Last updated: October 8, 2026
Recommended for “Tin”, “Bronze”, “Silver”, “Gold”, and “Platinum” Service Agreement Holders
Core Tech Stack Components (2026)
| Category | Recommended Tool | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Productivity Suite | Microsoft 365 Business Standard or Google Workspace Standard (Tin–Silver); Microsoft 365 E3 or Google Workspace Enterprise (Gold, Platinum) | Integrated email, web and desktop applications. E3 offers a bigger mailbox and includes Microsoft Intune and Entra ID P1 for identity and device management. |
| Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM) | NinjaOne | Enables proactive device monitoring, patching, remote support, and alerting across your environment. |
| Endpoint Security (EDR) | Huntress EDR (Tin–Gold); SentinelOne advanced EDR (Platinum) | Protects endpoints, detects threats, and ensures compliance—critical for SMBs and regulated industries. |
| Email Security | IRONSCALES (Tin–Silver); Proofpoint (Gold, Platinum) | Monitors email for phishing and spam. |
| Backup & Disaster Recovery (BDR) | Barracuda backup platform | Ensures business continuity and rapid recovery from data loss or ransomware. |
| Identity & Access Management (IAM) | Microsoft Entra ID (P1 included with Microsoft 365 E3) | Secures user access across cloud and on-prem systems, especially in hybrid work setups. |
All Class I stack software is purchased through our preferred Cloud Service Provider, DigitalUmbrella by RegistryCloud. It is included in your Agreement Fee under “Silver”, “Gold”, and “Platinum” agreements and purchased separately under “Tin” and “Bronze” agreements.
See our Minimum Standards at https://compdoctors.net/minimumstandards and current plan pricing at https://summitridge.tech/pricing.