Northern Protocol Inc.

4.8 · 196 reviews
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Stephan Potopnyk
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2020-09-27 20:03

I had Northern Protocol custom build a computer fo...

I had Northern Protocol custom build a computer for my business 4 years ago and it's performed flawlessly since. Recently I brought it in to have some updating done (and to have it cleaned). I was kept informed of it's progress and the work was completed quickly and at a very reasonable cost. Northe...

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Amber A
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2020-09-27 17:56

My first time using Northern Protocol and I was pl...

My first time using Northern Protocol and I was pleasantly surprised by the professional and quick service I received. I was contacted within minutes of leaving a message about my broken laptop, and when I dropped it off, it was fixed and back in my hands within a couple of days.

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Charleen Tyler
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2020-09-27 05:20

I want everyone to know what a GREAT experience I ...

I want everyone to know what a GREAT experience I had at Northern Protocol. From that first great welcoming smile of Amy's, I felt confident my computer problems would be solved. She went through everything I wanted done and assured me it would be done in a proficient timely manner. I called back...

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Adam Baguley
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2020-09-26 16:49

I brought my laptop into NP for a graphics issue. ...

I brought my laptop into NP for a graphics issue. During the testing they discovered the SSD in my laptop was failing their test (running slow). Luckily under manufacturers warranty still. I brought a drive in to transfer data to and as it turns out it wasn't large enough. There was a miscommunicati...

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Jacob Monsma
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2020-09-24 17:43

I made a post a few weeks ago and i just want a re...

I made a post a few weeks ago and i just want a response i sent my pc in to get looked at because it was stuttering. They where nice over the phone took a week for them to do what they needed to do but they told me is was a os issue causing the problems but in truth it wasnt because when i got my pc...

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Leren Govender
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2020-09-23 22:29

Aaron has gone above and beyond the level of expec...

Aaron has gone above and beyond the level of expectations in regards to the service and quality of product he has provided and delivered us since the first day we met (by coincidental chance as he came highly recommended), through a mutual colleague. I have gotten to know this company over the past...

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Paul Granger
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2020-09-17 18:11

Service was great start to finish .. I felt like I...

Service was great start to finish .. I felt like I got good value for my money, communication was quick and relevant and Laptop done on time as promised.
Will come back and definitely would recommend to a friend or colleague !

Thanks !

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Nick Taylor
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2020-09-17 00:17

I was looking for a solution to why my laptop was ...

I was looking for a solution to why my laptop was eating up space everyday without me putting anything new on it. Took it in to Northern and Brad had it solved in 10 minutes. What a surprise when he said no charge for bench diagnostics this month.He explained exactly what was causing my problem.
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Diane Coville
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2020-09-16 03:50

Excellent service from +NorthernProtocol when my O...

Excellent service from +NorthernProtocol when my Outlook.pst file got completely corrupted and no-one else could help me get my data back. They did! Went back and bought a refurbished computer - excellent price and support. Highly recommend their professionalism and devotion to excellent customer...

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Desiree Knack
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2020-09-15 23:36

I just wanted to send a great big thank you for th...

I just wanted to send a great big thank you for the recent upgrade and maintenance on my computer. It has finally returned to it's super fast speed and no error messages! Your suggestion for backing up my data automatically, was excellent and very affordable!

I look forward to a few more years ...

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Michelle Finnamore
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2020-09-13 08:18

Aaron has been looking after my computer needs for...

Aaron has been looking after my computer needs for 7 years without fail. I moved 90 km away and I still return to Aaron for prompt, reliable service and the computer fixed the first time, every time. I have tried local service repair shops and I always have to return as the issue is not fixed. Well ...

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Marlaina Nolet
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2020-09-10 18:56

Excellent service :) They have great hours, open 7...

Excellent service :) They have great hours, open 7 days a week and they are always fast and efficient. I highly recommend this store for any computer needs :) I have taken in my laptops several times and each time the service was excellent!

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Denise Eckert
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2020-09-02 10:17

I purchased a computer from here. A month later, i...

I purchased a computer from here. A month later, it was crashing and getting the blue screen. I gave them a call. I was told that I would have to bring it back and leave it for a min of 3 days. They would then let me know if there would be extra charges (if it was a software issue). I did my own res...

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paolo l
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2020-08-28 07:32

Excellent customer service. Brought in 2 laptop co...

Excellent customer service. Brought in 2 laptop computers, one was a simple repair and the second had a few finicky details to work out. Spoke to the technician directly for an explanation (am not a computer person) and they explained all the work and invoice details very thoroughly. At one point ...

