IT Horizons Blog

In today's world, there are so many different ways companies can utilize technology to improve the way they do business. By using various technological systems to facilitate workflow and enhance productivity, the up-front investment you make is recouped quickly. Office 365 for Business, the Ultimate Cloud Solution More and more businesses of all sizes and from every sector are turning to the cloud. With the right cloud solution, you and your employees can securely store, access and use the information that's vital to your business operations, right over the internet. Microsoft Office 365 is the new business standard for companies that want more flexibility, to cut costly inefficiencies and are ready to grow their businesses. These are some of the many things Office 365 for business has to offer: Access to Microsoft Office applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook The freedom and flexibility to work in the office or...

We think the term 'thoughtfully applied technology' is a pretty accurate way to describe our approach to every new IT project. While some IT companies offer pre-packaged IT solutions, we take the time to learn about the companies we're working with and their technological needs. Strategic IT planning is a fundamental pre-requisite for implementing technological systems that can and will have a positive influence on the way you do business. Strategic IT Planning with IT Horizons When you work with us, the discovery process is how and when we learn the ins and outs of your company. Taking the time to talk about and discuss the way you do business today and what your goals are for the future is the only way to design an IT strategy that will enhance work flow and minimize issues, all the while being the best possible solution for your company, both now and...

Not every company can have their technological needs satisfied by an online IT support help desk. In fact, there are many companies with remotely located operations that wouldn't benefit from the style of service where, when something breaks down, you call to talk to a trouble-shooting geek sitting at a desk, hundreds of kilometres away. For all the oilfield operations with remote worksites scattered throughout northern Alberta and British Columbia, we at IT Horizons offer a new twist on information technology services - onsite field support. Onsite Field Support, at a Glance At IT Horizons, we aren't just tech experts who can help design and implement the best network security, cloud solution or other system for an office in the city, we're rough, tough and ready to tackle any challenge in the field, too! All of our technicians have worked in the oil fields at one time or another, and...

When many people think of IT companies, they envision a group of geeks holed up in a basement somewhere far away, answering phone calls from stressed business owners with downed networks and security breaches. While this might be true of some IT companies, IT Horizons seeks to offer clients a different kind of experience, something a little more touchy feely, with outstanding support and services that are tailored to clients' technological needs. So, because it's construction season in these parts, it seems fitting to talk a bit about one of the truly hands-on services we provide for those building new homes and commercial spaces - cabling and physical installations. When you work with an IT consultant to design the tech set-up for your space, challenges posed by physical environments and unique needs can be overcome efficiently and cost-effectively. Whether they need us to install security systems, power management systems like...

Welcome to IT Horizons, an IT managed service provider that serves small and mid-sized businesses in Grande Prairie and the surrounding areas. Our aim? To shake things up a little and to offer businesses the chance to drive and achieve their goals with the help of our fresh approach to IT solutions and a never-ending pursuit of excellence! Thoughtfully Applied Technology So, what's so 'fresh' about our approach? We get to know every business we work with, from the ins and outs of their daily operations to their goals and plans for the future. We know that with what we like to call 'thoughtfully applied technology,' our clients' IT experience will be just that much more positive, with solutions that don't just meet their needs today but are designed to take their companies into the future.  Experience IT Horizons might be the new kid on the block in the IT...