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Edgeworx IT Infrastructure Assessment Infrastructure Survey / Evaluate your own IT infrastructure with the help of our short assessment survey. Use the questions to direct your attention to components of your IT infrastructure that may be cause for your concern. Submit your responses to our team and we can present you with relevant options for ensuring your IT systems provide functionality, dependability and value. IT Infrastructure Assessment Survey Do you have an Information Management Security System in place? Yes No Has your organization faced any disaster recovery incidents in the last few years? Yes No Have you performed a security vulnerability and/or penetration test on your network in recent years? Yes No Are you currently using any network/security monitoring tools? Yes No Do you have endpoint protection mechanisms in place? (think laptops, ipads, and tablets) Yes No Do you have a formal change management process in place? Yes No What percentage of your workforce works from home? What percentage of applications are cloud based? What percentage of applications are on-premise? Do you manage your own IT infrastructure? Yes No How much data (terabytes) does your production environment have? 1 - 10 11 -20 21 - 50 51 - 100 Unsure Does your organization have available bandwidth? Yes No Is your current connectivity infrastructure sufficient for future growth? Yes No Do you have a formal written business continuity policy in place? Yes No Do you have a corporate incident response plan? Yes No Do you have established policies and standards? Yes No Is your business regulated? (i.e. ISO standards) Yes No Questions or comments for our consultants An email address we can reply to Submit We hope these questions have been useful to your self-evaluation.

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The Edgeworx Team Trusted Advisors John McKerracher President John McKerracher has spent over 20 years in various senior positions at Bell Canada covering network technology, outsourcing, strategy and business development. His extensive professional experience includes senior positions with industry leading technology companies including Objective Systems Integrators and Syndesis Inc. Currently, John provides business development programs for emerging and established technology companies. John’s strong roots in business development contribute invaluable expertise to Edgeworx Solutions Inc. Phone: 647-793-4731 x 101 Colin Hales COO Colin Hales brings over 18 years of global business experience in senior leadership roles. Colin has worked for industry leading technology and finance companies including Subex, IBM, and KPMG in various finance, operations and business development management positions. He holds an MBA from Schulich School of Business, York University and a BA from Wilfrid Laurier University. Colin is also a Chartered Accountant. Phone: 6 47-793-4731 x 102 Peter Fortune Business Development Executive Peter is a highly professional, customer-focused, experienced and effective business development executive, with a global network of contacts in the Enterprise Mobile and IT Sectors. He is commercially minded, pragmatic, solution orientated, reliable, has great management and leadership skills and is a great team player. Peter has managed global strategic alliances including Accenture, CSC, Deloitte, IBM, HP, Infosys and Tata and was not only able to deliver a substantial revenue contribution through these partnerships to BlackBerry but was greatly trusted by these partners to drive and win opportunities. Guy Netaneli Mid-Market Director A recognized data protection evangelist, Guy Netaneli is an inspiring, innovative and results driven leader with vast experience in the cloud computing industry. With a career that spans over twenty years, Guy brings a wealth of business, management and technology experience. Guy has a proven track record as an entrepreneur, a keen business sense and a deep technical background. Guy has held senior positions at 010 Data Protection, Omnivex, J2 Global/KeepItSafe, e-ternity Business Continuity Consultants and TELUS. Guy is well versed in the design, development and implementation of scalable data centre infrastructure, business continuity and disaster recovery planning and testing, virtualized server farms and secure data storage networks. Qualifications: 2022 Fortinet certification: NSE4. • 2021 Cradlepoint certified Network Professional • 2021 Harvard CyberSecurity: Managing Risk in the Information Age. • 2020 Couchbase Server Administration. • 2020 Fortinet Sales & Technical certifications: NSE1-4. • 2020 Asigra Sales Certification. • 2010-2017 VMware VCP4, VCP5, VCP6 Certified. • 2008 Asigra Televaulting – Certified. • 2005 Asigra Televaulting – Certified. • 2005 EMC Replistor – Certified. • 2005 VMware Virtual Infrastructure – VCP certified. • 2001 EMC control center and SAN design courses – Certified and Accredited. • 2000 HP XP256 redundant array course. • 1999 Master UNIX Administrator at