Ferrum Technology Services Takes Proactive Step in Customers' Safety

Elgin, Illinois – June 30, 2011 – Ferrum Technology Services, one of Northern Illinois region's most successful outsourced IT service providers, announced today that they have entered into a strategic partnership with Datto, Inc., the leading provider of hardware-based on and off-site backup and disaster recovery solutions.  This partnership will bring a new level of security to Ferrum Technology Services' end users.

Elgin, Illinois – June 30, 2011 – Ferrum Technology Services, one of Northern Illinois region's most successful outsourced IT service providers, announced today that they have entered into a strategic partnership with Datto, Inc., the leading provider of hardware-based on and off-site backup and disaster recovery solutions.  This partnership will bring a new level of security to Ferrum Technology Services' end users.

According to an information security breaches survey conducted by DTI/PriceWaterhouse, 70% of businesses that suffer a serioius data loss are out of business in 2 years.  "In today's marketplace, companies cannot afford to put their information at risk," remarked Rick Sherman, Managing Partner of Ferrum Technology Services.  Datto offers various products and their Viridian, V Series, and G Series solutions provide an all encompassing data backup and disaster recovery solution to end users.  Whether an organization experiences a power outage, natural disaster, or virus attacks, companies using this product will never lose their critical information.  These capabilities enable Ferrum Technology Services to deliver a more complete solution to their customers than even before.

With the recent economic turbulence, more and more companies are beginning to take disaster planning seriously.  The growing trend is showing that business owners are taking more measures to safeguard against the unpredictable. "Nobody can prevent a disaster, but you can control how quickly your company gets back on its feet," commented Sherman. "The partnership is a win-win for Ferrum Technology Services and its clients. Having the ability to provide state-of-the-art data backup and business continuity services creates a competitive advantage for our valuable client and, more importantly, creates stability in a volatile world. We’re thrilled to align ourselves with such a reputable company and one that is at the forefront of the industry."

About Ferrum Technology Services
Ferrum Technology Services implements business communication solutions and is an outsourced IT service provider serving clients throughout the Northern Illinois market. Ferrum Technology Services is dedicated to helping small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) achieve their long-term goals through our Managed IT Services program, for the best application and management of information technology. We work with businesses that are looking for our managed IT services and IT support in order to build, maintain and optimize their IT - all without breaking the bank. We are the experts in technical support, services and security, and we offer it all at a price businesses can afford.

About Datto Inc.
Datto Inc. is the award-winning provider of hardware-based on and off-site backup and disaster recovery solutions. Founded in 2007, Datto is changing how companies both large and small protect their information. Datto's systems are scalable, offering everything from small data storage systems to large, enterprise-class business continuity solutions. Through constant innovation and advancement, Datto is consistently enhancing and improving their industry-leading solutions.

A channel-only company, Datto's solutions are available exclusively through Datto Resale Partners. Companies trusting Datto for their data security and business continuity needs include: hospitals, banks, municipalities, law firms, universities, medical offices, and more. For more information, please call 877-455-6015 or visit www.dattobackup.com.