It’s hard to predict the future, especially for technology. The Internet has evolved quicker than most imagined in the past 10 years, so it will be fascinating to see what the next 10 years will do for the Internet. It grows at an amazing rate! At WingSwept, we are always striving to stay ahead of the curve and be aware of important changes and evolutions. Read this article’s predictions for the Web: http://pcplus.techradar.com/node/3230/
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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!
- In Outlook, go to the Tools menu Rules and Alerts
- Click on New Rule
- Click Start From a Blank Rule
- Highlight Check Messages After Sending, then click Next
- Do not select any checkboxes showing, then click Next
- Answer Yes to dialog box asking if this applies to all messages
- Select the last checkbox – Defer delivery by X minutes
- Under Step 2 that now shows, click on minutes
- Edit number of minutes you would like the delay to last (suggested delay 2 minutes), Click OK and Next
- Decide if you want an exception – Some use “Importance” to have emails go immediately
- 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
It seems pretty ironic, but electricity, the very thing that powers your computer, can actually hurt it more than help it. WingSwept wanted to let you know that electricity can cause your computer network to go haywire in a couple different ways:
First there are transients, also known as surges or spikes in service usually caused by weather, animals, or even damage to a power pole caused by a vehicle accident. Transients can occur pretty regularly, up to several times per week. Having a surge protector does not guarantee your computer and data safe, however. According to experts, surge protectors become burned out after just a few months of fighting off transients.
At the opposite end of the transient scale is what’s called a sag. This is what happens when power drops below normal. Everyone has witnessed a sag as they may come in the form of flickering lights caused by when some piece of equipment turns on or comes out of power saver mode. Experts say offices can experience up to 30 sags a day.
Another issue is a blackout. The definition is just what it sounds like—sudden power loss. No matter how long a blackout lasts, it can cause major problems for your computer to include not even starting back up again.
How do you protect your computers and data? Get yourself an uninterruptible power supply, or UPS. These devices can sense electrical problems and adjusts accordingly to maintain normal power. Make sure to get a UPS that will support your computer. Contact WingSwept with any questions you have regarding UPS compatibility.
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/
WingSwept’s IT experts offer businesses the chance to better understand their technology. How efficient is your network? Is your server and technology equipment holding you back? Are you on the brink of a computer crash? These are all easy questions to answer after getting a Technology SWOT analysis by WingSwept. It is our goal to help you leverage your technology, but first you need to know where you stand. To find out more, contact our consultants. This affordable offer could save your business!
WingSwept, a leading local IT firm, has gone through 2009 accumulating much recognition and proving themselves to be an award-winning company. WingSwept is based in Garner, NC and staffs over 20 people in the four divisions of Government Services, Network Support, Web Development, and Vertical Marketing.
In light of the state of the economy, this IT firm has not hesitated in hiring the staff members they need to reach their growing client base, which also led to expanding office space. WingSwept has selectively filled multiple Sales Representative positions, a Customer Service Representative, a Community Relations Director, a Marketing Coordinator, and a Partner Advisor. WingSwept will conclude the year with other 1,700 diverse customers in all 50 states. It is WingSwept’s forward-thinking approach to business that has allowed the company to achieve revenue growth of 50% for the second straight year.
In 2009, WingSwept gained many key customers and strengthened relationships with existing customers in all divisions. The Network Support division has converted many significant customers to Managed IT Services to better accommodate the customer’s time and budget. The Vertical Markets division has the most rapidly growing customer base, and its success has not mirrored the economy in any way.
In the summer of 2009, Business Leader Media announced WingSwept as 31st on the Top 100 NC Small Businesses. In September, WingSwept was ranked on Triangle Business Journal’s Internet Marketing & Design Firms for the third time, this time topping the list in fifth place. North Carolina Technology Association most recently chose WingSwept as one of four finalists for the Customer Service Company based on the organization’s commitment to simplifying business for their customers and exceeding client expectations.
In August, the company was rewarded with a $16,000 workforce development training grant from the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Division of Workforce Development. The Program is designed to benefit businesses by enhancing the skills of employees, thereby increasing productivity and the potential for company growth. WingSwept’s focus is on becoming highly skilled in the techniques of selling and customer service in Vertical Markets, which serves clients nationwide.
All of these successes have not stopped WingSwept from being active in the community more than ever this year. They remain being committed to the Garner community and surrounding community, and often participate together in charitable events. WingSwept held its first ever Technology Spring Clean, an Earth Day inspired recycling event, which allows citizens to drop off old technology equipment to be recycled without polluting landfills. Jay Strickland strives to set an example in leadership and involvement. He is the Garner Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board and President of the Garner Rotary Club.
“It was always our intention to not only survive the economic turmoil, but come out of it stronger than we went into it. We have been blessed with a solid foundation of strong customers who themselves masterfully navigated the current economy and dedicated and focused staff,” says Jay Strickland, WingSwept CEO and a 2009 Triangle Business Journal “40 under 40” recipient and 2009 Business Leader Media “Mover and Shaker”.
What would happen if there was a flood, fire, or theft? Could your business operate? How long would it take you to be up and running again?
Some don’t realize how much they rely on data until after the fact…when it is too late. That is why every business needs a reliable backup at an affordable rate.
At the very least, business owners need to have data backup on the machines that hold the most critical data. At WingSwept, we offer a very affordable online solution for people like you to put on single computers, such as your off-site machines or coverage for main computers. It also recommended to have backup to your existing backup, and you can use our Data Vault Services to do so, because it is that affordable. We are even offering a FREE 30 day trial to test it out and help you protect your business.
For those of you using Microsoft Office’s Outlook, WingSwept would like to introduce a feature that will help you coordinate with other business professionals by emailing your calendar. It is a simple process from customizing how the recipient will view your calendar to sending it.
Click the Calendar icon in the left Navigation Pane of Microsoft Outlook, and then right-click the Calendar that you want to share. You can then select Send Calendar via Email.
A new window should open where you can clarify what calendar you want to send, the date range to share, and the amount of detail to show to the recipient.
For step-by-step instructions, visit Microsoft Office Online. Select Share your calendar with anyone, and then select Send your calendar via e-mail. It will automatically scroll down to the final section on the page.
You can find many other helpful tips on Microsoft Office Online. As always, WingSwept provides these tips wants to help you leverage technology.
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.
CRN Magazine, in their September issue, examined the current state of technology, security solutions and what is to come. They rated the biggest security threats that will be facing customers in the next 12 to 18 months.
The 10 Biggest Security Threats Are:
- 39.7% – Data Loss/Breaches
- 35.9% – Internal Threats
- 34.3% – Social Networking Threats
- 33% – Trojans/Information Stealing Keyloggers/Fast Flux Botnets
- 22.5% – Phishing/Social Engineering
- 21.1% – Viruses
- 20.6% – Internet Worms
- 20.1% – Organized Cybercrime Networks
- 13.9% – Cyber Espionage
- 10.5% – Zero-day Exploits
Enterprise-level businesses are not the only ones who can afford protection from these things. WingSwept offers small and medium sized businesses security solutions to meet each customer’s unique needs. WingSwept specializes in Managed Services, Disaster Recovery, Data Loss Prevention, Virus/Spam Protection and much more. Keeping customers in business is WingSwept’s top priority. The suffering economy means businesses need cost-efficient solutions to adapt to increasing threats and new technologies.