Why us
One local team for IT and AI.
When you're comparing us to a national IT franchise or an AI-only agency, here's what to look at — and what to ask them.
| MAE-AI | National IT franchise | AI-only agency | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing published on the website | Yes — see our pricing page | Usually quote-only | Sometimes |
| Contract | Month-to-month, cancel anytime | Annual agreements are common | Varies |
| Who does the work | The engineer you talked to | Depends on the local office | Usually a remote team |
| IT and AI under one roof | Both — one team, one invoice | IT — AI offerings vary | AI only — you still need an IT vendor |
| On-site in the Richmond area | Yes — same zip codes as our clients | Yes | Usually remote |
| HIPAA / compliance work | Yes — documented Security Risk Assessments | Varies by office | Rarely |
These are categories, not call-outs — every provider is different. Ask any vendor these six questions directly and get the answers in writing. That's what we'd do.
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