Yellowstone County, MT Business & Technology Resource Hub

Yellowstone County sits at the center of one of Montana’s most important business and population centers. Home to Billings and communities such as Laurel, Broadview, Huntley, Shepherd, and Ballantine, the county combines a major regional commercial center with smaller communities, agricultural areas, and businesses spread across more than 2,600 square miles. Yellowstone County had an estimated population of 172,692 in 2025, up 4.8% from the 2020 population base.

That combination creates a diverse technology environment. Businesses in Billings may operate multiple offices, cloud platforms, complex networks, and remote workforces, while companies outside the city may need dependable technology support across greater distances. NEXTX helps businesses throughout Yellowstone County manage those challenges with local IT support, cybersecurity, managed IT services, and strategic technology consulting.

Yellowstone County’s Business Community

Yellowstone County serves as an economic center for south-central Montana. Census data shows 6,060 employer establishments in the county in 2023, supporting more than 75,000 jobs. Healthcare and social assistance generated more than $2.7 billion in revenue in 2022, while retail sales exceeded $4.5 billion. Transportation and warehousing also represent a substantial part of the local economy. Discover this neighboring county.

For NEXTX, those numbers matter because different businesses create different technology demands. A professional office may prioritize cybersecurity, cloud access, email security, and data backups. Healthcare-related organizations may have greater security and compliance concerns. Construction, transportation, retail, and service businesses may need dependable connectivity between employees, offices, jobsites, and mobile devices.

The goal isn’t technology for technology’s sake. It’s keeping the systems a business relies on secure, available, and working properly.

Managed IT Services in Yellowstone County

NEXTX provides managed IT services designed to reduce recurring problems and give businesses a more proactive approach to technology.

Services can include network and system monitoring, help desk support, workstation and server management, software updates, cloud support, backup management, and ongoing maintenance.

Rather than waiting until a server fails or an employee cannot access a critical application, managed IT focuses on identifying problems earlier and maintaining a more predictable technology environment. Keep reading about us.

Cybersecurity for Yellowstone County Businesses

A larger and more connected business environment also creates more opportunities for cyber threats. Phishing, ransomware, compromised passwords, malicious email, and unauthorized account access can affect businesses regardless of size.

NEXTX helps businesses strengthen cybersecurity with solutions that can include endpoint protection, multi-factor authentication, network security, email protection, security monitoring, employee awareness, backup planning, and recovery preparation.

Cybersecurity also connects closely with everyday IT management. Keeping systems patched, controlling user access, maintaining backups, and replacing outdated technology all contribute to reducing risk.

IT Consulting & Technology Planning

Not every technology decision begins with a problem.

Businesses planning an expansion, adding employees, replacing aging infrastructure, moving systems to the cloud, or improving cybersecurity may need guidance before making a major investment.

NEXTX provides IT consulting to help Yellowstone County businesses evaluate their current environment and make technology decisions based on business needs, risk, budget, and future growth.

Serving Communities Across Yellowstone County

NEXTX is based in Billings and provides IT services throughout Yellowstone County. The service area can support businesses in Billings, Laurel, Broadview, Huntley, Shepherd, Ballantine, and surrounding communities.

With its Billings location at 1301 Division Street, NEXTX has a physical presence within the county it serves. NextX, Your Managed Technology Partner

Whether a business needs ongoing IT management or help with a specific technology challenge, NEXTX provides access to:

  • Managed IT Services
  • Cybersecurity
  • IT Consulting
  • Network Support
  • Cloud Solutions
  • Backup & Disaster Recovery
  • Remote IT Support
  • Business Technology Planning

A Local Technology Partner for Yellowstone County

Technology has become part of nearly every business process. When systems work well, employees rarely think about them. When they don’t, the effects can reach customers, productivity, security, and revenue.

NEXTX helps Yellowstone County businesses take a more deliberate approach to IT. From its home base in Billings, the NEXTX team provides local businesses with the support, cybersecurity, and technology planning needed to keep moving forward. Contact our team today!