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presented by:presented by:

~ Glen Tupling~ Glen TuplingNerds On SiteNerds On Site

Today

Let’s talk about 3 things Background on what I do The 3 major technology risks for small

business Benefits of having a technology partner

Where did it start?Where did it start?

Three techs from Future Shop…Three techs from Future Shop…

Saw a need…Saw a need…

Future Shop Future Shop did not…did not…

Nerds on Site was born!Nerds on Site was born!

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Started in London, Ontario, 1995Started in London, Ontario, 1995

In 2012 Nerds on Site is in 9 countries around In 2012 Nerds on Site is in 9 countries around the world the world

We are partnered with over 20 world class We are partnered with over 20 world class technology companies.technology companies.

We have an entire division dedicated to creating We have an entire division dedicated to creating custom business applications. custom business applications.

(TWS)(TWS)

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What we do

Take care of your nerdy needs

Analyze your needs

Bring you up to industry standard specs

We are there for you

Major risks for small business

Backups

Viruses

Spyware

Backups

80% of all businesses who lose their data close their doors within 12 months

Why do you need backups? What kind of backup?

– Simple– Automatic– Backup to your backup– Encrypted

Viruses

How do you get a virus?– No virus protection– Inadequate protection– Email from someone you know– Peer to peer sharing sites, music?

What do you need from good anti-virus software?

Spyware/Malware

Half the time you won’t know

What does spyware do?

Scams

Some good antispyware solutions?

Benefits of having a Benefits of having a Technology PartnerTechnology Partner

Reduced stress Reduced stress Preventive maintenance to reduce surprisesPreventive maintenance to reduce surprises Reduced downtime (saving money) Reduced downtime (saving money) Your data will be protectedYour data will be protected Proactive maintenanceProactive maintenance 15 minute call back15 minute call back

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What to Look For in a Technology What to Look For in a Technology PartnerPartner

Regular visits for the little thingsRegular visits for the little things Help with technology planning Help with technology planning Either one local person (nerd) or as many Either one local person (nerd) or as many

as you need to get the job doneas you need to get the job done The kind of service The kind of service youyou need… from need… from

emergencies to ongoing maintenance (like emergencies to ongoing maintenance (like having insurance for your computer)having insurance for your computer)

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Glen Tupling Glen Tupling

15 years Experience15 years Experience Microsoft Certified Systems EngineerMicrosoft Certified Systems Engineer Windows Security CertifiedWindows Security Certified A+ CertifiedA+ Certified SBS 2011 CertifiedSBS 2011 Certified Georgian College Georgian College

Graduate, Deans Honour Graduate, Deans Honour

Role and Georgian ScholarRole and Georgian Scholar

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~ Glen Tupling~ Glen TuplingNerds On SiteNerds On Site