Frisco entrepreneurs now have a stronger ally in the fight against cyber threats. Reliable Technology Services, a locally owned managed IT and cybersecurity firm founded in 2007 by Melinda and Jason Denton, is expanding its services to better protect small‑ and mid‑size businesses, sports teams, and community organizations throughout the city.
Local roots, national expertise
Jason Denton started the company after hearing small‑business owners complain about unreliable IT support. Drawing on his background managing an enterprise‑level IT department, he saw an opportunity to bring the same level of service that large corporations enjoy to the many Texan firms that employ fewer than 1,000 workers. “49% of Texans work for a small business, less than 1,000 employees and I just feel like they deserve the type of experience that you get at an enterprise company,” Denton said.
Proactive protection for Frisco firms
Reliable Technology Services monitors client systems around the clock, handling backup management, log review, and vulnerability remediation before threats can cause disruption. “It’s all of the little things that have to be done methodically, and we’re really good at doing all of the little things, because there’s not one silver bullet,” Denton explained. He warned that threat actors have become increasingly sophisticated, targeting even the smallest enterprises.
Major project: Frisco RoughRiders stadium upgrade
One of the company’s most visible recent undertakings was a complete technology overhaul of the Frisco RoughRiders ballpark – the first such revamp in more than two decades. The project installed new fiber optic cabling, upgraded switches, and deployed modern firewalls, boosting network speed roughly forty‑fold. “We installed all‑new fiber, new switches, new firewalls. We upgraded it to like 40 times the speed it was, and it’s the first time in RoughRiders history that they’ve done a full revamp,” Denton said.
Investing in the next generation
Beyond serving businesses, Reliable Technology Services is committed to workforce development. The firm partners with Frisco Independent School District’s career and technical education programs, offering internships that provide college credit, certifications, and letters of recommendation. Interns have taken on substantial responsibilities, from running fiber installations to programming switches and testing equipment. “It was exciting watching the students do like 80% of the work. They were the ones running the fiber, connecting and programming the switches, labeling them, testing everything,” Denton noted, adding that such experiences give students a “big feather in their cap.”
Looking ahead
As Frisco’s business community continues to grow, Denton says Reliable Technology Services is attracting larger clients and gaining recognition both locally and beyond. “Our name is being talked about nationally and internationally,” he said, emphasizing the firm’s role in protecting infrastructure from increasingly aggressive cyber actors. He also highlighted upcoming challenges related to cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and AI governance, viewing them as opportunities to help local businesses adopt new technologies safely.
For Frisco companies seeking reliable IT support, Reliable Technology Services offers a home‑grown solution that blends enterprise‑grade security with a deep commitment to the community’s economic vitality.
Original reporting: Community Impact — Frisco — read the source article.
