Thank you! WingSwept was nominated for the best small business in Garner, NC! WingSwept is a technology firm that specializes in Managed Services for local companies. Managed Services helps businesses leverage technology for better results at an affordable cost.
Triangle East Magazine’s Reader’s Choice Awards are highlighting many categories including food and fun! Voting closes on May 6, 2011! Go here to vote, and help your favorite local businesses get recognized for their quality service!
WingSwept held its third annual Technology Spring Clean event on April 16, which was a huge success. Approximately 150 people and businesses came by to drop off over 20,000 pounds of technology.
Event volunteers saw computers, printers, radios, DVD players, fax machines, wire, and much more dropped off to be recycled. Some attendees participated for the first time while others have come out every year, but all were happy to get rid of their electronics properly.
The Technology Spring Clean would not be successful if not for the community and sponsors that supported the environmental cause. In the past three years, this event has diverted over 50,000 pounds from polluting landfills.
The ‘Spring Clean’ had similar results in 2010 and 2011, which is impressive considering this year’s threatening weather conditions. People were counting on the recycling event to take place, which led WingSwept to hold the event despite the possibility of rain.
For safety reasons, WingSwept and Triangle Recycling packed all the materials up early before storms came through that afternoon. Tornadoes touched down after the event lot had been vacated.
The fourth electronic recycling event will be scheduled for April of 2012. Become a Facebook Fan at www.facebook.com/wingsweptnc or check out www.wingswept.com/recycle for details.
Most people who hold on to old and unusable technology do it for two reasons. One reason is that they don’t know how or where to properly dispose of it. The second reason is fear of their personal data’s security. How can you know that your information is safe once you have gotten rid of it?
Due to the environmental harm that technology equipment can cause, it will soon be illegal to throw it away. WingSwept, a Garner IT firm, encourages people to participate in the third annual Technology Spring Clean where computers and electronics are recycled for free.
In honor of Earth Day, the event is going to be held on April 16, 2011 at 951 Heather Park Drive, Garner, NC from 10 AM to 4 PM.
Supporting sponsors include: International Minute Press, Garner Chamber of Commerce, Garner Citizen, Jones Insurance, McDonald’s, REX Wellness Center of Garner, S&A Cherokee, Timeless Promotionals, Town of Garner, Triangle Business Journal, Triangle Recycling, and Turner Farms Self Storage.
Computers, wires, printers, hard drives, scanners, fax machines, phones, and more will be accepted for drop off and diverted from landfills at the April 16 event.
Participants can walk away with peace of mind knowing that their hard drives will be securely shredded prior to recycling, to protect personal data.
Questions regarding the event and accepted items can be directed towards Molly Moore at 919-779-0954 x 131. Event details can also be found at www.wingswept.com/recycle.
WingSwept is excited to announce that Rex Wellness Center of Garner has joined our team of sponsors for the 2011 Technology Spring Clean! WingSwept appreciates everyone’s efforts (especially the communities support and participation). It is because of YOU that the third annual eRecycling event can even take place!
The sponsors are key in making sure the people of Garner, Raleigh, Cary, Clayton, Fuquay-Varina and other areas are aware of this free & local electronic recycling event! Everyone is invited to participate in the event taking place on April 16 at 951 Heather Park Drive, Garner NC. Throwing electronics away is detrimental to the Earth and will soon be banned.
The items that are encouraged for drop-off are computers, monitors, hard drives, wires, keyboards, fax machines, scanners, laptops, etc.
Note: Hard drives will be shredded before recycling to protect personal data.
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2010 marks the 10th year of business for Garner based IT firm, WingSwept, which experienced approximately 20% revenue growth. The past year has proven to be an exciting and successful one for the four divisions that make up the organization. The Vertical Markets division launched a new website brand for the HVAC industry and surpassed 1,800 customers, while the other divisions also grew considerably, which helped make 2010 an overall prosperous year. WingSwept has accepted numerous awards and recognitions throughout the year and implemented community and employee programs that improve the company and its people.
After ten years in business, WingSwept truly values the loyalty and commitment of staff members that have grown with the company for a number of years. Eleven staff members joined the team this year and have added a positive dimension to the office environment while also driving organizational success. The Marketing Department had four student interns, which gave students the ability to meet class requirements and develop useful business skills. As always, WingSwept fosters employee empowerment and in 2010 they implemented a Pay-for-Performance plan that does just that. The program encourages employee involvement in lowering the bottom line of the company by awarding staff for their achievements. WingSwept also presented programs this year such as Financial Peace University, a lecture series by financial management expert Dave Ramsey, where employees learned valuable ways of tackling the economy, lowering debt, and saving for the future. Thanks to innovative programs like these, WingSwept is growing at a steady speed and expresses enthusiasm about their plan to bring more staff members on board at the beginning of 2011.
WingSwept’s Technology Spring Clean (TSC) gave employees another way of giving back to the community and environment by providing a way for participants to dispose of technological waste properly. This year the number of participants grew 272.73% from 2009 and WingSwept welcomed 9 local businesses as supporting sponsors for the event, helping spread the word about TSC and making it an even larger group effort. The 2010 Technology Spring Clean saw a 445.24% increase in equipment collected for a grand total of 22,458 pounds. In October, WingSwept was presented with the “Green Action Program” from the Triangle Business Journal for the outstanding achievements of TSC and the greater reach within the community it accomplished this year. WingSwept is excited for 2011’s event, which they anticipate will have even better results.
Throughout the year, WingSwept was recognized with a number of honors, including:
Jay Strickland, WingSwept’s founder and CEO, represents WingSwept as the Chairman of Garner Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, a role that he will continue to hold in 2011. He also held the roles of Present of the Garner Rotary Club and a board member on local boards such as the YMCA. The WingSwept staff prides itself in its active participation in various community organizations. This year, they found themselves sponsoring and participating in a number of community events and charitable activities as a team. A Thanksgiving food drive and a Christmas benefit for families of the Community of Hope Ministries are just two recent examples of WingSwept’s charitable work.
To learn more about WingSwept’s success or how a partnership with them could benefit your company, visit www.wingswept.com or call (919) 779-0954.
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/
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.
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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!
