North Carolina auditor Beth Wood’s findings that state government IT projects end up costing twice the original estimates and aren’t coming in on time may be the first hard look at a procurement system now costing taxpayers $1.4 billion a year. But in reaching those conclusions, Wood admits she was able to examine only a small sample…
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More reasons to establish vCIO services in your business: ‘Eye-opening’ audit could be just the beginning for N.C.’s IT office
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The Technology Spring Clean is Back! Details on the 2012 Event
The July 2011 ban on improper electronic disposal has made the need for the Technology Spring Clean even more evident than years prior. The Technology Spring Clean is being held at the North Parking Lot of Aversboro Road Baptist Church in Garner on April 21, 2012 from 10 AM until 4 PM. This year marks…
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Get rid of your office clutter! Free Drop Off on April 17
Did you know that improperly throwing away technology equipment pollutes landfills? With Earth Day just around the corner, think about what old and unused technology equipment you have laying around your house or office. Most likely that equipment is getting in your way and taking up space. As a service to the community, WingSwept and…
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Microsoft Outlook Email Tip – 2 Minute Delay
WingSwept is a local IT consulting company helping small to medium sized businesses leverage technology, minimize downtime, and secure business. WingSwept has been delivering peace of mind since 1995, and focuses on businesses in Garner, surrounding areas in North Carolina, and provides certain services nationwide. If you want to be able to hit “send” but have the email stay in your…
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Town of Garner Gets a Website Makeover
Recently, the Town of Garner launched their new website, created by the web developers at WingSwept. The local IT firm created a “cleaner, sleeker version of the town’s previous homepage with a series of user-friendly navigation buttons and a new feature that will make it easier for residents to register for parks and recreation programs.” http://www.garnercitizen.com/2010/01/blue-gold-and-read-all-over-garner-revamps-web-site/
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WingSwept Selects Customer Service Representative
After filling multiple sales positions, WingSwept has gained a new customer service representative. Sylvia Burleigh will be directly working with Repair Shop Websites and Body Shop Websites, WingSwept’s Vertical Market brands. Both brands deliver a leading-industry product to automotive repair and body shops to help them bring in and manage business. Both brands have helped…
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Identity Theft and Internet Security
According to a Javelin Strategy and Research survey on ID theft, there has been a 22 percent increase from 2007 to 2008. The Javelin survey also estimates that 9.9 million Americans became victims of identity fraud last year, resulting in the loss of $48 billion. A growing number of these cases are the result of…