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LAN Systems Voted Best of Gwinnett for Fifth Year

November 26, 2013 flashnewsrelease Leave a comment

Five years in a row, the readers and editors of Gwinnett Magazine have identified LAN Systems, a leading Managed Services Provider, as Best of Gwinnett in the Best IT Service category.

Norcross, GA (USA), November 26th, 2013 — Five years in a row, the readers and editors of Gwinnett Magazine have identified LAN Systems, a leading Managed Services Provider, as Best of Gwinnett in the Best IT Service category. Each year the magazine opens the competition to selecting the Best in Gwinnett from over 30,000 Gwinnett County businesses. It is no small feat to be selected among the many nominations.

As a technology company and service provider, LAN Systems is committed to providing IT services and solutions that make sense for growing companies in the wider Atlanta and North Georgia area. Today, IT is required to maintain a competitive advantage in any industry and the more a company utilizes IT for its daily and strategic operations, the more benefit is received. Not long ago, companies struggled with implementing an IT infrastructure that would not consume more than it delivered, but now IT is an essential part of a thriving business. IT makes operations easy and contributes steadily to the bottom line.

“LAN Systems is honored to be selected as Best IT Service for the Best of Gwinnett for the fifth year,” said CEO Mary Hester. “Our dream is to provide IT service that always exceeds the expectations of our customers. We strive not only to make IT productive and problem free, but to serve the business goals of our customers. We are happy to know we are meeting that mark.”

Over the past few years, LAN Systems has been adapting its business and technology model to meet the growing demands of businesses. “Cloud Computing and online solutions are a large part of the modern IT infrastructure,” said Lauren Maxwell, VP Sales and Marketing. “Technological advances make Cloud and online solutions extremely affordable and robust.”

In order to provide the best in class IT service, support packages include onsite, remote and HelpDesk support bundled with monitoring options. This complete coverage is needed to address the needs of growing businesses and is recognized by LAN Systems as an essential part of today’s IT support.

About Gwinnett Magazine:
For more than a decade, Gwinnett Magazine has been the definitive source of business and lifestyle news from Gwinnett County. The magazine is published nine times per year, with six regular issues and three special issues – the annual Best of Gwinnett and People to Know issues plus the Wiki Guide to Gwinnett. It boasts a readership of nearly 100,000 local residents. For more information, visit Gwinnett Magazine at http://www.gwinnettmagazine.com

About LAN Systems:
LAN Systems is a leading Business IT Support company that provides people-focused IT solutions. As technology experts, LAN Systems helps companies make the most of their existing IT investment and choose the right solutions to fuel growth. LAN Systems is a leading provider of IT Solutions for growing businesses in the Metro Atlanta.

For more information, visit LAN Systems at www.lansystems.com.

Press & Media Contact:
Lauren VanBuskirk
VP of Sales and Marketing
LAN Systems
3079 Crossing Park
Norcross, GA 30071 – USA
770-662-0312
lauren@lansystems.com
http://www.lansystems.com

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LAN Systems Winner in 2013 Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful Award

June 19, 2013 flashnewsrelease Leave a comment

LAN Systems, a leading IT Service Provider, was named by Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful as a 2013 Great American Cleanup: Recycle Now Award Winner.

Norcross, GA (USA), June 19, 2013 — Today, LAN Systems, a leading IT Service Provider, was named by Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful as a 2013 Great American Cleanup: Recycle Now Award Winner.

This prestigious award recognizes a recycling project that is an outstanding example of how major impacts can happen when committed companies and individuals unite to create positive change in an area.

More than 2,500 people participated in this year’s event Great American Cleanup to make Gwinnett greener, cleaner and more beautiful. The award includes a $500 prize that LAN Systems has donated to the Good Samaritan Health Center of Gwinnett to help support their mission.

“As engineers and technicians, we care deeply about the environment and do whatever we can to reduce our IT carbon footprint,” said Mary Hester, LAN Systems CEO. “Our eRecycling events have collected tons of eWaste over the years. This year we are so proud to be a Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful Award Winner and will use the prize money to support Good Sam.”

