Integrated Accounting Desktops Featuring QuickBooks Enterprise

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1 Integrated Accounting Desktops Featuring QuickBooks Enterprise No Need for a Server Maintenance Accessibility Software Updates Lower I.T. Budget Data Maintenan Scalable Automatic Backups Online Data Storage Security Easy Installatio Don t wait until your server crashes before you go to the cloud Fully-Managed Application Hosting for Small Business Cloud Benefits Can replace your current server Secure and efficient sharing of financial data with your CPA Peace of mind knowing your data is always backed-up Data maintenance and data recovery included Always on a supported version of QuickBooks Updates are automatically streamlined into your system Use on any computer, tablet or smartphone Pricing Benefits No installation or setup costs No server hardware and maintenance costs No hidden fees No software update costs No management costs Includes recent version of Microsoft Office Contact us for more information info@integratedfg.com 888-IFG-7791 Includes: *Never have to upgrade you QB again! 2013 Thousands of companies have embraced cloud computing to help run their organization hassle free. Run any software. Run it on any device. Reduce your I.T. costs. No more worries about disaster recovery. No more hardware upgrade concerns. Be free to work from anywhere. Unlock the power of our cloud solutions. With our Integrated Accounting Desktop service you can focus on your business instead of managing technology. Compliance standards are easily met with built-in scalability to get you up and running quickly. INTEGRATED FINANCIAL GROUP

2 INTEGRATED ACCOUNTING DESKTOP Have your business at the tip of your fingers by moving to the cloud SHARED SERVER with QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions Your business infrastructure in the cloud You may have heard how more and more businesses and personal computing users are switching their data and applications to 'the cloud'. What started off as a buzz word a few years ago has now taken the business world by storm. Imagine never having to purchase, configure or manage another server. Now imagine your data being stored securely offsite and accessible 24/7 from anywhere in the world on any device. This is the power of cloud computing and it forms an integral part of the Integrated Accounting Desktop service. Experience higher availability and productivity If you are currently fighting a losing battle with server support issues, a lack of resources, licensing hassles and redundant hardware, cloud computing can take away these issues practically overnight. By hosting your data, QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, and applications on cloud servers, you instantly take away the many headaches associated with in-house IT systems. Data backup and centralized data are just some of the features we have to offer with our cloud services. Your CPA firm is just a click away With your Integrated Accounting Desktop you have back-end support using your QuickBooks, and other accounting related services always on your side. With IAD, never have to drop off a CD, thumb drive, laptop or other types of data sharing devices again! We can access your information through your remote server and help you with any accounting issues you may encounter from any location any time of day. Call Bobby Samborsky today to set up a demo x:202

3 Integrated Accounting Desktop (IAD) FAQs What are Integrated Accounting Desktops (IADs)? In essence, IADs combine simplicity, security, and scalability with the reliability of the latest virtualization of servers and a cloud hosting platform. They allow our clients the ability to share data, which streamlines the accounting and management of your financial records. It s incredibly efficient because everyone works with the most up-to-date information while saving time, money and error correction What programs are included on an IAD? A key feature of IAD is inclusion of a recent and supported version of QuickBooks Enterprise along with Microsoft Office. This alleviates the cost and frustration of any future QuickBooks upgrades and Microsoft capability limitations. Can an IAD support more than one QuickBooks company file? Absolutely! IAD costs are based on seats, not how many QuickBooks company files are hosted. Many of our clients operate multiple businesses with separate QuickBooks company files. Why choose a cloud server? Physical desktop computer infrastructures no longer make sense for the business world. Not only are they expensive, insecure and maintenance-heavy, they also cannot effectively support the changing business IT landscape. Cloud computing is a synonym for distributed computing over a network and means the ability to run a program(s) on many connected computers at the same time. How much does it cost? Each client will vary in cost based on their individual company needs, number of users and software. In general, cloud based servers are very cost effective for small businesses. Most clients enjoy bundling IADs with current services provided by our firm. What level of support can I expect? Out of the Box Technology (OTB) is our hosting support provider and is available to assist you 24/7/365 via phone, or support ticket. OTB monitors and maintains the data center, network, and all the hardware that powers your cloud servers. How safe is my data? All data is stored on highly redundant infrastructure backed up on a daily basis. Details regarding OTB s specifications and certifications are included on the attached IAD specification sheet. What is the difference between a cloud server and a dedicated server? Our Cloud Servers offer far greater flexibility vs. a dedicated server. Cloud servers can be created in seconds, easily scaled up, and deleted whenever you wish. There are no long-term commitments. Can I scale up my cloud server? Yes, you can scale up your cloud server to a larger configuration anytime you wish. Do you offer data backup? Currently, we are conducting nightly backups. Additionally, we offer point-in-time snapshot backup and the ability to restore functionality back to a certain point in time. Can I test drive an IAD? Yes, before providing you with a customized quote we will provide you access to our IAD demo. How do I get started? Our IAD is a custom solution, meaning it can be tailored to best fit your business. There is no one-size fits all. Depending on the size of your company, your current version of QuickBooks and how many seats are needed. Once you are signed-up, the process involves gathering your data and uploading it to your IAD, upgrading your QuickBooks file(s), configuring your printer(s) drivers and then a quick tutorial on how to log in and manage your server. Do I have to sign a long-term contract? No, you can cancel at any time. If you decide to cancel before the end of 12 months there is a small cancelation fee.

