Plesk 10 Powered Web Servers Now Available.

Parallels Plesk Panel 10 is the newest version of the Plesk web server control panel.The Plesk panel has been an industry standard for years and this iteration continues the legacy. The updated, user-friendly interface makes website hosting more accessible to beginning web designers and easier for IT professionals. With a large assortment of new features it will take less time for our clients to deploy and manage their websites.

Connected Technologies Welcomes Newest Team Member

Connected Technologies is pleased to welcome Ryan Gordon.

Ryan will be joining our technical support team, bringing with him multiple years of experience in the Customer Service & Support area from his previous position at a large multination hosting provider.

We are excited to have Ryan join our team.

CCH Seminar Keynote Speaking Event With William Shilson

Connected Technologies leader William Shilson will share his industry knowledge and recommendations during a CCH sponsored educational seminar on December 2, 2011 where he will be attending as a Keynote speaker. This is the 9th in a series of timely seminars aimed at helping you become more effective and to grow your firm with the advantage of technology.

Connected Technologies Heads to CCH User Conference 2011

Connected Technologies is excited to attend this years CCH User Conference which takes place in San Antonio, Texas November 6-9, 2011. We hope to see many of our customers in attendance while we participate in this event which delivers the latest in industry trends, technologies and innovative products.

See you all there!

MBS Financial Group Chooses the CTI Cloud

The benefits for cloud computing continues to be recognized by an increasing number of companies and when presented with the opportunity MBS Business Partners Ana & Harold Johnson quickly saw the benefits of this technology for their firm and decided to fully embrace the CTI Cloud.

When combined our cloud infrastructure “CTI Cloud” with our accounting industry expertise, extensive CCH Software knowledge, and the industry leading IT management and supported services, a powerful cloud computing experience is delivered.

Since migrating to the CTI Cloud MBS Business has taken advantage of the many benefits which empower them to work effectively from any geographical location with an office work experience free from limits and “slowness” – simply put there are many efficiencies in our being able to deliver what we do. Utilizing Connected Technologies IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) MBS Business is not required to maintain any onsite servers or supporting equipment leading to reclaiming of valuable floor space within their office and the pleasure of knowing their critical IT infrastructure is fully managed and monitored around the clock.

MBS Business has transformed itself into a technologically driven power house. The adoption of cloud computing has delivered a solution which will allow their firm to flourish and become a leader within their expertise in the accounting industry.

Harold Johnson comments “Anytime you switch systems there will be hiccups. We would be dreaming if we believed we could close the office on Friday and start up business in the “Cloud” Monday. CTI delivered on a smooth transition as promised, but more importantly, they were there providing dedicated support for the little things that require attention – everything from rerouting printers to fixes on any software glitches in the transfer”.

“We felt that our needs and best interests were the highest priority to CTI. This attention and handholding through training, set up and management of the conversion really sets CTI apart” added Ana Johnson.

The CTI Cloud is just another way we help our clients stay Connected!

RE/MAX Condos Plus Moves to The Cloud

Leading Toronto based Real Estate Brokerage RE/MAX Condos Plus is focused on further expanding their business service areas throughout the city. RE/MAX Condos which specializes in the explosive Toronto condominium market has always been at the forefront of technology and saw cloud computing as the next logical step in their evolution.

Connected Technologies worked with RE/MAX Condos Plus to completely transition their physical onsite network including legacy systems at all locations to the CTI Cloud to deliver a centralized solution which is fully managed, monitored and supported.

Jamie Johnston comments “I was anticipating a few glitches in the conversion to the Cloud. They were minimal.  The real benefits, both current and in the long term, are huge for companies looking to expand and grow their business from multiple and remote locations such as ours”.

In addition to new possibilities for expansion without loss of network connectivity, RE/MAX Condos Plus also sees benefits from moving to the CTI Cloud in the areas of availability, scalability and cost effectiveness.

CTI Network Monitoring Upgrade Delivers More Network Monitoring Features

Businesses rely on Connected Technologies networks for data, communication, and backbone operations. Our network monitoring services provide a vital role in allowing our network administrators & support team to continuous monitor these systems and identify and resolve potential issues before they escalate.

We are pleased to report the recent updates to our network monitoring systems are fully online. In addition to a number of enhancements a key new function with this upgrade is the ability for our customers to have real time access to the CTI Network Monitoring control panel which will deliver instant insight into their networking environment including comprehensive system, application, traffic & port status reporting. With this access clients can view the same information used to by our network operations center support team.

We have always been focused on continuous improvement to better meet the needs of our customers, and this latest upgrade represents a huge leap forward for our network monitoring services while sharing vital information with our customers.

CCH Building Intelligent Business Tour Success

When recently asked to attend the CCH Building Intelligent Business Tour stop in our own backyard we eagerly took advantage of the opportunity to participate in this event. After an insightful day packed with plenty of technology goodness, accounting industry information and a few plugs for Connected Technologies this event was a tremendous success.

Keynote speaker Roman Kepczyk provided a refreshing view of current technology trends while touching on key points such as Cloud based services and knowledge management. Dave Straughan from MacGillivray Partners provided details on his experiences as he transformed MacGillivray into one of the leading technological driven accounting firms in Canada with the help of Connected Technologies and CCH Products.

We look forward to the next event.

What is Cloud Computing and How Can The CTI Cloud Help Your Business

You may have heard the term cloud computing or ‘the Cloud,’ but could do you really know what ‘the Cloud’ is? There are so many definitions flying around that you wouldn’t be alone if you struggled to define it. Cloud computing is simply a set of pooled computing resources and services delivered over the web.

Cloud servers connect and share information based on the level of activity and demand for resources across the entire network. Connected Technologies powered Cloud computing (CTI Cloud) is provided “as a service” over the Internet, in the form of infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), or software as a service (SaaS).

CTI Cloud customers don’t have to raise the capital to purchase, manage, maintain, and scale the physical infrastructure required to handle drastic traffic and resource utilization fluctuations. Instead of having to invest time and money to keep their infrastructure & applications operating at optimal levels, CTI Cloud computing customers simply pay for the resources they use, as they use them.

The CTI Cloud is rapidly revolutionizing the way our customer work and do business. We are thrilled to see customers taking advantage of this technology with incredible results.