In this age of increasing computer-dependence, nothing is more frustrating than to be told: "The system is down." This is typically followed by the unwelcome advice to "Try later" -- an inconvenience to system users, "Work later" -- a drain on employee productivity -- or "Buy later" -- a real blow to business profitability. Advantage International Systems recognizes this and works with customers when uptime is critical. The cost of downtime continues to go up, with more IS managers recognizing what they pay in terms of lost labor, revenue and service intangibles. Meanwhile, decreasing computer hardware prices are making multiple-system approaches to the challenge of availability management more affordable. There is no better time to put a strategy in place. Our goal is to help IS managers and corporate finance managers better understand their availability requirements and the solutions they need to meet them.

Advantage International Systems, Inc., 2570 Coral Landings Boulevard, Suite 201, Palm Harbor, FL 34684. Tel: 312-214-3601; Fax: 727-785-0556.