EMPIST Celebrates 25 Years of Growth, Innovation, and Service

CHICAGO, June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- EMPIST, a leading provider of managed IT services, cybersecurity, cloud solutions, and digital marketing, is proud to celebrate 25 years in business. From its humble beginnings as the Digerati Group in 2000 to its evolution into EMPIST in 2017, the company has built a legacy of innovation, trust, and relentless dedication to client success.

What began as a two-person operation helping businesses transition off mainframes and into modern infrastructure has grown into a global organization with over 100 employees across North America and Europe. EMPIST's journey includes pivotal acquisitions—such as the purchase of Lumia Marketing Agency in 2015 to expand digital services and CSS (Common Sense Solutions) in 2024 to deepen its IT footprint—and a bold rebrand in 2017 to unify its offerings under one mission-driven identity.

"Our name, EMPIST, comes from the Greek word for trust," said John Kampas, Founder and CEO. "And that's what our clients have given us over the last two and a half decades. Trust to grow with them, evolve alongside their needs, and serve as a true partner—not just a provider."

From early office cable pulls to supporting Fortune 500 cloud migrations, EMPIST has remained ahead of the curve, pioneering managed services in the early 2000s, launching private cloud solutions before the mainstream adoption of Azure and AWS, and investing early in AI and automation. With a client-first approach at its core, EMPIST built custom ticketing systems and client portals to deliver exceptional service with transparency and speed.

"Our success has always been rooted in a simple philosophy—service must be in your heart," said Andrew Boesch, Chief Operating Officer. "Whether it's guiding a client through digital transformation or solving a single support ticket, we listen first, act with urgency, and improve continuously."

Over the last 25 years, EMPIST has:

• Grown from 2 to over 100 team members globally
• Rebranded from Digerati Group to EMPIST in 2017 to reflect a unified mission
• Built and scaled a proprietary cloud and client service platform
• Expanded internationally with its Athens, Greece office in 2014
• Acquired Lumia Marketing Agency and CSS to enhance its full-service capabilities

As EMPIST looks ahead, it remains committed to fueling businesses with the technology and strategy they need to succeed.

"This is just the beginning," Kampas said. "We're investing in our people, expanding our services, and pushing boundaries—because we believe the next 25 years will be even more transformative than the last."

To learn more about EMPIST and its journey, visit www.empist.com.

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