Entries by Jamie Shearn

Employee Spotlight: Tach Martinez

Behind the Screens- Meet Tach Meet Tach! Tach has been a Rapid Response Technician on team CIO for about a year and a half. As an RRT member, he answers the call for help when our clients hit a snag in their work day. This typically means taking phone calls to resolve issues, but in […]

CIO Solutions Receives SOC 2 Type II Attestation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CIO Solutions Receives SOC 2 Type II Attestation Independent Audit Verifies CIO Solutions’ Internal Controls and Processes Santa Barbara, CA – January 2023 – CIO Solutions, a leading local IT Management and Cloud solution provider, announced that it has again completed its SOC 2 Type II audit. Performed by KirkpatrickPrice, this attestation […]

Understanding Office 365

By Josh Farlow, Director of Cloud Services You’ve likely heard of Microsoft 365* in some form. However, what it is and what people think it is, are often two different things. Many people still think of it in limited terms. Without understanding the full value and extent of productivity benefits this tool can offer, it’s […]

Employee Spotlight: Ignacio Monge

Behind the Screens- Meet Ignacio Ignacio is a skilled member of our backups team. They handle the managed backup services for our clients. Ignacio says, “we’re in charge of all backup services provided to our clients. This means keeping all machines’ backups done and working fine, also detecting issues or possible problems with the client […]

Employee Spotlight: Cahil Mignault

Behind the Screens- Meet Cahil Mignault Cahil has been a part of Team CIO for just over 3 years now. Raised in the Carpinteria area, he has been living in Santa Barbara for 15 years. He is based out of our Santa Barbara office where he works as a member of CIO’s Rapid Response Team […]

IT Support & Services – Santa Barbara

IT Support & Services | Santa Barbara Finding the Right Fit   When evaluating your options for an IT support & service company in Santa Barbara, it’s important to start with the right questions. It seems obvious to jump right in with the specifics. What’s the company’s IT service delivery process? What do the pricing […]

CIO Solutions’ President Russ Levanway Expands His “Reach” in San Luis Obispo

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CIO Solutions’ President Russ Levanway Expands His “Reach” in San Luis Obispo September 24, 2021, San Luis Obispo, Calif. – Fulfilling a personal mission, CIO Solutions’ President, Russ Levanway, is moving forward with a planned multi-month professional transition from his corporate job to the non-profit world in San Luis Obispo. CIO Solutions, […]

Employee Spotlight- Adrienne Silva

NAME Adrienne Silva   JOB TITLE Support Specialist-RRT   LOCATION Santa Barbara Tell us a little about yourself! I enjoy camping and taking a long motorcycle ride along the coast. Having family and close friends together for a nice weekend BBQ. Most of all, spending time with our 5 grandbabies. Getting to spoil them and […]

WFH Minimum Standards

Work from Home Standards Recommended Minimum Hardware & Software Standards Working from home can be as productive as working from the office in many circumstances. Having the right equipment can make the difference between a great and a poor experience. These recommendations are based on years of experience working with a variety of businesses using […]

How to Choose an IT Provider

Choosing the best IT provider for your business can be a daunting task. While there is no single foolproof indicator, if you do your homework and ask the right questions, you can make a well-informed decision. Here are some of the questions you should keep in mind as you evaluate your options. A qualified Managed […]