Check out the Portland Business Journal article
https://www.bizjournals.com/portland/news/2020/01/17/thought-leader-forum-cybersecurity-threats-and.html

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West Linn, Oregon, May 15^th, 2019 – Polar Systems, Inc., an IT consulting & Managed Service Provider, announced today it has received the CompTIA Security Trustmark+ from CompTIA, the non-profit association for world’s information technology (IT) industry.

The CompTIA Security Trustmark+ validates that Polar Systems, Inc. uses the security processes identified by the IT industry as generally accepted best practices and has been evaluated by an independent third-party assessor as meeting the criteria established by the CompTIA Security Trustmark+. Based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework, the CompTIA Security Trustmark+ is a comprehensive review of the security posture of any IT business, applicable across multiple industries and compliance regulations.

“The CompTIA Security Trustmark+ signifies that Polar Systems, Inc. adheres to our industry’s highest standards for security practices and business processes in critical components of identification, protection, detection, response, and recovery as related to data security,” said Nancy Hammervik, senior vice president, industry relations, CompTIA. “Earning the Security Trustmark+ demonstrates a true commitment to address the challenges of security compliance facing our industry today.”

“Having a proven framework for IT process and controls is essential to properly protecting your company data from cyber criminals. Every company large and small is now at high risk to ransomware. That is why properly protecting your data is critical to maintain operations.  While you can’t guarantee your company won’t get hit with Ransomware your goal should be to significantly reduce your risk. “

PolarStar Protect + Cyber Security helps you reduce your risk to Ransomware by focusing on four key elements: Protect the environment, active network scanning 24 x 7 to detect attacks, employee awareness & education, and business continuity to recover in the case of a successful attack.  Call Polar Systems today and find out about how you can start protecting your business.

To earn the CompTIA Security Trustmark+ Polar Systems, Inc. successfully passed an independent assessment of their security policies, capabilities, practices, and processes against industry best practices in areas such as:

• Security technologies, including firewalls, anti-Virus/ malware/ spyware and intrusion detection
•  Vulnerability assessment detection
• Data encryption
• Technical employee knowledge/expertise
• Security clearances and background checks
• Physical and hardware security
• Permissions, passwords and other security requirements

About Polar Systems, Inc.

Polar Systems, Inc., founded in 1981, has built a reputation as being one of the premier IT consulting & Managed Service Providers in the Pacific Northwest.    Our client list includes over 200 of the most respected small to medium sized businesses in Oregon and Southwest Washington.  With more than 35+ years of experience in the field and over 10 years as a leader in the managed services space, we take great pride in recommending the right technologies and believe it is paramount to building long-term partnerships.

Kenny Franklin
Director of Operations
Polar Systems, Inc.
503-775-4410

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Managed service providers are integral to the success of businesses everywhere. They empower companies to implement and operate complex technologies while staying within their budgets and keepi focus on their core business. CRN’s MSP 500 list identifies the most groundbreaking managed service organizations, with advanced solutions that have endless potential for growth.

This annual list is divided into three categories: the MSP Pioneer 250, recognizing companies with business models weighted toward managed services and largely focused on the SMB market; the MSP Elite 150, recognizing large, data center-focused MSPs with a strong mix of on-premises and off-premises services; and the Managed Security 100, recognizing MSPs focused primarily on off-premises, cloud-based security services.

“Capable MSPs enable companies to take their cloud computing to the next level, streamline spending, effectively allocate limited resources and navigate the vast field of available technologies,” said Bob Skelley, CEO of The Channel Company. “The companies on CRN’s 2019 MSP 500 list stand out for their innovative services, excellence in adapting to customers’ changing needs and demonstrated ability to help businesses get the most out of their IT investments.”

