Gary Asher · Technology consultant · Lutz, Florida / Tampa Bay Area
Reliable IT, Networking, VoIP & Cybersecurity Solutions
I'm Gary Asher, a technology consultant based in Lutz, Florida, serving the Tampa Bay area and beyond. I help organizations in healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, professional services, and other industries solve practical IT challenges through reliable networking, cybersecurity, VoIP, AI, and infrastructure solutions.
My goal is simple: deliver technology that works for the business—not the other way around.
What I do
Core service areas
Practical technology services for your business.
Networks & Wi-Fi
Reliable networking and wireless solutions designed to keep businesses connected and productive.
Communications
Modern IP and cloud-based communications that improve flexibility while reducing operating costs.
Healthcare Technology
HIPAA-aware infrastructure and practical technology solutions that support patient care and business operations.
IT Consulting & Leadership
Technology planning, project management, vendor coordination, and practical business-focused IT guidance.
AI for Business
Practical guidance on where AI tools fit into everyday business work, and where they do not.
Current Projects
The systems, platforms, and technology projects I’m currently building, testing, and learning from.
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Why work with Gary
Thirty years of hands-on experience, one consultant
For more than 30 years, I've helped businesses improve their networks, communications, security, and technology operations. My goal is simple: provide practical solutions that help organizations work more efficiently and prepare for future growth.
- Healthcare
- Banking & Financial Services
- Manufacturing
- Professional Services
- Small Business
- Multi-Site Enterprise
AI for business
AI That Solves Real Business Problems
Practical guidance on where AI tools fit into everyday business work, and where they do not—delivered with the same judgment applied to networks, security and communications.
Don't Just Use AI —
Build Your Own AI Team.AI strategy, implementation and practical business automation.
Insights
Recent articles
Practical planning guidance drawn from real network, security and communications projects.
AI Use-Case Worksheet: Find Your First Useful Task
AI Use-Case Worksheet: Find Your First Useful Task When a business owner asks me where to start with AI, my…
Gary Asher · October 23, 2026
Read the ArticleMeraki Network Redundancy: From a Basic Cloud-Managed Network to High Availability
Meraki Network Redundancy: From a Basic Cloud-Managed Network to High Availability By Gary Asher | The Lauer IT Group Cisco…
Gary Asher · August 4, 2026
Read the ArticleNetwork Redundancy Series · Part 2
Designing Resilient Healthcare Networks — Part 2
Designing Resilient Healthcare Networks — Part 2 A practical Cisco design that progresses from a single firewall and switch to…
Gary Asher · July 23, 2026
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Talk directly with Gary
Whether you're planning a project, looking for a second opinion, or trying to solve a technology challenge, I'd be happy to discuss your business and see where I can help. You'll work with me, not a support queue.