FNTS (First National Technology Solutions) is a premier managed IT services provider headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Founded in 1995 as a subsidiary of First National Nebraska, the company leveraged its roots in the highly regulated banking industry to build a robust portfolio of data center and cloud services. Today, FNTS serves a diverse range of mid-market and enterprise clients across North America, specializing in industries with stringent security and compliance requirements, such as finance, healthcare, and government.
The company’s core offerings include managed public and private cloud, mainframe and mid-range hosting, disaster recovery, and comprehensive cybersecurity services. FNTS operates its own world-class data centers while maintaining strategic partnerships with major hyperscale providers like Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud. This allows them to offer a truly platform-agnostic approach to IT infrastructure.
With over 25 years of experience, FNTS has evolved from a regional provider into a national leader in multi-cloud orchestration. Their market presence is defined by their ability to manage complex, heterogeneous environments where modern cloud applications must coexist with legacy mission-critical systems. FNTS focuses on reducing operational complexity for IT leaders, allowing them to shift their focus from "keeping the lights on" to strategic business innovation. Their history of stability, backed by a large financial institution, provides clients with the long-term assurance required for multi-year infrastructure investments.
Company Differentiation
FNTS distinguishes itself through a "high-touch" service model that contrasts sharply with the self-service, transactional nature of hyperscale cloud providers. Their corporate culture is built on the principle of acting as an extension of the client’s internal IT team rather than a mere utility provider. This philosophy is reflected in their commitment to personalized account management and direct access to senior-level engineers, bypassing the traditional multi-tiered support queues found in larger organizations.
The company’s business model is centered on flexibility and long-term partnership. Unlike many competitors that force customers into rigid, standardized service tiers, FNTS prioritizes custom-tailored agreements that align with specific compliance requirements and budgetary constraints. Their "Right-Sized" approach ensures that clients are not over-provisioned, emphasizing cost-optimization as a core value. This integrity-driven approach to customer success has resulted in industry-leading retention rates and a reputation for reliability in highly regulated sectors where white-glove service is a necessity rather than a luxury.
Mainframe as a Service (MFaaS): Full management of z/OS environments, including hardware, software licensing, and specialized systems programming.
IBM i (AS/400) Managed Services: Comprehensive hosting and management for Power Systems, including backup, PTF management, and performance tuning.
Managed Private Cloud: Dedicated or multi-tenant VMware-based cloud environments designed for high performance and security.
Public Cloud Management: Governance, security, and cost optimization services for organizations running workloads on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Managed Security Services: A suite of tools including Managed Detection and Response (MDR), vulnerability scanning, and firewall management.
Disaster Recovery (DRaaS): Tailored recovery solutions with guaranteed RTOs, including regular testing and documentation for compliance.
Product Differentiation
The product portfolio at FNTS is uniquely positioned at the intersection of legacy infrastructure and modern cloud innovation. A primary differentiator is their Mainframe-as-a-Service (MFaaS) and IBM i (AS/400) managed services. While many managed service providers (MSPs) have abandoned legacy hardware, FNTS has invested heavily in these areas, providing a bridge for enterprises that cannot easily migrate off traditional systems.
Key technical advantages include:
* **Hybrid Cloud Orchestration:** FNTS offers a unified management layer that spans across private cloud, public cloud (Azure, AWS, Google), and on-premises environments, allowing for seamless workload portability.
* **Security-First Private Cloud:** Their private cloud infrastructure is built with "compliance by design," featuring built-in controls for PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and SOC Type II, which reduces the audit burden for clients.
* **Mainframe Modernization:** Beyond just hosting, FNTS provides tools and expertise to modernize legacy applications, enabling API integration and data accessibility without the risk of a "rip and replace" strategy.
* **Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS):** Their DR solutions are characterized by aggressive Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs), backed by geographically redundant data centers and automated failover testing.
By maintaining expertise in both the "old world" of mainframes and the "new world" of cloud-native technologies, FNTS provides a comprehensive roadmap for digital transformation that few other mid-market providers can match.
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