TLS.NET, Inc.

New Team Member: Jeff Jones

Jun 01 2010 04:00:00 GMT

TLS.NET welcomes Jeff Jones, who recently began as a new Project Manager for Cisco Implementation and VOIP services. Jeff brings with him more than 15 years of experience in the Telecom and Data industry, as well as an extensive background in project management.

Today's communication technology is constantly evolving, and Jeff is excited to be at the forefront of these changes with TLS.NET. "I believe that the advancement of voice and data services in the past ten years have made it evident that converged technologies and data security are going to be the wave of the future," Jeff says. "TLS.NET is at the cutting edge of this trend, and I am happy to have the opportunity to join the team in helping to keep our clients ahead of the game."

We are happy to have Jeff on board as a member of the TLS.NET team, and are confident that his strong technical knowledge and professional attitude will deliver a new level of value to our clients. Jeff is looking forward to working with you on your upcoming project with TLS.NET!

New Team Member: Kim Calcidise

Jun 01 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Kim Calcidise joins TLS.NET as an Outside Sales Account Executive. She brings a myriad of sales experience from several of the world's largest Telecommunication providers. Kim is excited about the opportunity to provide a quality customized, sales experience to her customers.

Kim will focus sales in Columbus, Seymour and Bloomington, while maintaining some longtime customer relationships in the Greenwood area.

Kim believes she has the unique ability to uncover the client's "true needs," and believes this will fit well with the TLS.NET culture. Please contact Kim to discuss how hosted PBX or SIP Trunking could be integrated into your wide area network design for efficiency and cost savings.

To contact Kim Calcidise:

Kim Calcidise
Account Manager
TLS.NET, Inc.
O: 812-378-4100 x 861
F: 812-378-4502
E: kcalcidise@tls.net

New Team Member: Daniel Lomelino

Apr 28 2010 04:00:00 GMT

TLS.NET welcomes Daniel Lomelino as a new Application Developer. With over 10 years of programming experience, Daniel has worked as a Computer Programmer, IT Technician, and Network Administrator.

"I have always been intrigued by technology, and the rate at which it changes ensures that I will always have something new and interesting to learn," Daniel says of his passion for technology. "Working for TLS.NET gives me the opportunity to experience the change in technology firsthand."

In addition to his programming skills, Daniel is also driven to provide the most professional and efficient solutions for TLS.NET clients. "Since each client's requests are tailored to their own unique needs, I put it upon myself to find the best possible solution, and exceed their expectations."

New Team Member: Ryne Sechrist

Apr 28 2010 04:00:00 GMT

A recent graduate of Purdue University, Ryne Sechrist comes on board as a new Application Developer at TLS.NET. Discussing the impact that technology has had in his life: "I would take things apart to learn how they work or install software just to become more familiar with it. Most of my background involves application design and analysis," Ryne says.

Thanks to his formal education, Ryne has experience in working with many different technologies, including VMware, Oracle, Linux, and Visual Studio. In addition, his career at TLS.NET is giving him the opportunity to learn and work with many additional web development technologies, including PHP.

"As a developer, I usually am not the person everyone sees or talks to but I bring the client's visions to life. I try to learn a new technology everyday and apply my knowledge to my work ethic."

Speaking highly of his career at TLS.NET, Ryne says, "Every day is a new experience, and I get to work with the brightest people in their respective fields. Having developers from all kinds of areas in programming gives us the ability to cater to the needs of clients much easier at TLS.NET."

New Team Member: Ben Hatton

Apr 28 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Ben Hatton joins the TLS.NET team as its newest web development project manager. He brings a strong background in sales and customer service, and an enthusiasm for the field of Web Design and Development.

"Web and Application Design has always been a passion of mine, which makes working for TLS.NET a truly exciting opportunity," Ben says. "In addition to providing customer service and growing lasting relationships with TLS.NET' many clients, I have been provided a tremendous opportunity to learn first-hand the newer cutting-edge aspects of Web Design and Development."

In addition to the on-the-job learning Ben is gaining at TLS.NET, he is also attending Web Design classes part-time to gain additional skills and knowledge of design tools such as Adobe Dreamweaver, as well as Flash, CSS, and JavaScript programming.

