Join us July 23rd and 24th for the West Virginia Technology Expo

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The West Virginia Technology Expo is a showcase of information technology. Attendees can expect unprecedented access to industry insiders, training opportunities and the chance to network with colleagues.

There will be a variety of vendors showcasing every facet of information technology; cloud computing, servers, workstations, networking, cybersecurity, data analytics, telecommunication, video conferencing and more!

We will be releasing information on seminars that include strategic and tactical training from technology leaders. There's going to be something for everyone who relies on technology to get work done.

Quick Bytes: Two-Factor Authentication

Passwords have been around for a long time, like, a really long time. They can be traced all the way back to ancient Rome. Which begs the question, how many cybersecurity tools should we be using that are that old? Probably none.

Fact is, the password is incredibly outdated. Many people still use weak passwords, even though they’re frequently warned to make them as complex as possible. But even a strong password can be stolen and if your password is stolen, you’ll never know until it’s too late.

Quick Bytes: Read More With Microsoft Edge
Quick Bytes: Read More With Microsoft Edge

The original purpose of the Internet was to share dense informational text like research papers. No one imagined there would be so much multimedia content like photos, video and games.

All that multimedia can be quite the distraction when you just want to read. Thankfully, our friends at Microsoft have done something about all those distractions with the Reading List and Reading Mode in Microsoft Edge.

Quick Bytes: Zombie Tech
Quick Byes: Zombie Tech

Believe it or not, the living dead are all around us! Things that have reached the end of their life, but just keep shambling forward. I’m not talking about human zombies, I’m talking about zombie technology.

All software and hardware has an End-of-Life when the manufacturer no longer offers support or updates. Technology that has reached End-of-Life is nearly impossible to repair when it fails and is susceptible to security exploits.

Extreme Networks Gold Partner
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Advantage Technology is a proud Gold partner with Extreme Networks. That means we have met revenue and competency requirements set out by Extreme. Reaching this tier means we have the full support of Extreme and have been qualified by their rigorous standards to be a representative of their global brand.

IT Schedule 70

GSA Schedule 70

Advantage Technology, the largest full-service Information Technology consulting company headquartered in West Virginia, has been awarded a U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule 70 contract, 47QTCA19D00A3. This 5-year IT contract will enable Advantage Technology to partner with U.S. government agencies to deliver their technology projects on budget and on schedule.

Join us in the Cloud with Office 365
Office 365 Intro Video

Many people think of Office 365 as a subscription-based version of Microsoft Office. However, there’s a lot more to it than that! Office 365 is an office productivity suite of software and services that includes everything you need to keep your business at peak performance, including software applications, communication tools, and file storage. Moreover, the best part is, it’s all in the cloud.

Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center WiFi Project
Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center

As part of a transformational renovation of the storied Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, the planners wanted to provide travelers, sports fans and conventioneers a memorable in-venue experience from their smartphones and mobile devices. This required engaging Wi-Fi that enables seamless network access for 7,500 simultaneous devices with each connection remaining consistently strong as guests travel throughout the facility.

Microsoft Gold Partner
Microsoft Gold Partner

Advantage Technology is a proud Microsoft Gold Partner. That means our team has made a significant commitment with Microsoft; completed rigorous, industry-recognized exams and certifications; and have a significant base of customers using Microsoft’s products. Entering into this partnership means we have developed a close, working relationship with Microsoft, which allows us to pass along their tremendous resources to our customers.

Dell EMC Gold Partner
Dell EMC Gold Partner

Advantage Technology is a proud Gold partner with Dell EMC in Core Client, Networking, Server, and Storage. That means we have met revenue and competency requirements set out by Dell EMC. Reaching this tier means we have the full support of Dell EMC and have been qualified by their rigorous standards to be a representative of their global brand.