UpGreat is a Preferred Partner of PUREstorage

On November 3 this year. We have introduced PureStorage matrices to our offer - we have the title of PUREstorage Preferred Partner.

PUREstorage is an absolute leader in the segment of high-performance enterprise all-flash arrays. As a supplier of unique technology, it only provides arrays based on flash memory - the specialization made it possible to redefine the offer for customers both on the technical level and in terms of business benefits.

Why did we choose PUREstorage? Because we want our clients to have solutions that give them an advantage.

In the "Gartner Magic Quadrant for Primary Storage" report, PUREstorage outclasses such well-known manufacturers as Dell EMC, HPE, IBM. We encourage you to follow our pages or contact us via form or to the email address piotr.flis@upgreat.com.pl.

About Extreme Networks technologies

Our company actively cooperates with Extreme Networks. According to Gartner, this producer of network solutions is a leader in the segment of LAN and WLAN solutions (24 September 2019).

Basic business facts about Extreme Networks:

  • 9% share in the LAN market in Poland (increase by 15% y / y),
  • very good references in production companies in Poland (including VW, KGHM, Wavin, Unilever, Lotos ...),
  • over 50% of Fortune 50 companies use Extreme Networks solutions,
  • great service (internal - not outsourced).
Gartner LAN/WLAN 2019

From Gartner's report "Magic Quadrant for Wired and Wireless LAN Access Infrastructure" - 24 September 2019 - ID G00368944.

We are starting the publication of materials from the recently completed series of very interesting webinars devoted to Extreme Networks technologies: "TECHTALKS 4.0 ON AIR". We are the first to present the best management system available - Extreme Management Center (XMC) and network access control - Extreme Network Access Control. In brief:

  • one easy-to-install tool,
  • support for many device manufacturers - administration and automation of device management Extreme, Cisco, Aruba,
  • favorable licensing.

Session 1: Managing Heterogenous Networks with Extreme Management Center and ExtremeControl

Speed up and save - efficient SSD array means faster application work

Many of our clients would like to speed up the performance of their applications. Each of us would like the awaited window in the ERP system to appear immediately. We have a solution for that!

Very efficient arrays with SSD disks are not a big expense. Series NetApp EF280 is the primary class of NetApp arrays. Its devices are equipped only with semiconductor drives. Despite its small size, up to 367 TB of flash memory can be placed in one module. Their applications include storing backups or archives of files and creating space for virtualization (Vmware, Citrix, HyperV) and more advanced applications (SQL, Oracle, Exchange).

The matrix operation and management is facilitated by a friendly, graphical user interface. The device has redundant input / output paths with the possibility of automatic failover, it is also equipped with extensive diagnostic mechanisms. 

The product flyer for NetApp EF280 arrays is available for download here.

Until December 15, 2020, we offer you the EF280 series arrays at very promotional prices.



Model


Cache


Disk configuration


Capacity


IOPS


Interfaces
 

Suggested price
promotional
   EF280



16GB
6x800GB SSD2.8TiB net45,600 IOPS4x16Gb FC or 10Gb iSCSI
(universal inserts included)
8 000 €  
   EF2806x1600GB SSD  5.8TiB net45,600 IOPS4x16Gb FC or 10Gb iSCSI
(universal inserts included)
12 500 €  
   EF2809x1600GB SSD  10TiB net73,000 IOPS4x16Gb FC or 10Gb iSCSI
(universal inserts included)
€ 17,000  
   EF2808x3800GB SSD  20TiB net63,000 IOPS4x16Gb FC or 10Gb iSCSI
(universal inserts included)
€ 22,500  

Promotion conditions:

  • Promotion valid for orders placed until December 15, 2020.
  • The condition for taking advantage of the promotion is contact with our company and successful registration of the project with NetApp.
  • The prices of individual configurations do not include installation costs.
  • The prices given are net prices expressed in EUR.
  • The suggested promotional price includes 36 month warranty: supply of NBD parts, software subscription, remote assistance, access to the knowledge base and service portal mysupport.netapp.com

Additionally, we offer:

  • Technical consultation to choose the optimal configuration.
  • Workshops on matrix administration or integration with selected solutions.
  • Technical training.
  • Access to the demo matrix (E5400, EF540, E2800, FAS2500, FAS2600,
    FAS8000, AFF A200, AFF A220).

Please contact our consultants:

  • Reception:
    T: +48 667 753 835
    @: biuro@upgreat.com.pl
  • Customer service office:
    T: +48 605 586 507
    T: +48 667 752 750
    @: Oferta@upgreat.com.pl

CISCO solutions in times of the COVID-19 epidemic

The last few months have been a tough time for everyone. The new reality in which we found ourselves posed many new challenges.

CISCO solutions support customers around the world in the effective use of virtual environments.

