20+ years serving rural Minnesota
Local IT Support for Businesses Across Rural Minnesota
For more than 20 years, Leap Forward Technologies has been the complete IT department for businesses and county offices across West Central & Southwest Minnesota — managed IT, cybersecurity, phones and cameras, from techs who live here.
Local Minnesota technicians
Flat monthly fee
HIPAA & compliance ready
24/7 monitoring
Technology Should Quietly Work, Not Interrupt You
Too many rural Minnesota businesses are stuck reacting to technology — waiting on a metro provider, chasing vendors, and absorbing costs nobody planned for.
Costly downtime that stops your team and your revenue
Unpredictable IT costs eating the budget with no clear return
Cyber threats getting sharper while your defenses stay where they were
HIPAA and cyber-insurance requirements creating confusion and real legal risk
Slow, remote support that treats symptoms instead of root causes
One overworked person — or whoever happens to be handy — holding it together
One Local Team Behind Every Piece of Your Technology
Leap Forward Technologies is a complete Managed IT provider that integrates with your business, becoming your virtual IT department. We monitor, maintain, secure and support your whole environment so your people can get on with the work they were hired to do.
We do not just sell you IT solutions. We learn your business and your workflows to not only increase productivity, but also secure your environment and meet any and all regulatory requirements.
We work directly with any and all outside vendors so there is no finger-pointing and no go-between. That lets you focus on your business while we focus on your IT.
Everything Your Technology Needs, From One Team
Three core programs, plus the systems that keep your people connected and your building secure. Start where it hurts most — we'll take care of the rest.
Core IT programs
Standalone offerings
Through our partner
Physical Security & Cameras
Advanced physical security and camera systems delivered through our trusted partner — decades of experience, field-tested hardware, and the technical expertise to safeguard your environment.
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Delivered inside the Managed IT program
Seven services are included in Managed IT for one flat monthly fee — not billed separately, not add-ons.
Built for How Business Works Out Here
Plenty of IT companies will sell you a contract. Fewer will drive to Granite Falls on a Tuesday.
Local Techs Who Show Up
Our techs are Minnesota-based. When something needs hands on it, someone drives out — not a ticket queue three states away.
One Partner, No Finger-Pointing
We work directly with any and all outside vendors so there is no finger-pointing and no go-between. You call us, and we own it until it is fixed.
Flat, Honest Pricing
One flat monthly fee instead of surprise repair bills and emergency invoices. You know what IT costs before the month starts.
What This Means for Your Bottom Line
Every IT decision, framed in the terms that matter to the person signing the check.
Lower Total Cost
One ransomware event or a dead server can cost more than years of managed IT. A flat monthly fee is simply cheaper than the disaster it prevents.
Predictable & Budget-able
Emergency repairs and surprise hardware replacements become one fixed operating expense you can plan down to the dollar.
Protected & Compliant
No single point of failure, no key-person dependency, and documentation that is ready whenever an auditor or insurer comes asking.
The Right Answer for Every Seat at the Table
Align IT with business goals
Technology should help you get where you're going. We tie every recommendation to a measurable business outcome — in language you can repeat to your board.
Keep work flowing smoothly
The workday has to run. When email goes down or a machine dies mid-invoice, you get a person in Minnesota who already knows your setup.
Back-up, not replacement
You have a vision for your environment. Co-Managed IT clears the user-request queue and adds specialist skills so you can do the work you were hired for.
How We Get Started With You
Four steps, the same every time — so you always know what happens next.
Assess
We evaluate your current setup and uncover the risks, gaps and opportunities.
Align
We build a roadmap that fits your size, your goals and your industry's rules.
Implement
We put the right solutions in place, then back them with responsive support.
Support & evolve
As you grow we meet, review and refine the strategy — proactively, not reactively.
Local IT Support That Actually Shows Up
From Marshall to Hutchinson, Willmar to Redwood Falls and beyond — we understand the unique challenges of rural and regional business, and we drive to you. No metro call centers, no scripts, no strangers.
Trusted by Rural Minnesota Businesses
“Leap Forward Technologies has been our IT provider for several years. They are always very courteous and helpful with suggestions. The knowledge of computers and software are far superior to our previous provider. They are always prompt to respond to all of our needs.”
Dan · Office Manager
“Leap Forward Technologies ensures our systems are always running and up to date. I feel confident that our IT systems will stay running and secure with Leap Forward being our virtual IT department.”
Chad · Shop Owner
“I have worked with Andrew for over 20 years with regards to all my firm's IT needs. Everything from hardware, to software, to system security. Andrew has taken the time to understand my business and how we work. He has been my number one resource for everything IT. I confidently refer Andrew to all that I meet; no matter the business needs they are looking for, he is the one to call.”
Kelly Nokleby · Owner, Books by Kelly LLC
“We recently worked with Leap Forward Technologies to transition AP Design & Send It from a traditional phone system to VOIP, and the experience has been fantastic! Andrew was thorough in analyzing our needs, walking me through all available options, and patiently answering my questions along the way. He provided a detailed quote upfront, which made budgeting for the install simple and straightforward. Beyond the setup, his training and ongoing support have been top-notch. If you're considering a VOIP system, I highly recommend Leap Forward Technologies!”
Nick Schwarz · AP Design & Send It
Tech Tips & Updates From Our Team
Plain-language advice on security, backups, and getting more out of the technology you already pay for.