“I have a great sense of pride for the team at Polar Systems for receiving this industry recognition from CRN  for the 4th year in a row,” said Tim Tragesser, President of Polar Systems.  “Polar Systems continues to be a national leader in the fast-growing Managed Services market segment.  With one of the most skilled teams in the Portland area, we continue to provide the highest level of service and value to our diverse client base.”

The MSP500 list will be featured in the February 2019 issue of CRN and online at www.CRN.com/msp500.

About

Polar Systems, Inc., founded in 1981, has built a reputation as being one of the premier IT consulting & Managed Service Providers in the Pacific Northwest.    Our client list includes over 200 of the most respected small to medium sized businesses in Oregon and Southwest Washington.  With more than 35+ years of experience in the field and over 10 years as a leader in the managed services space, we take great pride in recommending the right technologies and believe it is paramount to building long-term partnerships.

About The Channel Company

The Channel Company enables breakthrough IT channel performance with our dominant media, engaging events, expert consulting and education and innovative marketing services and platforms. As the channel catalyst, we connect and empower technology suppliers, solution providers and end users. Backed by more than 30 years of unequalled channel experience, we draw from our deep knowledge to envision innovative new solutions for ever-evolving challenges in the technology marketplace. www.thechannelco.com 

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West Linn, OR, February 17, 2016 – Polar Systems, Inc., is excited to announce that they have been recognized by The Channel Company’s 2016 CRN Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list, as one of the MSP Pioneer 250, for the 3rd year in a row. This annual list recognizes North American solution providers with cutting-edge approaches to delivering managed services. Their top-notch offerings help companies navigate the complex and ever-changing landscape of IT, improve operational efficiencies, and maximize their return on IT investments.

In today’s fast-paced business environments, MSPs play an important role in helping companies leverage new technologies without straining their budgets or losing focus on their core business. CRN’s MSP 500 list shines a light on the most forward-thinking and innovative of these key organizations.

The list is divided into three categories: the MSP Pioneer 250, recognizing companies with business models weighted toward managed services and largely focused on the SMB market; the MSP Elite 150, recognizing large, data center-focused MSPs with a strong mix of on-premise and off-premise services; and the MSP Hosting Service Provider 100, recognizing MSPs focused primarily on off-premise, cloud-based services.

Polar Systems brings over 30 years of experience in the Managed Services area to some of the most respected small to midsize businesses in Oregon and Southwest Washington.  Their foundation service, PolarStar™ Managed Services is a proactive service of vigilance over network performance, exposing hardware and software weaknesses, and external threats in real time to prevent issues that could cripple a company’s ability to conduct business.  PolarStar Managed Services additionally includes vCIO services, IT strategy and roadmap design, proactive management and Help Desk support, rounding out a complete comprehensive managed services solution for the small and midsize business.

“MSPs meet a critical need in the IT market, providing customized, turnkey services that allow for predictable operational expenses, effective control of expenditures, precise allocation of limited resources and convenient access to on-demand and pay-as-you-go technology. We congratulate the service providers of the MSP 500, who continually reinvent themselves to successfully meet their customers’ changing needs, helping businesses get the most out of their IT investments and sharpen their competitive edge.”

“I have a great sense of pride for the team at Polar Systems for receiving this industry recognition from CRN  for the 3rd year in a row,” said Tim Tragesser, President of Polar Systems.  “Polar Systems continues to be a national leader in the fast-growing Managed Services market segment.  With one of the most skilled teams in the Portland area, we continue to provide the highest level of service and value to our diverse client base.”

Coverage of the MSP500 will be featured in the February 2016 issue of CRN at www.CRN.com/ msp500

About Polar Systems
Since 1981, Polar Systems has built a reputation as being one of the premier IT Consulting & Managed Service Providers in the Pacific Northwest. Our goal is to exceed our clients’ expectations through unparalleled customer service and support, proactive communication, best-in-class innovative solutions, and a long-term commitment to mutually beneficial partnerships.

