Should you upgrade to Windows 7
As a Microsoft certified gold partner, 5Nines has had several months to test the latest operating system called Windows 7 which recently became available to the public. 5Nines staff have been putting the new operating system to the test. The resounding opinion is “Wow! It’s good and what Windows should be”. Here are some benefits we see:
Best new features of Windows 7? We think speed and stability! Windows 7 is faster and more stable than Vista ever was. Applications and windows tend to load more quickly -- that is, assuming the PC meets the minimum system requirements.
Additionally, some of the best features of Windows 7 really happen behind the scenes to the average user. These benefits include manageability, automation and administration of PCs across entire networks. Complex tasks or repetitive management and troubleshooting tasks are now fully automated.
I use Windows Vista. Should I upgrade? It depends. Do you find Vista too slow? If so, a Windows 7 upgrade may be worth it, particularly if you plan to keep your PC for a few more years.
I use Windows XP. Should I upgrade? Only if you know what you’re doing. You’ll need to erase and reformat your hard drive before installing Windows 7. And once Win 7 is up and running, you’ll have to reinstall all of your old programs and files. Obviously, we’d suggest contacting 5Nines to help with migration issues from Windows XP.
Give us a call or send us email if you'd like to learn more about Windows 7
5Nines expands to Milwaukee
Citing the increasing demand for remote storage and to provide enhanced disaster recovery services for customers, 5Nines Data recently expanded its data center services to Milwaukee.
5Nines’ second location is at the Wells Building in downtown Milwaukee. This building is known as the carrier hotel for Milwaukee. A carrier hotel is the location where several Internet providers maintain a point of presence to facilitate provision of service and connectivity with other clients and carriers. It is a very strategic location for a company to occupy as it allows 5Nines to further provide best of industry service to its clients. 5Nines is also located in the carrier hotel at the Network222 building in downtown Madison.
Starting with a 100Mbps connection between the data centers, 5Nines will now be able to offer additional remote and real-time data recovery and backup services.
5Nines wins contract for wireless network survey for the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery
Working in partnership with Globalcom Technologies, 5Nines Data will perform the wireless network survey for the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery. This is the new UW–Madison research facility and enterprise whose mission is to strengthen the state’s position in science and technology and revitalize the economy with new jobs and investments.
The survey will include recommendations for a secure internal wireless network that will serve researchers, visitors and staff.
“As a local technology company and natives of Wisconsin, we are really proud to be involved in this project,” said Todd Streicher, 5Nines President. “The cross discipline and collaborative approach of the Wisconsin Institute of Discovery is the way of future success for Wisconsin businesses.”
Welcome to Cloud9
5Nines has been working with server and storage virtualization technology for over two years. With the recent partnership with Dell/Equallogic, 5Nines is now ready to launch its virtual Cloud9 service to customers.
Virtualization is a big component of “cloud computing”. It allows users to share significant computing resources of a robust shared enterprise environment without the investment of expensive dedicated hardware. 5Nines customers simply “rent” a secure piece of the Cloud9 infrastructure to store data, applications and or business software.
Additionally, 5Nines Data is a Dell/ Equallogic Certified Partner with a concentration on Enterprise Architecture. Equallogic, recently acquired by Dell, is the market leader in Storage Area Network (SAN) technology.
“Strategically, this is an important addition to our portfolio,” said Eric Gullickson, Data/Network Service Team Leader, “The SAN technology is at the core of the 5Nines regional Cloud9 computing service. This is an affordable alternative for companies requiring high-availability storage, disaster recovery and virtualization solutions.
5Nines Data becomes an Oracle partner
5Nines Data, (and its sister company Matador Consulting) have teamed up with Oracle to provide Wisconsin mid-sized companies with affordable, flexible and enterprise-class database and IT solutions.
Since 2002, 5Nines and Matador have been providing Oracle database consulting services to clients nationwide, with Matador’s co-founder Eric Mansfield leading the practice. With nearly 20 years of Oracle and SQL database programming experience, Mansfield is an expert in the field.
Now that 5Nines has joined the Oracle Partner Network as a Certified Partner, it can provide more services and bundled solutions to help our clients grow and stay competitive in a global economy. Oracle is one of the world’s leading software company and has developed scalable software bundles to address a variety of business needs. These bundled solutions include databases, portals, applications, business intelligence/ analytics, and content management.
Digman brings new relationships to 5Nines
Jor-El Digman
Jor-El Digman recently joined the 5Nines sales team as a Technical Account Manager. He works closely with clients to understand how technology impacts their business, whether it be positive or negative. By gaining a unique perspective of each client’s internal and external business environment, he works with the appropriate 5Nines team member to develop creative and innovative solutions to best meet the client’s need.
Jor-El has spent his entire professional career developing IT solutions for clients. He began his career in 2002, working for a world-wide Oracle consulting firm and joined 5Nines after two years at a Madison area technology consulting firm. His role there grew to leading the Applications practice in delivering database, business intelligence and content management solutions.
Outside interests for Jor-el include soccer of which he was just named coach of the freshman team at Monona Grove. Congratulations!
Join us for the next 5Nines Chug and Hug event!
We enjoyed the first 5Nines Chug and Hug held in June so much that we've decided to host them regularly!
Join us for another late afternoon gathering at the downtown Madison water-hole and entertainment venue, The Frequency. Network with other great businesses, meet some of our new staff and enjoy a cold beer or soda and appetizers.
The next Chug and Hug is planned for Tuesday, Sept 15 from 4:30 to 7:00 PM. Both on-street and ramp parking available!