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Disaster Preparedness & Recovery

How To Create a Basic Business Disaster Recovery Plan in 4 Steps

Disaster Preparedness & Recovery

Loss of data is a common problem for businesses. Fortunately, it's a problem that can easily be avoided with the correct preparation. While devastating amounts of data can be lost during catastrophes like hurricanes, the September 11 terrorist attacks, fires and floods - it doesn't take such large events to cause a business to lose important data. It can be as simple as dropping a laptop to the floor, or a power surge that results in burning out a storage device. If you don't have your crucial data backed up, even a small situation can turn into a disaster.

If you still think natural disasters are the leading causes of data loss - and that the chances of it happening to you are pretty slim, take a look at the findings from a study by Strategic Research Corporation of the leading causes of business continuity and disaster recovery incidents:

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News-

BTS Technologies Announce Strategic Partnership with FreedomVOICE®

FreedomVOICE BTS Technologies, Inc. announces the formation of a strategic partnership with FreedomVOICE®, creators of the industry leading FreedomIQ® Hosted VoIP PBX, The companies have aligned in order to distribute and promote the popular FreedomIQ Hosted VoIP PBX.

"We couldn't be happier with the new partnership," said Eric Thomas, CEO of FreedomVOICE. BTS Technologies, Inc. understands the true value of the FreedomIQ Hosted VoIP PBX. They've demonstrated that they are a qualified, mature company and we are looking forward to working with them."

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Customer Spotlight

Falls Janitorial Service, Inc.

Falls Janitorial Service, Inc. Located just off Jefferson Avenue in Birmingham, Alabama, Falls Janitorial Service, Inc. was established in 1959 by Thomas and Mary Falls. Now, more than fifty years later, the two-employee business has expanded to have over 120 full-time and part-time employees. The couple's son, Thomas Falls Jr., and their daughter, Vanessa Falls, are full-time employees of the company. Nine-year-old Miss Taylor Falls, who is spending some of her summer vacation helping out at the company's Birmingham office, plans to carry on the family business (along with owning a hotel). Falls Janitorial currently has a second branch in Montgomery and provides service to facilities throughout Alabama and in parts of Georgia. The company has a growth plan in progress with the goal of offering increased services throughout the Southeast.

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New Technologies

The BTS Sleep EZ Business Continuity Solution

New Technologies

Most companies are becoming increasingly dependent on their Information Technology systems and stored data for daily operation. In fact, statistics show that most companies which experience a catastrophic loss of data or extended downtime with their systems simply go out of business. It is critical your company have a plan for data backup, disaster recovery and business continuity. BTS is introducing the Sleep EZ service to address these issues and allow you to "sleep easy" each night.

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Training Opportunities

Training
SV8100 Friday, July 9, 2010
IPK Friday, July 16, 2010
IPK II Friday, August 20, 2010
SV8100 Friday, September 17, 2010
ShoreTel Friday, October 22, 2010
Zultys Friday, November 19, 2010

Please contact Kim Reynolds at (205) 290-8430 or kimr@askbts.com if you have questions or are interested in attending a webinar.

Please keep in mind that both web-based and on-site training are also available on an as-needed basis. Whether you have a new employee or would just like a quick refresher class, we can help you. Please contact Kim to discuss or schedule.

Continuous Technology Assurance Program

BTS

BTS Technologies and TAG National have the cure for aging technology, unexpected expenses, and "how do I make the phone system do that?" Ask BTS Technologies how CTAP accurately forecasts your Total Cost of Ownership, cures obsolescence, and makes use all of the productivity-enhancing features of your phone system.


Business Buoy

BTS

BTS Technologies offers a fully managed suite of data products and services. Our Business Buoy is a comprehensive suite of professionally managed services designed to secure, maintain, and monitor your mission-critical information. It includes email solutions, data back up and disaster recovery, help desk, and hands-on networking. You'll sleep easy knowing that BTS is awake and at work guarding your valuable business information.

  • Sleep EZ- Business Continuity Solution
  • Managed Data Service Plans —BTS has a Plan to match your IT needs
  • Hosted Exchange- The power of Microsoft Exchange Server without the expense of maintaining an in-house server
  • BTS PC & Server Support —highly skilled technicians providing a very valuable service
  • BTS Data Backup —Valuable data deserves more than just a tape

ABOUT BTS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

BTS BTS Technologies, Inc. (BTS) was founded on the philosophy of maintaining a profitable business by providing the best in technology systems and services to our customers. The stated purpose of our company not only allows us to provide short-term answers to our customers' needs, but also affords us a longevity unsurpassed by the technology industry in our region. We strive to increase our customers' profitablility by providing them with a competitive advantage through best-of-class technology and services. BTS Technologies, Inc. is located at 311 West Valley Ave, Birmingham, AL 35209. For more information on BTS, please call (205) 942-6532 or visit http://www.askbts.com.