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Is Technology Part of Your Business Planning?

 - Are you integrating technology or simply putting out fires? Increasingly we see more and more small and medium sized companies frustrated with their Information Technology (IT) spending. Instead of treating it like an investment, it is often treated like an expense and even worse, an after thought. Do you find yourself paying for technology support only when things are going wrong? What if there were a way that technology planning could help create new ways to grow your business and control your budget and even create less fires? In other words, a proactive approach. Read more by downloading our the article, A Proactive Approach to IT.

Our partner, CDW, published a recent article in their publication Biz Tech Magazine on the topic detailing precautions every business can take to stay ahead of the curve, Get Your Ducks in a Row.

Ask us today how we can help your business become proactive.

Do you Back-up Your Data?

When it comes to those crucial back-up processes in our small businesses, it is a known fact that some or most of us just do not do it. That is right, most of us overlook the fact and underestimate the importance of regular, even daily, back-ups, to enable us to retrieve our work in the event of catastrophic failure, viruses or other unforeseen, unfortunate incidents or occurrences outside of our own control (or is it?). From actually doing back-ups, checking it, verifying, testing, monitoring and/or even safely capturing and storing it, safeguarding even encrypting our data, files and records for security and safe storage – although it sounds logical and important, we again find ourselves simply not doing it. What does that mean for your business?

Read more by downloading our the article, Back-ups: A Quick Case Study, a Detailed Account of One Client's Experience.

Ask us today how we can help your business stay protected.

Technology Watch

A recent article from Information Week sends an eye-opening message with the news that "crimeware" is on the rise. The number of sites distributing "crimeware" -- or software engineered for criminal activity like identity theft -- nearly doubled in December, rising from 4,630 in November to 7,197 the following month, according to a report issued today by the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG). Crimeware refers to a subset of malicious software, or malware, that has been specifically engineered for criminal activity like information theft and identity fraud. It can be thought of as an automated form of phishing, which relies on social engineering to dupe users into revealing sensitive information.

Ask us today how we can help keep you protected with our security solutions.

Getting the most from your investment

Traditionally, outsourced technology support has involved technicians who bill clients for service by the hour, resulting in sometimes high and inconsistent monthly charges and often leaving clients with a feeling of not knowing what they are getting for their investment. Now you have another option, proactively managed solutions with our Simple Office™ Support Plans. Now for one fixed monthly rate you will receive quality support with documented results. Say "Goodbye" to hourly rates™ with our new plans.

To learn more about improving your business efficiency and organization, toll-free Nationwide at 866-IT-CONCERTO (866-482-6623) to be dispatched to your local representative. Ask us today how we can help your business.

Visit us online at concertonetworks.com to request service or to find out more about how we can help your business.

We can help you:

• Improve your ability to access information, in the office and on the road.
• Quickly and easily share files as well as printers and other devices.
• Enhance the security and reliability of your data and network.
• Fixed rate monthly service plans, no more hourly billing!
• and much much more.....

We look forward to working with you in the near future.

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About Concerto Networks® 

Concerto Networks, Inc. is an international franchise business providing professional, consistent-quality computer and business technology solutions to small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Concerto Networks goes beyond simple troubleshooting and repair, providing the same holistic approach to IT support and director level management enjoyed by large companies, while offering significant savings and value to SMBs. The company's model is to build an international business technology solutions network with the expertise, processes, systems and support necessary to provide superlative service to SMBs. Franchises are independently owned and operated by experienced business and technology professionals.

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