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It is time to make your move for big savings

Last week we told you about the Section 179 tax deduction and this week we’re give you a cool, new tool for seeing just how much you can save with the Section 179 deduction. Click here to download the Section179 Worksheet, this is a PDF with interactive fields you can use to plug in your own costs and then see just how much you can save and what the after tax cost will be.

Advantage Technology Speaks at FBI Infraguard Conference

On November third, I was invited by the FBI’s Infragrad Coordinator, Michelle Pirtle, to present information concerning data security and cybercrime. Michelle is a special agent that travels the country to inform business about the proper measures to take when faced with a cybercrime attack. This meeting featured guest speakers from the Infragrad Partnership for Protection and others that were from surrounding businesses in the IT field.

New Law Saves Up To 35% on the Equipment You Need

Businesses can take a same year tax deduction for every dollar of equipment they buy or finance, up to $500,000.

Bowling Night 2016

Friday night was bowling night for Advantage Technology! The Advantage Technology crew met up at Venture Lanes in St. Albans and bowled until they kicked us out.

One thing we’re constantly grateful for is the fact we all get along so well and enjoy each other’s company. When we say that Our Advantage Is Our People, we're talking about more than just our expertise. We’re talking about the fact that we all get along great and really enjoy working together.

Fraudulent Student Loan Forgiveness Program Used to Spread Malware

Spammers are now stooping lower than ever by targeting American college graduates in search of relief from their heaping student loans. Recently, a group of spammers has targeted college students by sending out spam mail with the promise of reducing their student debt.

Warning: Samsung Galaxy Note7 Issues Emergency Recall

Life has ended for the Samsung Galaxy Note7. On October 15^th, the U.S Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a ban on all Samsung Galaxy Note7 phones due to problems with battery overheating and serious fire hazards. This means, you can’t fly with one, or even have one shipped to you. Samsung recalled more than 2.5 million phones and they have discontinued the product earlier this week.

Mobile devices now at risk for ransomware and crypto viruses

Back in August, Joe Justice discussed ransomware and crypto viruses on our podcast and explained the threat they present to your computer systems. Today, I am going to write about the most recent types of mobile ransomware, what is going on, and what you can expect.

The Importance of Data Security

On Tuesday, October 11, I returned to 580 WCHS’s Ask the Expert radio show to talk to the audience about the importance of data security. I took advantage of this opportunity to speak about the great risks of having your data unsecured and how you can find yourself in some serious trouble if you are not properly protected. More specifically, we discussed Advantage Technology’s Data Security Risk Assessment and how dedicated we are to addressing data security needs.

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month

And no, I’m not just making that up! There’s even an official hashtag, #CyberAware. And if it’s got an official hashtag, you know it’s for real.

The whole point of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSA) is to raise awareness about cybersecurity. Things like ransomware, business email compromise, personal health information theft, intellectual property theft and identity theft.

Congratulations to Cody Whitehead on his BICSI Installer 2, Copper Certification

Cody Whitehead has recently earned his BICSI Installer 2, Copper Certification and we want to give him a big congratulations! At Advantage Technology, our advantage is our people and the BICSI Installer 2, Copper Certification is no mean feat. Having skilled and trained technicians like Cody Whitehead is a high priority.

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