Business Vitals was recognized in the Small Enterprise category for its use of Virtual
Private Network (VPN) technology to secure IT networks for its clients COLUMBIA, S.C., May 19, 2005 - - Business Vitals, a Columbia-based IT risk management firm, was presented with a Palmetto Pillar Award by the Information Technology Council of the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce at its fourth annual awards banquet at the Marriott Columbia hotel on May 12.
Business Vitals was recognized in the Small Enterprise category for its use of Virtual Private Network (VPN) technology to secure IT networks for its clients. The company specializes in IT risk management services, including IT security audits, business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) planning, IT operational risk assessments, interim CIOs and consulting services.
Were very pleased to be recognized for contributing to the growth of the Midlands technology sector while at the same time helping businesses in other sectors mitigate the risk of IT failures, says Jeff Brewer, president and CEO of Business Vitals. In todays economy, the role of IT has been elevated from an enabler of business to a strategic business driver. Companies are starting to realize that information is their most important asset.
The Palmetto Pillar Small Enterprise Award recognizes a Columbia-based company with fewer than 50 full-time employees or less than $20 million in revenue for spearheading technology achievement in the Midlands and for the innovative application or development of a technology-based product, process or service. Awards are presented by the Columbia Information Technology Council, which consists of technology leaders whose goal is to promote Columbia as a desirable location for IT companies.
Were very pleased at the tremendous response we received from Midlands companies large and small, says Ike McLeese, president of the Greater Columbia Chamber. As South Carolina moves toward a knowledge-based economy, companies like Business Vitals provide clear evidence of the Riverbanks Regions progress in becoming a technology center for our state.
About Business Vitals Founded in 2001, Business Vitals provides consulting and ongoing managed services that enhance and elevate ITs capability and impact on clients in financial services, healthcare, manufacturing and retail. The privately held company operates a secure operations center in Columbia, S.C., with consulting offices in Boston, Mass.; Indianapolis, Ind.; Philadelphia, Pa.; and Tampa, Fla.