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Pat Imrie
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2020-08-26 00:01

After many times of going in the wrong direction t...

After many times of going in the wrong direction to find the right people to fix our computers and get up and running again, my husband and I were very happy to deal particular with Amy and Aaron at Northern Protocol.Recommend this company over and over. Thank you .

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Paris Kalaitzakis
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2020-08-25 11:14

Took my computer to get fixed at a place that serv...

Took my computer to get fixed at a place that services computers they ended up messing it up and it not working then three diffrent people suggested i take it to northen protocol they fixed it and had me on my way the quality they provide is amazing well worth every penny spent if i have any future ...

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Julia C.
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2020-08-24 19:05

I had been a customer for over a year now.. and I ...

I had been a customer for over a year now.. and I had exceptional service. The first time I was not even charged because my mac book would have been too expensive to repair. They recommended I just go out buy another one rather than waste my money. The second time I brought in my imac which needed ...

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Kirk Metcalfe
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2020-08-21 14:58

You can't say enough good things about this busine...

You can't say enough good things about this business. They walked me through purchasing a gaming computer for my son with ease. Each staff member I was in contact with was able to answer all my questions in a friendly manner which I was able to understand. From the front desk staff to the technic...

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Conrad Mieschke
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2020-08-21 11:14

Thank you Northern Protocol for serving and repair...

Thank you Northern Protocol for serving and repairing my computer to my satisfaction. I certainly will use your service in the future again, and will recommend you to family and friends.
It is always comforting and reassuring to know I will receive professional and honest service from Northern Prot...

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Mr. Chord
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2020-08-20 14:01

I originally gave this company a three-star review...

I originally gave this company a three-star review, but then the owner called me while I was at work, pressured me into talking about why I wanted to "make (him) look bad on the internet", and then proceeded to call both my cell phone and my house many times that night.

When I called there origin...

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Sean Adams
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2020-08-17 12:50

I Brought My Computer In And There Was A Communica...

I Brought My Computer In And There Was A Communication Error,I Didnt Get What I Whad asked for. I Posted On Here With A Negative Review And Within An Hour I Got A Call From The Owner, on a Sunday afternoon. He Wanted To Rectify This As We Had Just Picked Up The Computer. We Brought The Computer Back...

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Jeff Smith
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2020-08-17 12:24

Overall a great place for computer repair and sale...

Overall a great place for computer repair and sales. Unmatched knowledge from the staff and friendly as well! Gave them a complicated build, from multiple systems and I was very impressed. Highly recommend for any thing computer related.

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Braedon Moosang
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2020-08-15 19:03

No return policy on used computers, and the ones t...

No return policy on used computers, and the ones they have out do not turn on for you to demo. I was not told at time of purchase about this return
Edit- everything was dealt with at a professional level and Aaron was able to help with the refund. Great customer service

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Neill Ruddy
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2020-08-15 04:56

Wanted to charge two and a half hours labour at $1...

Wanted to charge two and a half hours labour at $120 to install a $7 piece (which I bought myself) which would take 15 minutes to complete. Overcharging people on the basis that they think their customers do not know computers is both unprofessional and crooked. Pricing needs reviewed badly.

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Charlene Calwell
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2020-08-14 14:31

I would like to take this time to give a Huge Shou...

I would like to take this time to give a Huge Shout Out to Northern Protocol Inc. - Computer Repair and Sales for helping me choose and purchase a refurbished Off Lease Laptop that truly rocks! With High Performance and Productivity along with business-class control for simplified management makes t...

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Shawn West
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2020-08-14 11:59

I've got nothing but good things to say about Aaro...

I've got nothing but good things to say about Aaron and Northern Protocol. Good services, reasonably priced, and ready to take a call or provide support on a moment's notice. They helped me in securing a domain for mywebsite, did a full conversion from a public blog into my new domain, and have pr...

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Trevor Kadlec
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2020-08-14 07:48

I had experienced a classic computer meltdown, and...

I had experienced a classic computer meltdown, and I am very happy to report that the technician from Northern Protocol was pleasant and professional, more importantly however, was how effective he was. Allan, thanks for the help and for the extra tips in setting up my system more properly moving f...

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Emily McMillin
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2020-08-11 18:31

I received excellent service at Northern Protocol!...

I received excellent service at Northern Protocol! My computer was repaired extremely quickly and the entire process was explained thoroughly by the service technician. Very fair pricing and I would definitely return - hope I don't have to!

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Epicure By Whitney -Whitney Campbell-Burke
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2020-08-08 05:11

My husband heard of them via radio ads. Kicks 106...

