EnterpriseNetworking Names Uplevel a Top 10 Networking Startup of 2018

PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Uplevel Systems, provider of managed information technology (IT) service infrastructure for small-to-medium businesses (SMBs), has been named to EnterpriseNetworking magazine's list of the Top 10 Networking Startups of 2018. Winners were selected by a panel of CEOs, CIOs, CTOs, industry analysts, and the magazine's own Editorial Board members on the basis of innovation in business-critical applications, sophisticated analytics, and helping companies stay a step ahead of business technology trends.

Offered through a channel of managed service provider (MSP) partners, Uplevel's network infrastructure solution makes it profitable for small companies to forego the antiquated "break/fix" approach to technology – buying equipment from office supply stores and waiting for something to break before upgrading or calling in experts—in favor of high-performing services provided on a subscription basis. This new approach typically saves end-customers up to $3,000 per site on new equipment upgrades to solve exiting problems, and extends them the same benefits enjoyed by larger companies with big IT budgets and staffs.

"Small companies rely on technology every bit as much as larger ones, and are every bit as vulnerable to hackers," says Tom Alexander, CEO of Uplevel Systems. "By subscribing to managed services, these companies gain the peace of mind that comes with knowing IT experts are watching out for their networks, updating their security systems, monitoring backups, and keeping new issues from impacting the business."

Growing Momentum for a Better IT Model

Being named to EnterpriseNetworking's list of networking startups marks Uplevel's growing market momentum since unveiling its Unbox gateway and cloud-based managed service infrastructure. Uplevel-powered services are now available through hundreds of MSPs nationwide and are saving both providers and customers significant time and money while reducing risk efforts. Uplevel's pervasive approach to built-in cybersecurity includes business-grade firewall, intrusion prevention system (IPS), encryption, threat intelligence and automated backup capabilities, and supports HIPAA compliance mandates for the healthcare industry.

"Being recognized by EnterpriseNetworking is particularly gratifying for us because it highlights the broad-based appeal of our solution as well as the product innovation," says Glenn Chagnot, VP Marketing at Uplevel Systems. "Our MSP partners continue to find diverse customer applications, everything from local breweries and hockey teams to dental offices and property management companies, and we're seeing new ones crop nearly up every day."

Uplevel delivers a hardware as a service solution that provides local and remote access networking, secure Wi-Fi, automated backup and storage, and comprehensive cybersecurity from one powerful, compact device at the customer site. Remote management by MSPs via the web assures customers of proactive monitoring by IT experts, and saves MSPs time and effort managing multiple SMB clients and geographically dispersed sites.

"Everything Just Worked"

David DeArmond, owner of Strix LA, has found partnering with Uplevel delivers significant advantage versus reselling and support other vendors' technology at SMB clients. "One firewall vendor sent new devices that were supposed to be pre-configured, but didn't work when the client plugged them in," DeArmond says recalling a recent customer network upgrade. "Our technician spent hours on the phone with a VP at the client's site working through configurations to get the firewalls up and running. What we really needed was an approach that created a better, simpler way of doing things. We replaced the other equipment with Uplevel, and the box did exactly what they said it would.  Everything just worked."

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