5S Technologies

03/18/2024

We're thrilled to announce that 5S Technologies has been acquired by Technology Consultants, a move that marks an exciting new chapter in our journey!

After almost 10 years of hard work, dedication, and innovation, we're proud to have caught the attention of Ark, a leader in our field.

Their vision aligns perfectly with ours, and we're excited to join forces to continue to provide exceptional service within the Carolina's.

We want to take this opportunity to thank our incredible team, whose talent and dedication have been the driving force behind our success. We couldn't have reached this milestone without each and every one of you.

To our valued customers and partners, we're committed to maintaining the highest level of service and innovation. Rest assured, this acquisition will only strengthen our ability to meet your needs and exceed your expectations.

We're incredibly excited about the possibilities that lie ahead and look forward to embarking on this new journey together with Ark Technology Consultants.

Thank you for your continued support!

Ark Technology Consultants has acquired 5S Technologies, a full-service professional and managed services organization that focuses on Nutanix, Security Offerings, and Data Center Solutions.

03/11/2024

Check out our CEO's newest published article with The Channel Company on the vulnerabilities in security landscapes throughout the healthcare system and why it's important to get better protection.

Mike Shook states that "Within the hospital sphere, the problem is especially acute at smaller regional and rural hospitals, which lack the funding and skills to protect their IT environments adequately"

https://www.crn.com/news/security/2024/in-wake-of-change-healthcare-attack-msps-say-health-system-is-far-too-vulnerable

02/26/2024

We are thrilled and honored to share that our journey at 5S has been adorned with numerous accolades and recognitions from prestigious platforms such as The Channel Company and Inc. Magazine.

None of these achievements would have been possible without the dedication of our incredible team, the trust of our clients, and the support of our partners. Thank you for being an integral part of our success story!

As we reflect on the past, we are energized for the future. This is not just a celebration of the awards received but a reaffirmation of our commitment to pushing boundaries, embracing innovation, and delivering exceptional value.

02/13/2024

And another one!

Thank you to The Channel Company for a nod on their 2024 MSP 500 list.

The annual MSP 500 list recognizes the leading solution providers in North America whose innovative approaches to providing managed services, are changing the landscape or the IT channel with ground-breaking solutions, while helping end users improve operational efficiencies and maximize their return on investments.

01/11/2024

Today is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day.

Members from 5S attended the North Carolina Department of Justice, Human Trafficking Awareness Training.

Ronald Reagan reminds us “we can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone.”

A special thanks to Anissa and Pastor Chris Jones from www.Shipoutreach.org for their relentless efforts in creating safe communities free of dependencies and capable of producing strong families. 5S is a proud supporter of Ship Outreach and its mission. I challenge you all to follow and learn more about Ship Outreach.

01/10/2024

🚀 Exciting Power Platform Roundtable Success! 🌐💼

Just wrapped up an incredible Microsoft Power Platform roundtable discussion at Macgregor Downs Country Club, and the insights shared were nothing short of phenomenal! 🤯💡

👥 Engaging conversations with industry leaders and Power Platform experts highlighted how this versatile tool empowers organizations to innovate, automate, and transform their business processes.

💪 From Power BI's data visualization prowess to Power Automate's workflow magic, and the custom app development capabilities of Power Apps, the possibilities seem endless! 🚀✨

🌐 The global impact of the Power Platform was evident, with success stories pouring in from diverse sectors. From increased efficiency to cost savings, the transformative power of this Microsoft toolset is undeniable.

🙌 Grateful for the insightful contributions from everyone who participated! Let's continue to harness the power of for future success. 🚀🔗



📈 Let's keep the momentum going and share your Power Platform success stories in the comments! 💬🔥

12/31/2023

Happy New Year!

We hope that 2024 is your best year yet. Thank you to all of our friends, partners, and customers for a wonderful 2023.

12/24/2023

Merry Christmas to all! We hope that Santa is good to you and that you’re getting some much needed time with family and loved ones. See you soon!

12/18/2023

Another amazing holiday party in the books at the Angus Barn Wine Cellar.

We laughed, celebrated, and ate some of the best food around.

Looking forward to an even more prosperous 2024.

Happy Holidays everyone!

12/05/2023

🌍 Ransomware threats are a huge issue in today's world 🌍

These attacks cause costly disruptions and loss of data to critical systems. The staggering statistics speak for themselves.

◼ 82.6% of organizations have been victims to one or more successful cyber security attacks

◼ 24x is the average cost of downtime over the ransomware event

◼ 200,000,000 ransomware attacked happened in the first 9 months of 2020

◼ $7.5B was the cost of ransomware attacks in 2019

5S has teamed up with HYCU, Inc.. to provide you a R-Score which is the equivalent to your FICO credit score.

While your credit score determines your financial future, IT infrastructure teams should depend on the R-Score™ for the value they deliver to the organization.

Contact us to get your score and learn more about the posing threats within your organization

10/27/2023

Did you know that cyber attacks on small businesses are at a record high?

This is happening despite all of the current defenses in place.

73% of SMB's have experienced some sort of cyber attack in the last 12 months.

Despite these threats, SMB's still believe they have the correct systems in place to combat them.

If you are unsure about your security measures, we are offering a free security assessment to analyze your risks.

Contact us to schedule yours today!

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Cyberattacks against small and medium-sized businesses are at record highs, despite leaders' confidence in their defenses, according to new research.

10/16/2023

We cannot wait to watch two of 5S Technologies very own, Mike Shook and Kristen Stoneman compete on Family Feud next week.

The air date is 10/26 at 7:30pm. Tune in to find out if the Haynes family will take the win!