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Best IT Consultants in Goldsboro, NC (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Goldsboro: Eclipse Computers Inc., IFR Score 58/100; 4.8★ from 216 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 1 PM.

  2. 3

    Most-reviewed: WingSwept, 469 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 56 ranked; ranked #3.

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

56 Goldsboro IT consultants are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 16 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 56 rated IT firms.

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

Top 10 IT consultants in Goldsboro at a glance

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

Top 10 IT consultants in Goldsboro at a glance
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Eclipse Computers Inc.584.8★ (216)GoldsboroSatOverall
2Cerberus Tech564.8★ (196)Clayton, 32 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3WingSwept555.0★ (469)Garner, 41 mi away—Most reviews
4Top Flight Computers545.0★ (383)Apex, 38 mi away——
5LightWire, Inc.544.7★ (28)Raleigh, 46 mi away——
6Undead Electronics534.7★ (355)Raleigh, 47 mi awaySat · Evenings—
7XceedIT535.0★ (67)Raleigh, 45 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8PointClick Technologies, LLC533.7★ (3)Raleigh, 47 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Blue Engine Salesforce Consultants535.0★ (4)Raleigh, 45 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Covey Computer Service and Repair535.0★ (182)Cary, 49 mi awaySat—

The 56 best IT consultants in Goldsboro, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Goldsboro

    #1 Eclipse Computers Inc.

    Based in Goldsboro

    58/100IFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 216 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 216 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 10 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    112 S Berkeley Blvd J, Goldsboro, NC 27534
    View profile for Eclipse Computers Inc.(919) 759-0400

  2. #2 Cerberus Tech

    Based in Clayton, 32 mi away

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 196 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 196 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 1 PM–8 PM
    Address
    403 E Hinton St, Clayton, NC 27520
    View profile for Cerberus Tech(919) 420-4359

  3. #3 WingSwept

    Based in Garner, 41 mi away

    55/100IFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 469 Google reviews, the most in Goldsboro.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 469 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    800 Benson Rd Ste a, Garner, NC 27529
    View profile for WingSwept(919) 779-0954

  5. #5 LightWire, Inc.

    Based in Raleigh, 46 mi away

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1053 E Whitaker Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
    View profile for LightWire, Inc.(919) 836-1255

  6. #6 Undead Electronics

    Based in Raleigh, 47 mi away

    53/100IFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 355 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 355 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2233 Avent Ferry Rd SUIT 109, Raleigh, NC 27606
    View profile for Undead Electronics(919) 324-8952

  7. #7 XceedIT

    Based in Raleigh, 45 mi away

    53/100IFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    555 Fayetteville St Suite 201, Raleigh, NC 27601
    View profile for XceedIT(919) 999-8877

  11. #11 Allora Consulting

    Based in Raleigh, 48 mi away

    52/100IFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3915 Beryl Rd Ste 130, Raleigh, NC 27607
    View profile for Allora Consulting(888) 255-6728

  13. #13 PC Problem Solving

    Based in Wake Forest, 50 mi away

    50/100IFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 184 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 184 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    525 S White St Office 123, Wake Forest, NC 27587
    View profile for PC Problem Solving(919) 480-7021

  15. #15 Tech Tune Up

    Based in Wake Forest, 48 mi away

    50/100IFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    View profile for Tech Tune Up(919) 283-6658

  16. #16 BizCom Global

    Based in Raleigh, 48 mi away

    50/100IFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5850 Faringdon Pl Ste 100, Raleigh, NC 27609
    View profile for BizCom Global(919) 855-8399

  17. #17 Digital Sovereignty LLC

    Based in Raleigh, 49 mi away

    49/100IFR Score

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

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6512 Six Forks Rd Ste 201B, Raleigh, NC 27615
    View profile for Digital Sovereignty LLC(919) 576-9648

  18. #18 Everything Macintosh

    Based in Wake Forest, 41 mi away

    49/100IFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Everything Macintosh(919) 404-0222

  19. #19 CPU Managed IT Solutions

    Based in Greenville, 38 mi away

    49/100IFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 68 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 68 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    204 E Arlington Blvd Ste M, Greenville, NC 27858
    View profile for CPU Managed IT Solutions(252) 752-3458

  20. #20 Insight Tech Advisors – Raleigh Managed IT Support and Business IT Services Provider

    Based in Raleigh, 48 mi away

    49/100IFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3200 Wellington Ct Ste 106, Raleigh, NC 27615
    View profile for Insight Tech Advisors – Raleigh Managed IT Support and Business IT Services Provider(855) 630-1417

  22. #22 Warp Computers

    Based in Raleigh, 47 mi away

    49/100IFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 120 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 120 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 11 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4701 Atlantic Ave #107, Raleigh, NC 27604
    View profile for Warp Computers(919) 872-1156

  24. #24 ThinkTech Advisors

    Based in Raleigh, 46 mi away

    48/100IFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3101 Industrial Dr Ste 106, Raleigh, NC 27609
    View profile for ThinkTech Advisors(919) 782-9001

  25. #25 Triangle CompuDocs

    Based in Raleigh, 50 mi away

    48/100IFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 74 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 74 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8480 Honeycutt Rd Ste. 200, Raleigh, NC 27615
    View profile for Triangle CompuDocs(919) 645-0895

How we ranked Goldsboro IT consultants

We scored 56 Goldsboro 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 Goldsboro 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 Goldsboro: frequently asked questions

Who is the best IT consultant in Goldsboro?

By IFR Score, the highest-ranked IT consultant in Goldsboro, NC is Eclipse Computers Inc. with an IFR Score of 58/100. It has 4.8★ from 216 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 1 PM. Cerberus Tech (#2) and WingSwept (#3) follow. We ranked 56 IT consultants on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many IT consultants are there in Goldsboro?

ITFirmsRanked ranks 56 IT consultants serving Goldsboro, NC. 1 of them is based in Goldsboro; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which IT consultants in Goldsboro work on weekends?

16 of 56 ranked IT consultants post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Eclipse Computers Inc. (#1), Cerberus Tech (#2) and Undead Electronics (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.

What Google rating do Goldsboro IT consultants have?

The median Google rating among 56 rated IT consultants in Goldsboro is 5.0★, with a median of 18 reviews. WingSwept has the most, 469 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 Goldsboro count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Goldsboro 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 Goldsboro 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 Goldsboro

  1. November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 56 IT consultants serving Goldsboro.

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