WEBIT Services, Inc., a leading llinois based Managed Technology Services Provider, is pleased to announce the launching of its new WEBIT Early Warning Technology Protection Service.

“With the notable increase in the frequency and severity of destructive storms around the country, we felt that we needed to become as proactive as possible in protecting of our clients data and systems,” said Eric Rieger, president of WEBIT Services, Inc. “Obviously it’s difficult to predict where and when severe weather or other catastrophic events will impact any business but we feel by adding some additional layers of monitoring and redundancy we will have our clients mission critical systems protected and be able to keep them up and running and/or get them back up and running in the shortest amount of time depending on the nature of the crisis.”

WEBIT Early Warning starts with internal technicians monitoring local and national weather and news outlets to determine if there are severe weather events predicted for clients within the next 24-48 hours. If severe weather is predicted, a series of warnings will be issued to clients instructing them what they need to do to be prepared and what procedures WEBIT will initiate should an event impact their business.

Additional layers to the service include redundancy (both onsite and offsite) for mission critical systems as well as detailed disaster planning and training so that all employees of the company are aware of their responsibilities and how to access these systems.
Mr. Rieger finished by saying “The events that recently transpired in Joplin, MO recently were a sobering reminder that we live in a fragile world where at any given moment things can be turned upside down and according to the US Bureau of Labor, 93 percent of companies that suffer a significant data loss are out of business within five years. Our goal with this new service is to not only make sure our clients don’t lose any data, but are actually able to continue functioning through any kind of disaster.”

For more information about WEBIT Services: http://www.webitservices.com
About WEBIT Services, Inc.
WEBIT Services is a full-service Managed Technology Services provider, dedicated to delivering superior, proactive, cost-effective technology support and services that align with the goals of your organization. Headquartered in Saint Charles, Illinois, WEBIT Services has been providing cutting edge support and technology services to the Chicagoland area since 1996, and today it continues to lead the way in making new access and technology solutions available throughout Illinois.

WEBIT’s commitment to the local community is evidenced by our Helping Hand program which provides free or low cost technology support services and financial assistance to local charitable organizations that assist the community with their various programs and services. With over 15 years of dedicated service, WEBIT constantly strives to expand on that mission of giving back and positively impacting as many lives as possible. More information on the Helping Hand program can be found at http://www.webitservices.com/community

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WEBIT Services, Inc. is the first Managed Technology Services Provider in Illinois to launch this new service which is designed to fulfill the growing demand for cloud computing and technology services for small to medium sized businesses in the Greater Chicagoland area.

SAINT CHARLES, IL – May 25th, 2011 – WEBIT Services, Inc., a leading Illinois based Managed Technology Services Provider, is pleased to be the first such company to offer the new Intel AppUp℠ for Small Business Service as a part of WEBIT’s technology service offering, iCloudWork℠.

“This is a unique service offering that gives businesses the current office technology they need, without the hassles and entry barriers of large upfront costs and ongoing upgrade fees.” said Eric Rieger, President of WEBIT Services, Inc. “We’ve partnered with Intel on this platform because we believe it provides the best features of cloud services in terms of scalability and management with the reliability, security and performance of traditional LAN based networking systems. Intel has continually demonstrated its ability to deliver products and services that exceed their customers’ expectations and WEBIT is excited to help carry on that tradition.”

“Intel is excited to be launching this service into the Illinois marketplace with WEBIT,” said Bridget Karlin, General Manager, Intel Hybrid Cloud. “WEBIT’s business model and client relationships will help businesses in the Chicagoland area adopt this technology rapidly with a very affordable monthly subscription model.”

Karlin continues, “Staying current with software and hardware can be a daunting financial concern for businesses, but with the Intel Hybrid Cloud service offering, available through WEBIT’s iCloudWork, it is simple, affordable and easy.”

iCloudWork offers a comprehensive suite of technology and consulting services that blend current technology platforms with superior IT support services to help businesses leverage technology as an efficient contributor to the bottom line rather than another expense item. By including remote, telephone and onsite support services with 24×7 proactive monitoring, backup and disaster recovery systems and regular maintenance schedules, iCloudWork users gain all the benefits of a dedicated IT support center from a responsive and consistent local technology partner, at a predictable, cost-effective monthly price.

The iCloudWork platform is based on the Intel AppUp for Small Business service, which is a subscription-based software delivery model offered from hardware hosted on-site at the clients’ location. One of the immediate benefits will be that businesses can access software on a monthly, pay-as-you-grow service model, thus eliminating costly start-up and licensing fees. The Intel AppUp for Small Business Service software catalog offers a wide variety of applications from Industry leaders including Microsoft Exchange®, Microsoft Small Business Server®, Vembu StorGrid®, Astaro Internet Security® and many others.

For more information about WEBIT Services: http://www.webitservices.com
For more information about the iCloudWork service platform: http://www.iCloudWork.com
For more information about the Intel Hybrid Cloud: http://intel.com/go/hybridcloud

About WEBIT Services, Inc.

WEBIT Services is a full-service Managed Technology Services provider, dedicated to delivering superior, proactive, cost-effective technology support and services that align with the goals of your organization. Headquartered in Saint Charles, Illinois, WEBIT Services has been providing cutting edge support and technology services to the Chicagoland area since 1996, and today it continues to lead the way in making new access and technology solutions available throughout Illinois.

WEBIT’s commitment to our local community is evidenced by our Helping Hand program which provides free or low cost technology support services and financial assistance to local charitable organizations that assist the community with their various services. With over 15 years of dedicated service, WEBIT constantly strives to expand on that mission of giving back and positively impacting as many lives as possible. More information on the Helping Hand program can be found at http://www.webitservices.com/community

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