Net Friends

Founded in 1997, Net Friends takes pride in the operational maturity we've built and the cybersecurity culture that makes us unique. Our 25-year tenure gives us the scope to put IT security first and deliver intelligent applications of leading technologies for today's globally distributed workforce.

Our history began in Healthcare support at Duke Health and we've since reached across all sectors, including BioTech, non-profit, education, law, and more. We are big fans of small businesses and we're passionate about making innovative, enterprise-grade technologies more accessible to SMBs.

Net Friends provides comprehensive managed IT services, managed infrastructure services, and IT security and strategy clients in North Carolina and across the U.S.

We believe in people, and we love to see our customers and community thrive. Every encounter with Net Friends is an encounter with people who genuinely care about your business. We believe this is best achieved by leading as a people-first company.

Discover more about us at: www.netfriends.com

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Net Friends

News
Net Friends CEO Named to Information Technology Advisory Committee at Durham Tech

John Snyder, CEO of Net Friends, Inc., has been appointed to the Information Technology Advisory Committee at Durham Technical Community College.

Managed IT Services
Addressing IT Talent Attrition with On-Demand IT Staffing

Choosing to go the outsourced IT staffing route eases the burden on your current IT department.

Cybersecurity
IT Security Tips for Employee Offboarding

In 2021, it was reported that 1 in 4 employees still had access to company files of a previous employer. Discover our IT pro-tips for employee offboarding.

Life At Net Friends
Q&A with Holly, Finance Director

"Diversity in leadership is vital – it helps to prevent a business from becoming stagnant from groupthink, thus leading to greater innovation," Holly shares.

Business Strategy
Beyond the Hybrid Work Model with Anywhere Operations

By 2023, approximately 40% of organizations are predicted to transition towards Anywhere Operations.

Life At Net Friends
Q&A with Christine, HR & Office Administrator

"I grew up with this band of incredibly intelligent and insanely resilient women in STEM fields mentoring me," Christine shares. See Christine's full interview.

News
APC Vulnerabilities Notice

An important announcement from Net Friends to all customers who have an APC uninterruptible power supply supporting their network equipment.

News
Net Friends Receives SOC 2 Type II Attestation for Third Year, Adding Confidentiality Trust Services Criteria

“By engaging in the SOC 2 Type II audit every year, we are motivated by transparency and accountability,” said John Snyder, CEO of Net Friends.

Life At Net Friends
Q&A with Chelsea, Cybersecurity Analyst

"Growing up, my dad was always into new tech, and that rubbed off on me," Chelsea shares. Discover more about her journey in our "Women at Net Friends" series!

Business Strategy
Top 5 Strategies for Managing a Hybrid Workplace

Anywhere Operations and the hybrid work model are the new normal. Let’s explore the top five management strategies for today's hybrid workplace.

Business Strategy
How to Budget for Anywhere Operations

The new normal requires adopting an Anywhere Operations model. Let’s explore the top budget areas that will help your company work from anywhere.

Business Strategy
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Adopting Anywhere Operations

Optimizing the Anywhere Operations model in your organization will yield several benefits, yet there are some common pitfalls to avoid. Let’s explore them!

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