Bastionpoint Technology Turns 18: Built in Richmond. Growing for Richmond.

Richmond, VA – July 4, 2026 — This Independence Day, Bastionpoint Technology has another reason to celebrate.

On July 4, the Richmond-based managed IT and cybersecurity company officially turns 18 years old, a milestone that marks nearly two decades of helping businesses across Virginia grow securely, embrace technology, and navigate an ever-changing digital world.

And yes…

“Eighteen means we’re finally legal in most situations.”

The irony isn’t lost on us.

“As it turns out,” joked Eric Clary, Chief Operating Officer, “we’ve spent years supporting some of the best law firms in Virginia, so we’ve been around plenty of legal professionals long before we became ‘legal’ ourselves.”

“But jokes aside, turning eighteen is a big deal. It’s a reminder that we’re still growing, still learning, and still finding new ways to serve the Richmond community we call home. This is where we live, where we work, where we raise our families, and where we choose to invest our time. Richmond isn’t just where our office is. It’s who we are.”

Eighteen Years of Growth

Founded on July 4, 2008, Bastionpoint began with a simple mission: provide enterprise-quality technology services to organizations that deserved better support than they were receiving.

Eighteen years later, that mission hasn’t changed.

What has changed is the scale.

Today, Bastionpoint protects businesses throughout Virginia with:

• Managed IT services
• Cybersecurity
• Cloud solutions
• Compliance consulting
• AI
• Strategic technology planning
• Around-the-clock support

Over the past year alone, the company has continued investing in:

• Its leadership team
• 24/7/365 SOC services
• Expanded customer engagement initiatives
• Strengthened strategic partnerships
• Increased involvement in organizations that make Richmond a better place to live

The momentum has never been stronger.

Just days before celebrating its anniversary, Bastionpoint earned another major industry milestone by being named to the Channel Futures MSP 501 for the fifth consecutive year, climbing to #155 among the top managed service providers in the world and becoming the highest-ranked MSP serving Central Virginia, including Southside, Eastern, and Western Virginia.

It’s About the People

Founder and CEO Jason Knowles believes the company’s greatest accomplishment has never been a ranking or an award.

“It’s always been the people.”

“One of our team members said something a while back that has stuck with me ever since,” Knowles said. “This can be hard work, but it isn’t a hard place to work. I honestly don’t think anyone could describe Bastionpoint better than that.”

“Our industry changes by the second. Cybersecurity threats evolve overnight. New technologies appear every week. Our team works incredibly hard because our clients depend on us every day. But we’ve built a culture where people support one another, celebrate wins together, and genuinely enjoy coming to work. That culture is something we are incredibly proud of.”

A Team That Makes the Difference

For COO Eric Clary, every milestone points back to one thing: the team.

“I’ve been saying for years that we’re the number one MSP in Richmond. Today, I can proudly say we’re one of the top MSPs across most of Virginia and one of the Top 501 managed service providers in the world. But rankings don’t answer the phone at 2:00 in the morning. They don’t restore servers after an outage. They don’t help a customer recover from a cyberattack. Our people do.

Every engineer, technician, project manager, Client Success representative, administrator, and every person behind the scenes has played a part in where we are today. Their dedication to our customers, their commitment to doing things the right way, and the pride they take in their work have made all the difference. This anniversary belongs to every one of them.”

Built on Relationships

The company also continues to invest heavily in Richmond through partnerships with organizations including:

• Tech For Troops
• The Richmond Flying Squirrels’ Very Important Veteran program
• The Richmond Kickers
• Richmond Animal Care & Control (RACC)

These partnerships reflect a philosophy that success means giving back to the community that has supported the company since day one.

Austin Moore, Client Success and Marketing Strategist, says those relationships extend well beyond sponsorships.

“We honestly believe we have the best customers anywhere. They’ve trusted us with their businesses, introduced us to their friends, invited us into their organizations, and supported us every step of the way. After eighteen years, many of our clients feel more like friends than customers.

We’re incredibly thankful for every relationship we’ve built, and even more excited about the ones we’re still building. None of this happens without the people and businesses who choose Bastionpoint every single day.”

Looking Ahead

Eighteen years is an important milestone.

It’s also just the beginning.

As technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, Bastionpoint remains committed to helping organizations stay secure, productive, and prepared for whatever comes next.

“We’re proud of where we’ve been,” Knowles said. “But we’re even more excited about where we’re going. Here’s to the next eighteen years!”

About Bastionpoint Technology

Founded on July 4, 2008, Bastionpoint Technology is a Richmond, Virginia-based provider of managed IT services, cybersecurity, cloud solutions, compliance consulting, and strategic technology planning. Serving organizations throughout Virginia and beyond, Bastionpoint is committed to delivering enterprise-level technology solutions backed by exceptional customer service, trusted partnerships, and a deep commitment to the Richmond community it proudly calls home.