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Best IT Consultants in Derby, CT (2026)

382 IT consultants ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall in Derby: 2M Enterprise LLC, IFR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 126 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

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    Most-reviewed: Evolve Computer, 518 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 382 ranked; ranked #3.

Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

382 Derby IT consultants are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 136 open Saturdays and 84 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 382 rated IT firms.

Most of this list also appears on the IT consultants in Bridgeport ranking. See IT consultants in Bridgeport

Top 10 IT consultants in Derby at a glance

Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.

Top 10 IT consultants in Derby at a glance
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
12M Enterprise LLC645.0★ (126)Hauppauge, 37 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2smartIT LLC614.8★ (50)Bay Shore, 40 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Evolve Computer604.8★ (518)Shelton, 1 mi awaySat · EveningsMost reviews
4axe creatives595.0★ (116)Hauppauge, 36 mi away——
5The MACaholic Consulting Service585.0★ (21)Nesconset, 32 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6CorCystems Managed IT Services585.0★ (152)Danbury, 20 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7CCT Repairs - Computer, Cell Phone, Gaming Console, Tablet, Drone Repair584.9★ (323)New Haven, 9 mi awaySat · Evenings—
8WheelHouse IT585.0★ (106)Wantagh, 50 mi away——
9Circulent574.9★ (40)Norwalk, 25 mi away——
10Technology Sandbox575.0★ (22)Tarrytown, 43 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 382 best IT consultants in Derby, ranked

Ordered by IFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.

Scores below: based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Derby

    #1 2M Enterprise LLC

    Based in Hauppauge, 37 mi away

    64/100IFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 126 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    • 5.0★ from 126 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    100 Motor Pkwy LL106, Hauppauge, NY 11788
    View profile for 2M Enterprise LLC(631) 888-9383

  2. #2 smartIT LLC

    Based in Bay Shore, 40 mi away

    61/100IFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    • 4.8★ from 50 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    12 Wisconsin Ct, Bay Shore, NY 11706
    View profile for smartIT LLC(212) 651-0222

  3. #3 Evolve Computer

    Based in Shelton, 1 mi away

    60/100IFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 518 Google reviews, the most in Derby.

    • 4.8★ from 518 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    356 Howe Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
    View profile for Evolve Computer(203) 433-2042

  4. #4 axe creatives

    Based in Hauppauge, 36 mi away

    59/100IFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    • 5.0★ from 116 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    140 Adams Ave B10, Hauppauge, NY 11788
    View profile for axe creatives(631) 858-9210

  8. #8 WheelHouse IT

    Based in Wantagh, 50 mi away

    58/100IFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    • 5.0★ from 106 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1866 Seaford Ave #101, Wantagh, NY 11793
    View profile for WheelHouse IT(516) 536-5006

  9. #9 Circulent

    Based in Norwalk, 25 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    • 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    800 Connecticut Ave, Norwalk, CT 06854
    View profile for Circulent(203) 357-5000

  10. #10 Technology Sandbox

    Based in Tarrytown, 43 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 10 AM–7 PM
    Address
    520 White Plains Rd #500, Tarrytown, NY 10591
    View profile for Technology Sandbox(718) 860-9003

  13. #13 Entirtek

    Based in Oxford, 10 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    178 Christian St, Oxford, CT 06478
    View profile for Entirtek(347) 881-3079

  15. #15 CDW

    Based in Shelton, 4 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.4★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    • 4.4★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2 Corporate Dr floor 8, Shelton, CT 06484
    View profile for CDW(800) 972-3922

  16. #16 Resource Systems

    Based in Stamford, 30 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    • 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    28 Branch Ln, Stamford, CT 06903
    View profile for Resource Systems(203) 329-3660

  17. #17 RJG Consulting Group

    Based in Stony Brook, 28 mi away

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    97R Main St, Stony Brook, NY 11790
    View profile for RJG Consulting Group(631) 828-5033

  19. #19 FZC Consultants

    Based in Dix Hills, 18 mi away

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 12 AM–12 AM · Sun 9 AM–8 PM
    View profile for FZC Consultants(631) 393-6789

  21. #21 Steven Techs

    Based in Queens, 35 mi away

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    • 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Steven Techs(917) 740-1213