My husband heard of them via radio ads. Kicks 106 & Rock 95.

Usually he'll try to fix our MacBook.

This time it was over his head.

The crew at Northern Protocol did a fantastic job.

We were very important data may be lost. (yes I backed up. However a few photos hadn't yet made it to b...

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Sherrie Hegarty
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2020-08-07 21:04

exceptional service, polite and professional techs...

exceptional service, polite and professional techs, extremely thorough. We have found that any time we had to call upon them they were right there offering help either over the phone as well coming into our home to assist us. I would recommend Northern Protocol to anyone with computer needs and in f...

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Lori Quinn
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2020-08-04 04:29

Northern Protocol is a shining example of how top ...

Northern Protocol is a shining example of how top notch companies should operate. Fabulous customer service, highly skilled, competent people and best of all they are a real pleasure to work with. They have consistently exceeded my expectations with each interaction.

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Jenifer Pergentile
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2020-08-03 22:08

Incredible experience with Aaron and his team.

Incredible experience with Aaron and his team.
Thorough, professional, knowledgeable and dedicated to a great final product.
Impeccable customer service and communication to get the job done right the first time.
Beyond patient and helpful. Thanks!

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The Honourable Catherine C. Harned
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2020-07-21 05:50

Derek Jagt of Northern Protocol rocks! Derek makes...

Derek Jagt of Northern Protocol rocks! Derek makes everything move along simply to a conclusion, easy-peasy. I had an uninstalled important program which another technician had twice failed to install. It took Derek 10 minutes tops to get things up and running. Highest accolades, would recommend Der...

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Jeff Carson
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2020-07-14 12:23

Northern Protocol is simply the best. But to elab...

Northern Protocol is simply the best. But to elaborate, whether in their office, at your home or over the phone, I have never been disappointed. They're friendly, professional and reasonable when they do charge for service (and they've done a number of tasks on my laptop, which I bought off-lease ...

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andrew hefner
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2020-07-10 11:20

I had a fan error on my HP Pavillion. Glad I broug...

I had a fan error on my HP Pavillion. Glad I brought it to Barrie's best computer repair shop. Before charging me for a diagnostic, they checked the fan for dust and a simple application of compressed air solved the problem. Thanks for not taking advantage!

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Marnie Kirkland
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2020-07-09 07:27

I just want to say that the Staff at Northern Prot...

I just want to say that the Staff at Northern Protocol are Excellent to deal with, I highly recommend them to everyone who is not at all computer literate like myself.. The level of Mannerism, Professionalism and Customer Service is absolutely Superb !!!!
Here at AAA Door Guys Inc. as soon as I ha...

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William D. Finlayson
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2020-07-08 05:18

Practical and affordable solutions! The Microsoft...

Practical and affordable solutions! The Microsoft Certified Experts we worked with (Allan and Jim) were courteous, listened to our business concerns, and developed secure, affordable solutions for our server/back up/and remote desk top needs. With I believe 18+ staff to help...as a small business ...

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sab31nyi
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2020-07-06 10:58

Aaron and his team are dedicated to customer servi...

Aaron and his team are dedicated to customer service along with honest, helpful and prompt communication. I brought my laptop in for a screen replacement and tune-up and it was promptly done. Even when the screen they installed came with one faulty pixel, they promptly contacted their supplier and...

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Ford Falcon
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2020-07-04 01:28

These people are fantastic folks. I received fanta...

These people are fantastic folks. I received fantastic treatment and fantastic workmanship. If you ever need a computer,software, hardware, or service, Northern Protocol Inc are the people to trust. Their pricing is reasonable also. Concerning myself they have gained a more than satisfied repeat cus...

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D.J Phillips
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2020-07-03 23:30

Aaron and his staff at Northern Protocol provide e...

Aaron and his staff at Northern Protocol provide exceptional service to the highest degree of professionalism. I have had both professional and personnel dealings with them for the past five years, and I they have always gone above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction.

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E Easson
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2020-07-02 01:13

A great experience from the friendly greetings eac...

A great experience from the friendly greetings each time I'd walk-in to the simple explanation of what was going on with my PC. They offered alternative solutions to the problem, with pros and cons of each, which made the decision simple. They did not push the most expensive options, and I found t...

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Teck Hock Ng
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2020-07-01 22:59

My laptop was able to power up but screen stays bl...

My laptop was able to power up but screen stays black. Sent in my laptop for checkup and they told me my motherboard burned. My brother from Saskatoon checked my laptop and found out that it was a faulty GPU. The laptop works normally after he took out the GPU

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Kari Byers
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2020-06-25 16:52

I needed help transferring my website from one pla...