About the Channel Company
The Channel Company enables breakthrough IT channel performance with our dominant media, engaging events, expert consulting and education, and innovative marketing services and platforms. As the channel catalyst, we connect and empower technology suppliers, solution providers and end users. Backed by more than 30 years of unequaled channel experience, we draw from our deep knowledge to envision innovative new solutions for ever-evolving challenges in the technology marketplace.

Learn more at www.thechannelco.com

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8th Annual Report Identifies
World’s Top 501 Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

March 26, 2015: Polar Systems has appeared on Penton Technology’s eighth-annual MSPmentor 501 Global Edition, a distinguished list and report identifying the world’s top 501 managed service providers (MSPs). The complete 501 list is currently available on the MSPmentor website. Additional lists include:

• The top ranked MSPs in North America
• The top MSPs in Europe, Middle East and Africa
• The top MSPs in Asia, Australia and New Zealand
• The top Small Business MSP list comprised of the top companies in our annual survey with 10 or fewer employees.

“It is an honor to be recognized by and placed in the MSPmentor 501 for 2015, for the 4th year running,” said Tim Tragesser, President of Polar Systems. “The entire team at Polar, from Sales to our Service Desk and Engineering teams, appreciate the acknowledgement of their efforts to be recognized as one of the premier Managed Service Providers in the Greater Portland area.  They work hard every day to provide first-rate service to our clients.  This allows them to focus on their business and have the confidence that Polar Systems will keep their IT environment up and running.”

Each year, MSPmentor gathers information for its annual rankings through the participation of managed service providers and IT service providers in our annual survey. The survey was conducted from December 2014 through January 2015. Rankings are based Penton Technology’s unique criteria for MSPs such as annual recurring revenues, total revenues and more.

“We want to congratulate Polar Systems and look forward to covering their growth strategies in the year ahead,” said Marcia Parker, Executive Director, Penton Technology Group.

This year the top MSPmentor 501 companies recorded higher recurring revenues than ever before. Combined, the total annual recurring revenues for all of MSPmentor 501 2015 companies reached a record high of $3.95 billion in 2014, up 26.5% year over year.

“Thank you to all the companies who participated in this year’s MSPmentor 501 survey, and congratulations to the companies that ranked on our 501 list, our regional lists and our Small Business list,” said Jessica Davis, Editor in Chief of MSPmentor and Executive Editor at Penton Technology. “Your participation enables us to continue to provide you with high quality information about the most successful business models, pricing, vertical markets and other approaches to running your businesses in 2015 and beyond.”

MSPmentor, produced by Penton Technology, is the ultimate guide to managed services. MSPmentor features the industry’s top-ranked blog, research, Channel Expert Hour Webcasts and FastChat videos. It is the number one online media destination for managed service providers in the world.

ABOUT POLAR SYSTEMS

Polar Systems, Inc., (www.polarsystems.com) founded in 1981, has built a reputation as one of the premier technology consulting providers in Oregon & SW Washington.  The company’s diverse client list includes many of the best-known companies and government agencies in the area.  Polar Systems is a Dell Premier Partner and a charter member of the Microsoft Certified Partner program.

ABOUT PENTON

Penton drives performance for more than 16 million professionals each and every day. They rely on us to deliver: Insights, information & workflow tools to inform critical business decisions; networking & community to engage them with industry peers & partners; and data & marketing services to advance their business performance & deliver ROI.

Penton is a growth company with a track record of strong performance and success and is backed by its co-owners: MidOcean Partners and U.S. Equity Partners II, an investment fund sponsored by Wasserstein & Co., LP.

For additional information on the company and its businesses, visit www.penton.com

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Friday, February 27, 2015 – Oregon Zoo

On Friday, February 27th, Ride Connection had their most successful fundraising event to date, raising over $52,000 to support the programs and services Ride Connection offers to Portland community members.

Ride Connection(link is external) is a non-profit and works with community partners to provide and coordinate transportation options primarily for older adults and people with disabilities. Ride Connection and its network of partners serve individuals in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties with customer-focused, safe, reliable transportation options.

