In many ways, the origin story of Saltech Systems, a full-service technology agency located in Ames, began in Pakistan when Salman Maqsood was 13 years old.
“Hailing from a family of physicians while growing up in Pakistan, it was understood that I will follow the family tradition,” said Maqsood. “But it all changed at age 13 when I purchased my first Intel x486 computer which had contracted a virus the very second day.” The process of fixing that Windows 3.1 operating system opened his eyes to the new world of computers and their immense capabilities, and forever altered his career path.
Maqsood continued his passion for computers by attending Iowa State University and pursued a degree in computer science. He started working at a small web startup company and joined their team as an intern and third employee.
In 2003, while he was finishing his degree at Iowa State, Salman and his wife Madiha, initiated the idea of starting a business and Saltech Systems was born. “We both fell in love with the town of Ames, its people, its hospitality, and the warmth of the community, especially given the Iowa winters,” said Maqsood. “We both knew this is the town where we want to live and raise a family together.”
The Saltech family has steadily grown over the years from Salman and Madiha to now 25 employees working in Management, IT, Design, Development, & Marketing. Since that modest beginning, Saltech Systems has continually expanded and refined its expertise to provide cutting-edge solutions that keep pace with the ever-evolving technological landscape. Their services encompass a comprehensive range of digital and IT solutions designed to enhance a company’s online presence and streamline operations.
Saltech specializes in custom website design and development, creating visually and highly functional websites that builds on a brand’s unique identity. Their search engine optimization (SEO) services ensure that websites rank high on search engines, driving organic traffic and increasing visibility. Additionally, their digital marketing strategies are tailored to reach target audience effectively, for many companies converting leads into loyal customers.
For business operations, Saltech offers managed IT services that ensure that technology infrastructure runs smoothly and efficiently. Cybersecurity solutions protect businesses from evolving threats, safeguarding data and assets. They also provide cloud hosting services, reliable solutions that support business growth and flexibility.
What sets Saltech Systems apart is an unwavering commitment to exceptional customer service. “We always wanted to make sure that our #1 focus is our clients,” said Maqsood. “What we do at Saltech Systems is not rocket science as many companies can do what we do. At Saltech, we focus on providing an unmatched customer service experience, every single time.”
The Saltech team takes pride in viewing clients as partners with a genuine interest in their goals. “Our team goes above and beyond to understand specific company needs in order to deliver solutions that exceed expectations,” said Maqsood. “We are dedicated to fostering long-term relationships built on trust, collaboration, and mutual success. We truly believe that without the relationships we make within the community, our company would not be here today.”
As the technology landscape evolves, so does the Saltech team. “Generally speaking, the needs of our clients and their respective industries have defined our growth trajectory,” said Maqsood. This started in 2007 when they developed their first CMS software to build websites. IT Services launched in 2008 with the acquisition of another company. Digital marketing services started in 2012 and app development in 2014. Recently, IT Security has been Saltech’s most sought after service and has attributed to much of their recent growth. “With AI skyrocketing and taking center stage, we’ve been investing and developing resources in artificial intelligence to provide AI-based solutions for SMEs in the near future.”
“While Iowa keeps providing the opportunities, we want to take advantage of growing markets and that is where the idea of having offices in budding metropolitans was developed,” said Maqsood. They have recently launched a satellite office in Dallas, Texas to pursue new opportunities. “Our vision is to do business development in the greater Dallas area and have our wonderful ‘Iowa nice’ workforce provide exceptional services to clients all over the United States.”