About the Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful:
For more than 30 years, Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful has inspired the caretakers of our future by building strategic alliances. GCB works together with citizens, businesses, civic organizations and government to motivate everyone to roll up their sleeves and produce real results on the ground, where it counts. For more information, visit: http://www.gwinnettcb.org

About Good Samaritan Health Center of Gwinnett:
Dedicated to caring for the uninsured and underinsured working poor in our community, it is the aim of Good Samaritan Gwinnett to not only meet physical needs but to also address the spiritual needs of our patients through prayer and biblical counseling. We serve the community by helping to eliminate health disparities for uninsured and underinsured populations, and our programs help to reduce the cost of indigent care on the public health care delivery system. You can learn more at: http://goodsamgwinnett.org/

About LAN Systems:
LAN Systems is a leading Atlanta Business IT Support company that provides people-focused IT solutions. As technology experts, LAN Systems helps companies make the most of their existing IT investment and choose the right solutions to fuel growth. LAN Systems is a leading provider of IT Solutions for growing businesses in the Metro Atlanta. For more information, visit: www.lansystems.com

Press & Media Contact:
Lauren VanBuskirk
VP of Sales and Marketing
LAN Systems
3079 Crossing Park
Norcross, GA 30071 – USA
770-662-0312
lauren@lansystems.com
http://www.lansystems.com

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LAN Systems Named Gwinnett Chamber May 2013 Business of the Month

May 17, 2013 flashnewsrelease Leave a comment

Today, LAN Systems was named as the Gwinnett Chamber Business of the Month.

Norcross, GA (USA), May 16, 2013 — Today, LAN Systems, a leading IT Service Provider, was named as the Gwinnett Chamber Business of the Month.

This prestigious award recognizes those businesses in Gwinnett County that make a difference in the community through community development, chamber involvement, outstanding customer and community service. Each month Gwinnett Chamber staff select the company that most exemplifies these ideals.

The award is presented at the Gwinnett Chamber’s monthly general membership lunch. The speaker for today’s luncheon was Ken Coleman and his presentation was on building leadership and entrepreneur skills using one question.

“This is an incredible honor,” said Mary Hester, LAN Systems CEO. “We are so grateful to have been selected as the Gwinnett Chamber Business of the Month and understand that this is not a one-time honor but a responsibility to continue to serve our customers and community.”

About the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce:
Gwinnett County remains one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States and has led the state of Georgia in job creation for the past five years. At the center of Gwinnett’s growth and development is the Gwinnett Chamber.

As one of the largest and most successful chambers in the Southeastern United States, the Gwinnett Chamber has a finger on the pulse of the community and is able to identify and target issues of importance to businesses in the county. Within the Chamber, businesses of all sizes have a strong voice and powerful impact on important community issues. For more information, visit: http://www.gwinnettchamber.org

Press & Media Contact:
Lauren VanBuskirk
VP of Sales and Marketing
LAN Systems
3079 Crossing Park
Norcross, GA 30071 – USA
770-662-0312
lauren@lansystems.com
http://www.lansystems.com

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LAN Systems CEO on Women’s Leadership Forum Panel

April 23, 2013 flashnewsrelease Leave a comment

Mary Hester CEO of LAN Systems joined the Women’s Leadership Forum Panel on “You take care of everything, how do you take care of yourself?” moderated by Ruchik Tulshyan, Staff Writer at the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

Norcross GA (USA), April 19, 2013 — Mary Hester CEO of LAN Systems, a leading IT Service Provider, joined the Women’s Leadership Forum Panel on “You take care of everything, how do you take care of yourself?” moderated by Ruchik Tulshyan, Staff Writer at the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

With this year’s theme of Winning in a New World, some of Atlanta’s top business women shared what it takes to succeed in today’s new business climate at the 15th annual Women’s Leadership Forum. The event is presented by Atlanta Business Chronicle and Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business.

