Government IT Solutions for California Agencies
Mission-Critical Infrastructure & Compliance for California Public Sector Agencies.
Since 1991, Apex has been a trusted government IT solutions provider for city and county governments, county departments, and special districts across California. We specialize in the unique demands of public sector IT, delivering secure, compliant, and reliable technology that keeps essential community services running.
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Trusted by Public Sector Agencies Since 1991
Why Government IT Is Different and Why It Requires a Specialist
General-purpose IT providers often struggle with the unique demands of public sector environments. Government agencies face challenges that most businesses never encounter.
What makes government IT uniquely complex:
- Compliance requirements tied to CJIS, HIPAA, NIST, and state-level regulations
- Budget cycles that do not flex easily when emergencies happen
- Legacy systems that are decades old and politically difficult to replace
- Multi-stakeholder decision-making that stretches timelines
- Zero tolerance for public-facing downtime
- Increasing threat exposure from ransomware targeting government data
A typical IT vendor will not help you navigate a CJIS audit or design a cloud migration that meets state procurement rules. You need a team that has done this before.
Apex has. And we have the track record to prove it.
Public Sector Strategic Advisory Council
Apex formed a Public Sector Strategic Advisory Council, which meets quarterly to refine our services and address emerging challenges for our public sector clients. The members of this council are all former public sector employees. The Council has been a key sounding board to help deliver new and innovative solutions to our clients. More information on the Council can be found here.
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Government Managed IT Services That Prioritize Security and Uptime
Our fully managed and co-managed government IT services are designed from the ground up for public sector operations. We do not repurpose a generic SMB plan and call it enterprise-ready.
- Proactive Monitoring and Help Desk Support
- Backup and Disaster Recovery
- Cybersecurity for Government Agencies
Downtime in a government office is not just an inconvenience. It delays permits, postpones emergency responses, and diminishes public trust. Our Total Support plans include 24/7 monitoring that identifies issues before they escalate. When problems do arise, our top-rated Help Desk team is ready to resolve them fast.
Every agency needs a business continuity plan. The question is whether yours actually works when you need it. We implement and test backup and disaster recovery solutions that ensure your critical data is protected and recoverable under any scenario, including natural disaster, ransomware, or human error.
Ransomware attacks on local governments have tripled in recent years. A single incident can shut down operations for weeks and cost hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars in recovery.
Our cybersecurity for government agencies approach includes:
- Managed Security Services
- Security Risk Assessments
- Internal and External Penetration testing
- Endpoint protection and advanced threat detection
- Firewall management and web content filtering
- Security awareness training for staff
- Incident response planning
- Compliance gap assessments aligned to CJIS and NIST frameworks
- Microsoft 365 Security Assessments
We help your team stay ahead of threats, not react to them.
IT Modernization for Government
Without the Risk
Outdated systems create security vulnerabilities, slow down staff, and frustrate constituents. But modernizing government infrastructure comes with real risk: budget exposure, operational disruption, and compliance gaps if managed poorly.
IT modernization for government requires a careful, phased approach. Apex helps agencies plan and execute modernization projects that minimize disruption and maximize long-term value.
Challenge
- Aging systems put services at risk. Legacy servers and unsupported software still run critical departments, from permitting and utility billing to records management.
- Budgets are tight and locked to fiscal cycles. Large, unplanned IT costs are hard to approve mid-year, and grant funding comes with strict timelines and reporting.
- Small IT teams are stretched thin. One or two staff members often support every department, which leaves little time for security, planning or upgrades.
- Ransomware targets local governments. Municipalities are frequent targets, and an attack can shut down public services and expose resident data.
- Compliance requirements keep growing. Agencies must meet CJIS, records retention, public records and audit requirements, often with limited guidance.
Apex Approach
- Phased modernization that keeps services running. We replace and upgrade systems in planned stages, so departments and residents never lose access to essential services.
- Roadmaps built around your budget cycle. Your vCIO plans projects by fiscal year, helps you prioritize spending, and supports grant-funded work with clear documentation.
- An extension of your IT team. Our help desk, monitoring and engineers take on day-to-day support, so your staff can focus on priorities. We also offer co-managed IT if you have an in-house team.
- Layered, proactive security. 24/7 monitoring, patching, backups and incident response help you prevent attacks and recover quickly if one gets through.
- Compliance built into the plan. We align your systems, policies and documentation with the requirements your agency must meet, so audits aren’t a scramble.
We won’t sell you a massive overhaul you can’t afford. We build a roadmap that fits your budget cycle, your risk tolerance and the services your community depends on.
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Cloud Solutions
for the Public Sector
Cloud migration for government is no longer optional. It is the path to lower infrastructure costs, better remote access, and a stronger disaster recovery posture.
