System Integrations

Founding Story

“System Integrations started as a family dream back in 1992. It was just my brother, my father, and me. Three of us who believed we could build a career by helping others navigate the new world of personal computing. We didn’t have all the answers, but we had a passion for service and a belief that technology could truly make a difference.

What we quickly learned was that this industry moves fast, faster than any single vision can keep up with. Over the past 32 years, we’ve grown and evolved with it. We’ve made mistakes, learned a lot, and been incredibly fortunate to serve both our customers and our employees in a culture that still feels like family.

In those early days, we took on just about any tech-related task our customers needed. That hands-on experience taught us what we do best: solving complex security problems. As threats have grown and the landscape has changed, our focus on being better has only deepened.

What we are most proud of, though, is the people. We’ve watched our team grow, not just in skills and numbers, but in their careers and personal lives. Many of our employees have built meaningful, long-term paths here, supporting their own families while helping protect others.

At the heart of it all, we’re still that same family business, just a little bigger, a little wiser, and even more committed to the people we serve.”

Why Cobalt

“When you pour your life's blood, sweat, and tears into building something your family and your team’s families depend on, every decision feels deeply personal. Especially one as big as choosing a partner for the next stage of growth.

For us, the challenge was clear: we needed a partnership that could support the momentum we had built while protecting the culture and people who made it all possible. We were very intentional in our search because we knew the impact it could have, not just on the business, but on the careers and lives of our work family.

What stood out about Cobalt wasn’t just their ability to support growth, but how they approached it. They came alongside us, focusing on the areas where we needed help the most, without disrupting what we do best. But more than anything, it was their respect for our employees, our legacy, and the culture we’ve built over the past three decades that made the difference.

Partnering with Cobalt has been one of the best decisions we’ve made. It’s allowed us to focus even more on what we’re great at, serving our customers and solving complex security challenges, while trusting them to help fuel our next chapter.”

— Derrick Ledford, Co-Owner & Vice President, Sales (1992-present)