Our President - Chris McManus
Chris McManus
Hi, I'm Chris McManus, the founder and CEO of PeggNet Computers. I started PeggNet in 1995 as McManus Consulting and created PeggNet, LLC in 2002 and we have been ensconced in educational technology ever since. As a Special Education Teacher in the Mendham Borough Schools, I discovered the importance of computers in the classroom very early in the technology game.
In 1988, I purchased a gaggle of broken computers, brought them into my classroom and scavenged parts to build 5 working computers for my classroom. Other than one school computer lab, mine was the only classroom with a bank of computers. In addition to the excitement of my students about working on computers, it truly sparked my interest in technology in education.
I have been a classroom teacher, a Technology Coordinator and Technology Consultant for the Mendham Borough Schools, Mendham Township Schools and the Chester Schools. I have had the pleasure of being the "Teacher of The Year" in Florham Park and in Mendham Borough, the Director of Elks Camp Moore (A Camp for Special Children) for 20 Years, Special Olympics "Coach of the Year", ARC "Volunteer of the year" and the Scoutmaster for troop 409 Parsippany Special Needs Scout Troop.
My father, who was self-employed for most of his life, was my role model. I run PeggNet Computers the way he ran his business, with honesty and integrity.
About PeggNet Computers: Your Local Managed IT Services Partner in Mendham, NJ
At PeggNet Computers, we believe technology should make your organization stronger, not more complicated.
Since 1995, we have helped small and medium-sized businesses, K–12 schools, and local municipalities throughout Mendham, Morris County, and Northern New Jersey use technology more securely, efficiently, and confidently. What began as a passion for bringing computers into the classroom has grown into a trusted Managed IT Services company supporting organizations that need reliable technology, responsive support, and strategic guidance they can count on.
We are locally owned, independently operated, and deeply rooted in Mendham, NJ. Our clients choose PeggNet because they want more than a company that fixes computers when something breaks. They want a technology partner who understands their environment, communicates clearly, prevents problems before they disrupt operations, and helps them make smarter long-term IT decisions.
Whether you are a business owner trying to reduce downtime, a school administrator responsible for secure learning environments, or a municipal leader working to protect public systems and data, our goal is the same: to give you dependable IT support, practical cybersecurity, and peace of mind.
Built on Education, Service, and a Practical Approach to Technology
PeggNet’s story began with founder Christopher McManus, a former Special Education Teacher, Technology Coordinator, and Technology Consultant. In 1988, while teaching in the Mendham Borough Schools, Christopher purchased a collection of broken computers, brought them into his classroom, and rebuilt enough working machines to give his students hands-on access to technology.
At the time, computers in classrooms were uncommon. Aside from one school computer lab, his classroom was one of the few spaces where students could regularly work with computers. The excitement from students sparked a lasting interest in educational technology and revealed something important: when technology is implemented thoughtfully, it can improve learning, productivity, confidence, and opportunity.
Christopher later founded McManus Consulting in 1995 and created PeggNet Computers, LLC in 2002. From those early roots in education, PeggNet expanded into a full-service Managed Service Provider serving K–12 schools, local municipalities, and small to medium-sized businesses throughout Northern New Jersey.
Our services have evolved with the technology landscape, from classroom computers and local networks to cloud platforms, cybersecurity, managed services, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, backup and disaster recovery, and modern network infrastructure. But our core philosophy has never changed: technology should empower people, not create obstacles.
Managed IT Services with a Personal Touch
Many organizations come to us after dealing with slow response times, recurring technical problems, aging infrastructure, unclear communication, or IT providers that only show up after something breaks.
Does that sound familiar?
Are your employees, teachers, or municipal staff frustrated by slow systems or unresolved support issues? Are you worried about cybersecurity but unsure where to start? Is your current IT provider giving you a long-term plan, or only reacting to emergencies? Are unpredictable IT costs making it harder to budget with confidence?
PeggNet provides [Managed IT Services] designed to reduce those frustrations. We help clients move away from reactive, break-fix support and toward proactive technology management. That means monitoring systems, maintaining devices, improving security, supporting users, planning ahead, and helping you avoid preventable downtime.
We support fully managed IT, co-managed IT, and project-based IT services. Whether you need a complete outsourced IT department, extra support for your internal team, or help with a specific technology initiative, we can tailor our services to your organization’s needs.
Who We Serve
PeggNet specializes in supporting organizations where technology reliability, security, and clear communication matter.
K–12 Schools and Educational Institutions
Our company was built on educational technology, and that background continues to shape how we support schools today. We understand that K–12 environments must balance classroom technology, student safety, staff productivity, cybersecurity, budget limitations, and ease of use.
We help schools with K-12 IT Services, network infrastructure, classroom technology, cloud platforms, device management, help desk support, cybersecurity, backup planning, and long-term technology strategy.
Local Municipalities and Public-Sector Organizations
Municipalities rely on technology to serve residents, manage records, support departments, and maintain daily operations. Downtime, data loss, or unclear IT support can affect public services and public trust.
Our Municipal IT Services help local government organizations strengthen their technology foundation with dependable support, network management, cybersecurity guidance, backup and disaster recovery planning, vendor coordination, and strategic consulting.
Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
For growing businesses, technology can either support productivity or quietly slow everything down. We help small and medium-sized businesses get the responsive support, secure systems, predictable planning, and practical guidance they need without the cost of building a full internal IT department.
Our Business IT Support is designed for organizations with approximately 10 to 250 users that want a reliable local IT partner who understands their goals and treats their technology as if it were our own.
Our Core IT Services
PeggNet provides comprehensive IT services in Mendham, Morris County, and Northern New Jersey, including:
- Managed IT Services for proactive monitoring, maintenance, and support.