Our cloud solutions for public sector teams include:
IT Services for Government Agencies at Every Level
We work with a wide range of public sector organizations across California. Whether you manage a city department, a county agency, or a special district, our IT services for government are structured to fit your environment.
Who we serve:
- City and county government departments
- Municipal agencies and public works divisions
- Special districts (water, fire, sanitation)
- Joint Powers Authorities (JPAs)
- State agency field offices
- Publicly funded nonprofit and quasi-governmental organizations
We also offer local government solutions specifically designed for smaller agencies that need enterprise-grade IT without the enterprise price tag.
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AI Enablement for the
Public Sector
We all know Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here to stay and needs to be leveraged at all levels. It’s just hard to know what to do next to implement and use it in a secure, controlled way.
That’s where the AI Enablement comes in. We help leadership teams cut through the hype and build a practical plan for using AI in their organizations. Through assessments, workshops, coaching, and roadmap development, we help clients identify opportunities, prioritize where to start, and create a path forward.
Once leadership is aligned, we help expand AI adoption across the organization through ongoing guidance and support.
- Assessments
- Workshops
- Coaching
- Roadmap Development
- Leadership Alignment
- Ongoing Guidance & Support
More information can be found here.
Microsoft 365 Government Community Cloud subscriptions (GCC)
Apex has been deploying and managing Microsoft 365 environments for our clients since its inception. As the largest cloud software service, taking full advantage of the productivity and security services requires deep product knowledge and experience. The Apex team is certified to leverage these advanced services for our clients.
We offer Microsoft 365 GCC subscriptions at competitive and sometimes even lower cost than statewide negotiated purchasing agreements. Reach out to explore how we can help your organization.
Turning IT Budgets Into Opportunities
Most government IT leaders know that technology grants exist. Apex can assist in the Grant application process and share what our other clients have had success with.
What IT Support for Government Agencies Looks Like in Practice
IT support for government agencies should feel like a capable internal team, not a vendor waiting for a ticket.
When you work with Apex, here is what you can expect:
- A thorough assessment of your current IT environment
- Documentation of your systems, risks, and compliance gaps
- A clear support structure with named contacts
- Responsive and US based helpdesk services for helping end-users.
- 24/7 Monitoring and security patches
- Virtual CIO (VCIO) assigned to each client for strategic planning and budgeting.
- Projects to implement on-premise and cloud systems
- Microsoft 365 implementation, migration and management
- Monthly reporting tied to uptime, ticket resolution, and security posture
- Quarterly business reviews with your team
- Proactive recommendations as regulations and threats evolve
- Fast escalation paths with experienced engineers
- Communication support for leadership during major incidents
- Post-incident documentation and lessons learned
We act as a long-term technology advisor, not a break-fix vendor.
Recognized as a Top Provider in Government IT, Five Years Running
Apex has been recognized as a top provider in the Government and Education verticals for five consecutive years by ChannelE2E. That recognition reflects our consistent delivery for public sector clients across California.
Why agencies choose Apex:
- Guided by our Public Sector Strategic Advisory Council made up of former Public Sector executives.
- 34+ years of experience serving government and public sector clients
- Deep understanding of California-specific compliance and procurement requirements
- A team that has worked with agencies ranging from small municipal governments and special districts to large counties.
- We earn your trust through performance
IT Services for Local Government Across California
Apex is headquartered in Redding, California, with offices in Chico and Sacramento and technicians throughout California. We provide IT services for local governments throughout California, with local teams who understand the specific regulatory environment and operational realities of California agencies.
REDDING (HQ)
Serving city departments, county agencies, and special districts across Shasta County and the surrounding region from our headquarters at 310 Hemsted Dr., Suite 300, Redding, CA 96002.
CHICO
Supporting government agencies throughout Butte County and the North Valley from our Chico office at 1692 Mangrove Ave #170, Chico, CA 95926.
SACRAMENTO
Providing government managed IT services to agencies throughout the Sacramento region and the Central Valley, including state agency field offices and county departments, from our Sacramento office at 5325 Elkhorn Blvd #257, Sacramento, CA 95842.
CALIFORNIA
Beyond our office locations, we support government agencies across California. Apex field technicians are located throughout California. If your agency operates outside a major metro, our team has experience delivering reliable remote support combined with on-site visits when needed.
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Local IT Support across California
REDDING (HQ)
CHICO
SACRAMENTO
CALIFORNIA
Talk to a Government IT Specialist Today
Your agency deserves IT that works the first time and every time after that. Whether you are dealing with aging infrastructure, a recent security scare, or simply trying to build a more reliable environment for your staff, we are here to help.
Fill out the form below, and an Apex specialist will reach out within one business day. No sales pitch. No pressure. Just an honest conversation about where your agency stands and how we can help.
Or call us directly at 800.310.2739.
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