National Tech Franchise Adopts Managed Services Delivery Model

October 10, 2007 (PRLEAP.COM) Technology News
October 10, 2007. Encino, California – Fast-teks, a leading nationwide computer services company and SecureMyCompany, Inc., a leading provider of hosted Managed Services software, today announced a partnership to help Fast-teks franchisees adopt the Managed Services model. Fast-teks franchisees will use SecureMyCompany’s hosted version of the Kaseya Managed Services IT automation framework to remotely manage their customer’s networks.

“SecureMyCompany enables Fast-teks to offer on-site and remote managed services to customers as a complete solution in over 120 markets throughout the U.S. and Canada,” says Chris Tain of Fast-teks. “SecureMyCompany provides a great platform for Fast-teks by hosting the Kaseya software at affordable monthly rates. This eliminates thousands in overhead costs and allows us to pass the savings on to our customers.”

Fast-teks technicians, trainers and website developers have helped thousands of small businesses and homeowners with their computer needs. Fast-teks offers PC troubleshooting, virus removal, DSL & cable setup, wireless networking, data back-up and recovery, preventative maintenance agreements and website development. All Fast-teks technicians, trainers and website developers undergo an extensive background check and are A+ certified or hold a comparable certification in their area of expertise.

“We are happy to aid Fast-teks in making this important move into the managed services market,” said Jim Alves, executive vice president of product marketing at Kaseya. “Our solution is specifically designed to meet the needs of MSPs, providing them with the necessary tools to gain a competitive advantage in this space. Through the Kaseya framework Fast-teks will have the ability to build upon their own expertise, expanding their services and increasing the benefit they bring to their customers. ”

Kaseya Managed Services IT automation software is the ultimate application for managing multiple networks from a centralized management portal. With maximum scalability and flexibility, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) now have the power to automate key tasks to increase the productivity of their staff and the organization as a whole. From asset management and software inventory to remote computer management, Kaseya Managed Services IT automation software provides the features and functions to automate any IT task.

“The addition of Managed Services to the Fast-teks portfolio of services demonstrates their commitment to delivering the best solutions for their customers” says Frank Hughes, Vice President of SecureMyCompany. “Fast-teks franchisees can now earn recurring monthly revenue by offering Managed Services – without any up-front investments.”

SecureMyCompany is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider specializing in hosted, private-label technology solutions for the IT industry. SecureMyCompany offers technology providers a unique opportunity to enter the lucrative Managed Services without any risk or long-term commitments. The SecureMyCompany services are purchased as a monthly service and the Managed Services Provider (MSP) has complete freedom to price and package the services in any manner.

The Fast-teks Managed Services program is available for small and mid-sized businesses throughout the United States. For more information, please visit the Fast-teks website at http://www.fastteks.com.

About Kaseya
Kaseya is a global provider of IT automation software for IT solution providers and corporate IT organizations that benefit from deploying Kaseya’s systems management capabilities. Kaseya allows businesses to proactively manage distributed IT infrastructure easily and efficiently with one integrated Web-based platform. Kaseya’s technology has been deployed on over 1 million machines in more than 25 countries around the world.

About Fast-teks, Inc.
Fast-teks delivers its services through a network of corporate and franchise-owned offices that benefit from our proven track record, methods, strategies and experience. Fast-teks is a nationwide, on-site computer service company which specializing in both residential and business IT services. Fast-teks is one of the fastest growing on-site computer services firms in North America and offers business owners and residential customers a one call solution for all of their computer needs.

About SecureMyCompany, Inc.
SecureMyCompany provides On Demand Managed Services software for VARs, OEMs and other IT Professionals. The collection of SecureMyCompany services provides administrators with the ability to manage hundreds of computers and users across multiple domains, locations and organizations from a single, easy-to-use console. SecureMyCompany is privately funded and is headquartered in Encino, California. http://www.SecureMyCompany.com