i3 Business Solutions can provide clients with systems, communications,
office space and power within 48 hours of a business disaster like tornado, fire
or flood.
Press Release: June 11, 2008
Grand Rapids, Michigan June 11, 2008 -
i3 Business Solutions,
(www.i3BusinessSolutions.com),
a company that specializes in information technology (IT) solutions for
small businesses, an IBM Premier Partner and a Microsoft Gold Partner, has
partnered with Agility Recovery Solutions (www.AgilityRecovery.com).
Agility provides comprehensive, packaged recovery solutions, consulting
services and testing options to businesses across the United States and
Canada.
Agility has developed the ReadySuite service to handle the issues of scale, cost
and complexity. Notably, within 48-hours of a business interruption due to fire,
storm, flood or any other disaster, Agility will deliver to subscribers any of
the needed ReadySuite recovery elements, which include power, technology, space
and connectivity. The service offers immediate protection, a customized recovery
roadmap and 24-hour access to Agility recovery specialists.
This partnership provides i3 Business Solutions’ customers with the knowledge
that in the event of a natural or IT disaster, a workable recovery solution is
in place to get a business reestablished and reconnected. As part of the
solution, Agility’s members have access to $35 million in technology resources
to resolve server failures, power outages or any other interruption. Service is
complete with generators stationed throughout North America for immediate
deployment, an inventory of PC and server supplies, office space and equipment,
and satellite resources for voice and Internet access.
“My experience is that the traditional business continuity and disaster
recovery solutions are too expensive and complex. They’re targeted at
billion dollar companies. The Agility ReadySuite solution gives us an
affordable option – that delivers timely response – to our primary
client’s requirements”, stated Mike Ritsema, President of i3 Business
Solutions. “i3 Business Solutions is pleased to offer our clients the
ReadySuite service, which provides a simple business continuity solution
in a convenient subscription based package.”
ReadySuite memberships begin at $250 per month. Businesses can take advantage
of this agreement by contacting Anne Pynonnen at 616-719-4100
or
apynnonen@i3BusinessSolutions.com.
About Agility Recovery Solutions
Agility Recovery Solutions is a former division of GE with nearly 20
years of disaster recovery and business continuity experience. We are
dedicated to creating and delivering innovative business continuity
solutions that challenge the traditional industry barriers of scale, cost
and complexity. As such, we provide comprehensive, packaged recovery
solutions, consulting services and testing options to businesses across the
United States and Canada.
Our mission is to keep you connected to your customers, vendors,
employees and community - no matter what.
Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. with distribution centers in Atlanta,
Ga. and Mississauga, Ont., Agility maintains $35 million of technology
assets. In addition, Agility has direct access to over $100 million of
additional equipment across North America through priority relationships
with some of the world’s most-respected organizations.
About i3 Business Solutions
For over 15 years, i3 Business Solutions, LLC has been accelerating
business results for small and medium size businesses in the state of
Michigan. Supported by industry certifications, affiliate relationships and
strategic alliances, i3 Business Solutions provides a breadth and depth of
solutions to the Michigan business community including:
- application software integration
- web deployment
- managed network services
- infrastructure technology
It is our emphasis on "closing the loop" from design, installation,
system implementation to optimized management and integration that makes i3
so successful. We provide the performance, availability and connectivity
that enable our clients to align their mission critical needs and strategic
objectives to technology solutions. We are able to apply our knowledge and
leading edge technology to bring about exciting changes that accelerate
business results delivering savings in time, resources and money.