Innovative Dynamic Networks
Our story

We've been closing the technology gap in SE Wisconsin for 20 years.

In 2004, Angel Ramos-Ortiz founded Innovative Dynamic Networks to fix a problem he saw firsthand: local businesses running two to three years behind on technology, paying for it in downtime, risk, and lost ground. Two decades later, that mission hasn't changed.

Our mission

Close the technology gap so that local businesses can compete and our community can thrive.

Recognized along the way

Six honors, six independent judges

Every award came from a third party — the federal government, the State of Wisconsin, a U.S. Congressman, and the business community of SE Wisconsin.

2012
Hispanic Business of the Year
Wisconsin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
IDN's first statewide recognition — named the top Hispanic-owned business in Wisconsin.
2013
Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition
U.S. Congressman Paul Ryan (WI-1)
Entered into the Congressional Record for bringing technology to the underserved and teaching at-risk children.
2015
Outstanding Small Business MBE — Finalist
WEDC · Governor's Conference on Minority Business
Recognized for IDN's 20+ years teaching at-risk youth computer skills at no cost.
2017
Hispanic Business of the Year
Hispanic Business Professionals, Racine County
The second time IDN earned the honor — five years after the first.
2017
Future 50 Award
MMAC / COSBE
Named one of the 50 fastest-growing companies in SE Wisconsin.
2020
“Sí Se Puede” · 39 Most Influential Latinos in WI
Madison365
Founder Angel Ramos-Ortiz named among the 39 most influential Latinos statewide.

Trusted across manufacturing, healthcare, education & government in SE Wisconsin

SanminaHOPE SchoolsCity of RacineRegional HealthcareRegional Energy Co.

Client reviews

5.0 on Google · 8 reviews

What businesses across SE Wisconsin say

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Pastor James Ski

Ministry client · Racine

Angel is an outstanding IT guy. He goes beyond all expectations, and is patient and gets so much done. He is affordable, works within a budget, and is honest as well.

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Kyle Karvala

VoIP & server install · SE Wisconsin

We just had our VoIP phones and server installed by IDN. We had a great experience with the install and our phones sound great. Pedro has been very easy to work with.

PO

Pastor Omar Ortiz

Ministry client

The service was done in a professional and timely manner. Pedro did an outstanding job communicating the work and time frame, and was very cost-effective. Recommend their services to any small or large business. Great people!

PT

Philip Trampe

Partner & Shareholder, Murphy Johnson & Trampe S.C.

Great company! Highly recommended.

BM

Br. Michael Kadow

John XXIII Educational Center · Racine

The services are complete. They understand basic requests in non-technological language, and they are very patient.

CS

Christine Safranek

Director of Development, St. Marcus Lutheran School · Milwaukee

They build relationships with their clients. This greatly improved the quality of service. They care about their clients.

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Fr. Bruce Clanton, SDS

Executive Director, Matthew25 Ltd. · Racine

IDN is a very professional and dependable company with warm people and an aggressive work ethic. Their work was excellent and at affordable prices compared to other companies I have dealt with. I am very pleased with my services.

MD

Mara Donnan

Executive Assistant, The Core · Appleton

Your company's patience and thoroughness is outstanding. We appreciate your reliability and loyalty. Thank you, Angel — our ministry is able to function appropriately because of your hard work. I would recommend your company.

PJ

Pastor James Ski

Ministry client · Racine

Angel is an outstanding IT guy. He goes beyond all expectations, and is patient and gets so much done. He is affordable, works within a budget, and is honest as well.

KK

Kyle Karvala

VoIP & server install · SE Wisconsin

We just had our VoIP phones and server installed by IDN. We had a great experience with the install and our phones sound great. Pedro has been very easy to work with.

PO

Pastor Omar Ortiz

Ministry client

The service was done in a professional and timely manner. Pedro did an outstanding job communicating the work and time frame, and was very cost-effective. Recommend their services to any small or large business. Great people!

PT

Philip Trampe

Partner & Shareholder, Murphy Johnson & Trampe S.C.

Great company! Highly recommended.

BM

Br. Michael Kadow

John XXIII Educational Center · Racine

The services are complete. They understand basic requests in non-technological language, and they are very patient.

CS

Christine Safranek

Director of Development, St. Marcus Lutheran School · Milwaukee

They build relationships with their clients. This greatly improved the quality of service. They care about their clients.

FB

Fr. Bruce Clanton, SDS

Executive Director, Matthew25 Ltd. · Racine

IDN is a very professional and dependable company with warm people and an aggressive work ethic. Their work was excellent and at affordable prices compared to other companies I have dealt with. I am very pleased with my services.

MD

Mara Donnan

Executive Assistant, The Core · Appleton

Your company's patience and thoroughness is outstanding. We appreciate your reliability and loyalty. Thank you, Angel — our ministry is able to function appropriately because of your hard work. I would recommend your company.

Veteran-owned · Minority-owned · Since 2004

Built in Racine. For Racine.

From a 14-year-old new to the country to a Marine Corps sergeant to the founder of a 1,000-client company — one path, built without shortcuts.

Angel Ramos-Ortiz, founder and CEO of IDN
Angel Ramos-Ortiz
Founder & CEO · United States Marine Corps
USMC VeteranDVOB CertifiedMBE Certified

The same Marine Corps standards apply: no shortcuts, built right, every time.

Semper Fi.Always faithful
Angel Ramos-Ortiz — Founder, IDN · USMC
1991

Arrives in Racine at 14

A move from San Juan, Puerto Rico to a new city and a new language. At Case High School he finds his footing in the Computer Club and on the Honor Roll.

1995

Phi Delta Kappa scholarship to UW-Parkside

He earns a B.S. in Computer Science — the foundation under everything that follows.

1999

Enlists in the U.S. Marine Corps

Made Sergeant in under two years. Selected from 980 Marines as Marine of the Quarter, awarded two Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medals.

U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
2004

Founds Innovative Dynamic Networks

On November 22, IDN is born in Racine. One operator, a handful of clients, and a standard: built right.

2012

Buys and renovates 610 Sixth Street

IDN restores an 1874 building into its permanent downtown-Racine headquarters — a statement of permanence.

Today

1,000+ clients across SE Wisconsin

From Racine to Kenosha, Milwaukee, Waukesha, Beloit, and into Northern Illinois. The gap is still there for a lot of businesses. We're still closing it.

By the numbers
2004
Founded in Racine
1,000+
Clients served
35+
Years combined experience
A+
BBB rating
21
Years in business
IDN headquarters at 610 Sixth Street in downtown Racine, Wisconsin
610 Sixth St · Downtown Racine, Wisconsin
Built here, giving back here

The community raised this company. We invest right back into it.

IDN is a major benefactor of Casa César Chávez and Matthew 25 Ltd. For more than 20 years, Angel and the team have taught at-risk youth real computer skills at no cost — the same head start that changed his own path.

Casa César Chávez & Matthew 25 Ltd.

A standing benefactor of two organizations serving Racine families — backing the local groups doing the work on the ground.

20+ years teaching at-risk youth

Free computer-skills training for young people in the community — opening the same door technology once opened for our founder.

DVOB CertifiedMBE Certified
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5.0 · 8 Google reviews

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