I needed help transferring my website from one platform to another. This was going to be a daunting task for me and so I enlisted the help of Northern Protocol. They were so helpful and took my website to the next level. Not only did they transfer all of my files to the new website, but they helped ...

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John
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2020-06-25 09:28

Just had them fix my laptop which I thought for su...

Just had them fix my laptop which I thought for sure was kaput. They were friendly, kept me updated on the progress, fixed it in a timely manner, and at an affordable cost. I was thrilled that they were able to keep my laptop running, and save all my files. I would recommend them, and I would go bac...

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Andrew Telford
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2020-06-25 08:41

I was in to get an older laptop serviced and Derek...

I was in to get an older laptop serviced and Derek took the time, was attentive and treated me like a valued customer! Bottom line, the laptop was serviced efficiently, effectively and professionally, within a reasonable amount of time and cost. And today I was back in and Brad was able to servi...

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Jesse Dinan
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2020-06-20 16:20

Arron Weston of Northern Protocol Inc is very prof...

Arron Weston of Northern Protocol Inc is very professional, punctual and extremely helpful. Northern Protocol assists us with our website needs, Google Analytic, and hosting needs. He is very knowledgeable in SEO and computers. We call on them often and will continue to do so, as they always ensure ...

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MJ Crnkovic
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2020-06-11 22:39

Had a problem with the Hard Drive on my 27" iMac. ...

Had a problem with the Hard Drive on my 27" iMac. Read the online reviews about this place which were great. The computer was diagnosed and had a new Hard Drive installed in a matter of days. Price was acceptable. In my experience this shop lived up to its reputation. Based on my experience I would ...

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Robert Tomlin
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2020-06-10 13:52

Thank you all at NP Inc. for your professional way...

Thank you all at NP Inc. for your professional ways. The frontline staff were very understanding and wonderfully supportive. The knowledgeable technicians who work behind the scene did an excellent and expedient repair on my five year old Windows 7 computer following the performed hardware and softw...

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Murali Krishnan
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2020-06-09 04:22

It was a great experience with Northen Protocol. I...

It was a great experience with Northen Protocol. I actually went in search of laptop screws I dont know whether they sell it or not but I got what I'm looking for from ther spare collections. It was crazy searching because there were millions of screws and they also assisted me in searching. Yeah ov...

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James Positano
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2020-06-07 04:05

I've always been able to troubleshoot my computers...

I've always been able to troubleshoot my computers on my own, but last year I finally ran into an issue I couldn't resolve. Northern Protocol was able to find the issue and retrieve all of my data. The process took a number of days and I was pleasantly surprised that NP would call every couple of ...

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John Ironside
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2020-06-05 07:34

I met Aaron Weston of Northern Protocol about seve...

I met Aaron Weston of Northern Protocol about seven years ago while working as the promotions consultant for a medical facility. The clinic had drawn on me for technical assistance in running their network, but with the introduction of electronic records and new regulations we had to call in true ex...

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Michael Sirois
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2020-06-04 10:04

I've dealt with NPC from business and personal per...

I've dealt with NPC from business and personal perspectives. In both cases they've been professional, prompt and courteous. Staff is always friendly and ready to answer questions. I didn't find that anytime I went there was a huge wait, which is nice (Barrie Location). I typical use them for things ...

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David Silvestre
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2020-06-02 12:48

They won the Top Choice Award and that equals to h...

They won the Top Choice Award and that equals to hundreds of great reviews, a business does not become an award winner by chance! They are passionate hard working individuals that share their passion with their city! Congratulations on winning the most coveted business award in North America!

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Eric Whittaker
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2020-06-01 07:47

I got my computer fixed here just before school st...

I got my computer fixed here just before school started in September during their busy time of year, they were quick and very helpful and i feel i got what i paid for. I had a 2nd issue come up with my computer about 3-4 days after having gotten it back, they fixed the 2nd issue and didn't even char...

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ron boorman
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2020-06-01 05:30

This is my fourth time using this firm over a numb...

This is my fourth time using this firm over a number of years. I have had both, in house and office visits. I'm always impressed with the professionalism of the staff, their knowledge base and the speed with which they are able to serve you.
Thanks again folks.
Ron Boorman

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Mike Gunson
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2020-05-26 02:29

Aaron and the team at Northern Protocol far exceed...

Aaron and the team at Northern Protocol far exceed what they promise. We purchased a new business and closed sooner than anticipated so lots of details needed to be rushed, Northern Protocol didn't flinch once, we had our custom system in place within 36 hours......I feel this time frame is incredi...

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