We have some exciting news to share, and it’s all thanks to you.
ACT360 has been named Barrie’s Consumer Choice Award winner in the Managed IT Services category.
This recognition means more to us, in all honesty, than just a badge or a title. It reflects something that has been at the heart of ACT360 since day one: putting people first… our clients, our partners, and the community that have helped us succeed and grow.
Why This Award Matters
The Consumer Choice Award (CCA) has been around since 1987, and what makes it unique is that it is not decided by a panel of judges; it is based on independent market research that measures customer satisfaction, brand reputation, and overall service quality.
This means that you voted with your voice, and we could not be more grateful!
Because this award also tells us that the way we do business – focused on people, built on trust, and driven by service – is making a real impact.
What It Means to Us… And to You
This award is a proud moment for our team. But we certainly do not see it as a finish line… it is actually motivation to keep getting better.
It is a reminder that good service still matters, that being available when someone calls, explaining things in plain English, and solving problems before they grow makes a difference.
We are not here to be flashy. We’re here to keep your business running, help you grow, and be the team you can count on when it comes to IT.
What Is Managed IT, Anyway?
We know “Managed IT” sounds technical. But at the end of the day, it’s pretty simple.
It means we take care of your IT, so you can focus on your business.
From monitoring your systems to stopping cyber threats, managing your cloud services, backing up your data, and answering support calls when your printer stops working, we are your IT team.
Some of the ways we help:
• 24/7 proactive monitoring and maintenance
• Helpdesk support when you need it
• Network security and risk protection
• Microsoft 365 and cloud setup
• Strategic IT planning and consulting
We work mostly with small and mid-sized businesses across Barrie and beyond, who want reliable IT without the headaches.
🔗 Learn more about Managed IT and how it works →
A Moment to Celebrate, a Promise to Keep
We share this win with every client who gave us their trust, every team member who went the extra mile, and every partner who believes in what we do.
It’s also a promise that we are here to serve, and we will never stop working to earn your trust, year after year.
So, from all of us at ACT360: thank you, Barrie. We are proud to be part of this amazing community. And we are just getting started.
If you need someone to simplify your tech, take IT off your plate, or help your business grow, we are ready when you are.
📩 Reach out to us anytime → [email protected]
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The Consumer Choice Award is a business recognition program, founded in 1987, that ranks companies within a category and city using independent market research rather than a panel of judges or a public vote. In Barrie, ACT360 was named the winner in the Managed IT Services category. The organization’s own process pulls in AI-assisted analysis of online consumer sentiment, then screens out any company with legal or ethical issues before ranking what’s left.
No — the Consumer Choice Award says winners aren’t nominated, entered, or paid for; the process instead builds an inventory of every business in a category and city, then ranks them using consumer sentiment data. ACT360 didn’t apply for this recognition or pay an entry fee. It showed up because of how clients were already talking about the company online, which is really the point of the whole method.
This award leans on independent market research and AI-assisted data collection instead of a judging panel or self-submitted entries, which is part of why ACT360’s founders describe it as motivation to keep improving rather than a finish line. Plenty of business awards are pay-to-play or based on nominations, and there’s nothing wrong with being skeptical of those. What sets this one apart is that the ranking comes from actual consumer sentiment rather than an application.
For existing clients, not much changes day to day — the same team, the same proactive monitoring, and the same helpdesk support continue as before. What the award does change is external: it’s independent confirmation, from customer sentiment rather than ACT360’s own marketing, that the service people are already getting holds up against other providers in Barrie. Founder Adam Bowles frames it less as an achievement to display and more as a reason to keep raising the bar.
In plain terms, ACT360’s managed IT covers 24/7 proactive monitoring and maintenance, helpdesk support, network security, Microsoft 365 and cloud setup, and ongoing strategic IT planning. It’s built to catch problems before they turn into downtime, rather than waiting for something to break.
The simplest starting point is an IT assessment — ACT360 reviews what you’re currently running and where the gaps or risks are before recommending anything. From there, you can decide whether switching to managed IT makes sense for your business, on your timeline, not a sales deadline. Reach out through the contact page or by email to get that conversation started.