Tekmetrics. • 1998 Solaris Administration course at Interbit. • 1995 TCP/IP Networking course at LogTel. • 1992 Communication and Computer Systems course in IDF. Jaclyn Lott Partner Manager, Marketing Manager Jaclyn is a results driven professional focused on creating tangible success stories. With a Bachelors in Sociology and a Postgraduate degree in Human Resources Management, Jaclyn has taken her skills and transformed them into noticeable achievements. Jaclyn acts as an advocate for our partners and clients through exciting co-marketing initiatives and ongoing engagement strategies that drive long-lasting relationships. Fortinet Cybersecurity Awareness Certification NSE 1,2,3 Barry Hohol Account Executive Barry is a sales consultant with over 25 years of telecommunications experience specializing in the delivery of network, security, Infrastructure, cloud, data and voice solutions to enterprise and MUSH sector organizations. Barry has worked with IT professionals in the municipal, government, enterprise, health, energy, manufacturing and education sectors, assisting customers in broadband connectivity, networking, IP telephony, data center services, cloud services, security, and infrastructure assessments. Paul Hutton Trusted Advisor for Canadian Enterprises A seasoned IT executive, leader, and strategist, Paul has more than 30 years of experience. It has been Paul's privilege to hold several senior IT positions in Canada's largest logistics and transportation organization, covering IT operational management, system development life cycle (SDLC), and transforming the business into Cloud technologies (Salesforce, Google, and SuccessFactors). With his role as a Trusted Advisor, Paul aligns technologies with business requirements and expectations to create tangible benefits for stakeholders. Paul brings operational disciplines to all services and solutions he proposes. ​ Certifications: ITIL v3 - Credential ID 00041015 UCaaS Certification (Avant) UCaaS Partner Certification 8x8 Service and Support RingCentral Sales Professional (RCSP) SD-WAN & Connectivity Aryaka Certified Professional (ACP110) - Credential ID 6d28-0d63-a7a7-b017 Cato-Networks Sales Certificate VMware NSX SD-WAN by VeloCloud: Deploy and Manage Fortinet Cybersecurity NSE 1 Network Security Associate - Credential ID 9FHgCNLdgF NSE 2 Network Security Associate - Credential ID LHmCWpXwBP NSE 3 Integrated Wireless - Credential ID aF9CXvR1zW Cyber Security Expert Paul Pagani Paul is a versatile senior cyber-security leader/IT Director, acknowledged for integrity and high professional standards. A customer-service orientation, "big-picture" vision, and sensitivity to the bottom-line ensure delivery of projects stamped with Paul's characteristic blend of detail and cost-effectiveness. Paul is highly innovative and has over 20 years experience in the public sector, as well as insurance and manufacturing settings. Certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) IT Project Management McMaster Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) (Inactive) HP Accredited Systems Engineer (ASE) Server Solutions Architect (Inactive) Risk Management, McMaster Business Analysis, McMaster Program Management, McMaster​ Commvault Commvault Systems Admin CradlePoint CradlePoint Certified Network Professional (CPCNP) Fortinet Cybersecurity NSE4 Network Security Professional Fortinet NSE5 Network Security Analyst Fortinet NSE6 Network Security Specialist Fortinet NSE7 Network Security Architect Ken Roberts Sales Executive - Trusted Advisor Ken Roberts joins Edgeworx as a career sales and marketing professional with 30+ years of innovation in strategy, brand development, retail design, consumer behaviour and marketing implementation, security and technology for North America’s largest retailers and CPGs including Canadian Tire, LCBO, Shoppers, The Brick, Johnson & Johnson, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Pillsbury, and Unilever to name a few. Ken is the present Chairman of Acuity Retail Solutions and previously held senior executive positions with EP Financial, SYNQ Access & Technology, Moxie Retail Solutions Inc. and MC3 Global Retail. His most recent endeavours were focused on the development and scale of technology for a Fintech as well developing and bringing solutions focused on enhancing the in-store experience in retail; changing the economics in bricks and mortar businesses and creating sustainable models in the modern digital, online era. Alan McFarland Sales Executive - Trusted Advisor Alan is a seasoned leader in technology sales, strategy, engineering, project management, training and consulting on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and accessibility best practices and compliance. He has 20+ years in the Telecom and Finance sectors with Bank of Montreal, Rogers, Sprint, Bell, Allstream, British Telecom and as a Sales & Training Consultant working in the US, clients included Comcast, Time Warner and Sprint Nextel. He is a passionate advocate for Diversity and Inclusion, was Chair of an Employee