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Managed Services, Managed Success Advantage Technology’s New Data Center Small businesses are a staple of the economy, and just like corporations and enterprises, they need technology to operate effectively in order to remain successful. However, many small businesses have a limited budget when it comes to IT resources and hiring additional employees. This is where Advantage Technology comes in. Moving into a newly renovated building has given Advantage Technology the opportunity to build a state-ofthe-art data center from the ground up with three primary considerations: security, reliability and disaster avoidance. With Managed Services from Advantage Technology, you can delegate IT operations to our trusted team. Not only will you remove stressful, time-consuming tasks from your daily responsibilities, but you will also save money. With end-toend services like help desk assistance, remote support and monitoring, virtual servers, managed data backup, staffing and virtual chief information officers, Advantage Technology can help you with everything from tech support to tracking the temperature of your server room. IT is a maturing industry, and with maturation comes a level of service that is not only necessary but costly. Many companies require clients to sign a contract or only offer flatrate or supplemental services, but Advantage Technology offers an a la carte system where clients can pay as they go for the services they need at an affordable price. No lock-in contracts. No long-term commitments. No hidden fees. You can be as involved or as removed as you want with the option to receive regular alerts or have Advantage Technology handle all issues with no hassle for you. Daily, monthly, annually—our services are yours to customize and profit from. Access to the data center is heavily restricted and monitored. Only select engineers have access, and twofactor authentication, including biometrics, is used to enforce access limitations. All access points are closed at all times with video surveillance employed as both a deterrent and for remediation purposes in case of a physical breach. Power for the data center is provided by Appalachian Power, and a Generac natural gas generator is employed to ensure power during a catastrophic power failure. Advantage Technology has contracted with the top three ISPs in West Virginia to provide internet access. Each ISP enters via different penetration point s to ensure access in the event of a natural disaster or vandalism. The server room is constructed of concrete and cooled with redundant cooling systems. Its second floor location eliminates the threat of flooding, and Siemens Sinorix 227 fire suppression is employed to mitigate any fire damage. With this new data center, Advantage Technology strives to be the absolute best choice for our customers. Your data, servers and virtual servers are secure, accessible and safe in our hands. Experienced Account Management Josh Halstead Sales Director Over 15 years of sales and support experience at some of the region’s largest organizations. Mike Winans Sales Engineer Over 15 years in business communication, specializing in ShoreTel’s phone systems and unified communications. Steve Santmyer Account Manager Over 35 years of experience in managing accounts and delivering solutions via technology. Greg Ogrinz Account Manager Trained by technicians to produce quick, accurate quotes and address any customer needs. www.advantage.tech 866-793-8232 ● 950 Kanawha Blvd E ● Suite 100 ● Charleston, WV 25301 ● www.advantage.tech