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Intelligent Protection Management Corp. IPM

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. · SIC 7370 · Vertical: Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (SIC 7370)

1.67USD+1.83% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

Intelligent Protection Management Corp. (IPM) provides managed IT services for cybersecurity, secure private cloud and disaster recovery, mainly to clients in regulated industries. After the January 2025 transactions it focused entirely on this area, and revenue in the second quarter of 2026 rose 13% to 6.5 million USD.

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Intelligent Protection Management Corp. (IPM) stock was 1.67 USD (+1.83% on the day), with market capitalisation 15.1 m USD, beta 0.58, 52-week range 1.49–2.15 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q2 2026): revenue of 6.5 m USD (+12.9% YoY), net income of -1.4 m USD, diluted EPS -0.10 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
15.1 m USD
shares as of 10 Aug 2026
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
Diluted EPS TTM -0.28 · TTM to 30 Jun 2026
E/P (TTM)
-16.66%
TTM to 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
Beta (2y)
0.58
Volatility (1y) 44%
52-week range
1.492.15

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
44.2
weak (30–45)
Bollinger (20, 2)
1.61 – 1.81
in the lower half of the band · %B 0.30 · band width 11.8%
SMA 50 / 200
1.79 / 1.78
mixed trend
MACD (12, 26, 9)
-0.04 / -0.03
MACD below signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month−5.1%−5.9%+0.8 pp—
3 months−9.7%−4.6%−5.1 pp—
6 months−8.7%+0.2%−9.0 pp—
Year to date−2.9%+7.4%−10.3 pp—
1 year−13.5%+8.2%−21.7 pp−28.1%
3 years0.0%+68.4%−68.4 pp−4.6%
5 years−63.1%+56.5%−119.6 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−30.7%
16 Mar 2026 → 30 Mar 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−73.5%
09 Nov 2021 → 30 Dec 2022
Compound annual growth (5y)
−18.1%
S&P 500 +9.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q2 2026 · 30 Jun 2026

Revenue
6.5 m USD
+12.9% YoY
Net income
-1.4 m USD
unavailable YoY
Diluted EPS
-0.10
unavailable YoY
net / operating
-20.9% / -23.4%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Revenue275.4 k279.9 k5.5 m5.7 m6.2 m6.1 m6.4 m6.5 m
Cost of revenue56.3 k71.9 k2.5 m2.9 m3.1 m2.9 m3.3 m3.8 m
Research & development1.2 m-3.4 m765.4 k—————
Operating income-1.5 m-1.6 m-1.3 m-1.1 m-1.4 m-819.8 k-768.2 k-1.5 m
Depreciation & amortisation205.6 k204.9 k684.0 k673.7 k624.5 k-1.5 m475.5 k477.7 k
Pre-tax income-1.3 m-1.5 m-1.3 m-978.0 k-1.3 m-720.9 k-684.8 k-1.5 m
Income tax-22.0 k-49.4 k-2.1 m72.0 k-249.8 k-88.9 k-24.6 k-103.0 k
Net income-1.5 m-5.5 m808.5 k-1.1 m-1.1 m-632.0 k-660.2 k-1.4 m
Diluted EPS-0.16-0.59 ≈0.06-0.08-0.08-0.05 ≈-0.05-0.10
Operating cash flow-779.7 k ≈-1.5 m1.7 m-888.7 k ≈133.0 k ≈87.6 k-195.7 k-591.0 k ≈
Capex————0 ≈070.2 k8.5 k ≈

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20182019202020212022⚠ 202320242025
Revenue20.3 m15.3 m12.8 m13.3 m11.0 m962.0 k1.1 m23.6 m
Revenue YoY−18.2%−24.8%−16.0%+3.4%−17.2%—+14.2%+2,049.9%
Net income-3.8 m-8.4 m1.4 m1.3 m-3.4 m-1.1 m-8.4 m-2.0 m
Net income YoYunavailableunavailableunavailable−3.4%−357.7%—unavailableunavailable
Diluted EPS-0.56-1.220.200.17-0.35-0.12-0.91-0.15
Diluted EPS YoYunavailableunavailableunavailable−15.0%−305.9%—unavailableunavailable
net %-18.7%-54.8%10.7%10.0%-31.0%-110.9%-767.2%-8.3%
Free cash flow2.4 m-4.9 munavailableunavailable-3.2 munavailableunavailable796.6 k

The series breaks before 2023: earlier years come from the original reports of the issuer of that time, later years from a subsequent filing that restated the perimeter (a separation, discontinued operations). The year-on-year change across the break is not shown.

