This is a slide presentation I gave at a networking meeting recently to explain what Nerds on Site and Glen Tupling bring to the table as a technology partner.

1. Nerds on Site
presented by:
~ Glen Tupling
Nerds On Site

2. Today
 Let’stalk about 3 things
 Background on what I do
 The 3 major technology risks for small
business
 Benefits of having a technology partner

3. Where did it start?
Three techs from Future Shop…
Saw a need…
Future Shop did not…
Nerds on Site was born!
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4. Started in London, Ontario, 1995
In 2012 Nerds on Site is in 9 countries around
the world
We are partnered with over 20 world class
technology companies.
We have an entire division dedicated to creating
custom business applications.
(TWS)
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5. What we do
 Take care of your nerdy needs
 Analyze your needs
 Bring you up to industry standard specs
 We are there for you

6. Major risks for small business
 Backups
 Viruses
 Spyware

7. 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

8. 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?

9. Spyware/Malware
 Half the time you won’t know
 What does spyware do?
 Scams
 Some good antispyware solutions?

10. Benefits of having a
Technology Partner
 Reduced stress
 Preventive maintenance to reduce surprises
 Reduced downtime (saving money)
 Your data will be protected
 Proactive maintenance
 15 minute call back
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11. What to Look For in a Technology
Partner
 Regular visits for the little things
 Help with technology planning
 Either one local person (nerd) or as many
as you need to get the job done
 The kind of service you need… from
emergencies to ongoing maintenance (like
having insurance for your computer)
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12. Glen Tupling
 15 years Experience
 Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
 Windows Security Certified
 A+ Certified
 SBS 2011 Certified
 Georgian College
Graduate, Deans Honour
Role and Georgian Scholar
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13. presented by:
~ Glen Tupling
Nerds On Site