Beverly Langford, co-director of the Women’s Leadership Forum, said as society rapidly changes and businesses have more a global reach, leaders have to adapt to the change. “You are not on your own little island anymore,” she said. “Because society has changed so much we have to figure out new ways to lead, whether that includes embracing diversity, having a heightened sense of intercultural sensitivity or figuring out how to do business in new ways.”

“It was an honor and pleasure to be on the WLF Panel,” said Hester. “With my fellow panelists, Camille Kesler, President of the Junior League of Atlanta and Sam Lueder, President of Anthill Communications, we gave our formula for balance and answered many probing questions and gave our best advice on how we balance home, family and our business.”

Langford said this forum is one way that female leaders can successfully connect in a high-energy arena for idea sharing. She is especially excited that a portion of the ticket sales, along with a match by Belk Inc., will help support Georgia State University’s Women’s Philanthropy Initiative, which provides scholarships.

Adapting to change:
* Embrace diversity.
* Look at doing business in new ways.
* Be authentic as you build relationships.
* Believe in your abilities.
* Work with and support others.

About the Women’s Leadership Forum:
Sponsored by the Atlanta Business Chronicle and the Robinson College of Business Department of Marketing , this program addresses topics women find essential for their success. National speakers and thought-provoking panel discussions led by top women business professionals on the hottest topics at the annual event. More information at: http://robinson.gsu.edu/corporate/forum.html

About LAN Systems:
LAN Systems is a leading IT Service company that provides people-focused IT solutions. As technology experts, LAN Systems helps companies make the most of their existing IT investment and choose the right solutions to fuel growth. LAN Systems is a leading provider of IT Solutions for growing businesses in the Metro Atlanta. For more information, visit: http://www.lansystems.com

Press & Media Contact:
Lauren VanBuskirk
VP of Sales and Marketing
LAN Systems
3079 Crossing Park
Norcross, GA 30071 – USA
770-662-0312
lauren@lansystems.com
http://www.lansystems.com

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LAN Systems CEO on Cisco Cyber Security Panel

February 16, 2013 flashnewsrelease Leave a comment

Mary Hester CEO of LAN Systems was on an expert Cyber Security panel at Cisco Systems hosted by DeVry University last evening.

Norcross, GA (USA), February 14, 2013 — Mary Hester CEO of LAN Systems, a leading IT Consulting Firm, was on an expert Cyber Security panel at Cisco Systems hosted by DeVry University last evening.

The program Atlanta Know How for a New Tomorrow Summit was created to inform the public about the gap between the supply and demand for knowledgeable workers in the U.S. The future prosperity of the U.S. is dependent on preparing people for careers of the new economy. This event on Cyber Security covered the topic from the latest technology to current best practices and training of essential personnel. Cyber security is one of the most growing Information Technology fields.

“This is an extremely important field,” said Mary Hester, LAN Systems CEO. “We have cyber security needs in every industry that must be filled. The urgency is detailed in the Presidential Cybersecurity Executive Order unveiled in last night’s State of the Union address.”

DeVry and Cisco Systems are technology-focused companies that share the common goal of creating education opportunities that will in turn elevate technology careers.

About Cisco:
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide leader in IT that helps companies seize the opportunities of tomorrow by proving that amazing things can happen when you connect the previously unconnected. For ongoing news, please go to http://thenetwork.cisco.com.

About DeVry University:
Founded in 1931, DeVry University is one of the largest, private sector universities in North America, with more than 74,000 students enrolled in the United States and Canada. The university’s mission is to foster student learning through high-quality, career-oriented education integrating technology, business, science and the arts. DeVry University is institutionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, http://www.ncahlc.org. DeVry University, a part of DeVry Inc. (NYSE: DV), is based in Downers Grove, Ill. For more information about DeVry University, find us on Twitter @DeVryUniv, Facebook /DEVRYUNIVERSITY or visit newsroom.devry.edu.

