Bit-Wizards Earns #5 Spot on Top 100 Best Companies List
Bit-Wizards was recently named one of Florida's Best Companies To Work For for its 15th consecutive year. The annual Best Companies To Work For In Florida list featured in the August issue of Florida Trend magazine ranks 100 companies in small, medium, and large employer categories. "We're so excited to be named to the Florida Trend Best Workplaces list for the 15th year in a row! Our company culture is vital to our success, and we live our core values daily. This recognition shows our team's fantastic
Destin Chamber Trustees Invite Local First Responders to Appreciation Cookout on Sept. 11, 2024
The Destin Chamber Trustee members are celebrating and thanking local first responders with a free cookout on Wednesday, Sept. 11. They will be grilling hamburgers and hot dogs at Destin Fire Station #9 at 848 Airport Road, in Destin, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. All police officers, firefighters, medical personnel, beach safety, EMS and military are invited. Trustee membership is the highest membership level in the Destin Chamber, and it shows a significant commitment to and investment in the Chamber and in
Bit-Wizards Makes Inc.’s Annual List of Best Workplaces for 2024
Bit-Wizards has been named to Inc.’s annual Best Workplaces list for the eighth year! Prominently featured on Inc.com, the list results from a comprehensive measurement of American companies that excel in creating exceptional workplaces and company cultures, whether operating in a physical or a virtual facility. “Each year, Inc.’s Best Workplaces program recognizes the very best in terms of companies that have fostered a truly amazing culture,” says Inc. editor-in-chief Mike Hofman. “We use hard
Bit-Wizards Compels Businesses to Review BCDR Plans as Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins
With the arrival of this year’s hurricane season, Managed IT Services (MITS) provider Bit-Wizards underlines the necessity for companies to review their business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) plans. Even though peak storm activity typically occurs in September, experts predict an 85% chance of an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season with an anticipated 17 to 25 named storms in 2024. Preparation is key to ensuring your BDCR plan gives your business the best chance of survival. By developing an
Tammie Bowyer Honored as Destin Chamber’s Business Person of the Quarter
– During the Destin Chamber’s March 8 Business Before Hours Sponsored by Bit-Wizards, Tammie Bowyer (above right), owner of Stepping Stones Early Learning Academy, was honored with the Chamber’s Business Person of the Quarter Award. This award is presented directly from the Chamber’s Board of Directors to a Destin area businessperson showing vision for his or her business and leadership in our community. Bowyer is seen above with the Chamber's 2024 Chairman of the Board Christian Carlee of
Bit-Wizards & TalkingParents Awarded American Advertising Federation Gold and Silver Addys
Fort Walton Beach, FL – February 22, 2024– For the 14th year in a row, the Bit-Wizards and TalkingParents team was awarded Gold and Silver “ADDYs” by the Pensacola Chapter of the American Advertising Federation. The ADDY Awards are the largest and most representative competition in the advertising industry, recognizing and rewarding the creative spirit of excellence in the art of advertising. For their work in 2023, the team received two Gold and six Silver ADDYs, totaling eight awards. Recognition
Bit-Wizards Highlights Hazards of Poor Password Security on National Change Your Password Day
Managed IT Services (MITS) provider Bit-Wizards encourages business owners and their employees to evaluate their overall password security in light of National Change Your Password Day. Over 80% of confirmed breaches are related to stolen, weak, or reused passwords. Even though almost 90% of people recognize the risk of reused or similar passwords, only 12% follow best practices. With recent cyberattack trends leveraging tools like social engineering and AI for identity theft and other breaches, proper
Be the Magic Foundation Makes Record-Breaking Contributions in 2023
Bit-Wizards’ Be the Magic Foundation (BTMF) proudly reinforced its support of the local community in its third year. Through various partnerships, 23 local nonprofits, organizations, and students received $156,943 in cash donations and over $363,680 in services and volunteer support throughout 2023. In total, BTMF contributed $520,625, the most significant donation amount to date. Founded in 2021, BTMF aims to make the future of Northwest Florida stronger and more viable through the support of Youth
Be the Magic Foundation Brings Holiday Cheer to Fresh Start For Children & Families
Several years ago, the Bit-Wizards team started their own holiday tradition of supporting the local community through its Be the Magic Foundation. This year was no different as our very own Wizards created their own version of Santa’s workshop to make dreams come true for families in need. For the fourth consecutive year, Be the Magic decided that this year’s recipients would be the 27 children residing at Fresh Start For Children & Families. Fresh Start’s mission is to share love and compassion through
October 2023 Update from One Okaloosa EDC
By Nathan Sparks, CEcD Executive Director of One Okaloosa EDC Welcome to Fall! After the scorching hot summer that we experienced, the (slightly) cooler temperatures are, quite literally, a breath of fresh air. Fall not only brings cooler weather, lighter traffic, fewer crowds and, my personal favorite, FOOTBALL – it also brings a change of leadership at One Okaloosa as our new fiscal year begins Oct. 1. We cannot say enough about what a pleasure it has been to serve under Jillian McQueen, Hilton Garden
Bit-Wizards Urges Businesses to Assess BCDR Plans Amidst Height of Hurricane Season
Managed IT Services company, Bit-Wizards, encourages businesses of all sizes to assess their business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) plans as we reach the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season. 25% of businesses fail to reopen after a disaster, which is why it’s crucial for companies that could be affected by a hurricane to take BCDR seriously and plan in advance. “If a disaster impacts your business and you don’t have a plan, at the very least, you’re going to lose clients, you’re going to lose
Bit-Wizards Makes Top 5 Again!
