Gigaisland LLC

Gigaisland LLC Established & operated since 2003 by Laine Kohama, Gigaisland is a customer-oriented IT computer service. I am often asked what Gigaisland does.

Computer Infrastructure build, Computer maintenance, Virus removal, Cloud Services, Wide variety of technology partners (Dell, Apple, HP, Cisco) to name a few, Google Apps Partner, Computer Security The different sizes and varieties of his clients’ networks reflect Gigaisland’s ability to be flexible and respond to various technology needs. In a eight year period, Gigaisland’s client list includes

businesses of various sizes and industries including profit and non-profit organization as well as many at-home computer users. My answer is to have the questioner imagine an empty office space with no computers or networking infrastructure. One of the main services that Gigaisland provides is we come in and build out an IT computing environment complete with computers, servers, networking, security, backup and more. IT Services for Gigisland’s current clients include:

Building an IT computer & networking infrastructure from the ground up
Recommending free and paid services to make a business more automated and self sufficient
On-call IT technical support via onsite and remote support
Email server and offsite email hosting
Research and recommendation of hardware and software
Website setup & hosting
Firewall and security
Onsite and offsite backup
Much, much more
Our company receives special manufacturer’s discounts for the computing equipment we purchase. It is our policy to pass these discounts on to our clients as we consider all our clients our ohana.

06/10/2026

Vacation shouldn’t come with check-ins.

If your business still follows you on vacation, something’s not set up right.

Send us a message to find out how we can keep your systems running, so you don’t have to.

There's a big difference between reactive and proactive IT support.Reactive support: Someone fixes things when they brea...
06/09/2026

There's a big difference between reactive and proactive IT support.

Reactive support: Someone fixes things when they break.
Proactive support: Things are built and managed to rarely break in the first place.

One reacts to problems as they emerge. The other keeps your business running smoothly, whether you're there or not.

If you're not sure where you stand, send us a message and we’ll help you find out.

You're finally offline, your out-of-office is on and you’re taking your first real break in months.Somewhere across the ...
06/08/2026

You're finally offline, your out-of-office is on and you’re taking your first real break in months.

Somewhere across the internet, a hacker is quietly testing the edges of your business.

No alarms. No obvious signs. Just patiently waiting for the moment when no one's watching closely enough.

A vacation-ready business doesn’t only keep running without you. It stays protected without you, too.

Comment “secure” to schedule a quick discovery call to see where your security stands.

Trading your desk for a destination isn't just about taking time off. It's about making sure work doesn't quietly come w...
06/05/2026

Trading your desk for a destination isn't just about taking time off. It's about making sure work doesn't quietly come with you.

Start by identifying the IT issues that pull you back in when you're supposed to be off. Are they documented? Handed off? Covered by someone other than you?

Most business owners find the same gaps. Fix those, and you can finally disconnect.

Send us a message to schedule a consultation. Let's figure out what's keeping you at your desk.

What does smooth sailing really look like for your business?• Problems getting caught before they turn into crises• Team...
06/04/2026

What does smooth sailing really look like for your business?

• Problems getting caught before they turn into crises
• Teams accessing what they need from any location
• Backups running on a schedule no one has to think about
• An IT partner handling issues while you're away
• Security working in the background without needing your attention

When your technology systems are built for smooth sailing, a vacation is something you take with confidence, not something you work through.

Ready to experience systems that run without you? Schedule a quick discovery call.

Most people plan vacations around flights and hotels. The ones who actually enjoy them plan for peace of mind first.Befo...
06/03/2026

Most people plan vacations around flights and hotels.

The ones who actually enjoy them plan for peace of mind first.

Before you book anything, ask yourself:

• If something breaks while I’m away, who handles it?
• Does my team have what they need to operate without me?
• Is someone other than me monitoring my IT systems?

If you can't confidently answer yes to all three, your destination may change, but your stress levels won't.

Peace of mind isn't somewhere you fly to. It's something you build into your IT setup before you leave.

Send us a message to schedule a consultation, and let's make your next vacation feel like one.

Setting an out-of-office reply is easy. Meaning it is the hard part. Here's what it takes:• A system that monitors itsel...
06/02/2026

Setting an out-of-office reply is easy. Meaning it is the hard part.

Here's what it takes:

• A system that monitors itself, so you don’t have to
• A team that knows how to escalate issues
• Backups that are tested and ready when needed
• A help desk that handles requests while you're away

When all of that is in place, out of office stops being a polite lie.

Like this post if you're ready for your OOO to mean something.

When was the last time you were truly unplugged? No pings. No emails. No “just checking in.” If you're being honest, it'...
06/01/2026

When was the last time you were truly unplugged? No pings. No emails. No “just checking in.”

If you're being honest, it's probably been a while.

Most business owners can't switch off because their operations are built to need them. Every notification is a reminder that if you stop watching, something might go wrong.

The ability to go from always on to fully unplugged is a technology and systems shift.

Drop a ✋ if you've "taken a vacation" and still answered your work emails.

05/29/2026

Your tools shouldn't just keep the business running. They should be helping it grow.

If that's not happening, send us a message to find out what’s possible.

05/28/2026

Adding tools to a misaligned foundation doesn’t solve the problem; it just makes it more expensive.

Before you buy more, make sure what you have is working the way it should.

Talk to us and we’ll help you find the gaps.

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2100 Aha Niu Place
Honolulu, HI
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