OnForce
| Company type | Division (formerly independent company) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Freelancer management system, Field services |
| Founded | February 2003 in Boca Raton, Florida, United States |
| Founder | Jeffrey Leventhal |
| Fate | Acquired by Adecco Group in 2014; acquired by WorkMarket in 2017 |
| Headquarters | Lexington, Massachusetts , United States |
Key people | Peter Cannone (CEO since 2009) |
| Products | Freelancer Management System for field services |
| Parent | Adecco Group (until 2017) |
OnForce functioned as a Freelancer Management System (FMS) tailored for Field Services, facilitating companies in locating, hiring, overseeing, and compensating independent professionals. Headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, it operated as a division of the Adecco Group prior to being acquired.
History
The company was established by Jeffrey Leventhal in Boca Raton, FL during February 2003 under the name ComputerRepair.com, initially offering a platform to connect IT service providers and customers. By 2005, it had transformed into an online marketplace handling millions of service transactions, primarily targeting IT services with functionalities that included creating work orders, matching technicians, and managing payments. The firm rebranded as OnForce in December 2005 and secured $15 million in Series A funding. Around 2007, OnForce launched PowerMatch, a two-way matching technology designed for field service technicians. The business broadened its scope to include consumer electronics services in 2008 and introduced a general contractor framework in 2010.
Acquisition
In August 2014, OnForce was purchased by the Swiss human resources consulting company Adecco Group, which integrated it with its existing Vendor Management System (VMS) operations. Additionally, Beeline collaborated with OnForce’s freelance management platform to enhance client access to extended workforce supply chains. Subsequently, in 2017, WorkMarket acquired OnForce.
Overview
OnForce served as a conduit connecting qualified professionals directly with companies requiring their expertise. As an FMS dedicated to field services, it empowered organizations to locate, hire, manage, and remunerate freelancers and contractors outside their employee base. The platform supported sectors such as IT and consumer electronics—including computers, printers, networking equipment, VoIP systems, Point of Sale terminals, home theater installations, and cabling services. Freelancers could administer their profiles, set pricing rates, and oversee engagements via the system.
Industry Recognition
- Peter Cannone, OnForce CEO since 2009, was named among Staffing Industry Analysts’ Top 100 Most Influential individuals in both 2013 and 2014
- Awarded Red Herring North America Top 100 in 2013
- Received Channel Insider Bull’s Eye Award Champion in 2009
- Listed in CRN’s Top 100 Most Influential Executives of 2009
- Honored as part of CRN Power Women of the Channel in 2009
- Finalist for the American Business Awards: The Stevies in 2008
- Recognized by Boston Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work in 2008