Intelliquick Selects Ensynch to Deliver Best-in-Class EnDemand Disaster Recovery Solution
7 June 2005
TEMPE, Ariz.-- June 7, 2005 -- Ensynch, Inc. today announced that Intelliquick Delivery, Arizona's largest independent delivery/courier service with more than 150,000 guaranteed monthly deliveries statewide, has selected Ensynch's Disaster Recovery solution to manage the backup and recovery of the company's important client data. The Disaster Recovery solution will allow Intelliquick to protect critical information and substantially decrease their recovery time in the event of an unplanned outage. This is a vital component to the company's business continuity strategy.
"Investing in this solution is a no-brainer for us given how deeply our customers rely on us for speedy, dependable service in delivering their mission-critical materials," said Keith Spizzirri, CEO of Intelliquick. "This cost-effective solution means that in any case of emergency like a power outage, natural disaster, human error or other unexpected outage, our customers can stay rest assured that our systems will be up-and-running 24/7, and that their packages will get where they need to go. We view this as a real competitive advantage in the marketplace."
Ensynch's disaster recovery solution for Intelliquick utilizes Ensynch's enterprise-class EnDemand(TM) Data Center in providing 24/7 monitoring, systems administration and management of firewalls, servers, applications, network connections, and databases.
"We chose Ensynch because of their expertise and reputation in delivering enterprise-level service and end to end solutions to mid-sized businesses in such a way that are affordable and compelling. Ensynch's professionalism and creativity has dramatically increased our productivity companywide," said Timothy Dougherty, CIO of Intelliquick.
"It's really pretty simple: If your network is down, you can't serve your customers, and you're losing money. Now mid-sized businesses, like IntelliQuick are protected against unplanned outages," said Gene Holmquist, President of Ensynch. "We're pleased to be working with visionaries like Intelliquick who understand how information technology gives them true competitive advantage that translates to better overall service for their customers."
Key elements of Ensynch Disaster Recovery Managed Services include:
Hosting: Hosting a dedicated trio of high-end servers with Windows 2003 Enterprise server, SQL Server 2000 Enterprise and Active Directory and redundant web hosting and mail services
Replication: Transparent log shipping Active/Passive SAN plus passive standby
Workspace Recovery: Fully outfitted, dedicated workspace recovery cubes utilizing Cisco IP-based Phones
Telecommunications: Near instant re-routing of voice communications. Dedicated data links from Tucson and Las Vegas branches.
Maintenance and Support: 24 x 7 service and support
"This recent win highlights one of the ways we serve the small to mid-market customer--with complete Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery solutions," said Jon Polin, Director of Sales, Managed Services. "Companies of all sizes need to be able to continue critical business processes in the event of an outage or disaster. Ensynch has developed a low-cost high value solution that is customized to the small and mid market."
About Ensynch
Ensynch Inc. is the Southwest's leading provider of IT infrastructure services, staffing and enDemand data center solutions that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of emerging mid-market and enterprise clients' employees, partners and customers. As experts in Secure Identity and Access Management, Communication and Collaboration, and Systems Management Ensynch provides a full range of secure, manageable, available and cost-effective technology solutions -- delivered professionally and flexibly, through its 175 IT professionals and strategists worldwide. Since 1999, Ensynch has created a culture where the client's technology needs are met with a "Whatever IT Takes" approach, a methodology that has netted the company overall customer satisfaction ratings averaging 97%.
Named one of North America's top IT solution providers by CRN magazine's Fast100 List, hailed as a "2004 Hot Growth Company" by bizAZ magazine, and named one of the "Best Places to Work" by the Phoenix Business Journal, Ensynch provides extraordinary value for mid- to enterprise-size businesses and public sector organizations. For more information, visit www.ensynch.com.
About Intelliquick
In just 15 years, IntelliQuick has become the largest independent delivery / courier service in Arizona. With over 250 uniformed and credentialed couriers and a national affiliated network, IQ is able to offer fulfillment of any delivery or logistics need across the state of Arizona or across the country.
