About Binary Systems
Who we are
Binary Systems is a small, owner-operated technology services business based in Annapolis, Maryland. The business was started for a simple reason: most homeowners and small businesses in this area don't have a good option for hands-on technology help. Big-box stores are impersonal. Managed IT firms are oriented toward large enterprises. Independent technicians often specialize in just one thing — Apple, or networking, or PC repair — without seeing how the pieces fit together.
We started Binary Systems to be the kind of local technology partner we'd want to hire ourselves: someone who shows up, gets the work done, explains what they did, and stands behind it.
BACKGROUND
The business is led by SR Jacoby, a longtime technology professional with hands-on experience that began as a Best Buy Geek Squad agent and has continued through years of work in IT and infrastructure. Outside of Binary Systems, SR maintains a substantial home lab — running self-hosted services, custom-built workstations, and home network infrastructure — which directly informs the recommendations and services this business offers.
How we work
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Free consultation, every time
We don't charge for the conversation that determines whether we're the right fit. If we're not, we'll tell you.
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Honest scope and pricing
You'll get a clear estimate before any work begins, and we'll flag scope changes before they happen — not after.
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Documentation that outlives the engagement
Whatever we set up, you get a plain-language record of what it is, how it works, and how to maintain it.
Service area & availability
Binary Systems is based in Annapolis and primarily serves Anne Arundel, Howard, Prince George's, and Calvert counties. We operate part-time, taking a small number of new engagements each month so we can give every project proper attention. Most appointments are scheduled in evenings and on weekends.