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April 16 Marks the Third Annual Technoolgy Spring Clean in Garner, NC

Feb 17

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The Technology Spring Clean, Triangle Business Journal’s 2010 Green Action Program of the Year, is gearing up for its third year in Garner, North Carolina.  It will be held by WingSwept on April 16, 2011 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at 951 Heather Park Drive in Garner.

In the past, the Technology Spring Clean has collected over 27,000 pounds of technology and raised awareness for electronic recycling and its importance.

With the accelerated pace of technology, your electronics can become unusable or outdated quickly.  Do you have a stash of old computers, printers or fax machines in your home or office?  Like most people, you may have not known what to do with it all.  Any other day of the year, recycling equipment may be a burdensome task that costs you money.

The Technology Spring Clean allows the community a free, easy and environmentally-friendly method to get rid of old electronic equipment. Computers/CPUs, UPS, printers, monitors, copiers, keyboards, mice, circuit boards, mainframes, hard drives, and phone systems are accepted for drop-off.

Improperly disposing of the equipment will harm the landfills and our environment. WingSwept encourages you to acknowledge Earth Day and clean out the clutter by swinging by the recycling event.  It will be off your hands and properly recycled by Triangle Recycling.

For event updates, follow WingSwept on Facebook or visit www.wingswept.com/recycle.  The Technology experts of WingSwept look forward to seeing you on April 16!

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WingSwept Takes New Strides with Director of Workforce Learning and Sales Development

Dec 31

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GARNER, NC (Dec 31, 2010) – Tim Moore, an experienced sales professional who for several years has operated the Dancing Elephants Achievement Group in the Triangle, has been named the director of Workforce Learning and Sales Development for WingSwept, a locally based full-service information technology firm that continues to experience substantial growth both locally and nationally.

Moore’s new position is a unique position that will help sharpen WingSwept’s competitive edge said WingSwept president Jay Strickland.

“Tim’s experience and WingSwept’s resources are sure to make a solid combination as well as a major contribution to the impact our team has in the marketplace,” said Jay Strickland, President of WingSwept. “Tim’s professional role is an important stepping stone in our ongoing growth.”

Moore has almost thirty years of sales and training experience for such companies as Pepsi-Cola, Gillette, Dow Chemical, and L’Oreal USA.  He comes to WingSwept from Dancing Elephants Achievement Group of Raleigh and is the Editor of the Carolina Business Connection.

Moore first began working with WingSwept over two years ago when he provided strategic consulting to their team.  He has remained close with the Garner IT company throughout the years, and Strickland said having Moore come onboard was the next logical step in the professional relationship between him and WingSwept.

At WingSwept, Moore will train, coach and help manage Account Executives in Vertical Markets division as well as enhance hiring techniques.  WingSwept plans to add multiple sales professionals to the team in the beginning of 2011.

ABOUT WINGSWEPT

WingSwept is a full-service information technology consulting company based in Garner, NC. WingSwept’s services focus on areas of government services, network support, web application development and vertical marketing. The staff of more than 20 serves a diverse set of clients in all 50 states and around the world. For more information on WingSwept’s services, please visit our website at www.wingswept.com.

The Vertical Marketing division’s brands offer websites to specific industries that are search engine optimized and customizable for each customer.  The brands focus on affordable solutions for independent business owners in the automotive repair, collision repair and HVAC repair industries. WingSwept is experiencing overall growth due to the success of this division.  To learn more about each brand, visit www.repairshopwebsites.com, www.bodyshopwebsites.com, and www.surfingduct.com.

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Tips On Choosing an IT Provider & Your Technoogy Needs

Nov 5

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Choose a Pro: While it may be tempting to simply use the help of a tech-savvy neighborhood kid or a family member who has always been good with computers, neither are equipped with the skills to help your company grow like a professional engineer is.

Tap into IT’s Know-How: Keep in mind that an IT professional is capable of much more than just fixing your printer or updating your software. Discussing business forecasts and the upcoming needs of the company with them can help them understand your goals and advise you about how those goals can be met.

Consider More Than Price: Be careful not to only consider price when choosing an IT company. Look out for the types of services you can expect also. Knowing what the company can do for you and thinking about what you expect out of them is the biggest part of choosing the right one. In the end, paying 10% more for a company with excellent service could result in 50% more capability for your business. Is your NC-based small business suffering from a lack of technology support? To find out what Garner’s WingSwept can do for your business contact us now!

