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Trusted Communication Experts
Since 1982

Delivering reliable business communication and network solutions across California's Central Coast and beyond.

40+ Years in Business 1,200+ Businesses Served San Luis Obispo, CA Licensed & Insured

A Blended Services Company Built on Partnership

Founded in 1982, CENCOM is committed to establishing and maintaining a dynamic partnership with every customer. CENCOM founder Stephen Gran recognized the critical need for a blended services company that could combine leading-edge technology with top-quality service and customer support — and that vision has guided us for over four decades.

Our extensive technology and service experience allows the CENCOM team to develop a deep understanding of the unique telecommunications, collaboration, and networking requirements for each customer, and to respond to those requirements effectively. Today, CENCOM is an industry leader in Collaboration Cloud and on-site systems — including AI-enabled Wildix products — and we are determined to keep pace with an ever-changing industry, making the latest application solutions available at competitive prices.

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Factory-Certified Technical Staff

All CENCOM technicians undergo rigorous factory training and are kept up-to-date on the latest products and service innovations.

Informed Decision-Making

We provide comprehensive information in advance so customers can make fully informed decisions based on system performance, pricing, and service.

Scalable Technology Strategy

We plan for scalable growth — streamlining success for every business by establishing a technology strategy based on quality products and the highest service standards.

Utility & Security Bill Audits

CENCOM audits your utility and security bills for accuracy at no charge. Billing errors from Charter, Spectrum, Frontier, Xfinity, and others are more common than you'd think.

Communication & Network Solutions

We specialize in designing, installing, and supporting reliable systems — and we identify and resolve internet and network congestion issues to ensure consistent performance.

Business Communication Systems

VoIP and PBX systems — designed, installed, and configured for your business, cloud-based or on-premise.

Unified Communication Solutions

Integrated voice, video, and messaging platforms that connect your team across every device and location.

LAN Design & Installation

Local area network design and installation built for performance, reliability, and long-term stability.

Structured Cabling Systems

Professional cabling infrastructure — copper, fiber, and data — installed cleanly and built to last.

Network Troubleshooting & Optimization

Diagnosing and resolving network performance issues — including internet congestion — for consistent uptime.

Training & Ongoing Support

Clear, practical training and responsive long-term support — so your team stays confident and your system keeps running.

How We Work

Our goal is to deliver solutions that are practical, stable, and easy for your team to use — from the first consultation to long-term support.

1

Consultation

We take the time to understand your business, current setup, and communication challenges.

2

Installation

We design and install reliable systems with clean, professional setup built to last.

3

Training & Support

We provide clear training and ongoing support so your system continues to perform without interruption.

Where We Work

Our primary service areas include San Luis Obispo County and Santa Barbara County. We also support businesses with offices across California and throughout the United States.

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SLO

San Luis Obispo County

Our home base. Primary service area serving local businesses across the county.

SB

Santa Barbara County

Full service coverage for businesses throughout Santa Barbara County.

CA

California Statewide

Supporting businesses with offices and operations across California.

US

United States

Extended support for businesses operating nationally across the United States.

Stephen Gran — Founder & Systems Engineer, CENCOM
Stephen Gran Founder & Systems Engineer

Stephen Gran — Founder & Systems Engineer

Stephen Gran founded CENCOM in 1982 after recognizing the critical need for a blended services company that could combine leading-edge technology with top-quality service and customer support. Under his leadership, CENCOM grew from serving hotels along the Central Coast to becoming one of the top Toshiba distributors in the country and a trusted partner for major retail chains, school districts, and government agencies across California.

Stephen leads the technical team and remains directly involved in system design, installation planning, and client strategy — bringing over four decades of hands-on telecommunications experience to every engagement.

Our Commitment

Installation and training personnel maximize system performance by working with customers to achieve optimum user convenience and operational efficiency.

  • Factory-certified technicians
  • Clean, professional installations
  • Optimum user training
  • Long-term responsive support

Make CENCOM your vendor of choice.

Cisco Certified Microsoft Server Systems Structured Cabling Wildix Gold Partner Mitel Certified

Four Decades of Trusted Service

From a local San Luis Obispo business to a trusted partner for companies across California and the United States.

Mid-1980s
Growth

Hotels, Retail & School Districts

Served hotels along the Central Coast, managed telephone and IBM endpoints across 25 Gottschalk's Department stores in California and Washington, and installed Toshiba systems for SLCUSD and Burbank School District.

1990s – 2002
Top 25%

Top Toshiba Distributor Nationwide

Ranked among the top 25% of Toshiba distributors nationwide. Secured contracts to install Toshiba phone systems and structured data cabling for 104 California Highway Patrol (CHP) offices statewide.

2002 – 2020
Ross

Ross Stores — Central Coast

Responsible for cabling and Toshiba telephone systems for Ross stores along the Central Coast of California — an 18-year partnership built on consistent quality and reliability.

Today
Now

Industry Leader in Collaboration & Cloud

CENCOM is an industry leader in Collaboration Cloud and on-site systems — including AI-enabled Wildix products — delivering modern communication, networking, WiFi, and surveillance solutions across California and the United States.

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