Resource group at BMO and led projects for the Accessibility Canada Act, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and is the current Chair of the D&I Committee for the Boulevard Club. Alex Gligor Project Manager A graduate of Western University, Alex holds a degree in Honours Finance. He has a growing portfolio of experience in the finance industry and currently works for Edgeworx as a Project Manager. Alex brings enthusiasm, organization and dedication to his roles in accounting and events planning for the Edgeworx team. Linda Nielsen Taylor Web Developer, Communications Linda has extensive experience in Information Technology in a Municipal Government setting. Working as an analyst, programmer, web developer and Sharepoint Administrator in municipal IT she's gained valuable insight into the vital role of systems and technology in the service of communities. Linda brings her skills in web design, marketing and communications to the Edgeworx team. Certifications: BBA - Wilfrid Laurier Certificate in e-Learning - University of Toronto Fortinet Cybersecurity Awareness Certification NSE 1,2,3 Cassandra Smith Social Media Coordinator Cassandra is a highly motivated influencer who’s skills include creativity, analytical thinking, and communication. She specializes in Digital Marketing, & Graphic Design. Cassandra focuses on industry-related topics, promoting content across social media platforms to provide valuable information about products and services. Certifications: Fortinet Cybersecurity Awareness Certification NSE 1,2,3 Lauren Aitken Finance Manager Lauren supports the Edgeworx Team as Finance Manager and Bookkeeper. As a certified Quickbooks Advanced Proadvisor, she is organized and highly professional. Lauren takes responsibility for all aspects of Edgeworx AP, AR, and HST management, as well as billing, invoicing, and account reconciliation. We're pleased to meet you...

Fortinet: Global Leader of Cyber Security Solutions and Services Fortinet solutions deliver security without compromise to address critical security challenges in network applications, cloud and mobile environments. A leader in security appliances, Fortinet is trusted by more than 500,000 customers worldwide. ​ Fortinet empowers its customers with intelligent, seamless protection across the expanding attack surface. They offer the power to take on ever-increasing performance requirements in a borderless network—today and into the future. Only the Fortinet Security Fabric architecture can deliver security without compromise to address the most critical security challenges. Fortinet ranks number one in the most security appliances shipped worldwide. ​ Edgeworx on Fortinet Follow our review of Fortinet publications to stay on top of emerging cybersecurity threats, trends and tools. Closing Out 2023 and Welcoming 2024 ratings-display.rating-aria-label (1) Jan 4 3 min ROMA 2023: Breaking New Ground Jan 19, 2023 1 min It was great to be back at BNLC 2022! Nov 24, 2022 1 min 1 2 3 Mo re than 500,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses. Since 2014, Edgeworx and Fortinet have worked together to provide customers with industry leading products and services. Our team of technology experts have enabled our customers, including those in Telecommunications, Financial Services, SMBs and Municipal Governments, to customize and maximize the potential of their Fortinet investments. ​ Edgeworx Solutions: Fortinet Expert Partner As a Fortinet Expert Partner, Edgeworx Solutions is a dedicated Cloud Expert. Edgeworx and Fortinet provide the best level of security solutions to our Telco customers. Through our partnership, Edgeworx is able to service and support major Telcos and many leading Financial institutions. Fortinet Security Fabric The Fortinet Security Fabric enables organizations to achieve their digital innovation outcomes without compromise by delivering a true cybersecurity platform. A platform that provides: Broad visibility and protection of the entire digital attack surface to better manage risk Integrated solutions that reduce. management complexity and share threat intelligence. Automated self-healing networks with AI-driven security for fast and efficient operations. More on Fortinet Security Fabric... Fortinet Adaptive Cloud Security covers the entirety of the network attack surface Adaptive Cloud Security provides consistent, comprehensive security solutions to manage digital innovation risk. Fortinet Adaptive Cloud Security covers the entirety of the network attack surface and keeps your sensitive data compliant and secure. ​ Fortinet Cloud Security includes a broad portfolio that covers all application journeys. Our solutions are tightly integrated with a broad ecosystem of cloud and third-party platforms and technologies, along with the Fortinet Security Fabric. We empower you to securely deploy on any cloud or virtual data center with consistent policies, centralized management and visibility, and security automation and orchestration. Learn how to better secure your cloud environments.