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WingSwept Team of Experts Continuously Grows

Apr 6

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WingSwept, a locally based full-service information technology firm continuing to experience substantial growth has expanded its staff once again.  Marcy Sawyer and Theresa Brittain have joined the team of experts at WingSwept and each brings a wealth of professional experience to the company. 

“We’veseen significant growth over the past several years and finding highly qualified candidates for both of these administrative positions was necessary in order to support our growth beyond our current size,” said Jay Strickland, President of WingSwept.

For the position of Staff Accountant, Sawyer was uniquely qualified and no stranger to the executives of WingSwept.  Sawyer assumes responsibilities from several WingSwept staff members whose workloads have grown extensively as the company has grown.

Theresa Brittain was chosen to fill the position of Hiring Coordinator.  The technology firm continues to build its team with top-notch individuals, so much so that they needed a person to manage the hiring responsibilities and help find the best match for open positions.  Brittain was self employed for approximately 13 years before joining the WingSwept team. 

“I have realized since being on board at WingSwept just how fortunate we all are to have a job in this economy, especially at a place that provides important service to businesses an

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Get rid of your office clutter! Free Drop Off on April 17

Mar 19

Posted by molly.moore@wingswept.com in Industry News, Press Releases, Technology Tips | Comments off

Did you know that improperly throwing away technology equipment pollutes landfills? With Earth Day just around the corner, think about what old and unused technology equipment you have laying around your house or office.  Most likely that equipment is getting in your way and taking up space.  As a service to the community, WingSwept and its supporting partners are holding the second annual Technology Spring Clean in a couple of weeks at 951 Heather Park Drive, Garner, NC 27529.  It is a FREE drop-off recycling event occurring on April 17 from 10 am – 4 pm.  It couldn’t get much easier! Get more details here: www.wingswept.com/recycle

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WingSwept President Wins Triangle Top Entrepreneur Award & Citizen Choice Award

Mar 17

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Jay Strickland, WingSwept CEO and a valued asset to the local business community, was newly awarded Triangle Top 50 Entrepreneur Award by Business Leader Media and Citizen Choice Award for Business by The Garner Citizen.  He was chosen for both based on his leadership skills and his overall impact as a citizen and professional.

 

Business Leader Media hosted the event on Friday, February 26, 2010 and gave recognition to 50 Triangle business owners who are successful risk-takers that transform businesses.  Jay is viewed by his staff and peers as a strategic and innovative business leader.  As the founder of the local IT company, many perceive WingSwept’s success as a tribute to Jay, but he does just the opposite.

 

“The people that make up WingSwept deserve praise for their ability to keep the company running smoothly.  It is through the team’s expertise and interactions with the community and customers that promotes what WingSwept truly is about,” says Jay Strickland, award recipient.  “These honors are only possible through their hard work.”  

 

Along with the other Citizen Choice honorees, WingSwept president Jay Strickland was honored at the Garner Citizen breakfast on the morning of March 10.  Citizen Choice Awards recognizes people and entities who exemplify what it means to be a Garner citizen by encouraging community growth and demonstrating a commitment to Garner by fostering community activism and pride through leadership, innovation, vision and citizenship. 

 

Jay possesses leadership positions in multiple professional organizations, including the Garner Rotary Club and Garner Chamber of Commerce.  Interacting with other professionals, whether in community organizations or peer groups, is one way Jay utilizes his time.

 

Without the WingSwept staff, Jay wouldn’t have the capacity to participate in the organizations that fuel his ingenuity.  WingSwept continually delivers top of the line IT services to businesses that are in need minimal downtime and secure data, while also staying active in the community and local events.

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Microsoft Outlook Email Tip – 2 Minute Delay

Mar 15

Posted by molly.moore@wingswept.com in Technology Tips | Comments off

WingSwept is a local IT consulting company helping small to medium sized businesses leverage technology, minimize downtime, and secure business.  WingSwept has been delivering peace of mind since 1995, and focuses on businesses in Garner, surrounding areas in North Carolina, and provides certain services nationwide.

