Welcome To S5 IT Consulting
We deliver expertise and care that address daily challenges while preparing your systems for future growth.
VergeOS named a DCIG Top 5 VMware & vSphere alternative in 2025 and 2026.
02 — The Announcement
S5 IT Consulting LLC is proud to announce our collaboration with Verge.io. Founded on more than 25 years of hands-on IT expertise, S5 goes beyond simply solving problems — we create strategies that safeguard, streamline, and drive business growth.
Now, as a fully certified VergeOS partner, we bring that same partnership-first approach to private cloud: deploying Verge.io’s on-premises, private cloud operating system for organizations ready to leave VMware’s licensing model behind.
“My approach is simple: understand your business challenges, then implement solutions that address today’s needs and flex for the future. VergeOS lets us deliver exactly that.”
25+
Years of IT expertise
4
VergeOS certifications
24/7
Monitoring & support
Top 5
DCIG VMware alternative
03 — Credentials
Every VergeOS engagement is backed by official certification — earned, not claimed.
Core VergeOS platform operations — clusters, tenants, and day-two administration.
Zero-downtime migration of live workloads out of VMware and into VergeOS.
Full-stack disaster recovery — snapshots, replication, and site failover.
Granular file-level restores from immutable snapshots, down to a single file.
25
Years
Working Experience
04 — About Us
President and Founder — Jeremy Schwarz
S5 IT Consulting LLC is where modern technology meets timeless values. Founded on more than 25 years of hands-on IT expertise, we go beyond simply solving problems; we create strategies that safeguard, streamline, and drive business growth. Our approach is rooted in partnership: we take…
Over 25 years solving complex IT challenges with proven strategies that work in real business environments.
Customized technology services designed around your specific goals, not one-size-fits-all approaches.
05 — The Manifesto
VergeOS collapses compute, storage, and networking into one on-premises operating system. No per-core licensing surprises, no hyperscaler bill creep — infrastructure your business controls end to end.
As Certified Live VM Migrators, we move production workloads out of VMware while they run. Your users never notice. Your CFO definitely does.
Certified in both full-site recovery and granular file recovery. Immutable snapshots, tested failover plans, and restores measured in minutes — not meetings.
06 — Services We're Offering
Gain expert guidance with strategic IT consulting—covering migrations, upgrades, and planning—to align technology with business growth and future goals.
Read MoreExperience worry-free IT with 24/7 monitoring, proactive updates, cloud backups, and performance management, keeping your systems secure, stable, and efficient.
Read MoreResolve technical issues quickly with responsive help desk assistance, including remote troubleshooting, fast response times, and professional on-site support.
Read MoreUpgrade infrastructure smoothly with expert hardware and software migrations, licensing support, and performance improvements tailored to business needs.
Read MoreStrengthen operations with system monitoring, managed antivirus, cloud backups, surveillance, DNS, and cabling solutions—customized to enhance security and performance.
Read MoreDeploy servers, desktops, and applications seamlessly with expert project management, ensuring efficient system rollouts and minimal business disruption.
Read MoreBuild secure, scalable networks with expert design, topology planning, and implementation services that deliver reliable connectivity for growing businesses.
Read MoreEnsure smooth operations with proactive IT support, responsive help desk services, and flexible maintenance agreements that reduce costs and downtime.
Read MoreSafeguard your business with advanced cybersecurity solutions, ensuring data protection, compliance, and resilience against ever-evolving digital threats and vulnerabilities.
Read More07 — Full-Stack IT
The private cloud is one piece. S5 IT Consulting delivers the complete stack — from cybersecurity to the cables in the wall.
Strategic IT consulting — migrations, upgrades, and planning that align technology with business growth and future goals.
Worry-free IT with 24/7 monitoring, proactive updates, cloud backups, and performance management keeping systems secure and stable.
Responsive help desk assistance with remote troubleshooting, fast response times, and professional on-site support.
Smooth hardware and software migrations, licensing support, and performance improvements tailored to business needs.
Advanced cybersecurity solutions ensuring data protection, compliance, and resilience against evolving digital threats.
Secure, scalable networks with expert design, topology planning, and implementation for reliable connectivity.
08 — Why Choose Us
Over 25 years solving complex IT challenges with proven strategies that work in real business environments.
Customized technology services designed around your specific goals, not one-size-fits-all approaches.
Secure, stable, and compliant systems that keep your business running without costly disruptions.
We build lasting relationships on honesty, transparency, and genuine care for your success.
Trusted Before the Badges
“World Wide Construction started out as a small company with one computer. Over the years we have expanded our business along with our computer systems. If it were not for S5 IT handling our systems, we would not be as successful as we are today.”
Dominick Frontera
President & Owner, World Wide Construction
“Jeremy is the guy for our enterprise projects. His expertise and experience assures us that the project is completed on time and is always done correctly. He’s serious about his work but also knows how to make it fun.”
Elizabeth Lee
Associate Director, I.T., New York Philharmonic
“As we become more and more dependent on our computer systems to run our business, it is increasingly important to have someone you can put your faith and trust in. S5 IT Consulting has earned my company’s trust.”
Jack Egan
President, Presentation Systems Inc
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Exciting news — S5 IT Consulting is proud to announce our collaboration with @Verge.io, now officially VergeOS certified across four disciplines: ✔ Certified Foundations Operator ✔ Certified Live VM Migrator ✔ Certified Recovery Expert ✔ Certified File Recovery Expert With VMware licensing costs climbing, more organizations are actively looking for a proven exit. @Verge.io's VergeOS — named a DCIG TOP 5 VMware alternative two years running — lets us deliver enterprise private cloud, live VM migration, and bulletproof disaster recovery on-premises, without the licensing squeeze. If you're weighing your VMware exit strategy, let's talk. We'll map your migration path — no pressure, no jargon. #VergeOS #VMwareAlternative #PrivateCloud #DisasterRecovery #ITInfrastructure
Private cloud without the VMware tax. S5 IT Consulting is a VergeOS Certified Partner delivering enterprise-grade private cloud, live VM migration, and disaster recovery — on infrastructure your business actually owns. No per-core licensing surprises. No hyperscaler bill creep. Just a proven VMware alternative backed by 25+ years of hands-on IT expertise. Planning your VMware exit? Let's talk migration paths. #VergeOS #ManagedServices #Cybersecurity #ITConsulting
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