Ben's extensive sales and customer service experience spans through a diverse range of industries, including construction, insurance, and even railroads. One of the key strengths he brings to the table is his dedication and responsiveness to the needs of his clients. "I get a strong sense of satisfaction from working closely with clients on different projects, and maintaining contact with them every step of the way," Ben says. "This is how solid relationships are built, and it makes for a great feeling at the end of every day at TLS.NET."

New Team Member: Jesse Jett

Apr 28 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Jesse Jett joins the TLS.NET team as a new Outside Sales Account Representative. He brings with him many years of Sales, Marketing, and Account Management experience in the Information Technology and Telecommunication industries. Jesse looks forward to building solid relationships that will pair clients with the award-winning products and services of TLS.NET.

"I believe that TLS.NET's broad array of quality products will be the perfect fit for my talents," Jesse says. He possesses a strong level of professional experience in the technologies of Disaster Recovery, Virtualization, and Managed VoIP Messaging Services. "I am looking forward to both utilizing my technical knowledge for the benefit of TLS.NET's clients, as well as expanding upon my current knowledge base."

We are happy to have Jesse on board as a member of the TLS.NET team. Talk to him about Disaster Recovery Solutions, Virtualization, Hosted PBX, VoIP, TLS.NET Cloud, Data Center Services, and Co-location. Jesse is looking forward to working with you!

To contact Jesse Jett:

Jesse Jett
Account Manager
TLS.NET, Inc.
O: 317-464-1700 x 840
F: 317-464-1702
C: 317-748-2215
E: jjett@tls.net

Web Design Created for excellence in Hunting and Travel

Nov 17 2009 05:00:00 GMT

TLS.NET web design services leveraged to create a cutting-edge website presence for hunting and fishing trip organization

TLS.NET is pleased to feature the launch of the Presnell Sporting Collection website. Presnell Sporting Collection is an elite membership that grants its members access to an endless collection of global high-end sporting and leisure travel experiences.

Backed by the Presnell Guarantee of Excellence, Presnell Sporting Collection Members are provided the key to entering a rarefied world where their hunting, fishing, and destination dreams of the elite sportsman can be easily accessed and seamlessly fulfilled. The website that TLS.NET developed mirrors the quality and prestige of Presnell Sporting Collection and has therefore greatly assisted in helping it gain popularity around the world. Presnell Sporting Collection sets the standard for exceptional outdoor experiences.

Because of the nature of Presnell Sporting Collection, they wanted their site to be fully manageable so that they could quickly and easily update sporting trips and member benefits. TLS.NET gave them the ability to change the content throughout their entire site by using a custom interface that is very user-friendly.

It was important for Presnell Sporting Collection to be able to showcase all their elite venues throughout the world, so TLS.NET designed a video gallery on the homepage of the site which gives members and potential members alike insight into the Presnell Sporting Collection experience. The interactive brochures on the homepage also give visitors a more in-depth view of Presnell Sporting Collection. Along with the video gallery and brochures, TLS.NET also added photo galleries on every page of the site that feature numerous photos of venues, scenery and wildlife.

Presnell Sporting Collection also wanted a "members only" section for valuable information exclusively for their members about their various outdoor trips. This section includes a wealth of information about the venues, amenities, activities, and locations. The Sportsmen Gallery and forum give members the opportunity to talk about their hunting and fishing experiences and upload photos from their trips.

TLS.NET utilized the latest technologies in the development of this site including XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, MySQL and PHP. TLS.NET also implemented advanced search engine optimization and a site search in order to increase their ranking in various search engines. By incorporating Google Analytics, Presnell Sporting Collection is able to gain current, valuable data on the traffic to their website.

TLS.NET was privileged to be a part of this exciting development project for Presnell Sporting Collection. We wish them all the best as they continue to provide unparallel sporting experiences for their members around the world.

Check out Presnell Sporting Collection's website presence - http://www.presnellsportingcollection.com

Click here to learn more about how to Let TLS.NET take care of your web development needs.

Get a high availability network vision

Sep 01 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Learn Virtualization, High Availability Storage, and Disaster Recovery in a Free Whiteboarding Session with TLS.NET and HP Engineers. Sign up today!

In business we have all seen what happens when we work so hard "IN" the business we forget to work "ON" the business. This creates a cycle of never creating the time to sit down and plan a vision. This has never been more evident than in today's fast-paced business climate. We have noticed this trend of break fix, break fix, but never really addressing and fixing your bigger concerns of administration and growth readiness.

Stop asking "what is the bigger vision for my company's technology infrastructure" and start creating it...