4 Integrated Accounting Desktop Specifications We are proud to have secured Out of the Box Technology as the host for IFG clients data. Out of the Box Technology servers are located in the TSR Solutions Data Center in downtown Milwaukee, WI. They specialize in hosting QuickBooks Desktop, Fishbowl Inventory as well as any third party add-on applications that connect into QuickBooks. What sets them apart from the "Intuit Commercial Hosting" companies is that they host QuickBooks only for select clientele, and not the masses, therefore their support staff is more readily available to assist you with your hosting needs. With IFG you have choices. All of our Hosted Desktops give you access to QuickBooks Enterprise as well as Office 2010 Pro Plus (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher). Shared Hosting Hosting QuickBooks Enterprise for one to 10 users on our "shared desktop with no setup fee Facilities Protecting your business s most important resource - information - is the first priority of Integrated Accounting Desktop Hosting. IFG/OTB servers are racked where the power, cooling and infrastructure are provided for your organization's needs to keep operating smoothly. The facilities have 24/7 staffing, rigorous security measures and multiple layers of infrastructure redundancy. They are built to deliver a solid foundation for the success of your business. Data Center Features: Redundant Power N+1 Uninterruptable Power Systems N+1 Redundant Generator System Ability to handle high density power requirements N+1 Cooling Ultrasonic Humidification Multi-Layer Security Early warning VESDA fire detection system Both smoke and high temperature detectors FM-200 fire suppression system Biometric palm scanners at all facility entrances Card access control at all interior and exterior doors 24/7/365 access 24/7/365 monitoring by NOC Digital surveillance cameras with 30 day storage DataTrax facility monitoring of power, HVAC, security and fire, leak and hydrogen detection systems 24x7 On-Site Staffing to Assist with Remote Hands or Installation

5 Certifications SAS 70 Type II/ SSAE 16 Type II When an organization is looking to entrust its data and IT support to another firm, they want to be assured that the information is protected in a safe, secure environment managed by knowledgeable IT professionals. The SAS 70 Type II and the newly established SSAE 16 Type II audits were developed to provide that reassurance to customers. These audits review and validate the business processes associated with IT activities including: Internal procedures, corporate ethics, and defined workplace codes Internal monitoring and oversight Data security and integrity Physical security Design, development and change cycles are managed for hardware and software systems In mid-2011, the third party SSAE 16 Type II Audit superseded the SAS 70 audit. A Type II audit is conducted by a third party organization to verify that the specified controls have operated effectively over a specified period of time. TSR Solutions has attained both the SSAE 16 Type II and SAS 70 Type II certifications, ensuring our customers that their data will be secured in a data center that meets the highest standards in the industry. Internet Integrated Accounting Desktops provides a 100 MB connection for you to access your data. Your connection is only going to be as fast as the Internet from your local or remote location. Please go to to check out your Download and Upload speeds. Servers are racked in the only carrier-neutral data center in Wisconsin, with cross connects from 36 carriers including ATT, Norlight, US Signal, Savvis, MCI, Cogent and others. The TSR Data Center provides Co-location, Hosting, Disaster Recovery, Remote Backup and Managed Services solutions in a highly redundant, secured environment. Backup Strategy Our hosting utilizes a three layer backup strategy to backup your data. Layer One: We configure Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy to take Snap Shots of your data at 7 AM, Noon and 6 PM daily. With Volume Shadow Copy you can restore your data by right clicking on your data folder(s) and choosing to "Restore Previous Versions". Layer Two: We configure Storage Craft Shadow Protect to take Continuous Incremental backups of your data every hour from 7 AM to 7 PM Daily. Continuous Incremental Backups allow us to restore data to the last hour should your data have been corrupted and the Volume Shadow Copies are insufficient to continue operations from. Layer Three: We configure Storage Craft Cloud to upload the Incremental Backups to Storage Craft Servers as they are created so that your data is continually offloaded to offsite storage

6 hourly as the images are taken. This ensures that should a catastrophe happen to our servers or the data center, we can give you access to your data based on the last backup uploaded. You can always create a QuickBooks backup on our servers as often as you like and simply copy and paste that backup to your local workstation as well. Minimum Operating Requirements In order to connect into our servers, you must be running either Windows 7 or Windows 8 on your local PC(s) with at least Internet Explorer 9.0 or Mac OS X Snow Leopard or Newer with Remote Desktop Client for Mac 2.1. Your Internet connection from your location should be at least a 3 MB download and 1 MB upload speed for 1 ~ 3 users and at least 8 MB Download by 3 MB Upload for 5 or more users. You can check your Internet speed at Your printer must be a "business" quality type printer, no home or photo printers, and must be no older than 3 years old to guarantee functionality with our Remote Desktop Servers. While some older printers will work without issue, we cannot guarantee their functionality with QuickBooks' newer interfaces. For more information on Out Of The Box Technology Hosting Services please call Bobby Samborsky at x:202, bsamborsky@integratedfg.com.