Half Past Five
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Elevating Your Business, One Byte at a Time

Certified UniFi Security Installer & Full-Service IT Security Partner

From UniFi security cameras, access control & audio to 24x7 managed cybersecurity that keeps ransomware and malware out of your business, Half Past Five is the single technology partner for growing organizations in the Fargo–Moorhead area.

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Certified UniFi Partner & Installer
24x7 SOC Monitoring & MDR
50 Years Combined IT Experience
Fargo–Moorhead Based & Local
U Official UniFi Partner & Certified Installer

Cameras, Access & Audio — Built on One Unified Platform

As a certified Ubiquiti UniFi partner and installer, we design, deploy, and support complete UniFi ecosystems — so your cameras, doors, and building audio all live in one dashboard, one app, one trusted partner.

Official UniFi Protect G6 Turret camera product photo
Official UniFi Access G6 Pro Entry product photo
Official UniFi UDM Pro Max product photo

UniFi Protect & Access hardware, unified on one UniFi platform — official Ubiquiti product photography.

Security Cameras

UniFi Protect surveillance systems with 4K clarity, indoor & weatherproof outdoor options, and AI-powered detection.

  • Person, vehicle & package detection
  • Local + cloud recording & playback
  • Live remote monitoring from any device
  • Scalable from single buildings to multi-site

Access Control

UniFi Access door control that replaces traditional locks and key fobs with mobile unlock and centralized management.

  • Mobile, badge & keypad unlock
  • Custom schedules per door & user
  • Real-time entry & exit logs
  • Visitor & contractor access management

Audio & Intercom

Networked audio, paging, and door intercom powered by UniFi Talk, unified with your cameras and access points.

  • Building-wide paging & announcements
  • Door intercom tied to video & access
  • VoIP calling on the same network
  • Managed from a single UniFi app
How We Work

From First Call to Fully Protected — Four Simple Steps

No confusing sales process and no guesswork — just a clear path from where you are today to a fully secured, fully supported business.

1

Free Discovery Call

We learn about your business and walk your site — in person or virtually — to identify your camera, access, and network priorities. No cost, no pressure.

2

Custom Assessment & Proposal

You get a clear, itemized proposal built around your risk and budget — every camera, door, and safeguard explained up front.

3

Certified Installation

Our certified UniFi technicians handle clean, professional installation with minimal disruption to your day-to-day operations.

4

Ongoing Monitoring & Support

24x7 SOC monitoring, proactive maintenance, and one point of contact for anything that comes up — you’re never on your own.

Before & After

A Real Network Cleanup, Not Just a New Router

Same rack, same building — re-terminated, labeled, and dressed by our team so every cable has a home and a reason for being there.

Before Messy, undressed network rack cabling before Half Past Five re-cabled it
Untraced runs, no service loops, no labeling — hard to service and easy to break.
After Clean, labeled, dressed network rack after Half Past Five re-cabled it
Every run dressed, labeled, and traceable — ready for whoever services it next.
What Our Clients Say

Real Feedback From Businesses We Support

We don’t just talk about fanatical customer service — here’s what clients say after years of working with us.

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We have been dealing with Half Past Five for years and have had nothing but good experiences throughout. Dillon has been our main contact over the years and he is here whenever we need him. We have had a couple of situations with our computers that have basically shut down operations immediately and one quick phone call and Dillon was doing whatever he could to get us up and running. There have been numerous situations where he has dropped everything he was doing to help us out, whether it be physically coming up to our fertilizer plant in Hillsboro, ND or hooking up to our computer and fixing it remotely. I definitely recommend anyone who asks about IT support to check out Half Past Five because of the speed of service, not to mention the cost of the service they provide is hard to beat. Half Past Five is customer centric which is the best quality a business can have. Thanks for all you do!

