Happy Holidays Friends,
This can be a very stressful time for many people. The end of the year always brings a lot of work with the final push trying to meet year end goals and closing financials. Holiday parties are always fun, but they take time and energy we’re not normally used to. And, although it always seems to work out in the end, the gathering of gifts and the anticipation of family gatherings can be taxing on the nerves.
Stay cool and try to enjoy the moments. On the business side, rest assured that 5Nines will be there for you. Our staff is available 24x7 thru the holidays and we’re prepared with a heightened sense of urgency to solve any problems and deliver what you need, when you need it.
Now more than ever we will live our promise to you to deliver the highest availability, adaptability and accountability in the data and technology services industry.
All of us at 5Nines wish you, your family and friends a Happy Holidays and great New Year!
Todd
Join Us On Facebook + Twitter!
Visit our Facebook fan page where you can connect with us and others involved in Madison technology. We hope to use this as a public forum where you can join in on discussions, learn more about our services, receive updates, view current promotions, read useful articles and most importantly -- weigh in with your opinions.
We've also opened our twitter.com account. We'll use this to send quick technical notes to our followers as well as answer easy questions.
Through our Facebook page and Twitter, you will be able to network with other Internet professionals to discuss helpful tips and practices. Our ultimate goal is to create a community in which the lines of communication are open between ourselves and our clients.
5Nines featured in Wisconsin State Journal article
Todd Streicher, President of 5Nines
In late November, State Journal business reporter Judy Newman had a lengthy sit down with Todd Streicher to learn more about his background and the services provided by 5Nines Data.
"In the computer world, the goal is to have a system that will be up and operating 99.999 percent of the time - also referred to as "five nines."
5Nines to host free technology events in January
Intro to business technology and solutions:
Join Associated Bank and 5Nines for an eye-opening and fast-paced look at how businesses in the area are using technology to operate better, respond to customers faster and get a greater return on investment. Enjoy breakfast at the lush, warm and tropical Olbrich GardensConservancy on January 21, 2010 from 8:00 to 10:00 am. If you'd like more information contact Bill at bdermody(at)5ninesdata(.com).
Steak and Storage at Ruth's Chris:
Learn how using SAN technology and a VMWare virtual infrastructure can provide seamless data protection and disaster recovery (DR) management. Dell/Equallogic and 5Nines will be hosting this informative lunch on Thursday, January 28 at the Ruth's Chris Steak House in Middleton. If you'd like more information on this event contact Jor-El at jdigman(at)5ninesdata(.com).
Employee awards, certs and news:
Anniversaries: Congrats to Debra Heins and Dan Mueller on their fifth anniversaries with 5Nines! Debra takes care of our accounts, places orders, and keeps track of everyone. Dan is our go-to-guy for all services related to Microsoft Servers and Exchange.
Microsoft and Cisco Certifications: Completing his CCNA (Certified Cisco Network Associate) certification is Andrew Reid. Patrick Beirne passed the exam for Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Microsoft Windows Vista, Configuration. Justin Tlapa received a cert on configuring Active Directory on MS Server 2008. Dan Mueller obtained his MCITP in Exchange Server 2007.
News: Congratulations to Jorel Digman on his engagement to Carolyn. His surprise proposal came in New York's Rockerfeller Center during the lighting of the 2009 Christmas Tree. Also congrats to Bill Dermody on becoming a first time grandfather!
The next Chug and Hug is January 21!
We had over 90 folks at the last “Chug and Hug”- held in November, a new world record (well for us anyway...!) Special thanks to the High Noon Saloon and all those that attended. The next C&H will be on January 21 at the High Noon Saloon. Network with other great businesses, talk with 5Nines staff and enjoy a cold beverage on us.
Hope you can stop by!
Location:
The High Noon Saloon
Address: 701 East Washington Avenue,
Directions: http://www.high-noon.com/findus.htm
Time: 4:30 to 7:00 pm
January 21, 2010