For the 14th year in a row, Bit-Wizards was named one of Florida's Best Companies To Work For in 2023. The annual Best Companies To Work For In Florida list, featured in the August issue of Florida Trend magazine, ranks 100 companies in small, medium, and large employer categories. After a couple of years of tremendous growth, Bit-Wizards moved from the Small to Midsized category in 2022. Coming in at #4, this is the second consecutive year that Bit-Wizards has secured a spot in the top
Bit-Wizards’ Recent Pen Test Results Prove High Level of Security
Bit-Wizards is proud to announce that they scored a 5 out of 5 on their latest external pen test and a 4.5 out of 5 on their internal pen test. The Managed IT Service provider chooses to undergo a penetration test every six months, allowing an outside company to perform an authorized attack on their network to evaluate its security posture. “The goal is to try to be one step ahead of the hackers at all times. Instead of going through a vulnerability assessment, which tends to be cheaper and less time
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Okaloosa County Public Schools Foundation Inaugural Pickleball Smash a Success
The Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation (OPSF) held its inaugural Spring Pickleball Smash April 28 thru 30 at Mooney Tennis & Pickleball Courts in Fort Walton Beach. The three-day tournament raised over $15,000, which will support and extend educational opportunities for the Take Stock in Children (TSIC) scholarship program, which currently provides two-year college scholarships and one-on-one mentoring for academically deserving high school students from low-income families. In addition, the money will also
Bit-Wizards Makes Best Workplaces List!
For the seventh year in a row, Bit-Wizards is named to Inc. Magazine’s annual Best Workplaces list. Featured in the May/June 2023 issues, which hits newsstands on May 16, 2023, and prominently featured on Inc.com, the list is the result of a comprehensive measurement of American companies that excel in creating exceptional workplaces and company culture, whether operating in a physical or virtual facility. After collecting data from thousands of submissions, Inc. selected 591 honorees this year. Each
Be the Magic Foundation Pledges Over $45,000 in Support for PAWS in 2023
To kick off its third year of partnership with the Panhandle Animal Welfare Society, Bit-Wizards' Be the Magic Foundation (BTMF) is doubling down on its support this year. On Saturday, April 29th, BTMF presented PAWS’ Executive Director, Ashley Degraaf, a check for $20,000 and spent the afternoon volunteering onsite. In addition to the cash donation and over 40 hours of Wizard volunteer time at the facility, PAWS will also receive a total of $20,000 in hardware and skill-based services. “Bit Wizards
Bit-Wizards Awarded American Advertising Federation Gold and Silver Addys
Bit-Wizards’ magical team was awarded Gold and Silver “ADDYs” by the American Advertising Federation Pensacola chapter for the 13th year in a row. The ADDY Awards are the largest and most representative competition in the advertising industry, recognizing and rewarding the creative spirit of excellence in the art of advertising. For their work in 2022, Bit-Wizards earned two Gold and 12 Silver ADDYs, totaling 14 awards. Recognitions spanned various categories, including graphic design, social media,
Bit-Wizards Be the Magic Foundation’s Monetary and Skills-Based Donations Total More than $426k in 2022
Bit-Wizards’ Be the Magic Foundation (BTMF) reached new heights during its second year of conception. Through a variety of partnerships, a total of 24 local nonprofits, organizations, and students received a combined $176,362 in cash donations and over $249,800 in services and volunteer support throughout 2022. Founded in 2021, BTMF is committed to making the future of its community stronger and more viable through the support of Youth Development, Adults & Children with Special Needs, Animal
Watch Full Presentation: Is Bad I.T. Costing You?
Did you miss the event or are you ready to watch now? Is bad I.T. costing you? It's time to talk about the elephant in the room. Brought to you by Bit-Wizards. The full presentation is available here.
Bit-Wizards Hosts Free Webinar on How Bad IT is Costing Businesses
The Bit-Wizards Managed IT Services team is getting ready to host its first webinar of the year, “How Bad IT is Costing Your Business.” This will be a virtual presentation and live Q&A session focused on how outsourcing IT to a managed services provider (MSP) can prevent your business from wasting money. “As a new year begins and inflation continues to cause concern, many business owners are looking to tighten their purse strings. We want to make sure they fully understand how downtime, security
Bit-Wizard's Be the Magic Foundation Brings Christmas Spirit to Families in Need
It’s Christmastime, and for the Wizards that means shopping, wrapping, and gifting is afoot! Several years ago, the team at Bit-Wizards decided that in lieu of client gifts and holiday cards, the company would donate Christmas gifts to families in need. For 2022, Bit-Wizards’ Be the Magic Foundation chose to donate to 14 families, including 25 kids, that reside at Fresh Start for Children and Families. Fresh Start’s mission is to share love and compassion through a comprehensive educational, vocational,
Bit-Wizards Offers Six Tips for Holiday Security
The holidays are full of fun and family time, which can sometimes lead businesspeople to let their guards down. Unfortunately, this is the very reason bad actors tend to take advantage of businesses during the holiday season. “There’s an increase in activity for cyber threats this time of year because hackers know that many people are not being as vigilant as they normally are,” says Jason Monroe, Director of Solution Consulting at Bit-Wizards. “By nature, we’re relaxed, we’re happy, and we don’t think
Free Webinar: Peace of Mind at Holiday Time / IT Tips for Holiday Travel
In this presentation and live Q&A session, our IT experts cover everything you need to know to keep your business’ IT safe and secure this holiday season. Our Directors of IT and Solution Consulting will personally answer your real-time questions related to IT security while traveling, remote accessibility for employees working from home, how to avoid the rush of ransomware and phishing attacks that surface over the holidays, and more. Airs Tuesday, November 8th, 11am CTSign up now!
