Portside Technology

Portside Technology is an IT Solutions Provider in Charleston, SC. The company specializes in Workplace Infrastructure and Managed Services, acting as a single point of contact for designing, implementing, and supporting technology stacks. Its services include fractional CIO functionality, where the team operates like a member of the client's staff, and comprehensive Wireless Survey and Optimization services using Ekahau scanning technology. The firm serves small to midsize businesses across various industries, including medical offices, commercial properties, light industrial businesses, houses of worship, and professional services firms. The team has experience with leading wireless brands such as Meraki, Juniper, Cisco, Aruba, Ruckus, and Unifi, providing tailored solutions for corporate offices, educational campuses, and multi-site retail operations.

Founded in 2020 by Zach McNamara, the company grew from a simple philosophy of providing help into a fully equipped team of seasoned technologists. In late 2022, Portside Technology merged with zTech, a local firm that had served Charleston clients for over 15 years. This merger brought together zTech's experienced network engineers and systems administrators with Portside's infrastructure expertise. Zach Hogeboom, who led zTech, was appointed President and CTO, overseeing overall company and technology operations. The leadership team focuses on core values including kindness, humility, honesty, and high standards, aiming to deliver resilient and cost-effective technology solutions that prioritize relationships and client comfort.

The business is located at 997 Morrison Dr in the NoMo neighborhood. It sits on Morrison Drive, just steps from the Charleston Apple Museum. The site is about a quarter of a mile from Eric Cornelius Singleton II Park and Newmarket Creek, and roughly the same distance from Meeting Street Academy.

Portside Technology stands out in the Charleston market for its tailored approach to IT, rejecting one-size-fits-all models in favor of flexible services that scale with business needs. By combining deep local roots from the zTech merger with national technical expertise in wireless optimization and infrastructure design, the firm provides a reliable technical partner for small and midsize businesses in the SC Lowcountry.