Press & Media Contact:
Lauren VanBuskirk
VP of Sales and Marketing
LAN Systems
3079 Crossing Park
Norcross, GA 30071 – USA
770-662-0312
lauren@lansystems.com
http://www.lansystems.com

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LAN Systems Named to the Bulldog 100: Fastest Growing Bulldog Businesses Class of 2013

February 11, 2013 flashnewsrelease Leave a comment

LAN Systems was honored on January 26, when the UGA Alumni Association announced the rankings of the 2013 Bulldog 100: Fastest Growing Bulldog Businesses at a celebration in Atlanta.

Athens, GA (USA), February 11, 2013 — LAN Systems, based in Norcross, was honored on January 26, when the UGA Alumni Association announced the rankings of the 2013 Bulldog 100: Fastest Growing Bulldog Businesses at a celebration in Atlanta.

LAN Systems, helmed by 2006 UGA graduate Mary Hester, ranks as this year’s 84th fastest growing Bulldog business. The firm specializes in IT Solutions and Services for growing businesses.

“This is an incredible honor and a proud moment for all of us at LAN Systems,” said Mary Hester. “We are fortunate to have received many awards over the years, but the Bulldog 100 is our most coveted award to date.”

The Atlanta CPA firm, Warren Averett + GH&I, has annually partnered with the UGA Alumni Association since the inception of the program four years ago to verify the information that was submitted by each nominated company. Warren Averett + GH&I then ranked the companies based on compounded annual growth rate.

Nominations were collected between January and September 2012. To be considered for the program, an organization must have been in business for at least five years, had revenues of $100,000 or more for the calendar year 2009, and be owned or operated by a former UGA student who owns at least 50% of company or be the CEO, President or Managing Partner. The program recognizes the fastest-growing businesses regardless of size by focusing on a three-year growth rate average.

More than 700 nominations were submitted for this year’s program. The class of 2013 includes companies ranging in all sizes and services, including agriculture, aircraft parts manufacturing, insurance, robotics, healthcare, and industrial gases, just to name a few. Several different areas of the country are represented, including companies from as far west as Utah and as far northeast as New Jersey.

UGA alumni and friends celebrated the 2013 Bulldog 100 honorees at a banquet at the Marriott Marquis in downtown Atlanta on January 26, 2013. The evening began with a reception, followed by dinner and the awards ceremony. Keynote speaker, A.D. “Pete” Correll, chairman of Atlanta Equity Investors and chairman emeritus of Georgia-Pacific Corporation, offered entertaining examples of how his entire experience at the University, both in and out of the classroom, prepared him for the challenges of leading a global company into the 21st Century. Then members of the Student Alumni Council led attendees through the highlight of the evening—the release of the final rankings and countdown of the 2013 Bulldog 100.

Alumni Association Executive Director Deborah Dietzler said the Bulldog 100 celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit of UGA graduates. “The annual celebration is our most well-attended event of the year, as the unveiling of the rankings makes for an exciting evening,” Dietzler said.

Nominations for the 2014 Bulldog program will be accepted until May 31, 2013. For the full listing and rankings of the 2013 honorees, photos of the celebration banquet, and sponsorship information, visit http://www.alumni.uga.edu/b100.

Press & Media Contact:
Lauren VanBuskirk
VP of Sales and Marketing
LAN Systems
3079 Crossing Park
Norcross, GA 30071 – USA
770-662-0312
lauren@lansystems.com
http://www.lansystems.com

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LAN Systems Honored on 4th Annual “Bulldog 100” List

January 16, 2013 flashnewsrelease Leave a comment

LAN Systems has made the University of Georgia Alumni Association’s 2013 class of the Bulldog 100.

Norcross, GA (USA), January 16, 2013 — LAN Systems, a leading Atlanta Computer Consulting company, has made the University of Georgia Alumni Association’s 2013 class of the Bulldog 100. The program annually recognizes the fastest growing businesses that are owned or operated by UGA graduates. More than 700 nominations were submitted.

“This is an incredible honor and a proud moment for all of us at LAN Systems,” said Mary Hester, CEO and UGA MBA graduate.

The list includes businesses of all sizes and services from major agribusiness, telecommunication, and wealth management firms to interior design, photography, and fitness companies. Several areas of the country are represented, including companies from as far north as New Jersey and as far west as Utah. Atlanta CPA firm Gifford Hillegass & Ingwersen, LLP verified the information submitted by each company and ranked the businesses based on a compounded annual growth rate during a three-year period.