TLS.NET is pleased to offer an invitation to your company to attend a "one-on-one" Technology Strategy Session with a TLS.NET Network Engineer and an HP Storage Engineer. In this session, TLS.NET and HP engineers will be your dedicated resources to engage, brainstorm and determine the best practices and vision for your unique organization as it relates to Network Storage, Virtualization and Disaster Recovery practices. Learn about simple, affordable and highly available SAN storage for your business and how to justify the cost. We will address data loss and security issues as well as application downtime. We will use our vast experience in Virtualization and high-availability products to explain what is working for other similarly sized companies.

TLS.NET has worked with companies around the nation and continues to encounter these questions about Network Storage, Virtualization, and Disaster Recovery. We hope to answer your questions in this whiteboard session at no cost to you but a little time. We in turn hope to build a strong working partnership with your company by learning more about your business. We have seen great success from these meetings and companies come away excited that they have a better understanding and a vision for the future.

Please contact us to schedule your whiteboard session, and get started on your future technology vision.

Request your meeting time!

Cutting Costs with Virtualization

Jan 20 2009 05:00:00 GMT

By Crystal Henry, Project Manager at TLS.NET, Inc.

Tough economic times have business owners looking to reduce costs without losing essential elements of their business. One solution many business owners have turned to in order to cut expenses while increasing space, security and flexibility is Virtualization.

Virtualization is essentially turning your computer hardware into software. In doing so, you are maximizing the potential of your investment in a physical server, while reducing operating costs. You can virtualize the hardware resources of your server, including the CPU, RAM, hard disk and network controller, to create a fully functional virtual machine that acts just like a "real" server.

Server hardware was originally designed to run only a single operating system, and a single application. This leads to high costs and wasted server resources. However, virtualizing these servers allows you to run multiple operating systems and multiple applications on the same server at the same time.

For instance, instead of purchasing four separate machines and providing energy to all four, virtualization allows you to house those four servers on one physical machine. Fewer servers and hardware means reduced real estate, power and cooling requirements.

Another benefit of virtualization is the security and flexibility gained from its design. When the operating system on a physical server goes down, there isn't much you can do to get them back up and running aside from buying a new server with a new operating system. However, if the operating system on a virtual machine goes down, it is just a matter of moving files to another virtual machine on the same server and you're back in business. Virtually instantaneous recovery from unplanned issues like these will save your business money as well.

The bottom line is that virtualization is the way to get the best bang for your buck out of your server(s). It saves time, money and resources while increasing functionality, flexibility and security.

Let's do some example math on a business environment:

For more information about Virtualization and to discuss your next steps in technology click here.

New Team Member: Bryce Morrison

Jan 14 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Bryce joins the TLS.NET team as an Account Management Specialist. His goal is to help his clients continue to grow and succeed during tough economic times by learning the needs of their business as a whole. Instead of just selling products, he will focus on providing customized solutions. His experience working for companies of varying sizes has allowed him to gain a wide perspective on the technological world.

“I’m extremely excited to start my career with TLS.NET. Having been in the IT industry for the past nine years, I’ve been given opportunities to work for small to medium businesses as well as the Fortune 1000,” Bryce said. “To me, TLS.NET is the perfect size for the IT consulting world. Large enough to carry top notch talent and service, yet small enough to provide flexibility and responsiveness to their clients.”

Bryce’s knowledge, expertise and passion for technology put him in a position to not only function as an account manager, but also a resource for clients.

“Over the years I’ve experienced different roles in the corporate IT world. I feel this gives me a unique view of my clients. Having once been in their shoes, I’m able to view things from a different perspective. This allows me to focus on what my clients need versus what everyone is telling them to buy.”

The two things Bryce excels at are responsiveness and honesty. He understands the importance of addressing the individual needs of each client as well as helping that client make the best decision for their business. He realizes that each client is just as important as the next, and is focused on building lasting relationships with each one.

“The bottom line is that TLS.NET provides me with the tools I need to support my clients. Having the opportunity to work for a company whose culture and beliefs mirrored my own is very motivating. Knowing I have a company that is able to take care of my clients beyond what I thought possible has me extremely excited for 2009!”

To contact Bryce Morrison:

Bryce L Morrison
Account Manager
TLS.NET, Inc.
O: 502-442-2375 x 875
F: 502-379-4482
C: 812-639-1563
E: bmorrison@tls.net