Veteran-owned · Watertown, NY · Since 1999 (315) 779-1385

Your Total Solutions Provider.

Most businesses juggle a different vendor for every problem — slow computers, dropped calls, a security scare, a compliance letter nobody understands. Northern Computers covers all of it: network, phones, backups, cabling, and security — with real people in Watertown who answer the phone and fix it, usually the same day.

Veteran-owned · Watertown, NY · Since 1999

We’ll look at your network, phones, backups, and security, and tell you what’s working, what isn’t, and what it would take to fix it.

PCI DSS v4.0.1 HIPAA NY SHIELD Act NIST CSF 2.0 CMMC PIPEDA (Canada)
What we do

One team. Everything covered.

Network, phones, backups, security, and the compliance paperwork — one local team handles all of it, so you only have one number to call.

Managed IT

Your IT department, without the payroll.

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Cybersecurity

Protection, monitoring, and training so your team doesn't fall for the scam email.

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Governance & Compliance

We help you meet the rules that apply to your business, in writing.

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Business Phone (VoIP)

Modern phone service, flat pricing, real local support.

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Backup & Recovery

Onsite, offsite, or both, built around your business and budget.

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Cabling, WiFi & Signage

Cables, WiFi, and screens — installed clean and labeled.

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Why Northern Computers

Built here. Trusted here.

Northern Computers (NNYOnline, LLC) is a veteran-owned managed services provider based in Watertown, NY. Since 1999, we've helped municipalities, healthcare organizations, and defense contractors across Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties secure, manage, and maintain their technology environments. Our team brings specialized expertise in cybersecurity and regulatory compliance, including PCI DSS, HIPAA, the NY SHIELD Act, NIST CSF 2.0, NIST SP 800-171, and CMMC.

What our clients say

Don’t take our word for it

Northern Computers upgraded all five of our locations to UniFi systems, with new network hardware and Wi-Fi in every store, and gave me one easy-to-use dashboard to manage it all, with far fewer headaches. We also use their phone system, which makes management easy. They’ve been fast and reliable every time we’ve contacted them. Their staff is knowledgeable and easy to talk to, and they do the job right the first time.
Tom FreemanInformation Technology Manager, White’s Lumber
Northern Computers installed new UniFi WiFi at Cerow Recreation Park Arena that handles public access, event coverage, and separate networks for our vendors, all at the same time. They also set up the WiFi at the Clayton Harbor Municipal Marina, and I can manage both locations from one app. The speed is great, our visitors and vendors love it, and when we need support, they respond fast.
James JonesRecreation Supervisor, Town of Clayton
Governance is the difference

Most IT companies fix computers. We make your business defensible.

In 2025, Hamilton, Ontario had its cyber insurer deny an ~$18 million claim — because MFA wasn't fully rolled out, even though the policy required it. Regulators and insurers want proof, not promises. We build the documentation that turns "we think we're secure" into "here's the evidence."

  • NIST CSF 2.0–anchored policies, written for your business
  • PCI DSS, HIPAA, and NY SHIELD Act readiness
  • Executive-level advisory without executive-level headcount

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The question that starts it all

"If your insurer asked for your incident response plan today, could you send it?" If not, our program starts with a plain-English gap review — not a sales pitch.

NC-POL-GOV Suite Risk Assessment Incident Response

Source: CBC News, July 2025

What happens next

Your free solutions review, in three steps

1

Talk

A short call. Tell us what’s going on.

2

Review

We look at your setup, on site or remotely, at no cost.

3

Plan

You get a written plan with options and costs. No obligation.

Get a Free Solutions Reviewor call (315) 779-1385

Not sure where to start?

We’ll review your network, phones, backups, and security and give you a written plan. No cost, no obligation.