Uprise Partners

FAQ: "We're a small business; who wants our data?"

Answer: Hackers don’t care about your size—they see opportunities where security is weak. In fact, 41% of small businesses were victims of cyberattacks in 2023.

If cybersecurity is keeping you up at night, Urprise Partners is here to help. Visit our website to learn more!

New on the blog: Understanding the Importance of IT Compliance 🔍

Our latest blog explores the importance of maintaining compliance in IT, the challenges involved, and strategies for building a solid framework.

Stay ahead of the curve and ensure your IT operations meet all necessary standards! Click the link below to learn more ⬇️

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Curious about how Uprise Partners can support your business? Here’s what you need to know:

✔️ Who we work with: Businesses of all sizes, from small teams to 2,000 employees. We tailor our IT solutions to fit your needs.
✔️ Where we’re located: Our headquarters are in Maine, but we proudly serve clients nationwide.
✔️ How to get started: Let's chat! We'll assess your needs and create a customized solution.

Ready to thrive with expert IT support? Visit our website to learn more! 💻

We made the CRN Fast Growth 150 list!

The annual CRN Fast Growth 150 recognizes solution providers who are not just succeeding today but recording double-digit and triple-digit growth rates.

We are proud to have made the list for the first time this year, ranking #2 on the list!

See the article and full list below ⬇️
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Did you know many companies are using AI for recruiting?

Our CTO Brian Gagnon joined Scripps News' "Capitalizing Technology" series to share how American businesses are using AI in the hiring process, how it could be beneficial, and how it could lead to bias.

Click the link below to check it out!
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The recent CrowdStrike internet outage was a crucial reminder of the importance of designing resilient IT systems.

To learn more about the outage and the key takeaways we took from it, check out our latest blog!

Click the link below to read ⬇️
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Uprise Partners helps small and medium-sized businesses with exceptional IT, cybersecurity, software engineering, and automation. To learn more about how we can help you, head to our website!

Is AI a force for good or a potential threat?

Find out our take by listening to our latest webinar, Unlocking the Power of AI in your Business. In this webinar, you will:

* Discover the Basics: Demystify AI and learn how it can revolutionize your business operations.
* Explore Opportunities: Identify key areas where AI can drive growth and innovation in your business.
* Craft Your Strategy: Gain practical insights on building an AI strategy, even with limited resources and technical expertise.
* Take Action: Learn simple steps to kickstart your AI journey, from data preparation to implementation.

Click the link below to listen now!

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Our top offerings for mid-sized companies ⬇️

Managed IT Services: 24/7 monitoring, proactive maintenance, and tech assistance to minimize downtime and optimize performance.

Cybersecurity Solutions: Includes advanced protection with threat detection, response, and vulnerability assessments to keep your data safe and compliant.

Cloud Infrastructure Management: Scalable cloud solutions, including migration and ongoing management, to enhance flexibility and reduce costs.

Ready to elevate your business? Visit our website to learn more.

Why businesses should stop maintaining outdated technology ⬇️

👎 Reduced efficiency�
👎 Increased maintenance time
👎 Security vulnerabilities

What to do instead ⬇️

👍 Regularly update and upgrade systems
👍 Invest in scalable technology solutions
👍 Encourage the use of automation

Visit our website to learn how we can help you keep your technology modern and your business ahead!

How do I start using AI?

At a small scale, AI is fun to try out, but it gets expensive and risky quickly without a plan to manage it. You’ll need to consider security, data sources, tools, compliance, and financials. That’s where our expertise comes in!

Head to our website to learn how we can help you integrate AI into your business!

Some of our favorite Uprise success stories 👏

IT Overhead Savings: A fast-growing services company faced a decision—build an internal IT team or outsource. Uprise Partners helped them save $220,000 annually in overhead by providing full-service IT.

Application Cost Savings: Within 30 days, Uprise discovered a professional services firm had over 70 unused web applications. We saved them over $97,000 per year by eliminating unneeded applications and licenses.

Website Performance: An e-commerce company struggled with website traffic. Uprise redesigned and rebuilt their site, achieving a 165% growth in visitors month-over-month and doubling sales in six months.

By now you've already heard about the huge tech outage on Friday..

There was a major technology outage affecting Windows-based systems, leaving millions of travelers stranded, and businesses locked out.

“None of our Maine clients were directly affected by the outage,” said Brian Gagnon, chief technology officer with 26 years of industry experience.

This outage wasn’t caused by a cyber attack, but rather a software glitch that caused delays as CrowdStrike was updating Microsoft security. The software problem was fixed early Friday morning, he said, but it would take time for the patch to work its way through the 2-3 million servers in Microsoft’s data center.

Click here to read the full article and watch the on-air interview by News Center Maine!
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SMB tasks that can be automated 🤖

Payroll & onboarding: Address changes, taxes, PTO
Sales: Follow-up reminders
Scheduling: Tools like Calendly
Accounting: Invoicing, expense tracking
Reporting: Real-time KPIs
Client communication: Engage customers

Boost efficiency. Contact Uprise Partners to learn how.