Chuck Moen Manager, Alton Agronomy
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I don’t know how we could’ve opened this office on time without your help! By offering your services on weekday evenings and weekends, you make it convenient and possible for small businesses to be efficient. IT is not a skill of mine (as you could clearly see!!), and I appreciate being able to put everything in your hands and know that it is taken care of. From start to finish, both you and your technician, Nick, were great to work with as well as professional. Throughout your service, you continually asked if there was anything else we needed, or if you could be of help in any other way. Customer for life over here. :)

Sara Mehrer Financial Representative, Country Financial
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Half Past Five has provided outstanding service to Bratney companies for over two years and began this service by being able to cable our new office in Fargo while other vendors were unable. This led to a successful and on time opening of our new branch and I know all the employees appreciated Dillon being there when it counts. When I first came aboard at Bratney there were certain areas that I was not as well versed in and Dillon always had the answers or was able to bounce ideas around to end up at the most positive outcome. By doing so Dillon has helped Bratney save $23,000 a year! On top of this, Dillon has been my go-to guy for other projects such as critical service monitoring, Windows and 3rd party patch management, and next-gen anti-virus. Day or night if Dillon saw something out of the ordinary or if I was working late on a project Dillon was always there to offer any help he could. In short, if you are looking for valuable and knowledgeable IT resource.

Evan Landis Systems Administrator, Bratney Companies
IT Security & Ransomware Protection

Don’t Let Ransomware Hold Your Business Hostage

Ransomware and malware attacks are one of the biggest threats facing small and midsize businesses today — and a single unpatched system or phished employee can bring operations to a halt. As your Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP), we build layered defenses around your people, endpoints, and data so an attack never turns into a shutdown.

24x7 SOC & MDRContinuous monitoring and managed detection & response across your network.
Immutable BackupsSecure, versioned backup of endpoints & SaaS data that ransomware can’t encrypt or delete.
Endpoint ProtectionNext-gen antivirus and EDR on every device, not just the network perimeter.
Patch & Vulnerability MgmtOngoing scanning and patching to close the gaps attackers rely on.
Security Awareness TrainingPhishing simulations and training that turn employees into your first line of defense.
Incident ResponseA tested response plan so if something does get through, downtime is measured in hours, not weeks.
Illustration of a digital shield protecting a server from ransomware threats
Free Security Assessment

See Exactly Where You’re Exposed — At No Cost

In one no-obligation visit or call, we’ll walk through your cameras, doors, network, and backups, and show you in plain language where you’re covered and where you’re not. You’ll leave with a clear, written plan — whether you hire us or not.

✓ Response within 1 business day, guaranteed
✓ No obligation, no high-pressure sales
✓ Available on-site or virtually across Fargo–Moorhead
✓ Straight answers from a certified UniFi & IT security partner

We reply within 1 business day. Your information is never sold or shared.

Full-Service IT

One Partner for Every Piece of Your Technology

Security and UniFi installs are just part of the picture — we're your single resource for IT strategy, support, and infrastructure.

Managed IT Services

Network monitoring, help desk support, patching, and full infrastructure management so your team can focus on the business.

Microsoft 365 Management

Setup, training, and security auditing for M365 so you get more from your subscription while staying protected.

SaaS Backup & Recovery

Microsoft doesn't fully back up your O365 data — we do, with fast search-and-restore and compliance-ready reporting.

Managed Security (MSSP)

A complete outsourced security solution with 24x7 SOC, MDR, threat hunting, and incident response.

Virtual CIO Services

Strategic technology planning aligned to your business goals — scale, enter new markets, and compete with confidence.

UniFi Cameras, Access & Audio

Certified design, installation, and support for UniFi Protect, Access, and Talk across your facilities.

Our Vision

Providing Security, Efficiency & Excellent Reliability

Our commitment to our clients is simply unmatched. We provide fanatical customer service because that's what we believe you deserve — keeping your employees productive and secure, and meeting evolving needs with agility and precision.

This unwavering dedication to security, reliability & efficiency distinguishes us as a trusted ally, consistently delivering value and driving sustainable growth for our clients.

50Years Combined Experience
24/7SOC & Network Monitoring
4Core Values We Live By
1Single Point of Contact
Ready When You Are

Ready to Protect Your Business and Keep It Safe?

We partner with industry-leading security vendors, including UniFi, to make sure you're protected 24x7, 365 days a year.

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