Security of remote employees. Among these solutions, we can mention:

  • Quick deployments of remote work with Cisco AnyConnect VPNto be able to at any time, from anywhere
  • Extending the possibilities of remote meetings and videoconferences thanks to Webex Meeting
  • Remote network access by extending the corporate network to a home or small office

Key business areas ensuring efficiency and safety:

Telemedicine solutions a safe response to the growing demand for remote medical care.

Distance learning is a simple, safe and reliable platform for remote education and management.

You can find these and many more Cisco solutions here

Remote support offer for companies and individuals - simplified procedure

Due to the current situation of the COVID-19 epidemic, we decided to simplify and extend the scope of remote customer service.

Our proposal is to provide support for clients in a situation where many employees work remotely, and additionally, difficult access to IT services is possible.

 To benefit from the support of our company, you need to follow a few simple steps:

  1. Please send an email to biuro@upgreat.com.pl containing the following information:
    • Company name and contact information,
    • Brief description of service expectations.
  2. In response, we will call you to clarify mutual expectations related to the service.
  3. After agreeing the details, we will send you a scan and a paper version of the confidentiality agreement. The contract includes our declaration of the highest quality of services.
  4. We can start cooperation!

 The rules of customer service in a simplified procedure are as follows:

  1. The service will be performed remotely. If there is an absolute necessity to visit you, after agreeing on the necessary issues related to the safety of employees, our service technician will perform the necessary work at your premises or other indicated place.
  2. Remote maintenance will be as follows:
    • The service will be available on working days from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm. If there is a need to extend the scope of service, we invite you to sign our standard service contract.
    • The service will be provided immediately upon receipt of the notification, in the order of receipt.
    • The service request must be in the form of an email sent to our address helpdesk containing the following information:
      • Company name and contact information,
      • A short description of the need / problem.
  3. The service may be performed using one or more of the following methods:
    • Call,
    • TeamViewer service software that allows for secure, encrypted, remote access supervised by the customer,
    • Microsoft Teams online meeting software.
  4. After solving the reported problem, our employee will send you an e-mail summary of the service (description of activities, method of solving the problem, hourly effort), and in response, we also ask for an e-mail confirmation of its performance.
  5. The service will be billed on the basis of prepaid hour packages in the amounts of 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 hours.
  6. Each new customer, before buying the hour package from point 5, can take advantage of 1 hour of free service at a time.

 Feel free to contact us and we hope that our proposal will make your work easier.

We wish health!

UpGreat Team

End of Microsoft support for SQL Server and Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2.

On January 14, 2020, the support period for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and 2008R2 systems and support for Microsoft SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 have ended.
We are aware that changes to the configuration of production systems can be difficult and that is why we offer our help during this process: we will discuss possible solutions with you, advise what to do next and answer questions regarding lifecycle of Microsoft products.

What does end of support mean?

Thousands of the most important business applications around the world - and yours, too - run in Microsoft SQL Server and Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2. The termination of the provision of additional support by Microsoft means in practice the lack of:

  • free local security updates
  • updates not related to security, e.g. related to bugs and stability,
  • free technical support options,
  • Online technical content updates.

Organizations that do not regularly update system security are more vulnerable to cyber attacks, which may jeopardize business continuity, customer and employee data can be stolen, and the credibility of a company or organization may be undermined. More information about the current threats to IT systems can be found at our tech blog.

What can I do now?

In order to have access to up-to-date support and thus reduce the risk of cyber-attacks and data theft, you can, among others:

  • upgrade the system to SQL Server 2017 and Windows Server 2016 or 2019 or purchase an extension of the security update for 3 years to protect the servers while working on the migration,
  • transfer applications to other platforms, e.g. to the cloud (Azure, AWS).

An alternative to purchasing new on-premise licenses is to rent them in the SPLA model (monthly fees, always the latest software versions).

In order to find a suitable solution for you and your company, please visit contact using the form as well as for direct communication with us:

  • Reception:
    T: +48 61 664 16 20
    @: biuro@upgreat.com.pl
  • Customer service office:
    T: +48 61 664 16 28
    T: +48 61 664 16 33
    T: +48 605 586 507
    T: +48 667 752 750
    @: Oferta@upgreat.com.pl

Microsoft's support for Windows 7 has ended

On January 14, 2020, the support period for Windows 7 has ended.
We are aware that changes to the configuration of production systems can be difficult and that is why we offer our help during this process: we will discuss possible solutions with you, advise what to do next and answer questions regarding lifecycle of Microsoft products.

What does end of support mean?

Beginning January 14, 2020, your Windows 7 PC will continue to function, but Microsoft will no longer provide the following services:

  • technical support regarding any problems,
  • software update,
  • security updates and patches.

You can continue to use your Windows 7 computer without constantly installing software and security updates, however this will increase your risk of virus and malware infections. In the future, the best way to stay safe is to switch to Windows 10. Windows 10 is best for a new computer. While Windows 10 can be installed on an older device, it is not recommended.

What can I do now?

