Convinced that Greenville County is “a great area to grow a business in,” Network Aces and the Greenville Area Development Corporation have announced the establishment of the new company’s operations in Greenville, South Carolina, effective immediately. The company’s launch includes the filling of 3 new jobs immediately, with the possibility of additions to come.
The company will focus on offering IT network support services and hardware designed to economically meet the needs of small and middle-market businesses, said William Pratt, a principal in the company.
“This area is tremendous for business and has a tremendous demand for networking, IT infrastructure, VoIP and security services,” said Pratt in explaining the company’s launch here. “We were very familiar with the Greenville and Upstate area, and had fallen in love with the quality of life and robust business environment. We see the sky as the limit for Network Aces in Greenville County.”
The new Greenville operation is located at 101 Verdae Boulevard, said Pratt. He sees the vibrant small and mid-market business presence in the Upstate as a natural for growing Network Aces’ business.
“We focus on developing customized, yet affordable, technology solutions for our clients, keeping their information systems up to speed so they can concentrate on running a profitable business,” said Pratt. “From desktop support to maintenance services and networking to security enhancement, we work around our clients’ schedules with onsite, after hours, emergency and even weekend service. We think there’s a real market for a customer-first IT firm, and we expect a steep growth curve for Network Aces in the Upstate.”
“Network Aces is a good example of a company whose IT capabilities and talents fill an important niche here in the Upstate,” said Mike Buiter, Chairman of the Greenville Area Development Corporation Board. “Smaller businesses are the lifeblood of American business, and Network Aces is entrepreneurial, innovative and growth-oriented. They’ll be a great addition to Greenville County and South Carolina.”
via: Network Aces
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Acumen I.T., a Greenville-based technology company, has strengthened its technology management with the addition of three new employees. Clifton Dunaway has joined Acumen as Business Applications Manager, and Kelly Laughton and Stacy Anthony have joined the company as Storage Solutions Consultants.
Dunaway is charged with assisting Acumen’s customers in implementing the most efficient business and industrial applications in order to improve their overall productivity. Clifton brings more than 25 years of experience in the manufacturing and IT industries. Previously, he worked with Synesis International as a Senior Systems Consultant, where he served as the Database and SharePoint administrator and also served as the sole Database Administrator (DBA) for Extended Stay Hotels. He is currently being certified in Activplant, which has helped many industrial plants improve their productivity.
Laughton previously served as an IT sales executive and CIO where she helped to transform organizations using technology as a business driver. She worked as Information Technology Director for Henderson County Government for eight years. Prior to that, she consulted on legal and library automation software and served as a representative for Inmagic Inc. and Summation software, providing sales and services to businesses and law firms throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
Anthony began her career more than 13 years ago with UUNET and has since been a successful business developer driving high-profile sales. Most recently, her position with TW Telecom in the Greenville Market allowed her to cultivate a new market and increase the TW Market Share by 500%.
US Airways Magazine will highlight downtown Greenville as part of its March 2010 Key to the City profile series, a 28-page editorial feature which combines traditional travel related information with a comprehensive look at downtown Greenville including its vibrant setting, business opportunity, high quality restaurants, cultural venues and award-winning quality of life. 
KEMET Corporation, a leading manufacturer of tantalum, multilayer ceramic, solid aluminum, plastic film, paper and aluminum electrolytic capacitors, today announced the signing of a $31.7 million contract with the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory. This contract is based on the $15.1 million grant awarded on August 5, 2009 as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Electric Drive Vehicle Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative plus a $16.6 million matching investment by KEMET.
SCI Electronics, Inc., a multimedia communications solutions firm headquartered in Greenville, today announced it has selected Richard S. Hardaway as its Director of Sales and Marketing.
