Keep IT Current.
We handle the day-to-day work of keeping your technology running, including help desk support, cybersecurity, cloud and data backup, business phone systems, and AI enablement. Your company gets a dedicated IT team without the cost of hiring one in-house.
Meet the people who keep your technology running. When you call Courant, you’ll get to know them by name.
When he’s not cooking or watching cat videos, Darrin enjoys traveling and playing Dungeons and Dragons.
Nick is an outdoor enthusiast who’s happiest enjoying Louisiana’s waterways and wildlife.
Cecily loves wine and kitties as much as she loves visiting her second home, New York City.
Charlotte enjoys traveling, reading, and trying out new restaurants with friends.
A former drummer, Marshall collects records and enjoys reading.
Beibei likes to play poker, watch sports, and fishing in his spare time.
In addition to many technical hobbies, as well as gaming, Chien loves experimenting in the kitchen.
Sebastian enjoys cooking, gaming, and assembling or fixing small electronics in his free time.
When he’s not solving tech problems, Jovany likes exploring new places or catching live music.
Chase enjoys cooking, reading, watching sports, and gaming with friends.
In his free time, Titan enjoys going to the gym, bouldering, alongside playing both card games and video games.
Darrin Piotrowski founded Rent-A-Nerd, Inc. in 1997 with one aim: to provide honest and reliable tech support. As the company grew, it shifted its focus to serving businesses, and eventually it outgrew its name. In 2021, we became Courant, pronounced “current.” Courant is French for “current,” a nod to our region’s heritage and to the Mighty Mississippi.
Our name changed, but our commitment to our clients did not. Our core values are the same ones we started with: we are knowledgeable, proactive, agile, ethical, accountable, and reliable.
Along the way, Darrin completed the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program in 2013.
Courant acts as your IT department, so your team can focus on running the business. Our services include:
We believe the best IT support is the kind you rarely have to think about. Instead of waiting for something to break and billing you to fix it, we monitor and maintain your systems so problems get caught early. That means less downtime and fewer surprises.
Some businesses come to us because something just went wrong. Others come to us because their current IT provider isn’t fixing the problems. Either way, we start by learning how your business runs, then build a plan that fits your goals, your budget, and the way your team works.
Every industry has its own technology needs, compliance requirements, and ways of working. We take the time to understand yours. Courant supports businesses in law, architecture, construction, maritime, engineering, nonprofits, and more. See the industries we serve.
Courant supports businesses throughout Greater New Orleans, including New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner, Gretna, Harahan, Chalmette, Slidell, Mandeville, and Covington. We also support clients across Southeastern Louisiana and beyond. Because we’re local, we know the challenges that come with doing business here, from hurricane season to keeping teams connected across the region.
Don’t just take our word for it. Here’s what our clients say about working with us.
Darrin Piotrowski founded the company in 1997 as Rent-A-Nerd, Inc. He is still our CEO.
Yes. We rebranded as Courant in 2021. We are the same company, with the same core values and commitment to our clients.
We support businesses throughout Greater New Orleans, including New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner, Gretna, Harahan, Chalmette, Slidell, Mandeville, and Covington, as well as clients across Southeastern Louisiana and beyond.
Courant works with small and mid-sized businesses across many fields, including law firms, architecture and engineering firms, construction companies, maritime businesses, and nonprofit organizations. Whatever your industry, we tailor our support to the way your business operates.
Our services include managed IT and help desk support, cybersecurity, cloud migration and data backup, business phone systems, and AI enablement.
No. Courant focuses on ongoing, proactive support. We monitor and maintain your systems so problems are caught early, which means less downtime for your team.
Schedule a 15-minute consultation with our team, or contact us to tell us what you need.
The best IT partnerships start with a conversation. Tell us how your business runs, what’s working, and what’s getting in the way, and we’ll show you how Courant can help keep your technology running smoothly.
