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If you can't afford for your business to be down for days, take heed of these 3 critical steps that should be in place so you never experience extended downtime, data loss, or corruption. These are simple suggestions to help ensure that your business would be back up and running fast in the event of a data-erasing disaster. One. Keep an on-site AND off-site copy of your data. You never want to rely solely on an on-site backup. If a fire, flood, natural disaster or burglary happens, you're out of Read more [...]

Many business owners are concerned that cloud computing is not secure and costs too much. Compared to most onsite solutions, hosting with a cloud provider is both more secure and closely monitored.  Another myth - high cost - can be addressed by looking at IT from a a broad perspective, as part of your overall business picture. The smart business owner looks at IT as an important factor in business growth.  By utilizing a cloud-based IT model, with scalable resources, predictable costs, and Read more [...]

Our managed IT Service customer is a great example of giving back to the community.  Dedicated to the well-being of the community, CWS Corporate Housing has a remarkable corporate philanthropic program that encourages its employees to volunteer. This corporate program, called BRIDGE, contributes money for each hour of community service that an employee completes. Employees are highly encouraged to volunteer up to 12 hours each year.  An employee's volunteer time at any type of institution, agency Read more [...]

A foundation that has been active since 1998 is changing its name to assist nurse practitioners in improving the public's health. The American Nurse Practitioner Foundation (ANPF) is a nonprofit public health charity that relies on us for managed IT or cloud services. ANPF assists in the development of highly qualified Nurse Practitioners, and is dedicated to supporting them as they serve a large patient population. NPs are a major part of the solution to the health care crisis. Please read more.. Read more [...]

The spring Classroom Coaching programs for Austin Partners in Education are in need of volunteers. The spring school semester will serve over 3000 students.  We are very proud that one of our managed IT service and cloud service customers has recruited 19 volunteers for APIE.  It says a lot for their company culture to have so many who volunteer.    Mentors help young Americans face the challenges of growing into adulthood. By setting a positive example and sharing your knowledge and experience, Read more [...]

There's an easy way to help others this holiday season as you shop. Give as you Get is a website that allows you to give back to our community while shopping online. The concept is simple, and doesn't cost anything to the user or the nonprofit. Give as you Get was launched to provide a new tool for nonprofit fundraising. If you're going to shop anyway, it feels good to support our community. It's as easy as 1-2-3.  More Read more [...]

Be sure to get your tickets for Ballet Austin’s Nutcracker to be held at the Long Center. For a discount code to save 25% on your tickets, call Vintage IT Services at 512-481-1117.   http://www.balletaustin.org.

Celebrating its 10th Anniversary, Big Reds & Bubbles will be held on Thursday, November 8th, at the historic Driskill Hotel. The event features a dazzling array of some of the world's finest champagnes, sparkling wines and "big reds." Over a dozen of Austin's finest chefs are participating, pulling out all culinary stops. Over 130 wines will be provided for tasting. Guests will join celebrity MC, Chef Brad Sorenson of The Next Food Network Star for an extraordinary evening complete with live Read more [...]

Look for the new Fast 50 banner at our 5th Street offices! Read more [...]

Our partner, Barracuda Networks joins us in inviting you to a Texas vs. Baylor Tailgate Party this Saturday in the Cuda Lounge. Space is limited, so you must register at this link to be admitted.  Register for Cuda Lounge The Cuda Lounge will be set up at 18th & Trinity, starting at 10:30am. Please introduce yourself to us at the party. Read more [...]