Archive for June, 2009

Six Steps to Prepare for Data Disaster

Everyone has heard countless stories about disaster striking businesses (whether it’s in the form of natural disaster, hard drive crash, or theft), but continue to think that it would never happen to their business.  In an ideal IT world, all businesses would suppose that they are the ONE company it is going to happen to and would PREPARE for it.

Do you backup HR documents, accounting files, and other crucial data on a frequent and regular basis? Remember, 90% of companies that suffer data loss, go out of business within 2 years!  WingSwept works with clients locally to give them peace of mind concerning their data protection.  We understand how important a disaster recovery plan is to the well being of small to medium sized businesses.

We suggest you read Renee Oricchio’s article “Disaster Planning in Six Quick Steps” to learn more about the precautions you need to be taking.

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Unwanted Spam Making Your Phone Vibrate?

“The RTC Filtering Solution has changed the way I live! Before WingSwept installed the system, my Blackberry was constantly vibrating.  As often as not, it was letting me know I had received spam.  Now when it vibrates, it is because I have a legitimate email, call or text.”

–Neal Padgett, President of Garner Chamber of Commerce

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WingSwept Ranks 31st On Top 100 Small Businesses in NC List

On June 17th, Business Leader Magazine’s Top 100 North Carolina Small Businesses honored WingSwept and the other award recipients at the Sheraton Hotel in Downtown Raleigh.  The special ceremony was dedicated to businesses that had been chosen based on long and short term revenue growth, business accomplishments and their positive impact in the community.

This was the second annual awards ceremony, and turned into a successful event that brought many distinguished professionals together. WingSwept, a leading IT consulting firm specializing in web/database development and network support, debuted 31st on the list and was one of the most highly ranked web and IT networking companies in the area.

More than 280 small businesses were nominated, but only the most worthy nominees were chosen for the 2009 list.  Each business deserved its placement on the list in its unique ways. Some of the things that distinguished WingSwept and helped place it as 31st on the list were the recent success of the Technology Spring Clean recycling event that they sponsored and the impressive growth of client, staff, and physical working space.

“It’s great to work for a company that has the combination of a wonderful staff and a steadily growing, yet stable client base.  Our clients and staff are the two factors that make success of this level possible and will continue to move WingSwept ahead of our competitors”, said Jay Strickland, WingSwept’s president.

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An Interview with Arlin

WingSwept is a part of Heartland Technology Groups (HTG) which is a Peer to Peer (P2P) group consisting of more than 220 VAR companies.  The interaction with the groups of a dozen like minded and geographically dispersed companies has been transformational in our business.  The founder of HTG was recently interviewed regarding his path to the VAR industry as well as the formation and evolution of HTG.  Read the full interview at the following link:  http://www.echannelline.com/usa/story.cfm?item=24645

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WingSwept Launches Soaring Technology Blog

WingSwept today announced the launch of the Soaring Technology Blog. The blog will contain information about WingSwept’s services, announcements and useful information about a variety of small business technology topics. To find out mroe information about WingSwept visit www.wingswept.com.

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Information Technology Consulting Firms Develop Synergy for Best Results

June 13, 2009 –WingSwept and Clever Ducks are companies very similar in nature but find themselves across the country from one another, which make them ideal partners for cooperative action. The founders of both companies met and hit it off in a Heartland Technology Groups peer group where resources and advice are exchanged. WingSwept and Clever Ducks decided to move beyond the occasional conference and phone call and emails, by sending WingSwept’s head of marketing, Molly Moore, all the way from Garner, NC to the Clever Ducks nest in San Luis Obispo, CA.

WingSwept and Clever Ducks not only share the same market niche providing reliable technology solutions to SMB market, but also strive to grant their clients the utmost satisfaction. Both companies work in a creative team environment, and work to provide clients with peace of mind and efficiency through maintained networks.

 “Help from an outside source that completely understands what we are trying to do is exciting but rare. Sharing ideas makes us both stronger,” says Amy Kardel, COO of Clever Ducks.  “It is an efficient and effective way to make a difference in our business and for our clients.”

By pairing up with other organizations outside of each other’s competitive range, best practices for businesses are shared and collaborative thinking is constant and on-going. This business model can be applied in any industry, but mutual company integrity and open communication is required for success. Due to the economy, there is no better time to make cost-conscious and creative decisions to positively impact business results.

“This transfer was a unique and advantageous decision for both companies. We ultimately were exchanging expertise, because I was able to learn from Clever Ducks while providing them with a fresh prospective on their material,” says Molly Moore, WingSwept’s head of marketing. “The success of this trip and our combined desire to develop world-class companies in our respective markets will allow for a platform for continued collaboration well into the future”.

ABOUT WINGSWEPT

WingSwept consists of two companies that provide full-service information technology consulting focused on interactive media and essential technology systems. WingSwept Communications and WingSwept Technologies currently have offices in North Carolina and Virginia. Their staff of more than 25 serves a diverse set of clients in all 50 states and around the world. WingSwept’s services focus on the areas of government services, network support, web application development and vertical marketing. The companies maintain separate divisions with dedicated staff for Web/database development and information technology consulting.  WingSwept Communications was established in 2000, followed by the incorporation of WingSwept Technologies in 2002 by its president, Jay Strickland. For more information on WingSwept’s services, please visit our Web site at www.wingswept.com.

ABOUT CLEVER DUCKS

Clever Ducks is a professional IT services company, located in San Luis Obispo, California offering a proven service portfolio for clients looking for simple monitoring solutions to complete outsourced IT. Since 1992, Clever Ducks has put its clients ahead of their competition and in charge of their data with reliable and efficient information technology solutions.  Their team uses innovative technologies to manage applications, desktops, servers, and networks so they run effortlessly and securely for a fixed monthly fee. For more information call 805.543.1930 or visit www.cleverducks.com.

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