About Magoo & Associates
Your trusted partner for everything I.T.
We function as an extension of your organization, providing you with cost-saving I.T. support that keeps you secure and efficient.
About us
Our team of professionals are dedicated to serving others. This desire coupled with our passion for technology provides the best I.T. services to our partners.
We operate as an extension of your organization to provide a dedicated I.T. division in support of your operations. This approach provides your business extended capabilities that could not be met with a single I.T. technician or I.T. department.
The Magoo team meets the demands of today's technology problems head-on with industry-leading technology enhancements.
Our mission
To provide legendary support to protect your business digital assets, productivity, and reputation through proactive I.T. and cyber security services.
We will accomplish this through leveraging our manufacturing partners, decades of experience, and trained and supervised staff.
Why choose us
Innovation
A technology partner who does nothing more than handle support tickets is no partner at all. We help you thrive, using technology.
Accountability
Security, performance and results. We take full responsibility for your I.T., and you can point the finger at us if something goes wrong.
Commitment
Our business grows alongside yours. So our commitment to helping you thrive also makes logical business sense!
Teamwork
You receive all the benefits of working with an external party, while still feeling like we are part of your team. Because we are!
Beyond I.T., we're out to be of service to others
Magoo was built on the foundation of serving others.
Something personal about us: little is more important to us than relationships and serving others. Our passion for technology is also deeply rooted in our lives. Together, we merge these traits to build solid and reliable technology solutions for our partners, with a relentless desire to see your organization grow.
How fast can you get help?
We are hyper-responsive to your needs. When your company relies on technology, you can't wait hours or days for a response from your I.T. department.
Our partners can expect a technician to answer the phone within 12 seconds of their call.
Proven experience. Earned trust.
Your mission is too important to trust to just anyone.
When your organization depends on technology to serve people, maintain operations, and protect critical information, you need a partner with a proven commitment to excellence.
At Magoo & Associates, we combine veteran-owned values, nationally recognized service, and a track record of dependable technology solutions to help you operate with confidence.
Veteran-owned- 3×National MSP Titans finalist
- BBBAccredited business
- 1.5M+Technology solutions delivered
Because you deserve technology you can depend on, and a partner you can trust.
Meet the leadership behind Magoo
Experience That Protects What Matters Most.
John Maguire Solution Engineer & vCIO
When your organization depends on technology to serve its people and keep operations moving, you need more than technical expertise. You need a leader who understands the consequences of failure.
John brings over 20 years of government-sector experience spanning emergency medical services, military service, law enforcement, and higher education. With a graduate degree and specialized certifications in cybercrime investigations, digital forensics, and cellular forensics, he combines real-world operational experience with advanced technical knowledge.
Today, John serves as a Solution Engineer and virtual Chief Information Officer (vCIO), overseeing operations and service delivery for Magoo's partners. His focus is helping organizations navigate complex technology challenges, strengthen security, and build reliable systems that support their mission.
Technology Leadership Built on Service, Accountability, and Experience.
Because your organization deserves a technology partner who understands both the systems you rely on and the people who depend on them.
Questions & answers
What does Magoo & Associates do?
We specialize in mission-critical I.T. infrastructure, cybersecurity, and telecommunications. We work as an extension of your organization, giving you a dedicated I.T. division in support of your operations.
Where are you located, and what areas do you serve?
Our offices are in Effingham, Illinois and Terre Haute, Indiana. We have served organizations across Illinois, Indiana and Missouri since 2018.
How is this different from having one I.T. technician or department?
Our team gives your business extended capabilities that could not be met with a single I.T. technician or I.T. department, while still feeling like part of your team.
What is the difference between an MSP and an MSSP?
An MSP (Managed Service Provider) manages an organization's technology infrastructure, networks, devices, and I.T. support, while an MSSP (Managed Security Service Provider) specializes in cybersecurity, threat detection, security monitoring, and risk mitigation.
Traditionally, these were two distinct services. Today, we believe there should be virtually no difference between a modern MSP and an MSSP when it comes to their commitment to cybersecurity.
Reliable technology and strong cybersecurity are no longer separate objectives. Every network, endpoint, cloud service, and connected system introduces potential risks that must be actively managed.
At Magoo & Associates, we believe an MSP that simply keeps technology running without prioritizing cybersecurity and risk mitigation is failing to address one of its customers' most important needs.
Over the next 5–10 years, we expect MSPs that fail to integrate cybersecurity and proactive risk management into their core services to become increasingly irrelevant.
That doesn't mean every MSP must provide every specialized security service internally. It means a responsible MSP should understand its customers' security risks, implement appropriate protections, coordinate specialized providers when necessary, and take accountability for the overall technology environment.
Our philosophy is simple: Managed I.T. without cybersecurity isn't complete I.T. management.
For businesses, manufacturers, and government organizations, the goal shouldn't be choosing between an MSP and an MSSP. It should be finding a technology partner that understands the complete picture and can deliver or coordinate both reliable I.T. operations and effective cybersecurity.
Why this matters to your organization. With the right managed I.T. partner, you gain:
- One accountable technology partner who understands your infrastructure and security requirements.
- Proactive risk mitigation rather than waiting for an incident to expose weaknesses.
- Better coordination between I.T. operations, cybersecurity, vendors, and business continuity.
- Greater operational confidence knowing reliability and security are being addressed together.
The bottom line: An MSP keeps your technology working. An MSSP helps protect it. A modern managed services partner should make both priorities inseparable.
How quickly can I reach a technician?
Our partners can expect a technician to answer the phone within 12 seconds of their call. See all the ways to get support.
How do we get started?
Start with a discovery call. We'll put together a clear plan, then take it from there. Book a discovery call or call 1-844-624-6672.
Are you hiring?
We're always glad to hear from people who are passionate about technology. Submit your application, or see what it's like to work at Magoo.