Role: Founder, President, & CEO, ANC Group
Expertise: Managed IT, IT Infrastructure, Networking, Cybersecurity, AI & Business Technology
Industry Experience: K–12 Education, Charter Schools, Small and Midsize Businesses
Education: Indiana Wesleyan University, Towson University
Author: 100+ technology articles on AI, cybersecurity, managed IT, and business technology.
Location: Greenville, South Carolina

Brian Daughhetee is the Founder, President, and CEO of ANC Group, a Greenville, South Carolina-based managed IT services and cybersecurity company serving businesses, schools, and organizations across the Southeast.

Brian founded ANC Group in 1999, committed to helping organizations use technology to operate more securely, efficiently, and successfully. What began as a one-person operation has grown into an established IT and cybersecurity company providing managed IT services, cybersecurity, networking, cloud solutions, and strategic technology guidance.

With more than 35 years of experience in information technology and cybersecurity, Brian brings a business-first perspective to technology. His focus goes beyond solving technical problems. He believes technology should help organizations reduce risk, improve productivity, support their people, and create opportunities for long-term growth.

More Than 35 Years of IT & Cybersecurity Experience

Brian has spent his career working through significant changes in business technology—from the evolution of enterprise networking and internet connectivity to cloud computing, cybersecurity, managed IT services, and artificial intelligence.

In 1999, he founded ANC Group in Greenville, SC. Under his leadership, ANC Group has developed from a one-man IT operation into a trusted technology partner serving organizations throughout South Carolina and the Southeast.

Today, Brian helps guide ANC Group’s strategy and its approach to managed IT services, cybersecurity, technology planning, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.

His areas of experience and thought leadership include:

• Managed IT services and IT strategy
• Cybersecurity and business risk
• Network infrastructure
• Cloud technology
• Artificial intelligence and AI adoption
• Technology budgeting and planning
• IT leadership and vCIO strategy
• Technology for K-12 education
• E-Rate and educational technology
• Business continuity and disaster recovery
• Technology vendor and solution selection

Building ANC Group Since 1999

Brian founded ANC Group with the belief that an IT provider should be more than a company customers call when something breaks.

That philosophy continues to shape ANC Group today.

The company works with organizations to proactively manage technology, strengthen cybersecurity, plan technology investments, and build IT environments that support their long-term business objectives.

ANC Group serves organizations across industries including commercial business, education, legal, manufacturing, and the public sector.

Under Brian’s leadership, ANC Group has received industry and statewide recognition for its growth, technology expertise, and workplace culture, including recognition on CRN’s Fast Growth 150 and among South Carolina’s Best Places to Work. Personally, Brian has been twice named to the SC 500 list for his leadership and hopes to add more recognition in the coming year.

Brian’s Approach to Technology Leadership

Brian’s approach starts with a simple principle: technology should support the organization, not hold it back.

That means technology decisions should begin with business objectives rather than products.

Whether an organization is evaluating cybersecurity improvements, managed IT services, Microsoft 365, network infrastructure, or artificial intelligence, Brian advocates for understanding the organization’s goals, risks, and existing technology environment before recommending a solution.

As AI becomes increasingly important to businesses, Brian has also emphasized the connection between AI readiness and strong technology fundamentals. Secure systems, organized data, effective governance, and trained employees all play an important role in adopting AI responsibly and successfully.

IT & Cybersecurity Insights from Brian Daughhetee

Brian regularly shares insights for business owners, executives, IT leaders, and organizational decision-makers navigating technology and cybersecurity.

His articles address practical questions such as:

• What does a managed IT services provider do?
• How should businesses evaluate an MSP?
• How can organizations adopt AI securely?
• What should businesses consider when planning IT budgets?
• How can leaders reduce cybersecurity risk?
• When should a business outsource its IT?
• How should organizations plan technology investments?
• How can schools build secure, reliable technology environments?

Explore Brian Daughhetee’s latest articles and insights authored below:

What does a Managed IT Services provider do?

Copilot vs ChatGPT – How do I decide what is best for my business?

2026 South Carolina SMB Cybersecurity Report

Staff Augmentation Vs Managed Services: Fix Overloaded IT Teams

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