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Why NetSphere

Built on expertise. Driven by purpose.

We’re not a vendor. We’re not a reseller. We’re your dedicated technology advisor — with the engineering background to understand your infrastructure and the mission to make your organization run better.

Our Mission

“If one thing we can do is make the lives of those who serve the public 1% easier — then NetSphere has done its job.”

NetSphere exists for the organizations that keep the world running — healthcare providers, public service agencies, nonprofits, and the teams behind them. Every technology decision we help you make is one less burden on the people doing the most important work.

What We Stand On

Our Core Principles

The values that guide every client engagement

Authenticity

We tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. Our recommendations are based on your reality — not our margin.

Connection

Technology is only valuable when it connects people to what they need. We build lasting relationships, not transactional ones.

Strength

No task is too small, no challenge too complex. We bring full technical depth and commitment to every engagement regardless of scale.

Gratitude

We’re grateful for the opportunity to serve organizations that serve others. That gratitude shows in how we show up for every client.

5+

Years in Network & Security IT
Hands-on enterprise infrastructure experience across complex, multi-site environments

1:1

Dedicated Client Service
One advisor, one relationship — you always know exactly who is working for you

$0

Cost to Your Organization
From first conversation through signed deal — our advisory is completely free to you

Scale of Engagement
No project is too small or too large — we scope every engagement to your exact needs
Why Us

Ric Stover

Principal Technology Broker, NetSphere Technologies

🎓 B.S. Network & Security Engineering
🛡️ Network & Security Specialist
☁️ Cloud Migration Experience
🤝 Intelysus Certified Partner
🔧 5+ Years Enterprise IT

The Person Behind NetSphere

Engineering expertise meets genuine purpose

With over five years in network and security IT, I’ve spent my career deep in enterprise infrastructure — configuring firewalls, designing network architectures, and leading organizations through complex migrations from legacy systems to modern cloud platforms. I’ve worked on countless projects, and what I’ve learned is that the technology is rarely the hardest part. Understanding the business problem behind the request — that’s where the real work happens.

“My ability to take a business problem and identify the right technology solution is what makes NetSphere different. I don’t lead with products — I lead with understanding.”

I founded NetSphere because I saw a gap. Organizations doing meaningful public-facing work — healthcare, community services, government — were either overpaying for the wrong technology or navigating complex vendor decisions without anyone truly in their corner. That’s the gap NetSphere fills. As your Principal Technology Broker, I serve as your dedicated advisor, technical translator, and procurement advocate — with the engineering background to back every recommendation I make.

Through our partnership with Intelysus, I have access to a curated portfolio of industry-leading vendors across every major technology category — which means I can source the right solution regardless of your environment, industry, or scale. No task is too small. No challenge is too big.

WHAT SETS US APART

The NetSphere Difference

Four reasons clients choose us over traditional procurement

🎯

Vendor Neutral, Always

We represent you — not the vendors. Our recommendations are driven entirely by your requirements, your budget, and your environment. We have no financial incentive to favor one provider over another, which means you get honest, unbiased guidance every time.

🤝

Single Point of Contact

You work directly with Ric — from the first discovery call through signed contract. No account managers, no handoffs, no support queues. One relationship, one person accountable, complete continuity throughout your entire engagement.

🌐

Intelysus Partner Network

As an authorized Intelysus partner, NetSphere has access to a curated portfolio of best-in-class technology providers across SASE, UCaaS, CCaaS, physical security, mobility, connectivity, and more — giving you more options and better terms than going direct.

⚙️

Real Engineering Background

Most brokers have a sales background. Ric has an engineering one. That means when we evaluate solutions for your organization, we understand the technical implications — compatibility, integration complexity, security posture, and long-term scalability — not just features and pricing.

HOW WE STACK UP

NetSphere vs. Traditional Procurement

See what working with a dedicated technology broker actually means

Capability
✦ NetSphere
Traditional / Direct Vendor
Cost to your organization
✓ Completely free
✗ Consulting fees apply
Vendor neutrality
✓ 100% unbiased
✗ Vendor-favored advice
Access to multiple vendors
✓ Full Intelysus portfolio
Limited to their own catalog
Technical engineering expertise
✓ 5+ years hands-on
Varies by sales rep
Dedicated single point of contact
✓ Always Ric, directly
✗ Rotating account teams
Free infrastructure audit
✓ Telecom, Network & Security
✗ Paid assessment required
Contract negotiation on your behalf
✓ Included in every engagement
✗ You negotiate alone
Mission-aligned service focus
✓ Public-serving organizations
Varies — revenue driven

Ready to Work With Someone Who’s Actually on Your Side?

Start with a free conversation. No obligation, no sales pitch — just an honest look at your technology environment and what’s possible.