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HBS’s 11th Microsoft Specialization: Azure Virtual Desktop

HBS garners 11th Microsoft specialization with Azure Virtual Desktop, validating deep expertise in secure, scalable virtual desktop environments of modern work.

Certifications, Microsoft News

HBS Earns Cisco Gold Provider Status and Cisco Powered Services Expert Recognition

HBS earns Cisco Gold Provider Status & Cisco Powered Services Expert recognition, strengthening its Cisco partnership and delivering greater value to clients.

Awards and Honors, Cisco News

HBS Achieves Ready Tier in Microsoft Copilot & Agents at Work Jumpstart Initiative

HBS reaches Ready Tier in Microsoft’s Copilot & Agents at Work Jumpstart Initiative. More AI workshops and trainings, stronger guidance and faster Copilot value.

Certifications, Microsoft News

HBS Continues as Iowa Cybersecurity Leader

HBS is proud to be a leading Iowa cybersecurity partner, powered by a local SOC, the Secure Iowa Conference and more than 15 years of protecting Iowa organizations.

Cybersecurity, IT Leadership

Microsoft Awards HBS with 10th Specialization: Small and Midsize Business Management

HBS earns Microsoft’s SMB Management Specialization, validating its expertise in delivering cloud-based business applications for SMBs.

Certifications, Microsoft News

HBS Named 2025 Cisco SLED Partner of the Year for the Central Region

HBS is named the 2025 Cisco SLED Partner of the Year for the Central Region, recognizing excellence in delivering Cisco technology solutions to SLED organizations.

Awards and Honors, Cisco News

HBS Forms Partnership with GenNx360 Capital Partners to Drive Continued Growth

HBS announces GenNx360 Capital Partners as its new investor and names Jimmy Buddenberg CEO, succeeding founder Peter Helander.

Acquisitions and Growth, General Company News, Partner News

HBS Achieves Premier Partner Status in Broadcom’s Advantage Partner Program for VMware Resellers

Heartland Business Systems has advanced to Premier Partner in Broadcom’s Partner Program, expanding solutions and benefits for clients.

Partner News

HBS Iowa Named a 2025 Top Workplace by the Des Moines Register

HBS Iowa has been named a Top Workplace by the Des Moines Register—recognizing our people-first culture and commitment to employee growth and satisfaction.

Awards and Honors

HBS Earns Elite Microsoft Private Cloud Designation

HBS has achieved the Microsoft Partner Designation for Private Cloud, showing expertise in delivering secure, scalable hybrid & on-premises Microsoft solutions.

Certifications, Microsoft News, Partner News

HBS Adds Three More Microsoft Specializations: Expanding Security and Automation Expertise

HBS earns Cloud Security, Threat Protection and Intelligent Automation specializations, proving deep Microsoft security and automation expertise.

Certifications, Microsoft News, Partner News

HBS Named 2025 North Central Partner of the Year by Arctic Wolf

HBS earns Arctic Wolf’s 2025 North Central Partner of the Year award—for the fourth straight year.

Awards and Honors, Partner News

HBS Is Lenovo’s 2025 Climbing Partner of the Year

HBS has been recognized by Lenovo as the 2025 Climbing Partner of the Year in the US, celebrating 427% YoY growth and strategic success across industries.

Awards and Honors, Partner News

HBS Completes SOC 2® Type II Audit for Managed XDR Services

HBS has successfully completed its SOC 2® Type II audit for Managed XDR and EDR—reinforcing trust in its security services.

Certifications

HBS Named to CRN 2025 Tech Elite 250 List for 11th Time

HBS earns 11th Tech Elite 250 recognition from CRN for top-tier certifications and customer-first technology expertise in cloud, security, and infrastructure.

Awards and Honors

HBS Named a 2025 Top Workplace by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

For the third straight year, HBS has been recognized as a Top Workplace. This honor highlights our people-first culture and commitment to empowering our team.

Awards and Honors