LocalITCompanies.com now Helping Chicago, Dallas and Houston Businesses Find Pre-Screened IT Companies

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) March 11, 2010

It seems most business owners are entrenched in their own day to day business building operations and the thought of hiring a full-time staff to support their IT growth is not feasible. However, ignoring such services can cause a company to go out of business. LocalITCompanies.com has been launched to serve as a vital resource for companies looking to enhance their IT support.

Now serving the Chicago, Dallas and Houston metropolitan areas, Local IT Companies is currently expanding its market. All IT companies in their network are required to provide three current customer references who have been working with them for at least one year.

Local IT Companies highlights the most important IT services and reasons why it is crucial for every business to have these services in place.

Disaster Recovery

Having a disaster recovery pla n for a business is almost like having an umbrella on a rainy day. When it rains, there is no doubt one will get wet, but with an umbrella, the chances of getting soaked are mitigated. The same idea applies to a solid disaster recovery plan. Sure, there may be some down time, but having a plan in place will allow a business to continue to flow.

It is estimated that most large companies spend between 2 and 4 percent of their IT budget on disaster recovery planning, with the aim of avoiding larger losses in the event that the business cannot continue to function due to loss of IT infrastructure and data. Of companies that had a major loss of business data, 43 percent never reopen, 51 percent close within two years and only six percent will survive in the long-term. *This results in a majority of failed businesses.

Network Security

For most small businesses and medium sized companies, a security strategy may consist of a network firewall and some anti-virus software (that might even be outdated). While that may have been suitable years ago, Local IT Companies highly recommends a network security strategy that is multi-layered with various backup plans. All companies are connected to the Internet, and this alone makes them vulnerable to computer hackers and password crackers, network attacks, malware downloads from unscrupulous websites, as well as the risk of using insecure browsing and viruses sent via e-mail.

Network Monitoring

Businesses are monitored in terms of bottom line, sales, product inventory, etc. All companies should have IT specialists that are there to remotely monitor their network so they can have peace of mind and the ability to focus on their business. Local IT Companies stresses the importance of the 24/7 monitoring of critical devices and support from anywhere in the world, no matter what time of day, with offsite remote monitoring and onsite support.

Remote network monitoring allows qualified technicians to anticipate or identify issues before they become major problems for a company’s network.

VoIP

A business’ phone system is critical to how it communicates and functions. More and more companies of all sizes are shifting to VoIP (Voice-over Internet Protocol) communication systems. For many companies in the Chicago, Dallas, and Houston markets, especially service-based firms reliant on technology, VoIP calling packages not only improve the cost of doing business, but can change the manner in which a company does business, dramatically increasing the size of their potential market as well as increasing efficiencies throughout the company.

Whether a company currently has a small staff of IT personnel in place and needs some assistance with its IT infrastructure upgrades or just need to bring someone on board part-time or in an outsourced capacity, all companies need to be prepared to stay in business by utilizing local IT companies.

Local IT Companies has locations in Dallas, Houston and Chicago (headquarters). For more information, a representative can be reached at 877-500-0905 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by mail at 230 S. Clark St. Suite 120 Chicago, IL 60604 or online at http://www.localitcompanies.com.

*Hoffer, Jim. “Backing Up Business – Industry Trend or Event.” Health Management Technology, Jan 2001

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X-ISS is First to Launch Cutting-Edge, Combined On-Site and Cloud Remote Backup and Recovery System Affordable to Small Businesses in Houston

Houston, TX (PRWEB) July 29, 2010

X-ISS, a leading provider of expert IT support and disaster recovery planning services for small to medium businesses (SMBs) in Greater Houston, has announced the launch of a unique, cost-effective solution that makes data backup and recovery faster, easier and more secure than most systems commonly used. .

The X-ISS back-up and recovery system is the first affordable total solution to be offered to small and medium businesses in the Houston market combining the convenience of local on-site backup with the protection of remote support which utilizes the latest in cloud-based technology. This combined approach overcomes the limitations and hassles commonly associated with other local and remote forms of backup and recovery.

Many small to medium businesses still use tapes for backup that they then store at an off-site location each night, says Deepak Khosla, President of X-ISS. With our new combined system, not only will they be able to eliminate the costs of hardware, labor and storage necessary when using tape based systems, but theyll receive a whole new level of data protection and ease of recovery to which they dont currently have access.

The new X-ISS combined on-site/cloud remote backup solution offers a host of features that are critical to delivering a best in class system for businesses who rely upon their data. These features include automatic backup of all data changes to both local and redundant secure remote devices as often as every fifteen minutes. They also include the ability to easily retrieve previous versions of documents including files that have been deleted, overwritten or corrupted on the local device. In addition, the X-ISS on-site/remote backup system offers hassle-free data recovery, with no complex hardware or software, that allows recovery in minutes of what used to often take hours or days with other types of systems.

One of the systems unique benefits is that if a business is struck by a disaster that destroys their on-site device, they can be operating as normal the next morning with a new, fully operational on-site device containing all of their latest data that’s been delivered to them overnight. For those whose businesses can’t afford even a moment of downtime, the X-ISS backup system offers an optional capability to seamlessly transform into a virtual server with complete capabilities and data integrity while the local server is being restored. “For businesses which currently use web-based remote backup systems, it can take days or weeks to become fully operational again after a major disaster,” says Khosla. “Our new system speeds the recovery time.”

The new X-ISS combined on-site/cloud remote back-up system is completely secure with both encrypted data communication and storage, and includes 24/7 assistance and proactive monitoring by a team of highly experienced technical experts.

Were excited to be able to offer Houston businesses a better backup and recovery solution featuring the latest technology and providing the best in data protection and ease of use, says Khosla. Were particularly proud were able to offer this at a price thats affordable to small businesses, and in many cases at equal to or less than the costs they are investing in inferior backup tapes and other solutions.

For more information about the new X-ISS backup and recovery solution please visit http://www.x-iss.com or call 713.862.9200 x201.

ABOUT X-ISS: Delivering eXcellence in IS Solutions since 1993

X-ISS is the trusted choice of small-to-medium businesses in the Greater Houston area who want to maximize the performance and protect the security of their IT resources affordably. Best known for their exceptional expertise and responsiveness, X-ISS has been delivering a full range of cost-effective IT services and support, including business saving disaster recovery planning solutions, to a wide range of loyal clients for over fifteen years. http://www.x-iss.com

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Need a Compliant, Optimized, Reliable Engine? Attend the CORE Symposium in Houston, May 22-23

Austin, Texas (PRWEB) May 02, 2012

We would like to invite you to attend the 2012 CORE Symposium, May 22-23, in Houston. The primary focus for CORE 2012 is to summarize proven engine catalyst and turbocharger solutions for emissions reductions, operational flexibility and reliability on equipment that we operate in the gas transmission industry. We hope you can join us for this exciting event!

The CORE Symposium brings together operators and suppliers to present common needs and proven solutions that target a Compliant, Optimized, Reliable Engine (CORE) to meet NOx reductions under control regulations.

This two-day symposium will include a review of ozone regulations and feature case studies and documented solutions offered by key suppliers. Attendees will learn about specific technology options, budgetary costs and scheduling issues that should be considered as specific compliance strategies are developed by your company.

The target audience is environmental, project management and plant reliability personnel involved in air emissions mitigation projects as well as suppliers with market-ready products and services to satisfy operating company needs.

The current agenda highlights include the following presentations:

Keynote: “Riding the Next Wave of Retrofits” with Gregg Arney, Southern California Gas Co.

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Need a Compliant, Optimized, Reliable Engine? Attend the CORE Symposium in Houston, May 22-23