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We Care, We Share Caring Community Members Our Team / Sharing / Creative, secure and effective digital transformations are our professional passion. We are also passionate about helping others in the communities that we work and live in. We are pleased to be able to share that we continue to support our communities with charitable donations to a number of worthy organizations. Please take some time to read about the important work being done by these caring organizations. ​ ​ ​ ​ Espanola Helping Hand Food Bank In the fall of 2023 we teamed up with The Town of Espanola to host a Lunch and Learn for neighbouring municipalities to discuss industry trends and address various challenges they are facing with regards to business technologies and cybersecurity. ​ ​ As a thank you, we at Edgeworx have donated on the Town's behalf to the Espanola Helping Hand Food Bank. ​ The Town of Espanola ​ 'We are proud to work with Edgeworx and we appreciate their continued support to our Town and community.' ​ Allan Hewitt, CAO, The Town of Espanola Hospice Georgina ​ "...Edgeworx Solutions Inc.'s dedication to corporate social responsibility and community engagement sets an inspiring example for others to follow. We are touched by your commitment to making a positive difference in the communities where you operate, and we look forward to a continued partnership that benefits those who rely on the services Hospice Georgina provides. Once again, thank you for your generosity and for being an integral part of our mission to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve... " ​ Laurie Ann Knapp, Executive Director Hospice Georgina Our mission is to provide a support centre where we can care for each other as we live with cancer. Since 1981, Ronald McDonald House Charities® Toronto has served as a place to call home for families with seriously ill children undergoing treatment. Autism Ontario (formerly Autism Society Ontario) is the leading source of information and referral on autism and one of the largest collective voices representing the autism community. Members are connected through a volunteer network of Chapters throughout the Province of Ontario. Homewood Research Institute (HRI) is an independent national charity dedicated to research that transforms mental health and addiction treatment in Canada and around the world.We work with some of North America’s most influential scientists, researchers, and clinicians, coordinating efforts to advance a common goal: improving treatment to save lives.Our approach is unique: we work in real-world treatment settings, putting research into action immediately.

Finance Clients / Finance / "We found the Edgeworx team to be highly knowledgeable and experienced in Network Security. They follow a well thought out methodology to mitigate the risk of cyber security and greatly helped our organization to meet our corporate regulators. " ​ Christopher Page - Laurus Investment Council Edgeworx responds to the unique cyber security challenges of Financial Institutions Working with financial services clients to create effective strategies for securing network infrastructure has broadened our understanding of the unique challenges faced by the industry: ​ Financial institutions are a leading target of cyber attacks. Regulatory compliance requirements create complexity in cyber security planning and response. New generation web app security models and solutions create unique migration and implementation challenges. Our credentials include: ​ A committed team of technical and business specialists offering proven, certified technical skills. Experience in providing solutions to over 170 customers in Canada and the United States. Long-standing relationships with preeminent vendor/partners of hardware, software and service technology. Decades of expertise in tuning solutions to meet specific needs. Enthusiasm for 'bringing the new' to solution shaping; leveraging wide-ranging, ever-emerging relationships in the tech startup community. Practice in strategic financial planning for investments in technology infrastructure. ​ Talk to us about cyber security solutions for your workplace. ​ Contact Us Our Financial Clients

First Nations Administration Clients / First Nations / Edgeworx works with First Nations on IT Infrastructure Assessments and Strategic Planning. Working with First Nation Band administrators has given us insight into the exceptional challenges faced by IT staff responsible for network infrastructure and data protection. Band management struggles to serve their community with restricted access to telecommunications infrastructure, reliance on outdated systems, and lack of funding sources for costly IT development and long-term strategies. We are working with Chippewas of Nawash on a number of key initiatives: ​ Working as their Transformational CIO ; helping to plan and implement IT initiatives. Upgrading technology, systems and cyber security to meet current standards. Implementing cloud backup solutions for improved data protection. Finding sources of funding to support information technology initiatives. Do you have similar IT challenges? Please contact us for more information on how we can help. Contact Us Our First Nations Clients As trusted thought leaders and innovation champions, we value our unique opportunity to assist First Nations communities to move forward with strategic, effective use of technology and information systems. We work with First Nations leadership to build stronger, more connected communities.