Tech Tip: Use Your Personal Hot Spot 📡

Public WiFi is inherently risky, making your personal hot spot a far safer alternative. If you must use public WiFi, avoid sensitive activities like banking or shopping.

Before connecting, confirm with an employee:
1. The network is legitimate
2. The exact spelling of the WiFi (SSID)
3. The correct login info

Follow our page for more cybersecurity tips!

Small Business IT Myth: "My emails are automatically backed up, right?"

Many believe cloud accounts are backed up by default, but this isn’t always true. While platforms like Microsoft ensure accessibility, they don’t guarantee data retention.

Depending on your industry, maintaining a historical archive of e-mail communication is legally required for 5-10 years in case of future litigation. You can prevent data loss with an automated e-mail backup solution. Need help implementing? Contact us.

Is your team still not using a password manager for sharing passwords and secure documents? You're leaving your business at serious risk!

Check out 5 of our favorite password managers for small businesses.🔒 ↓
-Bitwarden
-Dashlane
-Keeper
-1Password
-LastPass

Spam - the inevitable email evil! There is no foolproof way to prevent it, but there are ways to better handle it →

Looking for more ways to optimize your email productivity? Check out our recorded webinar Mastering Email & Productivity on our blog!
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Small business IT myth: Cybersecurity is only a concern for large businesses.

False! Cybercriminals frequently target small businesses because they often have weaker security measures. In fact, nearly half of all cyberattacks are directed at small businesses. Don't leave your data vulnerable and your systems at risk. Investing in secure and streamlined IT solutions can prevent breaches that could result in substantial financial and reputational harm.

Uprise Partners works with SMBs to pinpoint areas of vulnerability, update systems, secure data, and provide 24/7 IT support, so you don’t have to worry about any of it.

Have questions? We would love to have a conversation!

Did you miss our Mastering Email & Productivity webinar earlier this month? No problem! You can find the recording on our blog!

This was such a good one with takeaways everyone can start implementing- like how to effectively manage your email inbox, handle spam, and utilize advanced email features.

Visit the link below!
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Exciting featured article in MaineBiz about our new Chief Experience Officer Jason Romer! Head to the link to learn more about Jason's role as CXO and what he brings to Uprise Partners.

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Portland tech firm Uprise Partners brings on 'chief experience officer' amid expansion Uprise Partners, a Portland-based information technology and cybersecurity solutions provider, has hired Jason Romer as its chief experience officer.

5 productivity tools for a more successful business ⬇️

Slack - keeps your team’s communication organized and efficient.

Microsoft Teams - workspace for real-time collaboration and communication, meetings, file and app sharing.

Asana - helps you get organized, stay on track and hit deadlines.

Trello - Visual tool that allows your team to manage any type of project, workflow, or task-tracking.

Copilot - AI-powered tool to help streamline workflows, automate tasks, and improve collaboration.

Which ones are your company utilizing? Reach out to us to learn more about productivity!

Proud of our Uprise Partners CEO Malinda Gagnon for being the 18th member to join the Truc Huynh Alumni Giving Society with Mitchell Institute!

"Giving to support access to education is important to my husband and me, and for our company, Uprise Partners...To us, education is the equalizer in this world—if there can be one. For both of us, going from small-town Maine to working at a couple of the world’s fastest-growing technology companies, we’ve seen firsthand what education can unlock. We want to help other Maine students have the same opportunity and not be limited by their financial situations.” - Malinda Gagnon

Learn more about Malinda's impact and the Truc Huynh Alumni Giving Society!
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Don't forget to register for our free webinar tomorrow on IT Basics for Business – Mastering Email & Productivity! Walk away with actionable tips and a plan for improving your email management and overall productivity.

This virtual event kicks off at 8am. Register now!
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Feel like some days you are wasted away on email? According to a McKinsey Study, the average professional spends 28% of the workday reading and answering emails - that’s almost 2 and a half hours!

Join us at our next free webinar discussing tips and tricks about using email to help you create habits that enable you to save time and be more successful.

The virtual event kicks off June 4th at 8am. Register for your spot now!
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Join the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce for a free webinar with Uprise Partners' Senior Director of Services, Kyle Peterson, about mastering your email and productivity! Learn better business basics like effectively managing your email inbox, handling spam, and utilizing advanced email features.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from an expert and walk away with tools and best practices to make your work easier and get time back in your day.

Register now to secure your spot!
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Portland tech firm Uprise Partners brings on COO amid expansion Nancy Mather has more than two decades of experience in project management and operations for the technology industry.

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Four IT Essentials for any successful business:
1. Security
2. Resiliency
3. Experience
4. Productivity

If you are lacking in any of these areas then it is time to re-evaluate and get back to basics. Not sure where to start? Reach out to us through our website and see how we can help!

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