CLOUD SOLUTIONS

Create a customized package of cloud services, and leverage state-of-the-art carrier grade SSAE 16 SOC 1 Type 2 geographically diverse data centers to create virtual compute resources and take your company to the next level.

Fiber-Optic Network.

US Signal’s 14,000 network miles move businesses forward faster by providing an unmatched combination of speed, responsiveness, efficiency, and security. Their fiber optic network is one of the largest in the Midwest, with metro rings in strategic tier-one, tier-two, and tierthree markets.

Service Level Agreements.

At ManagePoint and US Signal, their word is their bond, and it’s backed up by industry-leading Service Level Agreements that guarantee world-class performance. US Signal technicians work 24/7/365 in the Network Operations Center to guard the network and protect customers’ networks, and answer calls within 30 seconds.

On-Demand Flexibility.

Customers can create a virtual IT infrastructure quickly to deploy and test applications. The resources are virtually infinite, and capacity can be added at any time with little notice. Adapt rapidly and efficiently to changes in the business environment.

Cost Reduction.

Because there is no investment in hardware or a data center facility, the costs to maintain virtual IT infrastructure are minimized. Provisioning, management, and other tasks are streamlined to reduce operating expense.

Geographically Diverse Data Centers.

Rest assured, your data is safe and sound when housed in a US Signal carrier grade SSAE 16 SOC 1 Type 2 audited data center. Layer a full suite of security products on top for extra peace of mind for you and your customers.

HIPAA Compliant.

Healthcare clients demand secure compute and storage resources to comply with rigorous HIPAA requirements. Provide your customers that security using ManagePoint compliant products to provide private access to their confidential data.

US Signal Data Protection Suite offers enterprise level backup and recovery services to meet RPO/RTO objectives set in any organizational disaster recovery plan. Protect and secure business critical data stored in physical or virtual infrastructure utilizing US Signal’s established Cloud, built diversely within several of its Midwest data centers.

Backup-as-a-Service
Self or fully Managed Backup with the ability to restore servers or individual files anywhere you need.

Enterprise Backup-as-a-Service
Fully managed backup powered by best-in-class EMC2 Avamar software and Data Domain storage.

Enterprise Replication
Replicate your on-premises EMC2 Avamar and/or Data Domain systems to US Signal Cloud-hosted secure native target.

Recovery-as-a-Service
Take the guesswork out of restoring your backups with US Signal’s fully managed Recovery-as-a-Service (RaaS). US Signal will recover your backups to a US Signal hosted computing environment in time of need; providing on-demand and reserved options to meet your RTO requirements.

Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service
Protect your primary server environment’s data, applications, and operating systems with continuous replication to a diverse, secure virtual data center. When disaster strikes, a fully replicated instance of your protected environment can be deployed immediately with the click of a button.

Resource Pools allow you to dynamically allocate your Cloud Hosting resources to best suit your needs. Whether you are looking to host a development environment or your production workloads, your compute, memory, and storage resources can be configured to fit your applications. Choose from Dedicated and Flexible Resource Pools.

Resource Pool Features

• Avoid unnecessary capital investment by purchasing only what you need
• Harness state-of-the-art hardware without the headaches of life cycle management
• Migrate workloads between different clouds using vCloud Connector or vCloud Director

With Compliant Resource Pools, you maintain the flexibility and scalability of a standard Resource Pool with the added benefit of maintaining your organization’s compliance. Compliant Resource Pools are available as either Flexible or Dedicated pools, and can be configured with the amount of compute, memory, and storage that fits your needs.

Complaint Resource Pool Features

• Maintain security and control over your environment with policy based user controls
• Housed in US Signal data centers with emergency generator, redundant HVAC, and monitored secure physical access
• Avoid expensive dedicated hardware cost

Deploying US Signal Hosted Private Cloud dedicates compute and storage resources for your specific needs in addition to being connected to one of the largest fiber-optic footprints in the Midwest. Take control with vSphere and vCenter access and keep the lawyers at bay by using Hosted Private Cloud as an integral component of your compliance plan.

Hosted Private Cloud Features

• Unparalleled security for data transport and storage
• Harness state-of-the-art hardware without the headaches of life cycle management and capital expenditures
• Maintain access and control with vSphere and vCenter
• Hypervisor access for 3rd party utility software Implementations

Leverage a Dedicated Blade Server to create a hybrid cloud of your own or as an alternate site for your disaster recovery plan. Connect your server to Storage Area Networks (SAN) within the data center with different performance tiers to fit your application needs.

Dedicated Blade Server Features

• Build redundancy by purchasing multiple blades from multiple US Signal data centers
• Convert capital investment into operating expenditure
• Manage your own hypervisor, software, and licensing
• Integrates seamlessly with your WAN

Cloud Storage offers unmetered data transfer in and out of the storage array, and unparalleled security for data storage and transport. Easily share files with colleagues, archive documents, or securely store company data. Simply create the storage configuration you want, agree to simple terms, and your Cloud Storage will be up and running.

Cloud Storage Features

• Multiple geographically diverse storage locations
• Unmetered bandwidth for the transfer of data in and out of storage
• Group-based access allows you to easily share data with colleagues and integrate Cloud Storage into your existing environment

US Signal manages data centers throughout 5 of its 10-state footprint. Bring your equipment, and it will receive the highest level of security available. Secure, alarmed facilities with full generator backup, environmental controls, and fire suppression protect your investment, allowing you to focus on day-to-day business operations.

Colocation Features

• Convenient locations in strategic markets
• Direct access to the US Signal network
• 24/7/365 access for authorized customer representatives
• AC and DC power options
• Half and full cabinets

You need advanced software to run your business, but the high cost of purchasing, licensing, and hosting your own applications can force you to make compromises. With Hosted Solutions from ManagePoint, we host the software and applications for you, so you can avoid the high upfront costs, management and ongoing maintenance of the IT you depend on each and every day.

Hosted Solutions from ManagePoint give you the power to take advantage of:

• Hosted QuickBooks. Giving you a more efficient financial and accounting experience
• Hosted Microsoft Exchange. Prevent spam and safely archive emails
• Hosted Microsoft SharePoint. Inspire collaboration among your staff members
• Custom Application Hosting. Tailor-made service and support for your specific business requirements

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