The Plan
Data Back Up
Constant back up to cloud storage using both on site appliances to off premise secure data centers. Geographically dispersed.
Communications Continuity
Making sure that you can always be reached by your clients, vendors and employees – No matter what happens!
Restore
When you need to access your back up, we work with you to develop your restore point objective and your restore time objective.
Communicate
We assist you in communicating and deploying your plan to your employees. The best plans are exercised before you need them!
About us
With more and more companies migrating their infrastructure to The Cloud, Prime is at the forefront of working with some of the nation’s best Cloud Providers for business- a complete spectrum of hosted applications, hosted servers, back up and disaster recovery- with 24/7 support and help desk. We strive to make your IT staff free to help your business grow- and not just maintain an infrastructure. For over 25 years, we have helped Chicago area companies select, service and maintain their telephone systems and IT services. We provide business communications and IT services based on your business needs and we never compromise reliability. We will help you select the best cloud services providers in Chicago.
We work with the very best data centers locally and worldwide
We will work to develop your strategic plan
In a business known for its change, we remain contstant
All of our staff undergoes extensive training and certifications
Latest news
3 Common Ways Data is Lost in the Cloud
SaaS Protection There’s a common misconception that user data in SaaS applications is fully backed up. It’s more likely that an employee will delete something they end up needing two weeks later than the possibility of all of Google’s servers being destroyed by a storm. In fact, SaaS applications usually aren’t the responsible party for data loss, but Read more about 3 Common Ways Data is Lost in the Cloud[…]
Business Continuity means more than just Data Back ups
Though many companies use the terms “disaster recovery” and “business continuity” largely interchangeably, they are not the same. It is critical to understand the difference and meaning of both terms. Disaster recovery is the ability, after a disaster, to get critical data back, and critical applications running again. Business continuity is more than that. It is Read more about Business Continuity means more than just Data Back ups[…]
Why Your Data Center Needs the Cloud
Over the last several years, the approach to data management has changed significantly. Corporations with large internal data centers requiring hundreds of servers are drastically reducing the amount of equipment needed due to innovations in technology. This widespread “shrinking data center” movement is said to be a result of increased virtualization and the Read more about Why Your Data Center Needs the Cloud[…]
Why you should ditch your PBX and move to the Cloud
Why you should ditch your PBX and move to the Cloud Small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) often have concerns about moving from their old PBX to the Cloud. It can seem overwhelming and expensive, but the process is actually quite the opposite. The Cloud will help simplify the way your business operates by removing Read more about Why you should ditch your PBX and move to the Cloud[…]
How Much Equipment is Needed for my Office Phone System?
The answer to that question depends on the type of phone system you choose. If you select an on-site PBX the short answer is ‘a lot.’ If you opt to go with a hosted PBX, or virtual phone system, the short answer is, ‘hardly any at all.’ Let’s explore what kind of equipment is needed for Read more about How Much Equipment is Needed for my Office Phone System?[…]
How will a disaster affect your organization?
Disasters small and large can and will affect your business if you are not prepared. Having a concrete continuity plan that is shared among management and staff is mission critical.
Winter Is Coming! Avoid Lost Productivity through Cloud-Based Services
With snow and ice storms, sick employees and other disruptions imminent this winter, small- and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are turning to cloud-based solutions to maintain employee productivity. Cloud-based services, including VoIP technology, allow companies to effectively manage remote workers and keep lines of communication open during unexpected or planned closures.
Preparing Your Business for the Holidays
The holidays are right around the corner and for many businesses, this can be an extremely busy time with increased call volumes, sales and varying staffing needs, availability and business hours. Here are some of the key ways that using the right phone system and phone features will ensure your business is prepared for the Read more about Preparing Your Business for the Holidays[…]
Prepare Your Business for Winter Storms
Winter Storm Juno was one of the first of the big storms of 2015. Before the next big storm of the winter season hits, here’s how to ensure your business stays connected. For businesses that use Broadview Networks’ cloud-based OfficeSuite® Phone, keeping in touch when their office must close is easy. Since the system is Read more about Prepare Your Business for Winter Storms[…]
How Cloud Phone Systems Can Help Avoid Tech Disasters
As technology has gotten more complex, conventional wisdom would have us believe that it’s also gotten more secure. In fact, the opposite holds true: more complex technology can be subverted or can simply fail in plenty of new and unfortunate ways. Any business that relies on communication technology and expensive infrastructure makes itself susceptible to Read more about How Cloud Phone Systems Can Help Avoid Tech Disasters[…]