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
5.6 m USD
Financial debt
unavailable USD
Net debt
unavailable USD
Equity
18.2 m USD
Total assets
26.0 m USD
Debt / equity
unavailable
Current ratio
1.57x
ROE
-13.0%
ROA
-9.3%
FCF margin
3.4%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
962.0 k
2024
1.1 m
2025
23.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026verified

Cost of revenue
2023
284.9 k
2024
262.9 k
2025
11.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026verified

Gross profit
2023
677.1 k ≈
2024
835.4 k ≈
2025
12.3 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026derived

Research & development
2023
210.2 k
2024
215.5 k
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Mar 2025verified

Operating income
2023
-3.7 m
2024
-5.1 m
2025
-4.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
—
2024
821.7 k
2025
467.6 k

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026verified

EBITDA
2023
—
2024
-4.3 m ≈
2025
-4.3 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026derived

Pre-tax income
2023
-2.7 m
2024
-4.4 m
2025
-4.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026verified

Income tax
2023
-27.9 k
2024
-137.6 k
2025
-2.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026verified

Net income
2023
-1.1 m
2024
-8.4 m
2025
-2.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
-0.12
2024
-0.91
2025
-0.15

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
9.2 m
2024
9.2 m
2025
13.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
13.6 m
2024
10.6 m
2025
5.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026verified

Receivables
2023
92.7 k
2024
—
2025
1.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026verified

Current assets
2023
14.8 m
2024
11.2 m
2025
11.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
—
2024
—
2025
550.6 k

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026verified

Goodwill
2023
6.3 m
2024
2.7 m
2025
4.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2023
2.7 m
2024
1.9 m
2025
7.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026verified

Total assets
2023
23.9 m
2024
15.9 m
2025
26.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026verified

Accounts payable
2023
99.3 k
2024
380.3 k
2025
1.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026verified

Short-term debt
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2021verified

Long-term debt
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2023verified

Current liabilities
2023
3.1 m
2024
3.5 m
2025
7.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
3.8 m
2024
4.0 m
2025
7.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026verified

Equity
2023
20.1 m
2024
11.9 m
2025
18.2 m †

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
-1.1 m
2024
-3.0 m
2025
1.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026verified

Capex
2023
—
2024
—
2025
280.1 k

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026verified

Free cash flow
2023
—
2024
—
2025
796.6 k ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2023
-85.0 k
2024
—
2025
-4.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
-7.2 k
2024
39.8 k
2025
1.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2026verified

Dividends paid
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2023verified

Share repurchases
2023
7.2 k
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Mar 2025verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
2,049.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
29.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
13.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EBIT growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing

Profitability

Gross margin
48.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
EBITDA margin
-17.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
EBIT margin
-18.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
-14.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
FCF margin
-2.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Returns

ROE
-20.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROA
-12.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROIC
unavailable
input data missing
ROCE
-22.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Payout ratio (EPS)
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
unavailable
input data missing
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
Debt / equity
unavailable
input data missing
Interest coverage
unavailable
the reported interest expense is far older than the latest period (the filer changed its XBRL tag): a stale figure is not used

Liquidity

Current ratio
1.4x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Cash ratio
0.6x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Cash

Operating cash flow
-566.1 k USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Capital expenditure
78.7 k USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Free cash flow
-644.8 k USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
FCF conversion
unavailable
insufficient data
Cash conversion
unavailable
insufficient data

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
31 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Days payables outstanding
71 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
15.1 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Enterprise value
unavailable
input data missing
Market cap / net income TTM
unavailable
insufficient data
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
Earnings yield
-16.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/B
0.9x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/S
0.6x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBIT
unavailable
input data missing
EV/Sales
unavailable
input data missing
P/FCF
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF yield
-4.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
input data missing
Shareholder yield (distributions)
unavailable
input data missing

4 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Insufficient data
What is missing
  • valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

1.67 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 15.1 m USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
15.1 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
P/B
0.9x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
ROE
-20.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
-14.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
2,049.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
unavailable
input data missing

Coverage and freshness

32/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 30 Jun 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 30 Jun 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 10 Aug 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 11 Aug 2026
verified 2052derived 176

Score by group

72% · Insufficient data

Estimated value range

unavailable — no valuation method could be computed

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · the reported interest expense is far older than the latest period (the filer changed its XBRL tag): a stale figure is not used
  • Peers: EV/Salesunavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)

no valuation method could be computed

Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (SIC 7370)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Insufficient data

Minimum-evidence gate: valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

FactorValueScoreWeight used
Gross margin · Quality48.4%21 (on a fixed band)15%
EBIT margin · Quality-18.0%35 (vs peers)12%
FCF margin · Quality-2.6%0 (on a fixed band)12%
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth29.0%100 (on a fixed band)24%
Revenue growth (YoY) · Growth2,049.9%100 (vs peers)12%
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Current ratio · Balance sheet1.4x35 (on a fixed band)9%
EV/Sales · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuation-4.3%0 (on a fixed band)18%
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet· partial35/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Growth100/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Quality19/100 · 3/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partialunavailable · 0/1 factors with a value
  • Valuation· partial0/100 · 1/2 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

INTELLIGENT PROTECTION MANAGEMENT CORP. (IPM). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-06-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 23.6 m USD in 2025; YoY growth 2,049.9%; net margin -14.8%; ROE -20.7%.