Ride Connection’s services are all about meeting the transportation needs of each individual by offering a variety of transportation options. From public transit training to grocery shopping shuttles, their priority is to ensure every person has access to reliable and accessible transportation.

All monies raised at the Annual Gala go to serving individuals in Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington Counties with customer-focused, safe, reliable transportation options. Polar Systems participated in the festivities as well as sponsored a table at the event.

See the latest Ride Connection video!(link is external)

Ride Connection is a Polar Systems’ PolarStar Managed Services client.

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Company Recognized for Exemplary Approach to Delivery of Managed IT Services

West Linn, OR, February 10, 2015 – Polar Systems, Inc., today announced it has earned recognition on The Channel Company’s 2015 CRN Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list as one of the MSP Progressive 250. This annual list distinguishes the top technology providers and consultants in North America whose leading approach to managed services enables their customers to improve operational efficiencies, elicit greater value from their IT investments, and successfully leverage technology to achieve greater competitive advantage.

In today’s world of outsourced IT, the expertise of MSPs has become increasingly important to organizations. The plethora of choices in terms of consumption and procurement of technology can become overwhelming. To help facilitate companies’ selection and adoption of managed services and providers, CRN, the leading media outlet for technology vendors and solution providers who serve end-user customers, has identified the top 500 MSPs.

This year, CRN’s industry‐focused directory highlights the Top 500 MSPs in three categories: 100 Hosting Providers who are experienced in providing mainly off-premise, or cloud-based, services; 150 Elite Service Providers who are large data center-focused solution providers with a strong mix of on-premise professional services as well as off-premise services; and 250 Progressive Service Providers who have a business model heavily weighted toward managed services geared toward the small and midsize business market.

Polar Systems brings over 30 years of experience in the Managed Services area to small and midsize businesses of the Pacific Northwest.  Their foundation service, PolarStar™ Managed Services is a proactive service of vigilance over network performance, exposing hardware and software weaknesses, and external threats in real time to prevent issues that could cripple a company’s ability to conduct business.  PolarStar Managed Services additionally include IT strategy and roadmap design, proactive management and Help Desk support, rounding out a complete managed services solution for the small and midsize business.

“The allure of Everything-as-a-Service to organizations is largely rooted in the appeal of predictable operational expenses, cost-cutting, resource allocation and access to on-demand/pay-as-you-go technology. Therein lies a great need for the expertise of managed service providers,” said Robert Faletra, CEO, The Channel Company. “We congratulate the managed service providers who have engineered, or re-engineered, their businesses to deliver the services their customers rely on for future growth and ongoing success.”

“At Polar Systems, we pride ourselves in providing the best possible service and value to our clients,” said Tim Tragesser, President of Polar Systems. “Receiving this industry recognition from CRN for the 2nd year in a row reinforces to our team Polar Systems’ leadership in Managed Services not only here in the greater Portland/Vancouver area, but nationally as well.”

Coverage of the MSP500 will be featured in the February 2015 issue of CRN, and online at www.CRN.com(link is external).

About Polar Systems

Polar Systems, Inc., founded in 1981, has built a reputation as one of the premier technology consulting providers in Oregon & SW Washington.  The company’s diverse client list includes many of the best-known companies and government agencies in the area.  Polar Systems is a Dell Premier Partner and a charter member of the Microsoft Certified Partner program.

About the Channel Company

The Channel Company, with established brands including CRN, XChange Events, IPED and SharedVue, is the sales channel community’s trusted authority for growth and innovation. For more than three decades, we have leveraged our proven and leading-edge platforms to deliver prescriptive sales and marketing solutions for the technology sales channel. The Channel Company provides Communication, Recruitment, Engagement, Enablement, Demand Generation and Intelligence services to drive technology partnerships.

Learn more at www.thechannelcompany.com

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