About Us
We Are OWG Continuously Working To Deliver Meaningful Change
OWG was founded in 2018 by industry veterans Brandon Marks and Nick Rigali to bring a new way of delivering technology solutions throughout North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific.
The OWG team is comprised of highly trained and technically certified in Microsoft Office 365 and Azure in addition to many other solutions and platforms. We work in Azure every day – know it inside and out, what works best and what doesn’t. Our partners can’t be experts in everything – they rely on OWG to be their Azure expert. We partner with companies to be a part of their journey while helping them achieve the results they’re striving for through technology.
Meet Our Leadership
Managing Partner
Brandon Marks
Brandon Marks is the managing partner at OWG, operating from the Montville, NJ, office. His journey in IT began in the mid-80s with an IBM AT, sparking a lifelong passion for technology. In 1999, he launched his first IT practice, gaining extensive experience across various platforms, such as Novell, MAC, and Microsoft networks. He established OWG in 2018 with a vision to innovate and return to foundational IT principles. His recent endeavors center on cybersecurity and public cloud infrastructure, with a particular focus on Azure and AWS environments.
Operating Partner
Nick Rigali
Nick Rigali, the operating partner at OWG's Los Angeles office, embarked on his IT journey as an independent consultant and web developer at just 16. In 2014, he founded his first IT services firm and joined OWG in 2021, driven by a shared vision for innovation. With extensive experience in the entertainment sector, Nick has refined his expertise with law firms, business management firms, PR firms, and agencies. He currently focuses on compliance and public cloud infrastructure, specializing in Azure, bringing cutting-edge solutions to OWG's clients.
Trusted Azure Expertise at the Core of OWG’s Managed IT Services
OWG redefines managed IT services by specializing in Microsoft Azure and cloud technologies, setting a new standard for expertise in an area often overlooked by competitors. Their mastery of Azure, honed since its 2017 Beta guarantee advanced and dependable services. Rejecting generic solutions, OWG crafts personalized strategies to meet specific customer needs, emphasizing transparency in their customer relations. Their unique approach of implementing only tried-and-tested solutions ensures customers receive genuine, effective support. This commitment extends to a responsive service desk with an average response time under 2 hours and a customer satisfaction rate of 99.67% all to enhance customer experiences and foster a partnership that champions growth and technological innovation.
Technology With a Heart – the 6 Bs of Purpose-Driven Progress
As a collective of technology generalists and principled businesspeople, we are driven by a vision that extends beyond the boundaries of our industry.
Our foundational 6Bs:
- Be of service
- Be accountable
- Be tenacious
- Be an innovator
- Be empathetic
- Be dependable-reflect a deep-seated commitment to leaving the world better than we found it.
We champion personal growth and societal contribution by encouraging our team to engage in charity work, supporting them with additional time off and funded trips to make a tangible difference. In line with our core values, we also contribute a deliberate portion of our earnings to carefully selected charities each year, ranging from national organizations to local initiatives in New Jersey, Los Angeles, or wherever we have a presence. Institutions like St. Jude, various artistic programs, and human-i-t are not just beneficiaries of our philanthropy; they are partners in our mission to enact real change—a claim many assert, but few truly fulfill.
Our Commitment to a Trusted Team
At OWG, we meticulously build a team that’s not only aligned with our values but also adheres to the highest ethical and regulatory standards. Our hiring process, rigorous by design, includes background checks, drug and financial screenings, and psychological assessments. This stringent approach ensures we understand the nuances of each candidate’s character and their potential to thrive. It’s a practice that demands time and resources, yet it’s crucial for fostering a trustworthy and competent team committed to ethical business practices and regulatory mandates. Through this, we invest not just in skill but in integrity, solidifying the core principles that define our company.
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