  25. #25 Nick is IT

    Based in Trumbull, 8 mi away

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 5 PM–8 PM · Tue–Thu closed · Fri 5 PM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    Address
    31 Old Colony Rd, Monroe, CT 06468
    View profile for Nick is IT(203) 572-5501

How we ranked Derby IT consultants

We scored 382 Derby IT consultants on nine factors, weighted as shown. An IT firm is ranked when its service is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. An IT firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

IFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Derby data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume15%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed IT firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday and 24/7 supportMeasured
Service focus15%How clearly the firm does this service (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its IT Firms Ranked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The firm links to IT Firms Ranked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
Client reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by IT Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose an IT consultant

  1. Ask whether the consultant earns commissions or referral fees on products they recommend.
  2. Check experience with projects like yours, and ask for a sample deliverable.
  3. Agree the deliverables, timeline and price for each phase before work starts.
  4. Ask for two or three references from clients of your size and industry, and call them.
  5. Get the scope, response times and price in writing before you sign, including how you leave and get your data back.

Questions to ask an IT consultant

  • Do you receive commissions from any vendor you might recommend?
  • What will we receive at the end of the project?
  • Who will do the work, and what similar projects have they completed?
  • Do you bill hourly, per project or on retainer?
  • Will you work alongside our current IT provider?

Terms explained

MSP (managed service provider)
A firm that runs a business’s IT for a recurring fee: monitoring, patching, help desk, backups and security tools.
Co-managed IT
An arrangement where an outside firm supports an in-house IT person or team, sharing tools and tasks.
Break-fix
IT support paid per incident or per hour, with no monthly agreement.
SLA (service-level agreement)
The contract terms for response and resolution times, uptime and support hours.
Help desk
The support line staff call or email for IT problems.
RMM
Remote monitoring and management software that lets an IT firm watch, patch and fix computers remotely.
vCIO
A virtual chief information officer: part-time IT strategy and budgeting from an outside firm.
MSSP
A managed security service provider: a firm that monitors and manages security tools around the clock.
EDR / MDR
Endpoint detection and response software, and the managed service of people watching its alerts (managed detection and response).
MFA
Multi-factor authentication: a second proof of identity, such as an app prompt, on top of a password.
Penetration test
An authorised, simulated attack on your systems to find weaknesses before criminals do.
SOC 2
An independent auditor’s report (AICPA standard) on a service provider’s security controls.

IT consultants in Derby: frequently asked questions

Who is the best IT consultant in Derby?

By IFR Score, the highest-ranked IT consultant in Derby, CT is 2M Enterprise LLC with an IFR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 126 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. smartIT LLC (#2) and Evolve Computer (#3) follow. We ranked 382 IT consultants on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

Which IT consultants in Derby work on weekends?

136 of 382 ranked IT consultants post Saturday hours and 84 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are 2M Enterprise LLC (#1), smartIT LLC (#2) and Evolve Computer (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.

What Google rating do Derby IT consultants have?

The median Google rating among 382 rated IT consultants in Derby is 5.0★, with a median of 15 reviews. Evolve Computer has the most, 518 reviews, and ranks #3. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ITFirmsRanked rank IT consultants?

Each IT consultant gets a 0–100 IFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), review volume (15%), service focus (15%) and recency (10%). An IT firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only IT firms with a confirmed service and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do IT consultants outside Derby count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Derby city center, our service radius for IT consultants. Each listing shows where the IT firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the IFR Score, so a nearby IT firm gets a small edge.

Can IT consultants pay to rank higher on ITFirmsRanked?

No. The IFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured IT firms may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

What does an IT consultant do?

IT consultants advise on technology plans and projects: system selection, cloud migrations, budgets, security and compliance programmes, often as a part-time or virtual CIO.

How are it consultants in Derby ranked?

By IFR Score: Google rating and review volume, recent reviews, opening hours, how clearly the firm does IT consulting, distance, a claimed profile, our badge and verified client reviews. Sponsored placements never change the order.

When does a business need an IT consultant rather than an IT provider?

For decisions and projects rather than day-to-day support: choosing a new system, planning a cloud move, setting an IT budget, preparing for an audit or reviewing an existing IT provider.

How do IT consultants charge?

By the hour, by the project or on a monthly retainer for ongoing virtual CIO work. Ask for a fixed price or a capped estimate on defined projects.

Update log for Derby

  1. November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 382 IT consultants serving Derby.
  2. November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.

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