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Like they said, “Managed Security: It’s About Trust and ROI”

May 18

Posted by molly.moore@wingswept.com in Managed Services | Comments off

Managed Services is a mutually beneficial IT system.  WingSwept’s customers can spend less and get more protection, and WingSwept’s technicians can stay in-tune with the ongoing network health of a customer’s business.  One thing this article points out is the importance of trust as well as cost-reduced IT practices.  WingSwept offers their customers 10 years of experience and trust.  In fact, May 2010 marks WingSwept’s 10th year anniversary!  To learn more about WingSwept’s Managed Services plans  and other technology solutions view our website.

 

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Prevent Your PC Computer From Failure

Dec 2

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

Let your computer serve you longer by taking care of it.  Make sure it does not have unecessary software on it, which take up space and may slow your PC down. If you are sure you don’t need a certain program anymore, you can go to your “Start” menu, to your computer’s “Control Panel”, and then to “Add or Remove Programs”. find that program that is no longer being used and select it to be removed.

Another way to keep your PC healthy, is to protect it from threats. Are you up-to-date on your anti-virus software? The wrong virus can not only slow down your computer, but can stop it dead in its tracks.

If you are in the Triangle area, contact WingSwept to protect your business’s computers and extend the life of your technology equipment.

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Managing Technologies in Uncertain Economic Times

Sep 15

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

The current economic downturn has challenged many business owners to re-evaluate existing business models, operational efficiencies, and capital expenditures.  Many forward thinking organizations are finding unique opportunities and looking past near-term challenges to position themselves for success when market conditions calm and return to vibrancy.

Doing More With Less

A critical role information technology firms play in uncertain economic times is to help clients manage costs and identify inefficiencies.  Taking advantage of technologies that are already owned can create returns through reduced management costs, more effective compliance with regulations, and increased efficiencies in operational execution.  Cost savings and efficiencies free cash flow for investments and capital expenditures that competitors may not be positioned to leverage.

WingSwept applies best practice solutions that are unique and optimized to our specific customer’s needs.  IT is not a one size fits all business and through investments in technology and people we are able to deliver unique strategic solutions, exceptional customer service, and timely technical support.

In 2008 Gartner released a study of the total annual cost of ownership of workstations and laptops in an unmanaged environment versus a managed environment.  The study took into account all direct (hardware, software, support consumables, network-related costs, facilities, and administration) and indirect costs (downtime, suboptimal functioning, user-induced problems, user-to-user support costs, non-business computer usage, time spent customizing desktops, time spent researching technology purchases, getting quotes, and dealing with vendor problems).  The cost savings on a well managed workstation was nearly $2,500 annually while the savings on a laptop was nearly $3,000.   These are real cost savings for companies, achieved by minimizing time spent by employees trying to make their systems work, minimizing downtime, and extending the life of equipment through proper maintenance. Ultimately, as the Gartner study show, well managed technology not only saves money, but provides you the freedom to manage your business.

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Switching Key Clients to Managed Services

Jul 30

Posted by molly.moore@wingswept.com in Managed Services, Press Releases | Comments off

WingSwept, a leading local technology solutions firm, has recently been focusing on letting their customers know how they can be better served through Managed Services.  All of their clients truly value their data and uptime in the workplace, and now WingSwept can provide an even more advanced service at a lower overall cost.

As a Managed Services provider, WingSwept offers network management through best-practice bundled solutions.  With the state of the economy, more and more businesses are turning towards this proactive and cost-efficient approach.  Waiting until network issues to arise can cause disruption in the workplace which leads to downtime, not to mention network repairs that can be very costly.

“We chose to transition to one of WingSwept’s Managed Service plans because we want our network to be running efficiently and at an optimal level at all times.  We are more confident and at peace than ever with the stability of our network,” says Jerry Jones of Jones Insurance Agency.

In these lean times, getting the most done with the least effort is important for a business’s overall budget.  The cost of not investing in Managed Services may be down time, loss of data, and not performing at an optimal level.  Higher reliability makes a monumental difference in this economy.

“Managed Services is such a great and practical advancement in the IT industry, because it allows us to better serve our clients at a price they can afford.  Before Managed Services your system could cry out for help and no one would hear it,” says WingSwept’s president, Jay Strickland. “We now have the ability to constantly monitor machines and stop crisis before they happen.”

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