5S Technologies

We're thrilled to announce that 5S Technologies has been acquired by Technology Consultants, a move that marks an exciting new chapter in our journey!

After almost 10 years of hard work, dedication, and innovation, we're proud to have caught the attention of Ark, a leader in our field.

Their vision aligns perfectly with ours, and we're excited to join forces to continue to provide exceptional service within the Carolina's.

We want to take this opportunity to thank our incredible team, whose talent and dedication have been the driving force behind our success. We couldn't have reached this milestone without each and every one of you.

To our valued customers and partners, we're committed to maintaining the highest level of service and innovation. Rest assured, this acquisition will only strengthen our ability to meet your needs and exceed your expectations.

We're incredibly excited about the possibilities that lie ahead and look forward to embarking on this new journey together with Ark Technology Consultants.

Thank you for your continued support!

Ark Technology Consultants Acquires 5S Technologies | Ark Technology Consultants Inc. Ark Technology Consultants has acquired 5S Technologies, a full-service professional and managed services organization that focuses on Nutanix, Security Offerings, and Data Center Solutions.

Check out our CEO's newest published article with The Channel Company on the vulnerabilities in security landscapes throughout the healthcare system and why it's important to get better protection.

Mike Shook states that "Within the hospital sphere, the problem is especially acute at smaller regional and rural hospitals, which lack the funding and skills to protect their IT environments adequately"

https://www.crn.com/news/security/2024/in-wake-of-change-healthcare-attack-msps-say-health-system-is-far-too-vulnerable

We are thrilled and honored to share that our journey at 5S has been adorned with numerous accolades and recognitions from prestigious platforms such as The Channel Company and Inc. Magazine.

None of these achievements would have been possible without the dedication of our incredible team, the trust of our clients, and the support of our partners. Thank you for being an integral part of our success story!

As we reflect on the past, we are energized for the future. This is not just a celebration of the awards received but a reaffirmation of our commitment to pushing boundaries, embracing innovation, and delivering exceptional value.

And another one!

Thank you to The Channel Company for a nod on their 2024 MSP 500 list.

The annual MSP 500 list recognizes the leading solution providers in North America whose innovative approaches to providing managed services, are changing the landscape or the IT channel with ground-breaking solutions, while helping end users improve operational efficiencies and maximize their return on investments.

Today is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day.

Members from 5S attended the North Carolina Department of Justice, Human Trafficking Awareness Training.

Ronald Reagan reminds us “we can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone.”

A special thanks to Anissa and Pastor Chris Jones from www.Shipoutreach.org for their relentless efforts in creating safe communities free of dependencies and capable of producing strong families. 5S is a proud supporter of Ship Outreach and its mission. I challenge you all to follow and learn more about Ship Outreach.

🚀 Exciting Power Platform Roundtable Success! 🌐💼

Just wrapped up an incredible Microsoft Power Platform roundtable discussion at Macgregor Downs Country Club, and the insights shared were nothing short of phenomenal! 🤯💡

👥 Engaging conversations with industry leaders and Power Platform experts highlighted how this versatile tool empowers organizations to innovate, automate, and transform their business processes.

💪 From Power BI's data visualization prowess to Power Automate's workflow magic, and the custom app development capabilities of Power Apps, the possibilities seem endless! 🚀✨

🌐 The global impact of the Power Platform was evident, with success stories pouring in from diverse sectors. From increased efficiency to cost savings, the transformative power of this Microsoft toolset is undeniable.

🙌 Grateful for the insightful contributions from everyone who participated! Let's continue to harness the power of for future success. 🚀🔗



📈 Let's keep the momentum going and share your Power Platform success stories in the comments! 💬🔥

Merry Christmas to all! We hope that Santa is good to you and that you’re getting some much needed time with family and loved ones. See you soon!

Another amazing holiday party in the books at the Angus Barn Wine Cellar.

We laughed, celebrated, and ate some of the best food around.

Looking forward to an even more prosperous 2024.

Happy Holidays everyone!

🌍 Ransomware threats are a huge issue in today's world 🌍

These attacks cause costly disruptions and loss of data to critical systems. The staggering statistics speak for themselves.

◼ 82.6% of organizations have been victims to one or more successful cyber security attacks

◼ 24x is the average cost of downtime over the ransomware event

◼ 200,000,000 ransomware attacked happened in the first 9 months of 2020

◼ $7.5B was the cost of ransomware attacks in 2019

5S has teamed up with HYCU, Inc.. to provide you a R-Score which is the equivalent to your FICO credit score.

While your credit score determines your financial future, IT infrastructure teams should depend on the R-Score™ for the value they deliver to the organization.

Contact us to get your score and learn more about the posing threats within your organization

Did you know that cyber attacks on small businesses are at a record high?

This is happening despite all of the current defenses in place.

73% of SMB's have experienced some sort of cyber attack in the last 12 months.

Despite these threats, SMB's still believe they have the correct systems in place to combat them.

If you are unsure about your security measures, we are offering a free security assessment to analyze your risks.

Contact us to schedule yours today!

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Cyberattacks on SMBs Reach Record Highs Despite Confidence in Defenses Cyberattacks against small and medium-sized businesses are at record highs, despite leaders' confidence in their defenses, according to new research.

