Get in "The Cloud"

by Mike Sedtal

Cloud Computing is the biggest technology buzzword of 2010. The big question you should ask yourself is “What is Cloud Computing and what does it mean for small business?” Simply put, Cloud Computing is the concept of using data or software from secure servers via the Internet. For small business, the most appropriate use of Cloud Computing is known as Software as a Service (SaaS). Software as a Service is a segment of Cloud Computing that provides a single service over the Internet, typically through your existing web browser, for a low monthly fee. Examples include File Sharing, Document Management, MS Exchange Email, Email Archiving and Online Data Backup. Please visit our Products page to review the SaaS products offered by Cornerstone BTI and see below for a couple of excellent articles about Cloud Computing’s impact on Small Business.

 

 

Our Products
In addition to services, Cornerstone BTI provides a number of niche products used extensively in today's business environments


Hosted Exchange

Exchange Server, the Microsoft messaging and collaboration server, is the #1 corporate messaging software. Exchange Server has quickly gained popularity among businesses of all sizes due to two main features: Access - Anywhere, Anytime, and Collaboration
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Document Management

NetDocuments allows you the freedom to access and work on your documents anywhere. Get to the Internet and login to all your documents. Create, edit, share and collaborate with others. Organize into folders based on clients or projects. Search the content of your Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF’s, and emails. Have the peace of mind knowing your work is backed up and secured in world-class data centers.

Small to large businesses, law firms, financial service firms, health care and real estate organizations can save tens of thousands of dollars by eliminating the hardware, system and client software, and ongoing administration of on-premise systems. It’s easy to get started. Subscription pricing starts at $20 per user per month with a base level of storage included.



Online Backup Services
Cornerstone BTI Backup and Data Protection™
with LiveProtect. Backup any data, any time, to any destination Cornerstone BTI gives you the flexibility and power to create a backup that will meet your need. You save it we back it up offsite invisibly and automatically, keeping an unlimited version history that lets you roll-back to any point in time.


Founded in 1985, One Safe Place Media Corp (OSP) is an offsite data protection company, specializing in Offsite Tape Storage, Online Data Backups, and Video Tape & Film Archiving.
More than 50 of the Fortune 1000 and clients across 24 Countries trust OSP to protect one of their most important assets – their data. We value the trust they have placed in us and continually strive to set new standards of excellence in the offsite data storage.

Online File Storage

Egnyte Cloud File Server is the only online file storage service that addresses three of your critical business needs - online file storage, file sharing and computer backup - in one secure, easy-to-use solution. Egnyte eliminates the need to purchase and maintain servers, virtual private networks (VPN) and point-products such as FTP.

Ideal solution for a team of 2-50 users

  • Create a central file repository for your team
  • Eliminate server and management overhead
  • Enable employees and partners to collaborate
  • Backup and protect all computers
  • Central administration and access controls

Anti-Virus/Anti-Spyware Software

Finally! Vipre security no longer slows down your PC Sunbelt realizes that as a PC user, you face very real threats of virus infections, spyware and malware that can steal your personal, sensitive, and financial data. Rootkits and other malicious files can also compromise the security and privacy of your computer. That's why Sunbelt is excited to introduce VIPRE Antivirus + Antispyware as your PC security product of choice for today's threats. VIPRE features a new technology in PC Security, VIPRE is the antivirus program of the future.

Unlike older antivirus program, such as Norton or McAfee, that have bolted on antispyware or antivirus modules to their existing software, VIPRE is designed to optimize overall performance by melding antivirus and antispyware together into one, single, powerful tool. This combination of technologies gives you high performance software that doesn't slow down your PC, is low on system resources, and makes it easy for you to protect your PC from the bad guys.

With its next-generation technology, VIPRE means powerful protection against today's highly complex malware threats. No more sluggish PCs, system slowness, and resource headaches of older antivirus programs!

VIPRE is in a league of its own when it comes to antivirus software; VIPRE is clearly one of the best antivirus program available today


Telephony / VOIP

Aptela is the leading provider of business-class phone service, answering the communication and collaboration needs of small business and mobile workers nationwide who seek a robust and easy-to-use solution. Their solution is extensible by design and easily integrated into the workflow of today's entrepreneurs and increasingly mobile workforce. Unlike traditional telephony that is tied to a physical location, Aptela's service is delivered from the cloud and its features can be accessed-anywhere, anytime- through the Internet, traditional wire-line or mobile networks..

As one of the nation’s largest providers of managed services, Cypress Communications supplies the latest in technology for small and mid-sized business enterprises, including hosted IP Communications (managed VoIP), hosted unified communications, digital and IP phones, business-class Internet connectivity, collaboration, mobility, audio/Web conferencing, managed data services, ACD, remote office and contact center solutions.

 

Cbeyond is a leading broadband, mobile voice and data, IT, and business phone service provider built exclusively to serve the communication needs of small businesses across the US. As one of the leading voice, data, and broadband providers, we work exclusively with a growing entrepreneurial class of small business owners to provide an integrated bundle of business-grade services that include web hosting, email, data back-up and security, voicemail, and more. Cbeyond's value is in its simplicity and superior customer support. Our goal is to offer you a comprehensive solution – one that’s customized for you!

 
Email Archiving

Smarsh® is the managed service leader in secure, innovative and reliable email archiving solutions for compliance and records retention, proactive litigation readiness and mail server data management. Smarsh’s proprietary archiving service features robust and sophisticated message preservation, classification and protection capabilities designed with comprehensive, efficient and compliant supervision in mind.



Web Hosting

HostGator is one of the world's top 10 largest web hosting companies with more than 2,500,000 hosted domains. We have over 400 employees to provide you superior around the clock support. We are the perfect choice whether you are looking for business, personal, or even Fortune 500 hosting.

 


Shopping Carts

Volusion's solution is chock full of incredible features designed to grow your online store. From a fully functional online store with your own shopping cart to management tools with one-stop order processing, you'll always find what you need to build a successful online storefront.

Volusion's core product includes a fully integrated online store and shopping cart, built-in marketing tools, multiple design templates and inventory management. They also offer ecommerce essentials, such as domain names, credit card processing, security protections and more.