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KEEPING YOUR
NETWORK FIT
Networks Plus, now part of BVTC, offers
a suite of services called FIT, which stands
for Fortified Information Technology. The
services are as follows:
• Essential Server Care
– a business
hours monitoring service for servers
• Elite Server Care
– a 24-hour
monitoring service for servers
•
Total Desktop Care
– a business hours
service for desktops and laptops
FIT is a proactive approach to managing a
network; our remote applications can often
spot troubles before you’re even aware of
them, and we can apply solutions before
you notice an issue. However, if you do
notice an issue, we can address it quickly
via our remote system, or, if necessary,
an onsite visit. Cost-effective FIT services
increase uptime, meaning more time work-
ing productively and less time managing
computer hassles. It also means time and
attention devoted to your core business
activities and your customers.
To learn more, visit
bluevalley.net/business/managed-services.
So we’re encouraging our members to look forward to what seniors might need in the future
and find innovative ways to look after them, such as providing more off-campus services.”
Supporting the Mission
To support its mission, LeadingAge Kansas holds various events throughout the
year. The Spring Conference and Expo gives members an opportunity to network,
learn, and connect with companies that provide services to them. In addition,
business partners provide sponsorships and other dollars to help support their work.
LeadingAge Kansas also continually raises funds for its scholarship program.
Scholarships go to employees of member organizations to advance their education,
which can include college classes or certification programs. “For example,” says
Weaver, “a nursing assistant may want to become a medication assistant, or someone
working in a nursing home might want to get an administrator license. The scholarship
supports opportunities to advance within the field of aging services.” The program
has been gaining in popularity, with more applications received each year. In the first
three years, it awarded over $12,000.
To keep things running smoothly in-house,
LeadingAge Kansas uses FIT onsite and remote
managed services from Networks Plus, now part
of BVTC. Weaver comments, “The FIT service is a
huge benefit for us because we don’t have anyone
onsite with expertise in IT. We pay a monthly fee for service, and they’re like an extension
of our team. Any time there’s an issue, we call and they fix it immediately. Brian and Joe
have been fabulous! We can’t say enough good things about the FIT program, and would
recommend it to anyone needing this type of service.”
Richard Lincoln, Business Account Consu-ltant at Networks Plus, says, “LeadingAge
Kansas is a perfect example of how FIT can help a small to medium-sized organization
that doesn’t have its own IT staff. Any time they have an issue, they just call us. Most
problems can be fixed remotely, which is much faster because there’s no drive time.”
He adds, “We also like to support our customers whenever possible, and we do this
with LeadingAge Kansas by participating in their Spring Conference and Expo, and
sponsoring the Executive Lounge. We like to help in these ways because fundraisers
like this are a large source of operating capital for nonprofits.”
The FIT service is a huge benefit for
us because we don’t have anyone
onsite with expertise in IT.”
—
DANA WEAVER
, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER,
LEADINGAGE KANSAS
Dana Weaver