Who we are
From web pioneers to managed IT partner.
Kishmish started in 1999 building web technology for businesses. After the dot-com crash we moved into nuts-and-bolts IT service, and in 2006 we pioneered managed IT service in the Syracuse region.
Today we run the IT behind our partners: help desk, monitoring and maintenance, security, backups, cloud, network and phones. When the business needs a website or custom software, the same people can build it, host it and keep it running.
Kishmish at a glance
Since 1999
- Founded in Syracuse, NY
- Managed IT pioneer in the region since 2006
- Help desk, security, backups, cloud, network and phones from one team
- Software and web development when the business needs it
- Serving organizations across eight industries
- 1999Founded in Syracuse, NY
- 25+Years in business
- 2006Managed IT pioneer in the region
- 8Industries served
Our story
Over 25 years in brief
From two founders to a full managed IT team.
1999
Humble beginnings
Two founders using emerging web technology to speed up business tasks and internal communication.
2017
A new headquarters
A growing team outgrew its downtown home and moved to a headquarters with more than twice the space.
2024
Celebrating 25 years
Twenty-five years of seamless IT, data, voice and web solutions, and still making what works just work.
Our philosophy
Partners first, with a personal touch.
For our founder and president, Matt Holt, our partners come first. Our managed IT services should exceed expectations, not just meet them.
Every organization is different, so we tailor solutions to what each organization actually needs and build long-term partnerships on trust, from proactive support to new technology.
Each organization is unique, so we approach every project with a personal touch, ensuring the best outcomes. At Kishmish, delivering the best solution isn’t just a goal – it’s a core value.
Get to know us
More about Kishmish
Our history
From two founders in 1999 to a full managed IT team: the milestones along the way.
The team
Meet the engineers, support technicians, developers and staff behind Kishmish.
Our philosophy
A message from founder and president Matt Holt on how we work with our partners.

