Who We Are
Who We AreForward Technologies is an IT consulting and digital services firm built to support small and medium-sized businesses. Our goal is simple: deliver the kind of enterprise-level experience and support that smaller organizations are often denied.
The company was founded by Edward Silha, an IT veteran with decades of experience working with large organizations, including several in the Fortune 500. After seeing how often smaller businesses were left behind or boxed into one-size-fits-all solutions, he set out to build a firm that offered something better. Forward Technologies was the result.
Why We Exist
A lot of small businesses end up depending on overloaded in-house staff or faceless vendors who don’t take the time to understand their systems. That usually leads to short-term fixes, growing technical debt, and a lot of avoidable downtime.
We offer a different approach. By combining strategic planning with practical support, we help companies get ahead of their IT challenges instead of constantly reacting to them.
What Makes Us Different
We don’t just troubleshoot problems. We step into the role of a trusted technology leader, someone who understands the business side as much as the technical one.
- Provide advice and guidance like an IT Director
- Tie IT decisions to your business goals
- Focus on long-term growth, not just patching issues
- Deliver flexible, practical solutions that work for real-world teams
What We Bring to the Table
Our team’s experience covers everything from network infrastructure and application development to cybersecurity and digital marketing. Every solution we offer is tailored to your specific needs—no off-the-shelf blueprints, no unnecessary extras.
- Outsourced IT Support & Systems Management
- Network Infrastructure Consulting
- Microsoft Server & Client/Server Support
- AEO / SEO / SEM Services
- Web Design & Digital Presence Maintenance
- Social Media Strategy & Integration
- IT Auditing & Business Process Reengineering
Where We Work
We’re based in Chicago but support clients nationwide. Some engagements are fully remote. Others involve regular on-site visits. We adapt to your working style, your team, and your pace of growth.
