25th Anniversary

25 years of taking the long view.

People, forward.

As we celebrate 25 years, we’ve been reflecting on the path that brought us to this moment. What is our DNA comprised of? Which factors came together to create our success when so many others faltered? Which principles from yesterday will help us create tomorrow?

Of all the wisdom we’ve collectively created, one edict rises again and again, offering something to every moment — People, forward. Those words weren’t at our inception, but the spirit of them was.

Since day one we’ve moved towards our vision of being the Most Loved by being a good place to work, and hiring good people who do good work for our clients and their communities. Along the way our name has reminded us to keep our eyes on the horizon and put our challenges in perspective. When we look to each other, our clients and our communities and we greet them with humanity and a belief that better is possible, not only is failure impossible, but so is regret.

So, let those two simple words guide us as we bid farewell to the quarter century behind us and welcome the decades ahead. If we do, our future will undoubtedly be even more remarkable than our past.

And we couldn’t have done any of it without the people who have supported us along the way — team members, clients, partners – past and present. We’ve made it this far because of you, and when we celebrate 100 years, it will be because of you, too.

Our Founder & CEO

Our Core Pillars

Our History

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1999

Long View is founded.

Don Bialik begins the business, bringing on board Patty Bourgeois and Robin Bell. The early days are humble with the trio working out of Patty’s den. By the end of the year, there are 8 employees, a proper office in Bow Valley Square, and a roster of clients.

2000

The business has some big wins.

Long View is growing quickly -- they bring onboard salespeople, with Dan Sottile at the helm, and win the largest outsourcing deal in Canada.

2002

Long View reaches 100 employees.

Three fast-paced years in, Long View hires its 100th employee thanks to some banner clients, including Encana.

2003

The Denver office is opened.

With revenue doubling every year since inception, Long View is ready to expand across the border.

2005

The Vancouver office opens, headcount tops 200.

Looking to diversify from oil and gas, Long View opens its West Coast office and is awarded the enviable title of Microsoft Gold Partner.

2006

The expansion continues, with offices in Edmonton and Houston.

The first annual Sales Kick-Off brings together sales teams from across the branches.

2009

Long View turns 10.

With more than 600 employees Long View rings in a milestone birthday.

2011

Long View is named one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies.

The accolades continue as the business thrives.

2012

There are more than 1000 people employed at Long View.

The Toronto office opens as the business establishes its East Coast presence.

2018

Brent Allison succeeds Don Bialik as CEO of Long View.

Don becomes Executive Chairman of the board, as Brent takes the reigns. Long View is named Microsoft Partner of the year and reaches Platinum status for Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

2019

Long View celebrates its 20th Birthday.

As the business celebrates another milestone birthday, they are awarded Microsoft Partner of the Year for an unprecedented second time in a row.

2020

Long View Recognized as a New Microsoft Azure Expert Managed Services Provider.

Long View is now one of only 100 global Managed Service Providers recognized for their investment in Microsoft technologies, innovation, automation, and DevOps. This milestone was achieved upon meeting Microsoft’s eight prerequisites and satisfying a third-party audit.