58/100IFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best IT Consultants in Poughkeepsie, NY (2026)
152 IT consultants ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Poughkeepsie: Matt Clifton - Loki Consulting, IFR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews.
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Most-reviewed: Computuners - Computer Services, 808 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 152 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
152 Poughkeepsie IT consultants are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 58 open Saturdays and 43 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 152 rated IT firms.
Top 10 IT consultants in Poughkeepsie at a glance
Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.
| Rank | Business | IFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Clifton - Loki Consulting | 58 | 5.0★ (35) | Beacon, 14 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Computuners - Computer Services | 58 | 5.0★ (808) | Nanuet, 42 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | XSolutions Consulting Services LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (247) | New City, 38 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Technology Sandbox | 57 | 5.0★ (22) | Tarrytown, 44 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | AshongLabs | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Poughkeepsie | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Integrated Computer Services, Inc. | Managed Services, Support, & IT Consulting | 56 | 5.0★ (10) | Pearl River, 45 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | CorCystems Managed IT Services | 56 | 5.0★ (152) | Danbury, 35 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Remote Managed Services, LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (7) | Ossining, 40 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Ness Computers | 55 | 4.9★ (52) | Poughkeepsie | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | AlwaysAppleSupport.com | 55 | 4.7★ (3) | Kingston, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 152 best IT consultants in Poughkeepsie, 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.
Based in Nanuet, 42 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 808 Google reviews, the most in Poughkeepsie.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in New City, 38 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 247 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Tarrytown, 44 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#5 AshongLabs
Based in Poughkeepsie
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Pearl River, 45 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Danbury, 35 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 152 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Ossining, 40 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Poughkeepsie
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Kingston, 16 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#11 VJNetworks
Based in West Haverstraw, 36 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#12 Resource Systems
Based in Stamford, 44 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Bushwick, 16 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#14 Circulent
Based in Norwalk, 48 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in New Fairfield, 33 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#16 OKG Tech
Based in Haverstraw, 37 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Pearl River, 45 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 392 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#18 On-Time MSP
Based in Kiryas Joel, 28 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Tarrytown, 42 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
#20 The Clouditect
Based in Beacon, 22 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Stamford, 50 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in North Castle, 46 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Southbury, 43 mi away
53/100IFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#24 JKP Technologies
Based in Stamford, 47 mi away
53/100IFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#25 BerkmanTech
Based in Mount Kisco, 35 mi away
53/100IFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
IT consultants ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in IFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 152 ranked IT consultants here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Poughkeepsie
20 more IT consultants within 50 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a service we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 802 Technology Services | In Poughkeepsie | |
| ACT - Advanced Computer Technologies | In Poughkeepsie | |
| Ask A Nerd Computer Services, LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Poughkeepsie |
| BrightWorks IT - Hudson Valley | 5.0★ (2) | In Poughkeepsie |
| Care Computer Consulting | In Poughkeepsie | |
| Claire Technologies | In Poughkeepsie | |
| Commlan IT and Cybersecurity Services | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| CTG | In Poughkeepsie | |
| Darnell White Consulting | 5.0★ (2) | In Poughkeepsie |
| IT Connections | 5.0★ (4) | In Poughkeepsie |
| IT Connections | In Poughkeepsie | |
| JC IT CONSULTING | In Poughkeepsie | |
| JP Data Solutions, Inc. | In Poughkeepsie | |
| Millennium Information Systems | 1.0★ (1) | In Poughkeepsie |
| netEffx | 4.8★ (24) | In Poughkeepsie |
| NYTech Services | In Poughkeepsie | |
| OnDeck InfoTech | In Poughkeepsie | |
| Patch Technologists | 5.0★ (2) | In Poughkeepsie |
| QuickFix Computers | In Poughkeepsie | |
| Roberts IT Consulting | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
How we ranked Poughkeepsie IT consultants
We scored 152 Poughkeepsie 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Poughkeepsie data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Review volume | 15% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed IT firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday and 24/7 support | Measured |
| Service focus | 15% | How clearly the firm does this service (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its IT Firms Ranked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The firm links to IT Firms Ranked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| Client reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by IT Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose an IT consultant
- Ask whether the consultant earns commissions or referral fees on products they recommend.
- Check experience with projects like yours, and ask for a sample deliverable.
- Agree the deliverables, timeline and price for each phase before work starts.
- Ask for two or three references from clients of your size and industry, and call them.
- 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 Poughkeepsie: frequently asked questions
Who is the best IT consultant in Poughkeepsie?
By IFR Score, the highest-ranked IT consultant in Poughkeepsie, NY is Matt Clifton - Loki Consulting with an IFR Score of 58/100. It has 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews. Computuners - Computer Services (#2) and XSolutions Consulting Services LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 152 IT consultants on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many IT consultants are there in Poughkeepsie?
ITFirmsRanked ranks 152 IT consultants serving Poughkeepsie, NY. 4 of them are based in Poughkeepsie; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 50 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which IT consultants in Poughkeepsie work on weekends?
58 of 152 ranked IT consultants post Saturday hours and 43 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Computuners - Computer Services (#2), XSolutions Consulting Services LLC (#3) and Technology Sandbox (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.
What Google rating do Poughkeepsie IT consultants have?
The median Google rating among 152 rated IT consultants in Poughkeepsie is 5.0★, with a median of 14 reviews. Computuners - Computer Services has the most, 808 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Poughkeepsie count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Poughkeepsie 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 Poughkeepsie 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 Poughkeepsie
- November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 152 IT consultants serving Poughkeepsie.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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