Not your average
IT company
We solve company efficiency issues with technology.
The foundation we operate on
Not Average
We challenge the status quo, think differently, and bring personality and purpose to everything we do. This is the founding principle that shapes every decision at CIU.
Respect
For yourself, your team, and your clients. Always. Every interaction is built on mutual respect, and we explain things the way we’d want them explained to us.
3 E's (Energetic, Engaging & Exciting)
Energetic, engaging, exciting. We bring enthusiasm to everything we do, from solving problems to celebrating wins, because great service should inspire confidence and make work more enjoyable.
Family First
We believe in balance, flexibility, and supporting one another. You’ll see Howe family members on our roster because this company is personal. We treat clients the same way.
20 years of doing IT differently
Art Howe studied Film and Electronic Arts at Cal State Long Beach. But after years as a network engineer, he saw the same problem everywhere: IT providers that were reactive, hard to reach, and disconnected from the businesses they served. When he couldn’t change the model from the inside, he built his own.
CIU Networks launched in 2005 with a straightforward premise: treat every client’s infrastructure like your own, communicate in plain language, and never stop earning the relationship. That premise now drives a team of 18 serving businesses across Orange County and Southern California.
Your IT problems.
Our responsibility.
Great IT isn’t just about technology. It’s about helping people and businesses run better, faster, and smarter. We partner with our clients to remove the daily IT burdens so they can focus on what matters most, knowing their systems are secure, efficient, and running smoothly.
Certifications & Compliance
A team who genuinely enjoys solving your problems
Our team brings together network engineers, cybersecurity specialists, field technicians, and client success managers, all under one roof in Los Alamitos.
Built for the long term, never just the quick fix
Most IT providers optimize for ticket volume. We optimize for the outcome: fewer disruptions, stronger security, and technology that actually supports how your team works. Our clients stay because we treat their infrastructure like our own, with proactive planning, honest recommendations, and the kind of accountability that turns a vendor into a partner.
See if CIU is the right fit for your business
Schedule a conversation with our team. No pressure, no generic sales pitch. Just an honest look at where your IT stands and where it could be.