Deft

Deft

Managed cloud and data center services

Overview

Deft provides managed cloud and data center services, helping businesses optimize their IT infrastructure. It offers services across AWS, Azure, multi-cloud setups, colocation, and disaster recovery, handling setup, migrations, ongoing management, and optimization so clients can focus on their core operations. The company stands out by delivering a broad, hands-on managed service across cloud providers and on-premises data center environments with a safety-first, risk-based approach to ensure operational continuity. Its goal is to make IT environments more efficient and reliable by providing expert guidance, design, build, operate, and optimize capabilities for organizations of all sizes.

About Deft

Simplify's Rating
Why Deft is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Consulting

Enterprise Software

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Founded

1999

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Summit’s 2026 site map shows Deft adding global data-center reach across major regions.
  • The combined platform gained 23 data centers, improving cross-sell into hosting, DRaaS, and networking.
  • Silver Oak-backed acquisition support signals continued capital for expansion and infrastructure upgrades.

What critics are saying

  • Summit now controls Deft, so Deft’s standalone brand and strategy vanish.
  • Colocation and managed cloud services face brutal commoditization from Equinix, Digital Realty, and hyperscalers.
  • If Summit integration slips, customer churn follows and Deft becomes an easily replaced service layer.

What makes Deft unique

  • Deft’s 2024 Summit acquisition paired cloud hosting with Deft’s colocation and network depth.
  • Deft still benefits from founders Jordan Lowe, Daniel Brosk, and Eric Dynowski staying involved.
  • The 2025 Digital Realty partnership extended Frankfurt colocation reach beyond owned facilities.

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Benefits

Flexible Time Off

401(k) Company Match

Life Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Hybrid Work Options

RTA and CTA Transit Benefits

Company News

Business Wire
Feb 29th, 2024
Summit, a Leading Cloud Hosting Provider, Significantly Expands Service Offerings with Acquisition of Deft

Summit, a cloud-based application hosting provider, has acquired managed data center service provider Deft.

Data Center Dynamics
Feb 29th, 2024
Hosting firm Summit acquires MSP Deft

Hosting firm Summit acquires MSP Deft.

Planitar Inc.
Dec 13th, 2023
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