Centaris: Great Lakes Managed IT and Cybersecurity Solutions
Centaris is a regional technology solutions provider with over 40 years of experience serving more than 500 organizations across the Great Lakes region. Based in Michigan with three local offices, the firm specializes in managed IT services, cybersecurity, and compliance consulting for highly regulated industries.
As a Microsoft Gold Partner, Centaris possesses deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, Entra ID, Teams Voice, and Intune, ensuring that client infrastructures are secure, integrated, and optimized for performance.
The company offers two primary engagement models: Fully Managed IT & Security, where Centaris handles day-to-day operations and 24/7 monitoring, and Co-Managed IT, which provides specialized support and staff augmentation for internal technology teams. Their systematic approach follows a five-step methodology—Assess, Reveal, Protect, Align, and Operate—to identify misconfigured tools and security gaps before implementing a stabilized baseline that meets regulatory and operational requirements.
Centaris maintains a strong focus on regulated verticals, including healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, and insurance. Their specialized offerings include HIPAA readiness, CMMC compliance, and Secure AI Deployment.
For organizations looking to adopt Microsoft Copilot, Centaris provides essential data governance, identity controls, and sensitivity labeling to prevent data incidents. By securing endpoints, data, and communication channels as a unified whole, Centaris helps businesses mitigate risks associated with disconnected tools and shadow AI usage.