Main Services
- IT Outsourcing - Network infrastructure planning and consulting - Network Security Assessment - Network Infrastructure Consulting - Microsoft Server & Windows Support - Cybersecurity
Forward Technologies is a Chicago-based IT consulting and digital services firm built around one simple idea: small and medium-sized businesses deserve the same level of IT leadership and support as large enterprises—but without the full-time cost or complexity. Founded by Edward Silha, a veteran IT consultant with decades of experience supporting Fortune 500 companies, Forward Technologies was created to fill a gap that most service providers ignore. After years of working inside large organizations with deep pockets, Ed saw how underserved smaller businesses were when it came to technology. Most had to choose between burned-out in-house staff, one-size-fits-all support vendors, or a patchwork of short-term fixes that created long-term problems. Forward Technologies was built to change that. We step in as your dedicated outsourced IT partner. That means more than just fixing what's broken. We handle everything from day-to-day tech support to long-term infrastructure planning, cybersecurity, cloud migrations, Microsoft 365, and vendor management—always aligned with your business goals. Our approach combines hands-on support with strategic thinking, giving small businesses access to the kind of IT leadership normally reserved for larger firms. While the industry might label our role as “Fractional IT Director,” we prefer a simpler description: we become the person or team a business calls when they need their technology to work, scale, and stay secure. What sets Forward Technologies apart is our ability to meet small businesses where they are. We understand the limitations—tight budgets, lean teams, legacy systems—and we know how to design solutions that move the business forward without adding unnecessary complexity. Every recommendation we make is grounded in real-world experience. We’ve worked in high-pressure enterprise environments and know how to apply those same best practices to leaner, more agile businesses. We also recognize that technology doesn’t operate in a vacuum. That’s why our offerings include not just infrastructure and security, but also digital services like SEO, AEO (Answer Engine Optimization), web design, and social media integration. It’s one more way we help clients align their IT with their growth strategy.