Valuation cannot be computed from the available data.

Insufficient data for a verdict (valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1).

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: 29.0%
  • Revenue growth (YoY): 2,049.9%

What contradicts it

  • Gross margin: 48.4%
  • FCF margin: -2.6%
  • FCF yield: -4.3%

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): Net debt / EBITDA, EV/Sales, Shareholder yield (distributions).

Versus the vertical median

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (SIC 7370) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 39 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
—
vertical median 19.1x
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median 17.6x
P/S
0.6x
vertical median 1.4x
below median (−56.1%)
P/B
0.9x
vertical median 1.8x
below median (−47.1%)
ROE
-20.7%
vertical median -6.8%
below median
Net margin
-14.8%
vertical median -7.1%
below median
EBIT margin
-18.0%
vertical median -5.0%
below median
Revenue YoY
2,049.9%
vertical median 4.4%
above median (+46,935.0%)
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median 1.3x
Dividend yield
—
vertical median 0.9%

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

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BMBLBumble Inc.716.4 m—-85.9%-61.8%−9.9%+68% / −57%
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MFMindForge Inc.190.2 m—-167.2%-222.9%−49.9%−82% / unavailable
SSTSystem1, Inc.161.9 m—-581.6%-50.7%−22.6%−53% / −88%
HCATHealth Catalyst, Inc.114.2 m—-84.6%-74.2%+1.5%−50% / −79%
DOYUDouYu International Holdings Ltd113.3 m—-6.8%-5.3%−6.7%−47% / −47%
GMMGlobal Mofy Ai Limited24.1 m—-35.8%-34.5%+35.3%−99% / −100%
GOAIEva Live Inc23.6 m—-58.5%-39.3%+82.6%unavailable / unavailable
TEADTeads Holding Co.17.1 m—-196.2%-43.3%+46.1%−75% / −95%

1- and 3-year price returns: for IPM from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

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Estimated price (USD)

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What moves the 3-year price the most

    AI analysis

    AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

    In brief

    Intelligent Protection Management Corp. (IPM) provides managed IT services for cybersecurity, secure private cloud and disaster recovery, mainly to clients in regulated industries. After the January 2025 transactions it focused entirely on this area, and revenue in the second quarter of 2026 rose 13% to 6.5 million USD.

    SWOT

    Strengths

    • A portfolio of certified security and private cloud services for regulated industries, backed by a history of technology innovation and proprietary patents.
    • Revenue growth in the first half of 2026 and a balance sheet with no long-term debt, which provides flexibility.
    • A hands-on, consultative approach that differentiates the company from providers offering standardized packages.

    Weaknesses

    • High dependence on a single client, Newtek, which accounts for a significant share of revenue.
    • Net losses in Q2 2026 and negative operating cash flow, partly tied to working capital for procurement.
    • A small team and limited resources compared with the large competitors in the field.

    Opportunities

    • Demand for AI infrastructure and for data readiness services for AI, announced for 2026.
    • Expansion in the Phoenix area and the West Coast, where the company has added a dedicated sales territory.
    • Acquisitions of complementary businesses or assets, which management says it actively evaluates.

    Threats

    • Pricing pressure from larger, better-funded competitors that could reduce margins.
    • Cybersecurity and geopolitically driven attacks, with possible higher insurance costs.
    • Reliance on third-party data centers and license providers that could become unavailable on reasonable terms.

    Risks

    • Dependence on a major clienthigh

      One client accounted for a large share of revenue in 2025. Lower orders or non-renewal of contracts could significantly affect results.

    • Security incidentshigh

      The company holds sensitive client data. A breach could lead to liability, reputational damage and loss of clients.

    • Supply chainmedium

      Delays in component deliveries have postponed procurement revenue recognition and affected costs. If the problems persist, margins could be hurt.

    • Dependence on data centersmedium

      The private cloud services rely on licenses at two third-party data centers. Termination would require rapid replacement of facilities, which could be difficult.

    • Pace of technological changelow

      Technologies, including AI, evolve rapidly. If the company does not update its offerings, its products could become less competitive.

