Employee Spotlight- Jeremy Judson

NAME Jeremy Judson JOB TITLE Remote Support Specialist LOCATION San Luis Obispo Tell us a little about yourself! I’m a gentleman rancher, a gaming nerd, a hobbyist sailor, and a tenacious problem solver. My wife, daughter and I moved back to the California’s Central Coast a few years ago to enjoy the unparalleled good climate… Read more »

Why growing businesses need a cloud road map

Why growing businesses need a cloud road map Few things are harder than growing a business. On the one hand, you’re trying to scale your processes, bring in new talent and serve your customers in more sustainable ways. On the other, you’re trying to hang on to the agility and culture that made your small business… Read more »

One simple way to keep your business from slipping

One simple way to keep your business from slipping By Russ Levanway, President Have you ever tried to walk uphill on ice or loose gravel? Without the grip of a smooth surface, forward progress is nearly impossible, or, at best, inconsistent. In one of my favorite books, Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business, author Gino… Read more »

Employee Spotlight- David Goodloe

NAME David Goodloe JOB TITLE Senior Systems Administrator LOCATION Fresno Tell us a little about yourself! I live in Clovis with my wife Carla, and two sons Isaac and Michael. Where are you from? Raised near Stockton/Lodi CA until moving to Clovis for High School. How long have you been working at CIO Solutions? 3… Read more »

Am I Getting Through?

Am I Getting Through? By Russ Levanway, President At one year after CIO Solutions brought on TekTegrity, we have a lot to celebrate, and a lot more still to do when it comes to integrating. It’s sort of like a marriage after one year: the vows have been spoken, the cake has been cut, the honeymoon… Read more »

Interoperability: Can’t We All Just Get Along?

Interoperability: Can’t We All Just Get Along? By Russ Levanway, President I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the Samsung Galaxy Fold, the bleeding-edge new mobile phone that claims to defy categorization. If you haven’t seen it, the Galaxy Fold is a foldable smartphone with a barely discernible seam down the middle. The user literally unfolds… Read more »

Employee Spotlight- Stuart Warren

Name Stuart Warren What’s your job title? Rapid Response Team Which location do you work out of? Santa Barbara     Tell us a little about yourself! I’m a father, author (Spirit of Orn and Tall Men and Other Tales, to name a few.) and amateur guitar player. I work hard, play harder (by reading… Read more »

Client Spotlight- The University Club of Santa Barbara

  Name Lucy Hamlin Position Accounting Assistant Company Name University Club of Santa Barbara   (L to R: Natalie Douglas, Lucy Hamlin, Bob McPhillips, David Rosner, and John Harmon)     Year Founded 1919 Industry Social Clubs What does your company do/What service does your company offer? We are the Central Coast’s premier city club,… Read more »

Stoking Ownership

By Russ Levanway, President Stoking ownership For many years, our company has had a mantra: I’ve got this. We even had water bottles for everyone made with that statement in big, bold letters printed on them.  For us, this phrase conveys ownership and personal responsibility. For instance, let’s say a client calls the service desk in… Read more »

Employee Spotlight- Alissa Lawson

  Name Alissa Lawson What’s your job title? Purchasing Agent Which location do you work out of? San Luis Obispo   Tell us a little about yourself! Hi I’m Alissa! I live in SLO with my fiance and 2 rescued cats- Saphire & Zara. I have an AA degree in Business Administration from Cuesta College… Read more »