Dale Shulmistra
Dale Shulmistra
As co-founder, Dale oversees the design and implementation of data protection solutions and IT systems for organizations around the globe. His technology expertise and strategic guidance have established Invenio IT as an industry leader for data backup, disaster recovery and cybersecurity. He is a client and vendor relationship builder with a proven track record for hurdling complex obstacles and bolstering client operational efficiencies. As a key thought leader in business continuity, he has contributed BCDR expertise and insight to industry blogs and business news platforms, including Forbes, Fox Business and Yahoo Finance.
Dale has a strong ability to analyze client system business needs, business requirements and process
flows, deploying the appropriate technical solutions to protect businesses across a wide range of verticals, including: accounting, legal, healthcare and manufacturing. His expertise in data protection and BCDR systems established Invenio IT as an elite Blue Diamond Datto Partner and have led to numerous industry accolades for helping organizations prevent data loss and operational downtime.
Expertise:
- Data protection
- Business continuity & disaster recovery (BCDR)
- Backup & DRAAS solutions
- Cybersecurity
- Systems design, architecture & testing
- Business process improvement
Awards & Recognition:
- Datto Innovator of the Year
- Datto Blue Partner
- CRN MSP 500
- CRN Tech Elite 250
- CRN Next Gen 250
Education:
- Honours Bachelor of Commerce, Finance and Management Accounting, Laurentian University
- Microsoft and Cisco Engineering, Intercert Technical School
Licenses & Certifications:
- Datto Certified Advanced Technician
- Microsoft Certified Professional, Server
- Certified SonicWALL Security Administrator
- Cisco Small Business Account Manager
- Digium Certified Sales Engineer
- Digium Certified Sales Professional
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Latest Posts:
6 Reasons Not to Pay the Ransom in a Ransomware Attack (Plus Negotiation Tips)
Discover how to navigate ransomware demands and negotiations. Learn why paying the ransom is often not the best option and explore alternative solutions to protect your business.
The Scope of a Business Continuity Plan (Checklist, Tips & Template)
Disasters can strike at any time with little warning, and nearly 40% of small businesses affected by major disasters never reopen. Learn how to create a comprehensive business continuity plan to ensure your company stays resilient and operational.
Ransomware attacks in finance hit new high (Updated 2025)
Finance organizations have been a top target for ransomware attackers over the last few years. Learn what to do to mitigate an attack.
9 Business Continuity Plan (BCP) Testing Scenarios & Tabletop Exercises
Business continuity plan testing ensures that a business is prepared for potential operational disruptions. By testing the protocols outlined in a business continuity plan with real-world disaster scenarios, an organization can identify and resolve gaps in its recovery planning.
‘Help!’ How to Get the Best Datto Tech Support 24/7/365 (Emails, Phone Numbers and More)
When something goes wrong with your BCDR systems, you need to get help quickly. Thankfully, Datto Tech Support is available 24/7/365 to you and the MSPs that manage your business continuity technologies. Learn everything you need to get in touch and get your problem resolved ASAP
Datto’s got tech support down to a science. But its backup solutions are so simple to manage, you can resolve most issues on your own. In this post, we take a closer look at what makes Datto Tech Support unique and outline some common issues to help you manage your system without having to submit a support ticket.
Explained: The Difference Between a Disaster Recovery Plan and a Business Continuity Plan
Discover the critical differences between Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery. Learn why both are essential for ensuring your organization’s resilience in the face of unexpected disruptions.
About Invenio IT
Invenio IT is a data protection firm that combines strategy and technology to virtually eliminate downtime. As early adopters of what are now some of the best data protection and cyber security systems available, we’ve built both rapport with our partners as well as expertise that has provided us with the opportunity to protect data across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
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