to fix the problem before you finish describing it. We want to learn the nuances of how you work in order to service you properly (we also want to learn the nuances of your network, but we won’t bore you with the details).

We add a human element to computing, providing you technical service you can understand. We fit best when servicing small- to mid-sized businesses. A mom’n’pop shop or a growing law firm. We always answer our phones, and always want to hear from you.

ABOUT US

ABOUT YOU

We know that not all IT consultants are created equally. There’s the computer-guy, the computer geek, the programmer, the anti-socialite and on and on. We don’t fit any of those stereotypes. We don’t want to.

At Birds on a Cable, we strive to develop lasting relationships with our clients. We want to know how to fix the problem before you finish describing it. We want to learn the nuances of how you work in order to service you properly (we also want to learn the nuances of your network, but we won’t bore you with the details).

We add a human element to computing, providing you technical service you can understand. We fit best when servicing small- to mid-sized businesses. A mom’n’pop shop or a growing law firm. We always answer our phones, and always want to hear from you.

"Laura has been our IT professional for over a decade and has consistently done an exceptional job for our firm. She’s done everything from troubleshoot an Exchange server at 4am to pull all-night jobs on new projects. Over the years, she has built our systems from the ground up and has spearheaded upgrades, installs and maintenance. We have complete faith in knowing she is there as our business continues to grow. Give Birds a try; you will never look for another IT consultant again."

Tom Hagan
Chief Financial Officer, Maximum Independent Brokerage
"Birds has a deep knowledge base that has helped me get complex projects completed quickly and in budget. They are consistently friendly and willing to go above and beyond the call of duty to make sure that IT works for your business and doesn’t slow you down. "

Eric Albert
Director of Computer Services, Mundelein Seminary
"Laura Jean and her team have been the most responsive, knowledgeable IT company I have worked with in a long time. They are constantly monitoring our system to stay proactive rather than reactive. Downtime is no longer an issue. Birds on a Cable recently converted our company to Office 365 – the overnight transition was a success, and our employees did not notice any interruption to their workday. I highly recommend BOAC – they allow you to concentrate on your business while they concentrate on how to make you the most productive."

Nancy M. Gorski
President, Strategic Mobility Group
"Sean came through when i was in a bind on getting the correct Dell laptops. Not only did he get the order in for what I wanted, but the laptops showed up a week earlier than expected. Since then, I’ve purchased all Dell equipment from him, and it’s been smooth sailing. It’s also nice to be able to talk with someone that works in IT (rather than just in sales) that understands business opportunities and can point me to the products that are truly useful. "

Brad Veneklase
Web Application Developer, Rockford Construction
"We are fortunate to have found Birds on a Cable! They handle all of our IT needs promptly (including weekends) and effectively. In working with them on a project to transition servers, they were thorough in understanding our business and the software tools we use in order to ensure a smooth transition. These Birds are fully feathered!"

Allison Corder
Partner, Valauskas Corder, LLC
"We are so grateful for our partnership with Birds on a Cable. Their expertise and dedication have been instrumental in transforming our IT infrastructure, and our digital security. BOAC has an exceptional understanding of our needs and has delivered solutions that make sense for our business. We couldn’t work without Sean’s knowhow into our day-to-day. His professionalism and quick response time means everything to us. We couldn't have asked for a better partner in our IT journey. Thank you, Laura, and the rest of the Flock, for your invaluable contributions!"

Ryan Grommes
Founding Partner, RLE Partners
"Birds on a cable has a personal touch you won’t get from larger companies, and it makes a difference. They’ve solved every IT emergency we’ve thrown their way. Whether we need them to come in that day because a machine won’t turn on, or it’s a quick fix they can take care of remotely, they always respond to our requests quickly and are able to squeeze us in. Birds has been thorough with every issue that has come up, making sure that it’s resolved and checking if there’s anything else that needs to be addressed while here. It’s great to be able to reach out to the same person every time, because they’re familiar with our setup."

Cheryl Wilson
Office Manager, Boka Restaurant Group

OUR SERVICES

Last night our phone rang because a website went down. We fixed it.

Last week a client hired a new attorney. Now he has a laptop and an email address; a bio on the firm website and a mobile device that syncs to a corporate server.

TECH SUPPORT

We are on call 365/7/24.

DATA SECURITY

Encrypt and protect.

CLOUD SERVICES

High availability with offsite solutions.

OFFSITE BACKUP

Data redundancy. Automated. Worry-free.

IT CONSULTING

Let us manage your next IT project.

OFFICE 365

Registered Microsoft Partner.

We offer online backup solutions for individual computers as well as entire network architectures. We’ve recovered a file or two. We’ve also restored servers from the dead.

We are partners with Microsoft, and develop Office 365 solutions that fit your business model. Ask us about migrations or hybrids.