If you want to be able to hit “send” but have the email stay in your outbox for a time, use the following rule. When it is in your outbox, you are able to re-open it and make changes without using the Recall feature!

 

  1. In Outlook, go to the Tools menu Rules and Alerts
  2. Click on New Rule
  3. Click Start From a Blank Rule
  4. Highlight Check Messages After Sending, then click Next
  5. Do not select any checkboxes showing, then click Next
  6. Answer Yes to dialog box asking if this applies to all messages
  7. Select the last checkbox – Defer delivery by X minutes
  8. Under Step 2 that now shows, click on minutes
  9. Edit number of minutes you would like the delay to last (suggested delay 2 minutes), Click OK and Next
  10. Decide if you want an exception – Some use “Importance” to have emails go immediately  
  11. Name your rule and click Finish! You can now go grab and delete from out Outbox for 2 minutes if you realize you didn’t mean to send a certain email

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The Garner Citizen and Community Recognize WingSwept CEO

Feb 17

Posted by molly.moore@wingswept.com in Industry News, Press Releases | 1 Comment

The Garner Citizen recognized Jay Strickland, WingSwept CEO, with a Citizen Choice award.  The article speaks highly of his service and dedication to the community.  When asked how he manages to find any spare time, he gives full credit to the WingSwept staff.

“I believe in the abilities of our staff,” Strickland said. “They are experts in their field and highly trained to do their jobs well. We have open communication in the office and work together to accomplish tasks.”

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“The WingSwept staff is made up of reliable and hardworking people that are well-equipped to keep WingSwept functioning,” he said. “I have found that everything I do myself denies someone else the opportunity to learn, so I spend a lot of time making sure that our folks have the resources to be successful. I am confident in their abilities to take care of our customers without me being directly involved in every project or task, which allows me more time for my family and community involvement.”

Read the article in its entirety: http://www.garnercitizen.com/2010/02/citizen-choice-awards-jay-strickland/

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WingSwept to hold Second Annual Technology Spring Clean Event

Feb 15

Posted by molly.moore@wingswept.com in Industry News, Press Releases | Comments off

GARNER, NC – WingSwept, a locally based full-service information technology firm located in Garner, North Carolina, is organizing its second annual Technology Spring Clean in conjunction with the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day.  This year’s event will take place on April 17, 2010 from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM with a rain date of April 24, 2010. The event location is 951 Heather Park Drive, Garner, NC 27529 at the corner of Aversboro Road and Heather Park Drive.   

At last year’s first ever Technology Spring Clean, WingSwept collected and recycled unwanted computer technology items from businesses and citizens that were eager to do some spring cleaning.  Over 5,000 pounds of technology equipment was dropped off as last year’s Technology Spring Clean event and diverted away from landfills.

WingSwept knows how important it is to protect sensitive data when disposing of old computer equipment. To offer peace of mind in knowing your critical information will be secure, all hard drives will be removed from computers and securely shredded prior to recycling.

“Our Technology Spring Clean event was organized to make it easy and worry-free for area businesses and citizens to drop-off and recycle their old technology equipment,” said Jay Strickland, President of WingSwept.  “The community’s enthusiasm and willingness to support the Earth Day cause served as inspiration for us to make the Technology Spring Clean an annual event.”

For more information on WingSwept’s second annual Technology Spring Clean, please go to http://www.wingswept.com/recycle.

ABOUT WINGSWEPT

WingSwept is a full-service information technology consulting company headquartered in Garner, NC.  WingSwept’s services focus on helping client’s leverage technology in the areas of government services, network support, web application development and vertical marketing. The staff of more than 20 serves a diverse set of clients in all 50 states and around the world. For more information on WingSwept’s services, please visit our website at www.wingswept.com.

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IT Precautions for This Weekend’s Severe Storm

Jan 29

Posted by molly.moore@wingswept.com in Industry News, Technology Tips | Comments off

With the pending storm, this is a good opportunity to remind everyone of some standard IT procedures.  Before leaving the office for the weekend, we advise you power off desktops.  All WingSwept client servers have been given peace of mind with preconfigured with battery backup and automated software to gracefully shut down in the event of a power outage.  This is a good opportunity to review your server setup with your IT service provider.  Please feel free to contact us with any questions/concerns.

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