Why NetSphere
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.
“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.
The Core Principles We Stand On
Authenticity
We tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear.
Connection
We build lasting relationships, not transactional ones.
Strength
No task is too small, no challenge too complex.
Gratitude
Grateful for the chance to serve organizations that serve others.
Ric
Principal Broker, NetSphere Technologies
The Person Behind NetSphere
Engineering expertise meets genuine purposeWith 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. 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.
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 vendor decisions alone. That’s the gap NetSphere fills.
As a Certified Technology Channel Partner, 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.
Jenna, Senior IT Infrastructure Director at Thresholds, on working with Ric:
I have worked with Ric for over a year at Thresholds in his capacity as a network engineer. He has demonstrated an ability not just to manage the network systems that he has been entrusted with but also to actively take ownership of those systems and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
His efforts have resulted in significant cost savings for our agency as well as a more effective management and support system to ensure that we are able to support the ongoing needs of the agency.
Ric is a fantastic human who can be trusted to get the job done and think creatively about opportunities for future improvements.
The NetSphere Difference
Vendor Neutral, Always
We represent you — not the vendors. No financial incentive to favor one provider over another.
Single Point of Contact
You work directly with Ric — from first call through signed contract. No account handoffs.
Certified Channel Partner Network
Access to a curated portfolio of best-in-class providers across SASE, UCaaS, CCaaS, and more.
Real Engineering Background
An engineering background, not a sales one — so we evaluate technical implications, not just pricing.
NetSphere vs. Traditional Procurement
| Capability | ✦ NetSphere | Traditional / Direct Vendor |
|---|---|---|
| Advisory & Brokerage | ✓ Completely free. | ✗ Consulting fees apply |
| Vendor neutrality | ✓ 100% unbiased | ✗ Vendor-favored advice |
| Access to multiple vendors | ✓ Full partner 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 assessment | ✓ 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.