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August 7, 2025

Ideal Integrations and 1Path Launch Unified Brand: RedHelm

PITTSBURGH, PA 

RedHelm officially launches today as a unified brand bringing together managed technology firms Ideal Integrations (including its cybersecurity division Blue Bastion) and 1Path. The companies, which came together in 2024 after Ideal Integrations acquired 1Path, will now operate under a single name. RedHelm offers a full range of managed technology and cybersecurity services for businesses, with an emphasis on coordinated, security-focused technology operations.

CEO, Michael Stratos shared that the new brand represents a coordinated, holistic approach to technology management with fully integrated security offerings.

The RedHelm name and logo reflect the brand’s mission to deliver proactive, fast, and secure IT solutions. The logo’s crest symbol represents forward momentum and unified direction as well as the brand’s commitment to business growth without disruption.

RedHelm’s operating model seeks to simplify vendor coordination, reduce risk, and align technology services with broader business objectives. The company provides managed services that can support internal teams or operate as a fully outsourced partner. The new structure delivers integrated IT and cybersecurity while maintaining flexibility to work alongside existing vendors and systems.

RedHelm’s services include:

  • Managed technology and infrastructure services
  • Offensive, defensive, and blended cybersecurity services
  • Strategic IT, data/AI, and cybersecurity advisory
  • Private, public, and hybrid cloud solutions

Vice President of Security Corey Bussard added, “Security and IT management shouldn’t be separate. We integrate security into every aspect of IT operations because that’s how modern infrastructure must function. Risk management drives our approach to every client engagement, ensuring protection becomes part of the foundation, not something we add afterward.”

RedHelm’s headquarters are in Pittsburgh, PA, with additional offices in Atlanta, GA, Boston Metropolitan area and Columbus, OH. The organization provides both remote support and in-field service across the United States.

RedHelm continues to serve existing Ideal Integrations, Blue Bastion, and 1Path clients under the new name. Service teams remain in place, and operations continue uninterrupted.

About RedHelm

RedHelm is a managed services provider specializing in IT, cybersecurity, and cloud solutions. With a security-first approach to technology management, RedHelm is dedicated to delivering client-centered solutions that empower businesses to thrive through innovative technology, reliable service, and robust security. For more information, please visit www.redhelm.com.

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