Realnets

Realnets is a managed IT and digital solutions provider based in Park Ridge, Illinois, founded in 1998 by Brian Schoen. With over 25 years of experience, the company serves small-to-medium businesses and enterprises, focusing on building long-term client relationships through tailored contracts and in-house expertise. Realnets has been recognized as a 2025 Best IT Services Company. The company offers a range of services, including IT managed services, security and compliance, networking and cloud services, web and application development, backup and recovery, and IT consulting. Realnets provides managed IT packages and custom software solutions developed internally. Their operational model includes adaptable pricing, a typical onboarding period of 1–2 weeks, and support for clients both locally in the Chicagoland area and globally. Realnets emphasizes proactive maintenance and compliance, ensuring accountability through in-house teams and 24/7 monitoring.