UGA alumni and friends are invited to celebrate the 2013 Bulldog 100 honorees at a banquet at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis on Jan. 26. The evening will begin with a reception, followed by dinner and the awards ceremony. The event will feature a keynote address by A.D. “Pete” Correll. A 1963 UGA graduate, Correll currently serves as chairman of Atlanta Equity and is chairman emeritus of the Georgia-Pacific Corporation. Following his remarks, members of the Student Alumni Council will lead attendees to the highlight of the evening-the release of the final rankings and countdown of the 2013 Bulldog 100.

To review an alphabetical list of the honorees, see http://www.alumni.uga.edu/b100.

Press & Media Contact:
Lauren VanBuskirk
VP of Sales and Marketing
LAN Systems
3079 Crossing Park
Norcross, GA 30071 – USA
770-662-0312
lauren@lansystems.com
http://www.lansystems.com

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CEO Mary Hester Principal for a Day at Simpson EC

November 26, 2012 flashnewsrelease Leave a comment

LAN Systems CEO Mary Hester was the “Principal for a Day” at Simpson Elementary School in Norcross, Georgia.

Norcross, GA (USA), November 26, 2012 — LAN Systems, a leading Atlanta IT Consulting firm, CEO Mary Hester was the “Principal for a Day” at Simpson Elementary School in Norcross, Georgia. The program is a joint venture of the Gwinnett County Board of Education and the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce. Its objective is to provide CEO-level business leaders a firsthand, authentic look at the operations of today’s schools and the principals who lead them. Leaders observe the rewards, challenges, and satisfaction that come with being the instructional and managerial leader of a modern public school.

Mary shadowed Ms. Bron-Gayna Schmit, Principal of Simpson EC, during her normal and very busy schedule. Starting by participating in the Blessing Breakfast, Mary had the pleasure of announcing the grants awarded to Simpson from the Norcross Cluster School Partnership. Mary serves on the NCSP Grants Committee. After breakfast, they moved to the media center for the morning television broadcast. Classroom visits, celebrating Thanksgiving with Indians and Pilgrims and a meeting with the Simpson PTA were the highlights of the day.

“I was able to share in two celebrations on my day as principal,” said Hester. “One celebration was for all our Thanksgiving blessings and the other to recognize Simpson Elementary as a National Blue Ribbon School. Ms. Schmit is a highly-engaged principal that is loved and admired by her staff, students and parents. It was an honor to spend the day with her.”

Simpson Elementary School is in Norcross, Georgia and serves over 900 students in kindergarten through fifth grade.

About LAN Systems:
LAN Systems is a leading Atlanta Business Computer Support company that provides people-focused IT solutions. As technology experts, LAN Systems helps companies make the most of their existing IT investment and choose the right solutions to fuel growth. LAN Systems is a leading provider of IT Solutions for growing businesses in the Metro Atlanta. For more information, visit: http://www.lansystems.com

Press & Media Contact:
Lauren VanBuskirk
VP of Sales and Marketing
LAN Systems
3079 Crossing Park
Norcross, GA 30071 – USA
770-662-0312
lauren@lansystems.com
http://www.lansystems.com

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LAN Systems Hosts Norcross Business Association Monthly Meeting

November 16, 2012 flashnewsrelease Leave a comment

LAN Systems, hosted the Norcross Business Association’s October Meeting. The attendees enjoyed food and networking with other business owners at LAN Systems office in Norcross.

Norcross, GA (USA), November 15, 2012 — LAN Systems, a leading Business IT Support company, hosted the Norcross Business Association’s October Meeting. The attendees enjoyed food and networking with other business owners at LAN Systems office in Norcross.

LAN Systems used this event to collect old electronics to recycle, with the proceeds being donated to the Norcross Cluster School Partnership. LAN Systems and Microsoft also donated a copy of Office Professional Plus 2010 that was given away as a door prize to one lucky attendee.

