Why Choose Petronella Technology Group

Petronella Technology Group has been a trusted IT and cybersecurity partner for businesses across Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Apex, and the Research Triangle since 2002. Led by CEO Craig Petronella, a Licensed Digital Forensic Examiner, CMMC Certified Registered Practitioner, and MIT-certified professional in cybersecurity, AI, blockchain, and compliance, PTG brings deep expertise to every engagement.

With BBB accreditation since 2003 and more than 2,500 businesses served, PTG has the experience and track record to deliver results. Craig Petronella is an Amazon number-one best-selling author of books including "How HIPAA Can Crush Your Medical Practice," "How Hackers Can Crush Your Law Firm," and "The Ultimate Guide To CMMC." He has been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, and WRAL, and serves as an expert witness for law firms in cybercrime and compliance cases.

PTG holds certifications including CCNA, MCNS, Microsoft Cloud Essentials, and specializes in CMMC 2.0, NIST 800-171/172/173, HIPAA, FTC Safeguards, SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS, GDPR, CCPA, and ISO 27001 compliance. Our forensic specialties include endpoint and networking cybercrime investigation, data breach forensics, ransomware analysis, data exfiltration investigation, cryptocurrency and blockchain analysis, and SIM swap fraud investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What digital marketing services does PTG offer?
PTG offers comprehensive digital marketing services including search engine optimization, content marketing strategy and creation, social media management and advertising, website design and development, marketing automation and email campaigns, graphic design and branding, ecommerce solutions, and web hosting. Our marketing team works with businesses throughout the Research Triangle to develop data-driven marketing strategies that generate leads, increase brand awareness, and drive measurable revenue growth. We combine technical expertise with creative strategy to deliver marketing solutions that align with your business objectives.
How does SEO help my business attract more customers?
Search engine optimization helps your business appear in search results when potential customers are actively looking for the products or services you offer. PTG implements both on-page and off-page SEO strategies including keyword research and optimization, technical SEO improvements, content creation, local SEO for Triangle-area visibility, link building, and analytics tracking. Businesses that invest in SEO consistently see increased website traffic, higher quality leads, improved brand credibility, and better return on marketing investment compared to traditional advertising methods alone.
Why is a professional website important for business growth?
A professional website serves as your business's digital headquarters and often provides the first impression for potential customers. Studies show that seventy-five percent of users judge a company's credibility based on its website design. PTG designs responsive, fast-loading, secure websites optimized for search engines and user experience. Our websites include mobile optimization, SSL security, clear calls to action, and integration with your marketing and CRM systems. A well-designed website works as a twenty-four-seven salesperson, generating leads and building trust with prospects even when your office is closed.
How does content marketing generate leads for businesses?
Content marketing generates leads by providing valuable, relevant information that attracts potential customers to your website and establishes your business as a trusted authority in your industry. PTG develops content marketing strategies that include blog posts, whitepapers, case studies, email newsletters, video content, and social media campaigns tailored to your target audience. Quality content improves search engine rankings, drives organic traffic, nurtures prospects through the buying journey, and generates qualified leads at a lower cost per acquisition than traditional advertising and outbound marketing methods.
What is marketing automation and how can it help my business?
Marketing automation uses technology to streamline and automate repetitive marketing tasks including email campaigns, lead nurturing sequences, social media posting, lead scoring, and campaign analytics. PTG implements marketing automation platforms that help businesses save time, improve lead conversion rates, deliver personalized communications at scale, and measure the effectiveness of marketing efforts with detailed analytics. Automation allows small marketing teams to achieve results that would otherwise require significantly larger staffs, making it an essential tool for growing businesses in the Research Triangle area.

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What Our Clients Say About PTG

For over 22 years, businesses across healthcare, defense, financial services, legal, construction, and technology have trusted Petronella Technology Group to protect their most critical assets. Here is what they have to say about working with us.

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"We love using Petronella Technology Group. They provide great services, explain technical information in laymen terms and are always there for us!"

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A financial services firm in Cary, NC shares how PTG transformed their IT security posture and compliance readiness.

Insurance & Financial Services — Cary, NC

"Petronella Technology Group offers the most personalized service! Their team understands our unique needs and delivers every time."

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"Outstanding cost effective, service oriented IT support firm! Their Managed Services Program prevents problems before they cause downtime."

Insurance & Financial Services — Apex, NC
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Trusted Across Every Industry

From healthcare practices and law firms to defense contractors and automotive dealerships, businesses of every size and sector rely on PTG for their cybersecurity, IT, and compliance needs.

Healthcare Financial Services Legal Construction Technology Automotive Aviation
★★★★★

Great Results, Expert, Creative. Craig is a motivated, detail-oriented individual who strives to provide the highest quality IT support and equipment for his clients. He responds quickly and efficiently when issues arise and we have had much success with his management of our entire IT network. He keeps our busy family practice EMR and server going at all times, as we are open 7 days a week. We would recommend his services highly.

