About SSE

We’re proud to be a second generation, woman-owned business with more than a half-century of delivering cybersecurity focused services and technology enabled solutions. Quality and service are and have always been our #1.

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Our Story: A Business Built on a Passion for Technology and Service

When Susan S. Elliott founded Systems Service Enterprises Inc. (SSE) in 1966, she recognized that change was coming. Technological developments were unfolding rapidly, and significant advancements were starting to make companies around the world sit up and take notice.

Determined to get in on the ground floor of the PC revolution in 1983, Susan partnered with IBM who quickly had gained 75% of the market share. As part of IBM’s Market Assistance Program, SSE’s business began to rapidly grow through referrals. Leaning into that growth, SSE then opened up education centers to help companies train their employees on the new computing platform and the software that was available. SSE’s roots in education were set.

Companies who trusted SSE as a training partner, then turned to SSE for desktop support which quickly grew into network services which is the foundation of our robust managed network and cybersecurity services business. While we have grown and evolved to keep pace with technological change, what hasn’t changed is our commitment to service. Client service was core to Susan’s IBM training and that is the foundation of SSE and our success.

SSE’s Core Values

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Team Above Self

We win as a team.
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Live with Integrity

We do the right thing – always.
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Quality First

It’s how we measure success.
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Service-Minded Focus

We intently serve others.
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Quality Policy

Quality is our only measurement of success! Our goals is to consistently deliver exceptional customer service and defect-free solutions on-time and on-budget, every time. SSE’s culture fosters continual improvement based on an established quality management system, making us a valued business partner to our clients.

Our well-documented processes and procedures provide the foundation of our business. You cannot consistently deliver quality service without work instructions, job aids, and checklists. Our Quality team ensures our strict adherence to our documented policies and works closely with our team to ensure we continually improve.

What Our Clients Are Saying About Us

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A Long-Term IT Partner for an Independent, Rural Bank

The Client A rural, independent Midwestern bank The Situation When our client found that the IT solution they’d relied on…
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First Integrity Mortgage Services’ IT Partner

The Client First Integrity Mortgage Services The Situation First Integrity Mortgage Services is an independent, mortgage banking firm based in…
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Certifications

SSE is CMMC Level 2 Certified. SSE scored a perfect 110 during our Joint Surveillance Voluntary Assessment (JSVA) in November of 2024 conducted by DIBCAC and a C3PAO.

SSE has been accredited by The CYBER AB (formerly the CMMC Accreditation Body) as a Registered Provider Organization (RPO) with Certified CMMC Professionals (CCPs) and Registered Practitioners (RPs) on staff.

SSE takes seriously the need to have well trained employees to ensure first time quality. All of our team members are certified in our tools that are necessary to do their jobs. These certifications are the foundation of our business and your peace of mind.

Awards

We are proud of our outstanding client retention, with the average tenure of SSE clients being nine+ years, as well as the numerous recognitions we’ve received.

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2017 - 2024

Ranked #56 on the MSPmentor’s 501 Global List for the 2024 Top Managed Service Providers

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2023 - 2024

Best Cybersecurity Firms – Best in Business Awards

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2022

Recognized as a Top Family-Owned Business

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2022

Top 100 Vertical Market MSPs and #2 in the Government & Education sectors

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Woman-Owned Small Business

Susan S. Elliott founded SSE in 1966. Susan was raised to believe she could accomplish whatever she set her mind to. She instilled that same belief system in her daughters, one of whom owns and runs the business today. It wasn’t until 1995 when Monsanto wanted credit for working with a Women-Owned Business that SSE sought certification. SSE officially became a certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE) in 1995 and technically was certified as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) in 2015.

You focus on what you do best. Let SSE take care of the rest.

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