About 46º North Consulting
Hi, I’m Mike.
I'm a CISSP, PMP, and MBA-credentialed IT professional based in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. I've spent over a decade working in IT administration, cybersecurity, and systems management — including device deployment, identity and access management, email security, and cloud migrations.
I started 46° North Consulting because I saw a real gap in the local market. Most IT support in Northern Ontario is aimed at large organizations or is too generalist to be truly useful. Small businesses and nonprofits deserve focused, experienced IT help — not a junior technician following a checklist.
When you work with 46° North, you work directly with me. No account managers, no hand-offs. I'll learn your environment, understand your goals, and give you advice I'd give to a friend — not advice designed to maximize your invoice.
The 46° North Difference
The name comes from our latitude — 46° North is where Sault Ste. Marie sits on the map. It's a reminder that this business was built for this community, not parachuted in from somewhere else.
We operate on a simple principle: technology should serve your organization's goals, not the other way around. That means right-sized solutions, plain-language advice, and no unnecessary complexity. Simplicity is the best approach. We're not trying to make ourselves indispensable — we're trying to make your IT genuinely better.
We specialize in three areas where we see the most unmet need in the Northern Ontario market: cybersecurity for small organizations, Apple device support, and Google Workspace. This focus means you get deep expertise, not a generalist opinion.
Proudly Northern Ontario
We're based in Sault Ste. Marie and serve organizations across Northern Ontario. We understand the local market, the local challenges, and what it actually takes to run a small organization in this region. We're not a Southern Ontario firm with a toll-free number — we're neighbours.
Let’s have a conversation.
Book a free, no-obligation introductory call. Tell me about your organization and what's on your mind — and we'll figure out if we're a good fit together.