DirectPointe, the nation’s most comprehensive Managed Service Provider (MSP) for outsourced IT services, today announced the opening of its newest office in the Phoenix area. Recently ranked as the #1 Managed Service Provider in the world by MSPMentor, DirectPointe has averaged over 97% growth year over year for the past seven years. Arizona is one of DirectPointe’s fastest growing markets.

“DirectPointe’s business model resonates very well here in Arizona with the large number of small and midsize businesses,” said Chad Swensen, DirectPointe VP of Business Development who will lead the Arizona office. “The Arizona team will provide a local presence for greater customer service to our growing customer base.”

DirectPointe manages technology for companies that want to spend more time managing their businesses. They offer services that optimize and monitor networks, servers and PCs, manage IT assets, provide constant technology updates, and deliver end-user support.

“When I calculated how much hiring an IT department was going to cost me, the salaries would have been in the $150,000 range; tack on 25 percent more for benefits, and I’m looking at nearly $200,000 just for an IT department,” said long time DirectPointe customer Deb Telles of Cardiovascular Associates of Mesa. “When I look at what I pay DirectPointe and compare it to what I would pay to have the same things done internally, it is not even close. It would quadruple my costs to have the same services in-house.”

“With the tremendous growth, particularly with medical, construction and financial services clients in the area, it was a natural move to open an office in Phoenix,” said Michael Proper, president and CEO of DirectPointe. “We help them focus on their core businesses by managing their IT systems, making technology simple, manageable and affordable for them.”

DirectPointe acquired Arizona-based security solution company Sweet Spot Solutions in late 2007, marking one of four acquisitions for the company during a year of record-breaking growth in revenue, customers and partnerships.