”Norcross is a vibrant city with many successful, growing businesses that are committed to giving back to the community ,” said Mary Hester, CEO. “We are proud to be part of that tradition and always welcome our Norcross Business Association friends.”

The Norcross Business Association has over 100 members, including businesses from Norcross, Peachtree Corners and the surrounding areas. The association holds two meetings each month, encouraging business development and community involvement. The group meets each month on the second Thursday morning at 7:30am and the fourth Tuesday evening at 6:30pm.

About the Norcross Business Association:
The Norcross Business Association (NBA) was established in 1999 to support area merchants, encourage business development and give back to the community. The Association has grown to over 100 members who actively give their time and financial support to ensuring the success of the Norcross area throughout the year. The NBA sponsors/supports numerous events throughout the year which raise money for local charitable organizations, including: Annual 3rd of July Celebration, The Norcross Arts Festival, and Movies on the Green.

For more information, visit http://www.norcrossbusinessassociation.org

About LAN Systems:
LAN Systems is a leading Atlanta IT Consulting company that provides people-focused IT solutions. As technology experts, LAN Systems helps companies make the most of their existing IT investment and choose the right solutions to fuel growth. LAN Systems is a leading provider of IT Solutions for growing businesses in the Metro Atlanta.

For more information, visit LAN Systems at http://www.lansystems.com .

Press & Media Contact:
Lauren VanBuskirk
VP of Sales and Marketing
LAN Systems
3079 Crossing Park
Norcross, GA 30071 – USA
770-662-0312
lauren@lansystems.com
http://www.lansystems.com

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LAN Systems CEO Presents at TAG Training Day

October 25, 2012 flashnewsrelease Leave a comment

LAN Systems CEO Mary Hester recently presented a class on Cloud Computing for the Technology Association of Georgia ‘s (TAG) Training Day.

Norcross, GA (USA), October 25, 2012 — LAN Systems, a leading Business IT Support company, CEO Mary Hester recently presented a class on Cloud Computing for the Technology Association of Georgia ‘s (TAG) Training Day.

The topic for the presentation was “Cloud Computing for Today’s Growing Business”. Mary Hester spoke about the computing models that make up Cloud Computing and how to use the Cloud for your business’ competitive advantage. Attendees learned how the Cloud has evolved from advances in technology and how these advantages provide small businesses with enterprise-class applications and services.

“Cloud Computing benefits your business in many ways,” said CEO Mary Hester. “It gives you the latest software rich with features to run and grow your business and provides mobility to work anywhere, anytime.”

This was part of the TAG Training Day series, twice a year, our TAG training Provider Program members put on 2 hour sessions of their training classes so that TAG members can experience what they have to offer. TAG puts together a schedule for TAG training day where they run 4-5 courses at a time over 6-8 hours, enabling TAG members to participate in up to 4 training programs in one day.

About the Technology Association of Georgia:
TAG serves as an advocate for positive public policy change that will transform the technology community and will enhance the economic climate of Georgia. Our membership includes thought leaders from technology companies – small and large, executives of FORTUNE 500 companies, investors, service providers, government and civic leaders and entrepreneurs.

Today, TAG’s mission is to help Georgia’s technology companies speak in a strong voice. The Association helps members connect with companies that use their services. We serve as a liaison with Chambers of Commerce statewide and beyond to attract new businesses and employees…to provide TAG members with information on the legislative agenda that impacts them. For more information visit TAG at http://www.tagonline.org.

About LAN Systems:
LAN Systems is a leading Atlanta Computer Support company that provides people-focused IT solutions. As technology experts, LAN Systems helps companies make the most of their existing IT investment and choose the right solutions to fuel growth. LAN Systems is a leading provider of IT Solutions for growing businesses in the Metro Atlanta. For more information, visit: www.lansystems.com

Press & Media Contact:
Lauren Maxwell
VP of Sales and Marketing
LAN Systems
3079 Crossing Park
Norcross, GA 30071 – USA
770-662-0312
lauren@lansystems.com
http://www.lansystems.com