In order to have up-to-date support (to, among other things, avoid the exploitation of operating system vulnerabilities, avoid encryption and data theft):

  1. Perform an audit of the configuration of your computers - you will receive a report from us on the current hardware configuration, Windows versions and recommendations for changes.
  2. Upgrade operating systems to Windows 10 (for a fee) or purchase a new computer with Windows 10.
  3. In the event that you have not decided to buy new computers, we recommend modernizing your hardware, e.g. by increasing the memory size and installing a fast SSD disk.

 In order to find a suitable solution for you and your company, please visit contact using the form as well as for direct communication with us:

  • Reception:
    T: +48 61 664 16 20
    @: biuro@upgreat.com.pl
  • Customer service office:
    T: +48 61 664 16 28
    T: +48 61 664 16 33
    T: +48 605 586 507
    T: +48 667 752 750
    @: Oferta@upgreat.com.pl

Protecting employee health and maintaining business continuity in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic

Due to the current epidemiological situation, we would like to support your efforts to protect the health of employees and maintain the business continuity of the company. Most companies work normally and therefore it is important for them to prevent and constantly monitor the health of their employees - in this case by remotely measuring body temperature. It is a solution that will be helpful for you not only now but also in the future. Our proposal may be particularly useful in manufacturing companies, large offices and offices.

Details are provided below. Please contact us if you are interested in this solution.

Option 1

Medical thermal imaging camera - Fully autonomous solution. The camera offers an accuracy that is unattainable with traditional thermal imaging cameras (usually ± 2 ° C), at the expense of limited use and a narrow measuring range (0 - 50 ° C).

Variant 2

Autonomous thermal imaging camera - A camera perfectly suited for the accurate imaging of temperature changes on the surface of the body, which can be used both for the detection of people with symptoms of fever as well as for other applications using thermography (continuous temperature monitoring, thermal diagnostics of buildings, etc.).

The above camera model can be used indoors or outdoors (e.g. installed above the entrance, at gates) by using a dedicated housing with a heater.

 Variant 3

The ATM-T5 detection system for people with fever symptoms, which enables the simultaneous temperature measurement of several people. ATM-T5 is the fastest available system of this type in Poland. More information about it can be found in PDF document.

 The photo below was taken using a camera with a thermal sensitivity of 100mK (2.5 times lower than in variant 1).

 In order to find a suitable solution for you and your company, please visit contact using the form as well as for direct communication with us:

  • Reception:
    T: +48 61 664 16 20
    @: biuro@upgreat.com.pl
  • Customer service office:
    T: +48 61 664 16 28
    T: +48 61 664 16 33
    T: +48 605 586 507
    T: +48 667 752 750
    @: Oferta@upgreat.com.pl

Support for customers in the face of the global COVID-19 threat

The dynamics of current events is a surprise to many and raises questions about the efficient functioning of the economy. As UpGreat cooperates with many companies in the field of IT, we want to assure our clients of our uninterrupted support for them.

1. We operate and we will serve clients in a way that ensures business development and continuity as well as the safety of clients' employees and UpGreat.

2. We have implemented appropriate procedures and solutions to minimize the possibility of infection:

  • possibility of remote work,
  • on-line meetings with clients and, if necessary, internal meetings,
  • avoiding situations conducive to the spread of the virus,
  • training on desired behaviors.

3. We are at your disposal as always - we will only slightly change the way we contact you. Therefore, please contact us by phone or e-mail:

  • Reception:
    T: +48 61 664 16 20
    @: biuro@upgreat.com.pl
  • Customer service office:
    T: +48 61 664 16 28
    T: +48 61 664 16 33
    T: +48 605 586 507
    T: +48 667 752 750
    @: Oferta@upgreat.com.pl

We will deal with your case immediately and arrange the necessary actions.

4. At the same time, we want to declare that in order to meet your needs, we can implement solutions supporting remote work in a short time:

  • firewalls and VPN connections,
  • quick deliveries and configurations of laptops (from stock),
  • implementing remote solutions on employees' private computers in a way that ensures the security of the company,
  • remote terminal work,
  • remote user support by our Helpdesk (by phone and through specialized software),
  • enabling on-line meetings.

We strongly believe that following the recommendations of epidemiologists and responsible institutions, as well as common sense, will ensure that all of us, as far as possible, safely go through these difficult times.

Let's wish each other health 🙂

UpGreat Team

New year, new threats - review of fresh vulnerabilities

The beginning of the year will probably be associated with the threat of coronavirus. This topic has dominated the media reports in recent weeks. It is also an excellent example of the fact that new threats may always appear in business, which have not been included in the risk analysis so far.

However, there is just as much going on in the world of cyber threats. On January 14, the end of support for the operating systems from the Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 family, which was announced for a long time by Microsoft, took place. This means that for one of the most popular systems that are still used, unfortunately, also on company computers, security patches related to new discoveries will no longer be delivered. vulnerabilities.
The proof that this problem cannot be underestimated is the vulnerability found in the Remote Desktop Gateway service at the beginning of the year. Continue ...