Next Century Technologies began in 2001 in Tracy Hardin's home in Woodford County, Kentucky. Originally founded as Woodford Computer Solutions, Tracy built the business by traveling to client locations across Central and Eastern Kentucky to support computer networks and servers.
After moving to Lexington, she renamed the company Next Century Technologies and continued growing it through responsive service and trusted client relationships. In 2012, she hired her first employees, and the business evolved from break/fix support to managed services with a stronger focus on cybersecurity and compliance.
In 2025, Executive Vice President Ronnie Goodpaster became a junior partner in the firm, reinforcing Next Century Technologies' long-term Kentucky leadership and independent future. The company remains committed to local ownership and building strong, lasting relationships with the businesses it serves.
In 2026, Tracy celebrated 25 years in the IT industry, helping businesses improve their technology, strengthen security, and navigate compliance challenges.
Our Leadership Team
Tracy Hardin
Founder & President
Ronnie Goodpaster
Executive Vice President
Janeil Dent
Service Manager
Our Approach
At Next Century Technologies, we believe IT support should be responsive, practical, and built around long-term relationships. Our goal is not just to solve immediate technology problems, but to help clients build more secure, stable, and effective IT environments over time.
We work closely with each client to understand how their business operates, what risks they face, and what kind of support makes the most sense. Whether a business needs managed IT services, stronger cybersecurity, compliance support, or help planning for growth, we focus on solutions that are realistic, effective, and aligned with long-term success.
- Responsive support: We prioritize fast, dependable service when clients need help
- Practical recommendations: We recommend solutions that fit each client's goals, operations, and budget
- Security-first thinking: We focus on prevention and risk reduction, not just reactive fixes
Why Clients Stay With Us
Clients stay with Next Century Technologies because they value responsive service, practical guidance, and a team that understands their business. We focus on building long-term relationships by helping organizations improve reliability, strengthen security, and make smarter technology decisions over time.
- Fast, dependable support: Clients know what to expect from our service team, including 24/7 support and clear service standards.
- Solutions tailored to the business: We build recommendations around the business instead of forcing one-size-fits-all solutions.
- Cybersecurity focus: We emphasize prevention, risk reduction, and proactive protection.
- Compliance expertise: We help turn complicated requirements into a practical plan.
- Kentucky-based leadership: We are committed to independent, local ownership and long-term relationships.
- Long-term stability: Our company culture supports consistency and low staff turnover.
- A relationship-first approach: Clients get to know our team on a first-name basis.
Read Our Feature In MSP Success Magazine
How Tracy Hardin Has Balanced Two Cancer Diagnoses And Motherhood While Building Next Century Technologies Into A Thriving IT Business
Books By Tracy Hardin
How To Cyber Secure Your Business
This concise guide breaks down cyber security in plain English, just what you need to know as a business owner or manager. In this book you will learn:
- The latest tactics employed by hackers
- What ransomware is and how companies get infected
- The greatest vulnerability facing all companies
- What proactive steps you can take to improve your cyber defense
- How to test your cyber defenses
How To Manage IT In Your Business
What better way to learn about IT operations than from someone who is paid to do it by clients in all types of industries? This concise guide breaks it down in plain English, just what you need to know to improve efficiency. Inside this book, you will learn:
- The best hardware to buy
- Making hardware last
- Policies and procedures every company needs
- Basic elements of good IT management
- How to find IT help
Let's Talk Tech!
We offer speaking engagements on technology, cybersecurity, and related business IT topics. Technology is a broad topic and there is a lot to know about keeping yourself and your company secure on the internet. Cyber security, business continuity, e-mail phishing scams, working-from-home, even advice on how to keep your computers running fast are just some of the topics we have talked to audiences about.
Here's What Our Clients Are Saying About Our Services
" LOCAL COMPANY WITH EXPERIENCE WE COUNT ON
Finance Administrator, Sturgill Turner Barker & Maloney
" THEY DO THE HEAVY LIFTING, PROVIDE GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE AND COMMUNICATE WELL
Director of HR, American Health Management
" WORKFLOWS IMPROVED COMPANY-WIDE THANKS TO SYSTEM UPGRADES
IT Manager, Everburn Manufacturing