Healthcare practice reviewer
Healthcare Practice Raleigh-Durham, NC
★★★★★

I would recommend him to any client who is looking for any IT help for their organization. I have worked with Craig with implementation of EMR (Electronic Medical Records) in the Durham area. He is extremely professional and very knowledgeable with the current technologies. He ensured that we never had any issues with the IT infrastructure at the practice and that was one of the primary reasons that the implementation went smoothly.

Jaimin Anandjiwala
Jaimin Anandjiwala Director, Enterprise Business Division — eClinicalWorks EMR
★★★★★

Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity. I have seen Craig grow his business from when he first started with us as our IT Consultant. He is a great person all around. Easy to work with, very conscientious on his work, and always willing to help. He has worked extremely hard and I'm glad to see the rewards of his hard work with his company expanding and thriving.

Carl Anderson
Carl Anderson Fred Anderson Toyota — Raleigh, NC
★★★★★

Outstanding cost effective, service oriented IT support firm! I highly recommend Craig and Petronella Technology Group to any small business in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex, and the Triangle of North Carolina that needs a cost effective, service oriented IT support firm. They have outstanding Managed Services Program that prevents computer and network problems before they cause downtime.

Insurance & Financial Services Apex, NC
★★★★★

Petronella is responsive, professional, conversant and able to communicate extremely technical information in comprehensible terms. We have been working with Craig and his team for more than 16 years for all of our company's computer, network and IT Support needs. Our confidence level has allowed us to recommend Petronella Technology Group to long time business partners and associates.

Construction company reviewer
Construction Company Cary, NC
★★★★★

Professional with Class. Craig is a computer professional with class and an ability to understand the needs of his customers. As a lawyer, I see people under pressure every day. Craig's good character shows through when the pressure is on, day in and day out.

Law firm reviewer
Law Firm Raleigh, NC
★★★★★

I have worked with Craig for over six years and have found he and his staff to be very responsive to my IT needs, with a complete comprehension of my operating system and its needs. I would recommend Craig to anyone.

Law Office Raleigh, NC
★★★★★

Petronella's work has been a major factor in our business success, helping it to become one of the most secured networks of its kind on the Internet. I can confidently recommend Craig's company and its services as experts in their field. At all times I have found Craig to be dependable, reliable, hard-working, conscientious, honest, and as helpful as possible.

Financial Services Firm Raleigh, NC
★★★★★

Craig is a wonderful partner who follows through with great service and good value. His knowledge of systems sets him apart from anybody else.

Nicholas Smith
Nicholas Smith Southeastern Managing Director — Winmark Capital
★★★★★

We appreciated the quick response time and excellent follow-up. We are extremely pleased with Petronella Technology Group. Our experiences working with Craig have always been excellent. You and your firm are able to diagnose and correct the problems very quickly and professionally. We recommend them very highly.

Locksmith service reviewer
Locksmith Service Company Raleigh, NC
★★★★★

Petronella provided professional, expert service and I still refer a multitude of clients to him for their computer and networking needs. On multiple occasions Craig and I have partnered up to provide a solution to different customers with technology needs.

AT&T
Eric AT&T Wireless
★★★★★

Craig is a true professional who takes pride in doing a job well. You can count on Craig to not only provide great service but to truly understand the project at hand, and to offer insight beyond any expectations. Craig excels with any initiative he takes on and follows it through to inception.

Verizon
Verizon Wireless Technology Partner
★★★★★

In my experience Craig does consistent reliable high quality work. Craig has on many occasions displayed the high degree of technical competence that you would expect to see in a veteran of the computer industry with the wide range of expertise in many areas ranging from Windows to Linux and even as far as virtualization with VMWare.

Software developer reviewer
Software Development Raleigh, NC
★★★★★

Craig's vision and innovative style lead to a reliable and stable platform for enterprise customers. The development consisted of providing the highest value that could be obtained while retaining security, up-to-date technology, and future oriented product offerings.

Software development reviewer
Software Development Raleigh, NC
★★★★★

Best IT Support! I was looking for computer support several years ago and Petronella Technology Group was recommended. I have not looked further. Petronella Technology Group has answered my every computer support need around the clock. Competent smart recommendations have been their hallmark. No job seems too big or too small.

Attorney reviewer
Attorney Raleigh, NC
★★★★★

Prompt iPhone & Exchange Server Solutions. Petronella Technology Group provided the most in-depth and user friendly support that our business has ever experienced. Not only did they solve our iPhone Active Sync on our Microsoft Exchange Servers, they also provided further technical support in maintaining and protecting all of our servers. Their quick response and service far surpassed anything I imagined.

Aviation industry reviewer
Aviation Industry Raleigh, NC
★★★★★

We have used Petronella Technology Group since 2005 and they have provided excellent IT support and service over the years. Their consistency and reliability have made them an indispensable part of our operations.

Retirement community reviewer
Debbie Retirement Community — Raleigh, NC
★★★★★

Craig and his staff are professional, respond in a timely manner, are personable, knowledgeable and they make doing business with them a pleasure. Their commitment to customer service excellence is what keeps us coming back year after year.

Construction industry reviewer
Construction Industry Cary, NC
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