Macktez, a New York City-based technology consultancy and managed service provider, has been recognized as the Best MSP in NYC for Co-Managed IT for 2026. The award highlights the company's distinctive approach to partnering with organizations that maintain internal IT departments while requiring strategic architectural expertise and specialized support.
Led by Noah Landow (Founder & CEO) and Michael Horst (COO), Macktez operates under a philosophy that technology should function as an invisible engine of productivity rather than a source of organizational friction. T
his approach has positioned the firm as a Strategic Architecture Partner, focusing on engineering technical foundations for high-performance scaling and secure collaboration rather than reactive troubleshooting. Landow, who authored "Tame the Tech Beast," has been instrumental in shaping the company's vision.
The company's expertise in Co-Managed IT sets it apart in the managed services landscape. Instead of replacing internal IT teams, Macktez acts as a force multiplier by providing senior-level consulting, specialized security and identity management tools, and serving as Tier 3 support for complex infrastructure challenges. This model allows internal IT leaders to concentrate on mission-critical projects while Macktez handles the architectural heavy lifting.
Reily Scull, Macktez's CTO, and Timothy Sanborn, Director of Technology Services, have been critical in developing and implementing the company's co-managed IT strategy. Their leadership, along with the dedicated efforts of the entire Macktez team, has been instrumental in the firm's success.
A significant portion of Macktez's client base consists of large-scale non-profits with 50 or more staff members, fast-growing startups, and mission-driven organizations where downtime carries consequences in both financial loss and social impact.
The firm has worked with prominent institutions and cultural landmarks, demonstrating its capacity to support complex, high-stakes technical environments.
Macktez specializes in what it describes as the Identity-as-a-Perimeter movement, eliminating the vulnerabilities of legacy VPNs and local servers in favor of cloud identity providers. This focus on remote-first infrastructure enables organizations to hire global talent without sacrificing security or efficiency.
The company's expertise in this area was recognized earlier when Macktez was awarded the 2026 JumpCloud MSP Partner of the Year for global leadership in cloud-based identity management.
The firm particularly excels in situations requiring organizational cleanup, IT team reorganization, or merger management. CTOs, CEOs, and CFOs seeking a partner to co-manage IT infrastructure, as well as Directors of Operations and Chiefs of Staff requiring a more traditional MSP model, represent the company's core audience. Detailed case studies showcasing client transformations demonstrate the firm's capability in executing complex technical projects.
Looking ahead, Macktez aims to contribute to the next generation of New York City landmarks and support critical organizations addressing contemporary technical challenges. The company's commitment to building resilient infrastructure for mission-driven institutions continues to define its role in the city's technology landscape.