Slingshot Solutions

03/23/2026

Proud to share a case study on how we helped a local municipality untangle years of fragmented IT and turn it into a modern, secure, multi‑site environment. It was a massive lift covering networks, servers, security, remote access, and safety surveillance, and it all came together smoothly to give the city a reliable, resilient foundation that strengthens its services, mission, and possibilities.

https://slingfive.com/case-study-municipality/

12/22/2025

2025 Retrospective: We Leveled Up.
When enough clients ask you to fix the same problem, you listen! Slingshot has added cutting-edge Door Access Control to its building IT specialties.

Your Access Control System Should Be Better Than This You upgraded from keys to a building access control system for a reason: visibility, security, and control. But now changes are harder and more expensive. Support is slow or evasive. It's just plain clunky to use, and you're wondering how s

10/07/2025

**** One week to Windows 10 Retirement! **** Then the updates stop, and the hackers start. Is your business ready? https://slingfive.com/windows-10-is-ending-are-you-ready/

09/22/2025

For any computer showing this screen, the deadline is October 14th. https://slingfive.com/windows-10-is-ending-are-you-ready/

09/17/2025

Just a few weeks left! Not sure what version you have?
Click Start, type "winver", and press Enter:
“Windows 11”? Great, pat yourself on the back.
“Windows 10” (or older)? Upgrade before it's dangerous!

Know a Cincinnati business that needs help getting current? Let's talk.

Windows 10 support ends in October, and that means no more security updates, patches, or technical support from Microsoft. If you’re still running Windows 10, you’re facing a choice: upgrade, replace, or risk running outdated and vulnerable systems. The clock is ticking—what’s your best move...

08/19/2025

The reality of AI is different from "2001: A Space Odyssey", but just slightly.

05/07/2025

Just like with personal and family info, businesses need to be careful what's exposed, including how their employees handle themselves online.

We’re seeing a surge in business email scams that are very individually-targeted. Spoofers are mining public info about businesses from from multiple sources to craft messages that look like real boss-to-employee requests or client-to-vendor instructions. These emails aren’t just scams—they’...

04/29/2025

Alas, it's not just Windows 10!
Support is *also* ending for Office 2016 and Office 2019 in October:
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-office-2016-and-office-2019-reach-end-of-support-in-october/

Windows 10 support ends in October, and that means no more security updates, patches, or technical support from Microsoft. If you’re still running Windows 10, you’re facing a choice: upgrade, replace, or risk running outdated and vulnerable systems. The clock is ticking—what’s your best move...

04/17/2025

Business got the old IT provider blues?
A lot's changed in the last few years that could explain it.

You signed up with a provider who used to be responsive, proactive, and sharp. Now, you’re nagging for replies. Tickets go silent. Things get "patched" instead of fixed. You’re still paying the invoice, but it keeps jumping and you’re not sure what you’re getting anymore—besides delays, ex...

03/31/2025

When was the last time your business checked its backups?

Thankfully, the day before April Fools is 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝘽𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙪𝙥 𝘿𝙖𝙮, which saves us from being fools to our own devices. Stop saying "I'll do it tomorrow" and make sure all your precious files find a safe space.
https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/international/world-backup-day-march-31