    Investment thesis

    What would need to be true (bull case)

    • Revenue growth in the first six months of 2026 suggests demand for managed services and AI-related procurement could sustain expansion if the pace holds.
    • A balance sheet with no long-term debt and solid liquidity could allow strategic acquisitions or investment in new services without immediate financing pressure.
    • SOC 2 Type 1 compliance and extended data center agreements could strengthen the company's position in regulated industries, where trust matters greatly.

    What would break the thesis

    • Net losses widened in Q2 2026 and operating cash flow stayed negative, which could limit the company's ability to fund growth.
    • Dependence on one major client and its reduced IT spending could weigh on revenue if not quickly offset by new contracts.
    • Larger competitors with superior resources could press prices and margins, particularly if AI features become standard across the market.

    What to watch

    • Procurement revenue trend and recognition of deferred ordersQ3 2026
    • Share of the largest client in total revenuenext 10-K
    • Return to operating profitability and positive operating cash flowQ3 2026
    • Results of the AI Data Readiness solution launch2026

    Products, market & competition

    AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

    The business

    The company delivers a broad range of IT services, including managed IT security, secure private cloud hosting, managed backup and disaster recovery, professional services, procurement services and web hosting. It also supports the ManyCam live streaming software. Since January 2025 it acquired Newtek Technology Solutions and sold the consumer businesses Vumber, Paltalk and Camfrog, so its current activity is wholly oriented to enterprise technology services.

    The revenue model combines recurring subscription or contract fees, such as security and backup services, with sales of hardware and software through procurement. Procurement revenue depends on client budgets and can be uneven from quarter to quarter. The company operates from Jericho, New York, and says it offers a hands-on, white glove consulting approach to clients in finance, legal, healthcare and manufacturing.

    The private cloud runs in two Tier 3 data centers in Phoenix and Edison under license agreements, and the Phoenix agreement was extended through August 2032. Because of this dependence, an interruption of these licenses or of power supply could directly affect the company's services.

    Segments

    Managed IT services

    Covers managed IT security, backup and disaster recovery, and web hosting, typically billed on monthly or contract terms. The Q2 2026 report shows 3.8 million USD from this category, an increase of 8.4% from Q2 2025.

    Procurement

    Supplies hardware and software to clients, sometimes configured before delivery. Revenue rose 64% in Q2 2026, but supply constraints on memory, CPU and GPU components delayed shipments, so part of the orders remained unrecognized as revenue.

    Market context

    The company competes in the managed IT services and cybersecurity market, which the annual report describes as extremely dynamic and constantly changing. Demand for AI infrastructure and cloud migration creates opportunities, but pricing pressure is also rising as competition increases.

    Demand from regulated industries such as finance and healthcare is an important segment for IPM, since these clients require certified data centers and compliance. The company also cites its SOC 2 Type 1 compliance, achieved in the first half of 2026, as a differentiator in this market.

    Trends

    • AI infrastructure spendingtailwind

      Clients are investing in equipment for AI initiatives, which lifted procurement revenue in Q2 2026. If this demand holds, it could support revenue, though its contribution remains uneven.

    • Hardware component shortagesheadwind

      Supply constraints on memory, CPU and GPU components delayed shipments and left orders unrecognized in Q2 2026. If supply chains do not normalize, revenue could be pushed into later quarters.

    • Demand for cybersecuritymixed

      A rise in cyberattacks and geopolitical risks supports demand for managed security services. The same risks, however, increase insurance costs and the pressure to invest in protection.

    • Reduced IT spending by a major clientheadwind

      Newtek, the largest customer, has cut its IT spending, and the company offset this with new clients and expanded contracts. If the reduction continues, dependence on one client could weigh on revenue.

    Competitive position

    Competition is intense, and principal competitors include managed IT service providers such as Konica Minolta Business Solutions, Rackspace Technology, Cognizant, NTT Ltd., Flexential, DXC Technology, Logicalis, Insight Enterprises and CDW. Many of these have far greater financial and commercial resources.

    The company differentiates itself through tailored consulting and dedicated services rather than standardized offerings. The risk is that some competitors already offer similar or superior AI features, which could erode its advantage if not backed by execution.

    • Konica Minolta Business Solutions

      Managed IT services provider named in the annual report as a principal competitor.

    • Rackspace Technology

      Cloud and managed services provider named among the principal competitors.

    • Insight Enterprises

      Technology integrator competing in managed services and equipment procurement.

    • CDW Corporation

      Enterprise IT solutions provider named among the principal competitors.

    News & filings

    In the press

    No news in our archive over the last 180 days.

    SEC filings

    Sources

    1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / Intelligent Protection Management Corp. · 17 Mar 2026
    2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / Intelligent Protection Management Corp. · 11 Aug 2026
    3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Intelligent Protection Management Corp. · 11 Aug 2026

    Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.