Edgeworx Clients Successful, lasting relationships. Edgeworx Solutions Inc. takes great pride in the relationships and alliances we have made with customers across Canada and the United States. For 25+ years the Edgeworx team has actively participated in the transformation and growth of the Canadian telecommunications industry, providing the major players with solutions and expertise at every level of operations. In recent years our client base has grown and expanded. We now boast successful, ongoing relationships with clients in many sectors. Contact Us :: Arts & Culture :: Automotive :: Federal Government :: Finance :: First Nations Government :: Manufacturing :: Municipal Government :: Provincial Government :: Telecommunications Our Portfolio of Clients - Large and Small

IT Assessments Services / IT Assessments / Top Understand and evaluate your digital environment Use our self-evaluation tools and services to begin asking yourself the right questions. Use your answers to make informed decisions about effective digital transformation. Infrastructure Assessment Cyber Security Assessment Software & Hardware Compliance Audits Email Systems Scan IT Infrastructure Assessments An Edgeworx IT Infrastructure Assessment is an in-depth analysis of all data, systems, and procedures in your IT environment. Our assessment is meant to help you understand and evaluate the state of your existing IT infrastructure, letting you decide whether you're getting your money's worth from your technology. Identifying and prioritizing critical areas for improvement is the first step in effective, proactive IT strategic planning. Begin an evaluation of your own information technology position with the help of a few directed questions about your IT environment. Choose to Submit your answers if you'd like our infrastructure specialists to present you with some relevant options for ensuring your critical systems and data remain robust, resilient and secure. Self Evaluation Tool Infrastructure Assessment Survey Contact Us Up ASSESSMENT Cyber Security Assessments Build a security-aware culture in your workplace. Consider these fundamental components of preparedness: People: Empower employees to become active members of the risk reduction team with tailored education and training. Processes: Use leading-edge cyber intelligence platforms that combine BIG data, syslogs, AD/LDAP, DPI, real-time traffic inspection, endpoint monitoring, and intuitive analytics into a single, comprehensive solution. Self Evaluation Tool Security Survey Technology: Leverage proven technologies for 24/7 systems monitoring, hunting adversaries and automating timely response actions. Evaluate your own cyber security position with the help of a few directed survey questions. Choose to Submit your answers if you'd like our security specialists to help you create a plan to safeguard sensitive data and costly technology. Contact Us Up Cybersecurity AppTuning Microsoft365 and Azure AD Best Practices Audit In the fluid, shifting world of cyber risk mitigation, it makes sense that industry best-practices are subject to frequent change. Often this means that key enterprise solutions such as Microsoft365 and Azure need regular tuning to take advantage of the most current security, compliance and threat protection capabilities. Consider annual Edgeworx Microsoft365 Best Practice Assessments as a way to stay current, satisfy regulatory and cyber security requirements, and address changing business needs. Contact Us Up Secure Email Systems Scan Be proactive in the battle against Business Email Compromise. Request a free, secure email scan of your email systems, applications and configurations by qualified Edgeworx network security experts. Use the results to implement strong email security measures and arm your employees with BEC prevention strategies. Submit a request with your contact information and we will be in touch with further details. Submit your Request Request Email Systems Scan Up EmailScan