About 709IT & Mike Mertes

Your Local Technology Partner

709IT, established in 2019, provides expert IT support, web development, hosting, and now advanced AI solutions to businesses across rural Newfoundland and Canada. Based in the Bay Roberts / Conception Bay North area, we combine small-town values with big-city technical capability.

From St. John’s to Argentia, Chance Cove to North Bay Sands, and across dozens of outport communities, more than 100 local businesses and municipalities have trusted 709IT with their technology needs since 2019 — and TivaHost.com has been proudly serving clients since 2016.

🌟 Meet Mike Mertes

IT Specialist, AI Developer, and Automation Expert

With over 28 years of hands-on experience in IT, systems management, web development, and now AI software engineering, Mike has helped countless businesses leverage technology to grow, operate smoothly, and stay competitive.

Mike specializes in:

  • AI integration for small businesses

  • Custom automation and software solutions

  • WordPress & ecommerce development

  • Server, network, and cloud infrastructure

  • Long-term managed IT support

🚀 The Sentinel Project

AI-Powered Trading for Everyone

709IT is currently seeking grant funding for Sentinel, an AI-powered stock trading system built to help level the playing field for all investors — from beginners to advanced traders.

Sentinel uses machine learning, real-time market analysis, and decentralized optimization to improve itself as more people use it.

Sentinel Features:

  • Decentralized stock & crypto trading engine

  • Each connected user helps improve the learning model

  • Custom algorithms per stock for maximum return potential

  • Integrated risk management

  • Real-time performance tracking & reporting

  • Continuous machine learning optimization

  • “Set it and forget it” investment automation

This project represents 709IT’s commitment to innovation, research, and the practical use of AI to empower everyday people.

⭐ Why Choose 709IT?

  • Local Expertise — Based in rural NL, serving clients across Canada

  • Rapid Response — Priority and emergency IT support

  • Transparent Pricing — Clear plans, no hidden fees

  • AI-Powered — Leveraging GPT-5.1 and custom automations

  • Proven Results — Supporting businesses and municipalities since 2016

🎯 Our Mission

To make the right technology accessible and affordable for small and medium-sized businesses in rural communities — helping them operate smarter, safer, and more competitively through modern IT and practical AI.