We cannot wait to watch two of 5S Technologies very own, Mike Shook and Kristen Stoneman compete on Family Feud next week.

The air date is 10/26 at 7:30pm. Tune in to find out if the Haynes family will take the win!

Congratulations to Steve Lingerfelt with the City of High Point Government on his retirement.

Steve, it has been a pleasure working with you over the years. We look forward to seeing you at more 5S events. Thank you for all of your hard work!

The 7th Annual 5S Technologies Charity Golf Classic was a huge success!

We were able to raise $2700 for Promoting Animal Welfare in NC and $11,000 for YMCA of the Triangle.

Thank you to all of our sponsors, customers, and partners for making this an amazing event. Looking forward to next year already!

Always happy to give back to such a great cause!

JUST ANNOUNCED-

HIGH POINT — The city has approved $2.23 million worth of purchases for a long-term project that will upgrade the technology of High Point’s utility billing system.

5S Technologies is honored to be one of the vendors working on this.

The project will include changing out meters for all of the city’s approximately 40,000 utility customers over the next year, and will automate some of the systems as well as include a new customer portal on the city website.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US!

9 years ago, 5S Technologies opened its doors.

It’s hard to believe that we have had so many wonderful years serving our community, forming meaningful connections, and providing managed and professional services to those who need it.

Looking forward to the next 9 years and beyond!

Taking a break today, and we hope you are too!

Happy Labor Day everyone. Enjoy your time off, and we will see you tomorrow.

5S Technologies is pleased to announce that we were just named one of the Top IT
Networking Companies in the Triangle Business Journal.

It is an honor to be apart of this prestigious list.

Thank you to our customers, partners, and 5S family!

💻NOW HIRING💻

5S Technologies is looking for a dedicated and hungry business development representative to join the fast-growing team.

This role is an entry level position growing the sales of our services catalog.

Please reach out to [email protected]
with resume and further information

Having trouble getting fiber?

⚡ 5S Technologies now has a solution ⚡

As seen below in the current install, the City of High Point was in need of a highly available (yet affordable) internet for connectivity to a remote site.

Given the cost and challenge of running fiber to this specific location, 5S elected to use Cisco's Ultra Reliable Wireless Backhaul (formerly Fluidmesh) from their IoT portfolio.

The URWB will provide a dedicated, secure 200mbps+ connection and integrates seamlessly within their network.

Contact us to learn more about how you can utilize URWB at any of your facilities.

🔒SECURITY UPDATE🔒

This urgent threat to Windows is allowing hackers to use open-source software that’s popular with video game cheaters, to bypass Microsoft restrictions.

If you feel that your Microsoft systems have been exploited, we can help!

5S Technologies will start by:

-Updating your Windows Operating Systems
-Monitoring Network Activity
-Scanning for Malicious System Drivers
-Educating Users

Stay protected and stay secure, contact your local 5S representative for more assistance.

Simplify Your Network and Security with Fortinet Secure SD-WAN

🔒 FortiGate delivers fast, scalable, and flexible Secure SD-WAN on-premises and in the cloud

☁ Fortinet Secure SD-WAN supports cloud-first, security-sensitive, and global enterprises, as well as the hybrid workforce.

🏢 Our Secure Networking approach uses one operating system and consolidates SD-WAN, next-generation firewall (NGFW), advanced routing, and ZTNA application gateway functions.

Now available through 5S Technologies. Contact us to learn more!

📣 JUST ANNOUNCED 📣

Multiple federal agencies were hit by a global cyber attack this week that exploited a software vulernability.

💻 5S Technologies offers Citrix ShareFile which helps combat these attacks 💻

☁ ShareFile is a cloud-based collaboration and syncing platform. In addition to offering unlimited storage and sync for businesses, ShareFile includes real-time document collaboration through Office 365 and support for external cloud storage services like Google Drive an Dropbox Business ☁

Protect yourself from vulnerabilities and contact us today to learn how to prevent cyber attacks!

Our biggest event of the year is back in September.

The 7th Annual 5S Technologies Golf Tournament.

Interested in sponsoring, playing, attending, or spectating?

More info to come!

This years Rock’In The Roanoke winner with a 27” rock fish is Matt Eckersley with YMCA of the Triangle

Congrats Matt. There were 8 fish fought between 25 and 27. Matt’s was the winner!

We will be adding your name to our trophy here soon. Can’t wait to have you in the office to take your winning picture.

5S Technologies now offers MS Teams integration, and here are some benefits!

💲Cheaper than VOIP ($15 a month per user versus $40-$50 for VOIP solutions

📞MS Teams Telephony provides VOIP replacement calling to landlines and cells as well as conference calling and chat

📆Teams provides access to calendars which allows for easy conference call setups

📱MS Teams can run from Windows, MacOS, Android, and iOS, so you never again need to forward your work phone to your cell

If you aren’t currently using Microsoft Teams for your business, now is the time to make the switch! Contact us for more information.

Did you know that....

⚪ 21% of people have never made a backup
⚪ 113 phones are lost or stolen every minute
⚪ 29% of data loss cases are caused by accident
⚪ 30% of all computers are infected with malware

Protect your data with 5S Technologies. Contact us for more information!

What a great time at with The Channel Company this weekend!

Xchange is the largest, independent gathering of the IT channel’s premier solution providers and technology suppliers.

Can’t wait for the next one!