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As a premier Houston IT consulting company, AVATAR Managed Services offers a comprehensive range of services to support a business with its information technology needs, ranging from cybersecurity compliance through to a strategy to move away from a data center and beyond. Every company is unique and yet increasingly businesses across multiple business sectors have IT-related themes in common, two of which are dependence on information technology in order to carry out day-to-day operations and the need to protect and safeguard client data from cyberattacks and attempts to steal that data. A proactive IT strategy helps a business budget for the future with step-by-step enhancements to keep the company ahead of cyber threats while simultaneously upgrading infrastructure and harnessing cutting-edge IT tools and programs to automate repetitive tasks and monitoring. As Houston cybersecurity solution providers, AVATAR Managed Services have extensive experience across industry sectors including law firms, manufacturing companies, healthcare facilities, banking institutions, professional services, construction, engineering, energy, transport, and more. The starting point is usually a baseline IT assessment which AVATAR has developed and tuned over time to gauge the overall health of existing infrastructure technology performance and effectiveness. These indicators are quantitative and can be repeated over time to demonstrate the results of change and return on investment. A holistic approach is essential, with staff processes and procedures fully in scope for review and development. At times of stress in particular, after a cyber attack has been detected for instance, AVATAR's Computer Incident Response Team assumes command of the next actions to be taken, mitigating threats and minimizing risk moving forward in terms of cyber security, staff training, and reputation management. With IT operations a critical pillar of many businesses and with the need to have an online presence at all times, AVATARs security operations center operates 24x7x365, covering all business hours, weekends, and holidays. Once the assessment has been translated into a roadmap and plans, the next phase is implementation. Progress can be measured and plans should always be reviewed to ensure the option initially mapped out is still the best, this is because in the rapidly changing landscape of IT, new products may be launched or prices may fluctuate. Following the implementation of improvements and even after gaining cybersecurity compliance, ongoing maintenance and proactive enhancements are a sound investment for the future of the business.

As a premier Houston IT consulting company, AVATAR Managed Services understands that the world of information technology can sound overwhelming when it is not a part of the day-to-day business. Rather than framing a conversation around cybersecurity from the starting point of "how much will this cost?", it is worth considering the question from another angle, namely "how much could it cost the company to ignore cyber security and compliance?" Clients who disclose personal information to their trusted vendors expect that the data will be safeguarded and protected from cyber threats. It is also well known and widely publicized that cyber criminals are constantly evolving with new and more covert ways to tap into unprotected data sources, ready to steal or compromise the data. The resulting damage when a cyber attack is successful reaches beyond the actual data breach to a reputational compromise which can be difficult to recover from. For business owners across multiple business sectors who want to focus their time and attention on their core business and projects, it makes sense to reach out to a managed service provider like AVATAR Managed Services for their strategy and expertise on how to achieve and then maintain a healthy IT infrastructure. This extends beyond equipment to the way that tools are implemented, the processes and checks that are put in place to verify that everything is operating as expected, and the training of the staff so that there is a consistent approach and all members of the team feel empowered to follow the IT strategy, recognize any deviation from the agreed plan, and feel supported in order to report any confusion or potential issue as soon as possible.

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Finding the correct, top quality auto repair parts in the USA can be a time consuming and frustrating activity for any car enthusiast and even automotive technicians. Auto Fit, Inc., an experienced on-line supplier of the best aftermarket and OEM automotive parts, proudly announces the rollout of its updated and intuitive website where anyone can quickly identify and order the exact repair and replacement parts necessary to ensure every project gets done right the first time.

Once a fastener has seized due to corrosion, the dangerous practice of hot bolting is often the only way for turnaround crews to swap out the bolts. Doxsteel fasteners have been designed to combat corrosion with a Nickel Cobalt alloy coating evenly electroplated onto each thread. A major advantage of the Doxsteel process is that the entire part is electroplated. When painting or hand-spraying the nuts, coatings can be inadequate, especially in areas like the inside thread of the nut. When components are exposed to harsh environmental conditions, this weakness can lead to corrosion and seizing, with compromised integrity of the fastener. The electroplating process can be controlled such that after testing and cleaning, the Doxsteel nuts and bolts are placed in a bath with NiCo (the Nickel Cobalt alloy), the parts are charged, and electrolysis attracts the alloy, ensuring an even coat on the electroplated fasteners. In addition, the nickel cobalt alloy coating ASTM B994 acts as a barrier to hydrogen embrittlement. With a longer fastener life and 100% traceability, Doxsteel Fasteners offer a warranty which guarantees no seizing within 5 years. The average probable fastener life is 21 years. Over time, the return on investment is realized in the lifespan of the fasteners and the predictability in turnaround without the need for hot bolting, which can be expensive and unpredictable in terms of money and time.

Managing an order of custom anchor bolts or steel products can be frustrating when different companies and points of contact have to be juggled along a complicated path from ordering to delivery. For a customer-centric experience, Madden Bolt pride themselves on being the one and only point of contact required. they are able to do this by conducting processes like galvanization under the same roof as manufacture. This not only results in one contact number but also one invoice (so reducing paperwork) and quicker turnaround (no delays in transporting parts on to the next step of their journey). This seamless service extends to finding a solution for customers even when an order needs to be expedited, all without any compromise on quality or safety.

SW Innovative Holdings, Inc. d. b. a. Everybody's Phone Company is proud to announce to both future shareholders and current shareholders alike that the Company has published its second quarter 2017 unaudited results.

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As one of the premier Texas Power providers serving the Oncor, CenterPoint, AEP, and Texas-New Mexico Power (TNMP) Utility areas, VOLT Electricity Provider offers transparent energy plans empowering consumers to lower their energy bills, stay informed, and act in an environmentally responsible manner.

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When the air conditioner makes strange noises in the middle of a summer heat wave, it's unsettling. It should serve as a wake-up call to give the system the TLC it deserves before something worse happens—like a total system failure.

There is an alternative to viewing houses and mentally jotting down a wish list of changes to be made to the property so that it better suits the lifestyle of the buyer. Maybe the house is perfect but the master bedroom is downstairs, maybe the kitchen has a complete range of new appliances but they aren't the perfect color scheme. When discerning home buyers are looking to tick off features in their dream house, a custom built home can deliver on functionality and aesthetics. As one of the premier custom home builders in Houston, the Shepherd Group brings decades of local experience to seamlessly blend the vision of the homeowner with the character of the neighborhood.

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The invoice factoring program at Catamount Funding has evolved to provide a professional built-in account receivable manager, thus ensuring a speedier turnaround on the payment of invoices without the additional costs incurred by hiring a separate account manager.

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