- Cybersecurity Services to help protect users, devices, networks, cloud systems, and data.
- [Cloud Services] for Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, cloud migrations, collaboration tools, and cloud storage.
- [Microsoft 365 Solutions] and Google Workspace support for secure, productive cloud environments.
- Network Design & Infrastructure including wireless, firewalls, switching, servers, and network optimization.
- Help Desk & Technical Support delivered remotely and onsite by a responsive local team.
- Backup & Disaster Recovery to support business continuity, ransomware resilience, and faster recovery.
- IT Consulting and virtual CIO guidance for budgeting, planning, lifecycle management, and IT roadmaps.
Hardware and software procurement to help clients choose, deploy, and manage the right solutions.
Our approach is not to overwhelm clients with technical jargon. We explain technology in plain language, focus on business impact, and provide honest recommendations based on your goals, risks, budget, and operational needs.
Why Clients Choose PeggNet
Clients choose PeggNet because they want a relationship, not just a ticketing system.
We are a local Managed Service Provider in Mendham, NJ with more than 30 years of IT and technology consulting experience. We proudly support organizations across Northern New Jersey, including small businesses, schools, and municipalities across multiple locations and hundreds of users and endpoints.
Our clients value our personal touch, fast response, clear communication, and long-term accountability. We take time to understand each organization’s environment, priorities, and pain points. We do not believe in one-size-fits-all solutions, unnecessary upselling, or confusing technical explanations that leave decision-makers unsure what to do next.
Instead, we provide practical guidance, proactive support, and security-first solutions that help clients operate with greater confidence.
When you work with PeggNet, you can expect:
- Clear communication without unnecessary technical jargon.
- Responsive local support from people who understand your environment.
- Proactive monitoring and maintenance to reduce preventable issues.
- Honest recommendations focused on what is best for your organization.
- Strategic IT planning aligned with your goals and budget.
- Cybersecurity guidance designed to reduce risk without creating confusion.
- Long-term partnership built on trust, integrity, and accountability.
Local Expertise Across Mendham, Morris County, and Northern New Jersey
As a locally owned IT company headquartered in Mendham, NJ, we understand the needs of organizations throughout Morris County and the surrounding region. We provide Managed IT Services in Mendham, NJ and support clients across Morris, Essex, Somerset, Union, and Northern New Jersey communities.
Our local service area includes Mendham, Morristown, Chester, Randolph, Madison, Chatham, Morris Plains, Denville, Parsippany, Florham Park, Basking Ridge, Bernardsville, Bedminster, Far Hills, Bridgewater, Warren, Summit, New Providence, Berkeley Heights, Livingston, West Orange, Short Hills, Millburn, Montclair, Westfield, Cranford, Scotch Plains, Springfield, and nearby communities.
Our local presence matters. When clients need onsite support, infrastructure assistance, hands-on troubleshooting, or a team that understands the local business and public-sector environment, PeggNet is accessible, responsive, and accountable.
We combine the capabilities of a professional MSP with the personal service of a local technology partner who knows your name, your systems, and your priorities.
Security-First IT Support You Can Understand
Cybersecurity is part of every modern IT conversation. Schools, municipalities, and small businesses are all targets for phishing, ransomware, credential theft, data loss, and cloud account compromise.
But cybersecurity does not have to be confusing or fear-driven.
PeggNet helps clients understand their risks and take practical steps to reduce them. Our Cybersecurity Services in Mendham, NJ may include endpoint protection, email security, multi-factor authentication, security awareness training, patch management, backup protection, firewall support, vulnerability scanning, and guidance aligned with recognized security best practices such as CIS, NIST, CJIS considerations, and cyber insurance readiness.
We also offer free consultations, initial assessments, and external vulnerability scans to help organizations identify potential risks and make informed decisions.
Meet The Team
Chris McManus
President
Margie Matrisciano
COO
Trusted Partnerships and Professional Standards
To provide reliable technology solutions, we maintain relationships with trusted technology providers and continue to invest in training and professional development.
PeggNet is associated with respected vendors and platforms including Microsoft, Dell Technologies, Lenovo, Cisco and Cisco Meraki, Ubiquiti, Datto, Kaseya, and Pax8. Our team also works with trusted cybersecurity, networking, backup, and infrastructure providers to support our clients’ evolving needs.
For schools and public-sector organizations, trust is especially important. Our staff complete SafeSchools training, and team members are background checked through the New Jersey State Police, providing added peace of mind when we support educational institutions, municipalities, and other organizations that require trusted onsite personnel.
Our Values
Our work is guided by integrity, honesty, responsiveness, accountability, and respect for our clients’ time and priorities.
We believe good IT support means being proactive, not just reactive. It means preventing problems when possible, responding quickly when help is needed, explaining technology clearly, and giving clients confidence that their systems are secure, supported, and aligned with their goals.
We never want clients to feel ignored, confused, pressured, or treated like just another ticket. We want them to feel heard, supported, informed, and confident that they have a technology partner they can rely on.
Ready to Work with a Local IT Partner Who Knows Your Organization?
If your organization is looking for Managed IT Services in Mendham, NJ, IT Support in Morris County, or a Managed Service Provider in Northern New Jersey, PeggNet is ready to help.
Whether you need better support, stronger cybersecurity, a clearer IT strategy, more predictable budgeting, or a trusted partner for your school, municipality, or business, we would welcome the opportunity to talk.
Schedule a Free IT Consultation to discuss your current technology challenges, identify opportunities for improvement, and take the first step toward a more secure, reliable, and proactive IT environment.
Let’s build technology that helps your organization work smarter, stay secure, and move forward with confidence.
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