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Today’s business landscape requires an accelerated adoption of new technologies and business practices all while staying lean and agile to keep pace with competitors. 30 Years of IT/Operational Risk Management gives Firebird Tech Partners the perspective to Solving & Protecting Business Connections through Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery solutions in Cybersecurity, Compliance, Managed IT Services, Cloud Solutions, Business Systems, and Project Consultancy.
Why Partner with Firebird Tech Partners?
Quality of Service: They want to be your long-term partner in business, not just another service provider. Their team is composed of some of the most passionate and dedicated individuals in the industry. They love what they do, and it shows in the exceptional quality of their work. They are here to help the clients see tangible results, not just talk about it.
Transparent Pricing: They are all consumers, and no one likes complicated or sneaky pricing. That’s why they don’t have hidden fees. They are committed to providing the clients with fair and transparent pricing. Their clients never get a bill they didn’t agree to.
24/7/365 Support: An IT infrastructure doesn’t take breaks or vacations – and neither does their 24/7/365 support. They keep a close eye on monitoring the clients’ IT around the clock and stay available whenever they are needed.
Increased Productivity: Firebird’s trusted support team assesses IT needs and develops a customized plan that fits their clients’ vision for growth by completing a microscopic examination of each client’s technology infrastructure – which helps them create an IT plan that fits like a glove.
Eliminating Risks: Most IT issues and disasters can be prevented with proper monitoring. Firebird performs 24/7/365 Remote Monitoring and Maintenance (RMM) to prevent problems from happening in the first place. The proof is in their results. They don’t waste time talking about the value the services bring, their clients experience it first-hand.
The Firebird Custom IT Solutions
Custom IT solutions are a game changer for businesses that want to stay ahead of the competition. By tailoring to your company's specific IT needs, they can ensure that your organization has the tools you need to stay productive and efficient. The right IT solution will help your business run more smoothly, increase productivity and save money. PSI experts dig in to understand the big picture and analyze every component to design a complete IT roadmap tailored to you. Most of their clients have some sort of compliance mandate or guideline and it can be daunting to manage this process. FTP partners with premiere compliance partners to develop comprehensive and integrated programs for your organization’s specific requirements. Their team manages your technology to keep your company compliant with all relevant data, security, and privacy mandates.
Cybersecurity Solutions
When it comes to cybersecurity, organizations are breached every day because they have relaxed or nonexistent security measures, making them easy targets. Hackers have become more sophisticated, and attacks on networks of all sizes have increased year after year.
Firebird Tech Partners’ Cybersecurity Solutions protect your organization with multiple layers of security ensuring all your applications run optimally and your data is secure. Their Cybersecurity Solutions suite provides a robust set of tools and configurations. With automated patch updates, you’ll no longer be vulnerable to cyberattacks that can lead to data breaches and costly downtime.
Here's how they will protect your business from cyberattacks;
Zero-Trust Architecture - from Identity and Access Management and least privilege principles to multi-factor authentication and pervasive telemetry, FTP architecture provides a multi-layer approach to securing your disparate people and devices within your network.
Network and Device Monitoring - provides 24/7/365 multi-level security operations center (SOC) that leverages AI analytical efficiencies with human validation effectiveness for active security oversight.
BCDR Program - a robust Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery protocol tailor-designed for your organization – no cookie-cutter solutions.
Empowerment Training - periodic online training of your people to teach, test, and keep current cybersecurity topics as nearly 90% of intrusion attacks are human operator driven.
Leadership | Firebird Tech Partners
Joe Pittman is the Chief Technology Officer of Firebird Tech Partners. With more than eighteen years of experience working as a systems security, network, and cloud infrastructure engineer, Joe brings the deep experience and passion required to designing the technology infrastructure required in today’s fast-paced, complex environment. Cybersecurity is the mainstay of FTP’s solutions suite and Joe has been critical in designing the approach to providing the ‘art’ in the calculus of how FTP deploys technology. As FTP’s CTO, Joe’s focus on driving scalable growth, maximizing ROI, with reliable security, will position your organization to utilize best-in-class productivity tools within a secure technology platform.
Although raised in New York City and a graduate of City University (BA, Education), his heart is with the Dallas Cowboys!
Scott Akers is the Managing Partner of Firebird Tech Partners. Having a diverse background, mostly focused on risk management within the investment world, Scott brings nearly 30 years of building successful ventures and helping others build upon their business efforts too. In assisting in building fintech trading platforms, managing international trading desks, and building alternative investment portfolios, Scott brings an operational risk management consultative skillset that sets FTP apart from other typical tech firms. Operational risk management relies on strong risk management assessment and a solid understanding of strategic business design. FTP’s clients benefit from robust infrastructure design, clearly communicated processes, and security-empowered employees – the three-pillar approach FTP uses to delivering answers in cybersecurity and enhanced productivity solutions.
Mr. Akers is an alumnus of Duke University (MBA) and Trinity College (BS, Psych).