Downtime costs you customers.
When your systems or internet go down, work stops and revenue stops with it.
MANAGED IT SUPPORT · COLUMBIA, SC · SINCE 2004
Technology that works. Service you can trust.
Affordable Technology Solutions gives small businesses dependable, proactive IT support without the cost of an in-house IT department. We've been helping businesses with their technology needs since 2004.
Or call (803) 518-5506
22 years
in business
Owner-operated
Columbia, SC
Founded in 2004, Affordable Technology Solutions, LLC provides managed IT services to clients throughout the Columbia, South Carolina area, with support available nationwide.
01 · SOUND FAMILIAR?
When technology fails, your business pays for it.
Most small businesses do not have an IT department. So when something breaks, everything stops while you scramble for help.
One bad click is all it takes.
Cyber threats, including viruses, scams, and ransomware, target systems every day, making it difficult to know whether your IT infrastructure is truly protected.
Surprise bills sting.
Break-fix IT means you only hear from your tech when something is already broken, and the invoice lands at the worst time.
Somebody has to deal with it.
Usually that is you, or an office manager with a full-time job that is not IT.
There is a calmer way to run your technology.
With managed IT support, you get one dependable partner who watches over your systems, keeps them updated, protected, and answers when you call. It works as a simple monthly arrangement, so you are not bracing for a surprise invoice every time something needs attention. You know who to call, you know what it covers, and your technology stops being the thing you worry about.
02 · WHAT WE DO
IT support that covers what your business actually needs.
Managed IT services
Ongoing monitoring, maintenance, and support for your whole setup. We manage your network, protect against attacks, guard against viruses, back up your data, and watch your hardware for early signs of trouble.
Cybersecurity and virus protection
Layered protection that helps keep scams, viruses, and ransomware away from your business and your customer data.
Backup and disaster recovery
Your critical data backed up and recoverable, so a failed drive or a bad day does not become a lost week.
Network setup and troubleshooting
Wired, wireless, and everything between, designed and fixed by people who know your setup.
Help desk
No contract in place? We also fix problems as they come up, from email issues to device repair.
Home user with a computer problem? We help with that too.
What "Managed IT" means, in plain English
Instead of calling for help after something breaks, managed IT means we look after your technology continuously. We monitor your systems, apply updates, keep protections current, and fix small issues before they turn into downtime. It is how we have worked since 2004: we find problems before you do.
03 · SECURITY FIRST
Protection you can actually understand.
Every system is a target for scams, viruses, and ransomware. We build protection into everything we manage: virus protection that stays current, defenses that help stop attacks, and backups that give you a way back if something ever gets through. And we explain it without the jargon, so you always know where you stand.
Why businesses stay with ATS
A real person answers.
You talk to a live person who knows your systems, not an AI chat agent.
22 years and counting.
We have supported Columbia-area businesses through every version of Windows you can name.
Plain English, honest advice.
We explain what you need and what you do not.
Proof with names on it.
Our clients put their businesses next to their words. Read them below.
ABOUT ATS
Meet Scott Sanders
Technology has been a part of Scott Sanders' life from an early age, and growing up in his family's business gave him firsthand insight into the challenges business owners face and the important role technology can play in their success. In 2004, Scott founded Affordable Technology Solutions, LLC with a mission to provide honest, dependable, and proactive IT support, and more than two decades later, ATS serves businesses across the United States with managed IT services, cybersecurity, cloud solutions, network infrastructure, equipment lifecycle management, and strategic technology consulting. Scott remains committed to building lasting client relationships and providing practical technology solutions that improve efficiency, reduce frustration, and help businesses confidently use technology to achieve their goals.
Getting started is easy
Request your free consultation.
Tell us a little about your business and what is bugging you. No pressure, no obligation.
We look and listen.
We learn how you work today and where technology is holding you back or putting you at risk.
You get a clear recommendation.
A plain-English plan for what we would handle and how, so you can decide with confidence.
Trusted by businesses like yours
Salons, franchises, private clubs, and other Columbia-area small businesses have relied on ATS for years. If your business runs on computers and you do not have an IT department, we are built for you.
04 · IN THEIR OWN WORDS
Columbia businesses that count on ATS
I am a small business owner so I don't have an IT person on staff. Scott fulfills that need for me when I have a technical problem with my computers or other equipment. He responds quickly and is so easy to work with. It is nice to know that his expertise is a phone call away.
I wanted to personally send out a thank you and recommend Scott Sanders and Affordable Technology Solutions, LLC for the great service they have provided my company over the past several years. It seems that the need for expert computer system related service comes at the most inconvenient times and Scott has ALWAYS been there to support my business
I've had the pleasure of knowing Scott for years. He knows technology better than anyone I know. His level of professionalism, attention to detail, & service cannot be matched. I would trust Affordable Technology Solutions with any technology need and recommend to anyone.
Questions business owners ask us
Our managed services cover network management, protection against attacks, virus protection, data backup and recovery, and hardware monitoring. Instead of waiting for something to break, we watch your systems proactively. We find and resolve problems before they turn into downtime.
It depends on the size of your network, how many devices and users you have. That is why we start with a free consultation: we look at your setup first, then provide you with a proposal for service.
We have served Columbia-area small businesses since 2004, including salons, franchises, and private clubs. If you do not have an in-house IT department, we are built for you.
Yes. We are based in Columbia, South Carolina, and offer nationwide support.
Ready for technology you do not have to think about?
Tell us what is going on. The consultation is free, it is short, and there is no pressure to sign anything.
Or call (803) 518-5506 · Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Eastern