Erik is a Technologist & Systems Analyst at HST. His goal is to find every way to grow the business in a way that melds perfectly with our corporate values. He started at HST because he wanted to stop being a cog in a machine and start to grow his skill set. So far it’s […]
Employee Spotlight – Jessica Harris
Jessica is the Mission Control Coordinator at HST. Her goal is to build a team, create automation for invoicing and limit any manual work (which we all know she’s been working tirelessly on!). Outside of work, Jessica’s hobbies include photography, sculpting and graphic design – specifically creating invitations. Something folks may not know about Jessica […]
How to Protect Your Business from the Piracy Police
It may not get the same attention as the number of illegal Game of Thrones downloads. But software piracy still isn’t something your business can take lightly. In fact, one little slip can cost you thousands or even millions of dollars in fines. And there’s a global agency dedicated to catching you out – even […]
Wine Down Wednesday – July 18th
” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] We had a great time and received some down-to-earth words of wisdom at the event. Here’s a summary for those of you who couldn’t attend. Our Series Topic: Finding and Managing IT Talent Wisdom bits from our panelists: The Unicorn (someone who can do it all) does not exist! So how […]
Which Smart IT Investments Can Help Businesses Grow?
As we move forward into the digital era, consumer behavior is adapting and causing a shift across various industries. To keep up with the demands, more and more businesses are recognizing technology as an essential instrument in organizational growth. But while technology has a myriad of benefits for companies both big and small, not all […]
Wine Down Wednesday – June 27th
Our Wine Down Wednesday event was a huge success. A HUGE thank you to our sponsor, Momentum Telecom. We couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you so much to our panelists, Mike Clifford, Lacy Finley, Sean Cramer and Doug Miller who shared their wisdom and expertise with our group. This topic series was about […]
4 Advantages of Managed IT vs. In-House IT
It’s tempting to hire an in-house IT technician to take care of your network and set them up with a cozy office just down the hall, but is it the right decision for your business? If you’re like most businesses, you’re always on the lookout for ways to save money while improving results. Sometimes this […]
Finding Your Tech Talent Superhero
Finding Your Tech Talent Superhero – Growing Demand, Shrinking Supply – Why the Avengers Work Together For a few good companies, we have the answer! We support tech talent to become a team of superheroes. This is a bold statement and Higher State Technology has developed and deployed a program for clients specifically designed for […]
5 Tips for a Smooth Windows Update
On April 30, the free Windows update went live. If you choose to update your PC, here are some tips to ensure this update goes smoothly. Back up your files – This step is important any time you have a major update or change. The best way to ensure that your data remains safe is to create […]
I Nearly Went Phishing Today – And How To Avoid It Yourself
I WAS NEARLY PHISHED – HOW TO AVOID IT This article comes from Bill Schubert, a member of our HST leadership team. If something like this can fool one of our team members – who see these types of scams on a daily basis – it can surely happen to anyone. Always be cautious and […]