Serving Washington DC Metro Area

Technology That Works For You, Not Against You

Tired of IT services that lock you in, charge you per device, and make everything complicated? We do things differently. Simple solutions. Fair pricing. No games.

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16+ Years Experience

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CMMC Level 2 Compliant

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<5 Min Recovery Time

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The Reality

Software Companies Changed the Rules

Imagine buying a car, then three years later the manufacturer says: "Actually, you don't own it anymore. Now you rent it. And the price just went up 500%."

That's exactly what happened in the IT world. When Broadcom bought VMware in 2023, they eliminated the option to purchase software outright. Everything became a subscription. Prices jumped 150% to over 1,000% for many businesses.

Small companies that used to spend $5,000 a year? Now facing bills of $50,000 or more. Many were forced to buy features they don't need, just because the new pricing requires it.

❌ The New VMware Reality

What They Want You to Pay

$48,600

per year for a small business (72 cores × $135/core × 5 servers)

72-core minimum purchase requirement
Subscription only — never own it
Forced to buy bundled features you don't use
20% penalty if you're late renewing
Price increases averaging 150-500%

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✓ The DATAROSS Alternative

What We Actually Charge

$2,500

per year for equivalent capability (optional support)

No minimum requirements
No forced subscriptions — you own your system
Pay only for what you use
No late fees or penalties
Open-source foundation — take it with you

$46,100

Average first-year savings for small businesses

How It Works

Three Simple Steps

We make technology simple. No complicated processes, no endless meetings, no surprise bills.

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We Listen

Tell us what's frustrating you. What's costing too much? What breaks all the time? What keeps you up at night? No jargon, just a conversation.

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We Show You Options

You'll see exactly what needs to change, what it costs, and what you'll save. No hidden fees. No surprises. You decide if it makes sense.

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We Make It Happen

We handle everything. You keep working. Most migrations happen with zero downtime. If something goes wrong, we fix it — that's included.

What You Get

Technology Without the Headaches

Everything your business needs to run smoothly, without the vendor lock-in and surprise bills.

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Rock-Solid Foundation

Your systems stay up and running. When something does fail (hardware always does eventually), we have backups ready to go in under 5 minutes.

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Security That Actually Works

We don't just check boxes for compliance. We build systems that catch real threats. Already passed government security probes.

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You Know What's Happening

Real-time monitoring shows you exactly how your systems are doing. Problems get fixed before you even notice them.

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Honest Pricing

Flat rates. No per-device fees. No surprise bills. If we say it costs X, it costs X. Add 10 devices? Still costs X.

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Migration Without Drama

Stuck with expensive software? We move you to better alternatives with zero downtime. VMware to Proxmox? Did it for 60+ VMs, saved 60%.

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You Can Leave Anytime

Everything we build is documented. No proprietary lock-in. If you want to leave, you take everything with you. (But you probably won't want to.)

Proof It Works

Real Results for Real Businesses

Not marketing claims. Actual outcomes from actual projects.

Cost Savings Scientific Research Company

VMware License Costs Eliminated

After Broadcom's acquisition, their VMware bill was set to triple. We migrated 60+ virtual machines to Proxmox — an enterprise-grade open-source alternative. Same capabilities, fraction of the cost.

60%+ Annual Savings

0 Minutes Downtime

Security Defense Contractor

Insider Threat Neutralized in 48 Hours

Detected a sophisticated insider attack, preserved all evidence with proper chain-of-custody for legal proceedings, remediated all affected systems, and implemented monitoring to prevent future incidents.

48 hrs To Full Remediation

100% Evidence Preserved

Infrastructure 1000+ Device Enterprise

Network Rebuilt From the Ground Up

Complete network redesign supporting 300+ users and 1000+ devices. High-speed backbone, properly segmented for security, with built-in redundancy. Zero unplanned outages since deployment.

300+ Users Supported

0 Unplanned Outages

AI Integration Technology Company

AI That Runs On-Site, Not in the Cloud

Built a hybrid AI system with high-powered local processing for routine tasks and cloud escalation for complex work. Data stays private, costs stay low, capabilities stay high.

70-80% Cost Reduction

6-12 mo Hardware ROI

What we give freely, we receive freely. Technology should serve people, not create dependency.

Rooted in Matthew 10:8

Your Success = Our Success

When you win, we win. That's why we don't charge per-device or lock you into contracts.

Guided by Proverbs 11:25

We Carry the Complexity

Technology should be invisible when it works. You focus on your business; we handle the rest.

Inspired by Galatians 6:2

Honest Assessment

Sometimes the best advice is "don't change anything." We'll tell you what you need to hear.

Grounded in Proverbs 27:6

Your Interests First

We recommend what's best for you, even if it means less revenue for us. Trust lasts longer than a sale.

Rooted in Philippians 2:3-4

Technology Stack

Open-Source Foundation

We use enterprise-grade tools that don't come with enterprise-grade price tags. Everything is open-source, which means no vendor lock-in and no surprise licensing changes. You can always take it with you.

Proxmox

Virtualization

WireGuard

Secure VPN

Ubuntu

Linux Foundation

Docker

Containers

Nginx

Web Server

Let's Encrypt

SSL Certificates

Fail2ban

Security

Certbot

Auto SSL

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UptimeKuma

Monitoring

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Tactical RMM

Remote Mgmt

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Wazuh

SIEM/XDR

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UrBackup

Backup

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Zachary Ross

I've spent 16 years building technology systems for organizations of all sizes — from Fortune 500 companies to defense contractors to small businesses. I've seen what works, what doesn't, and what vendors don't want you to know.

I started DATAROSS because I was tired of watching companies get locked into expensive software and services they didn't need. There's a better way: technology that serves people rather than extracting maximum profit from them.

Based in Frederick, Maryland. Available for projects across the DC metro area and remotely nationwide.

16+

Years Experience

1000+

Devices Managed

$50K+

Client Savings/Year

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