Facet Technologies, Inc.

08/28/2026

Tech Tip: On most newer Windows PCs, a feature called Fast Startup means clicking Shut Down does not fully power the system down. Part of the session is saved and reloaded to make the next boot faster. Restart is the option that actually clears everything out and finishes applying certain updates.

So when your computer gets slow or acts strange, choose Restart, not Shut Down. Restart gives the machine a true fresh start.

A weekly restart clears memory, completes updates, and prevents a surprising share of the slowness reported to helpdesks everywhere.

08/27/2026

What does one hour of downtime actually cost?

For the average small business, about $8,000, according to Datto's research on SMB outages. Nearly 4 in 5 small businesses put the number above $10,000 per hour once lost sales, idle payroll, and recovery work are counted.

Gartner found that 76% of outages showed warning signs before they ever affected users, through failing drives, full disks, and aging equipment. That's the case for proactive IT in one sentence. Monitoring catches problems while they're still maintenance items instead of costly outages.

Ready for an IT partnership with proven results? Contact us today to see how we can help your business run at top speed.

08/26/2026

What makes Facet different? A partnership approach. Instead of just closing tickets, we ask why the same ticket keeps showing up and fix the root cause. Instead of waiting for you to call with an emergency, we sit down and plan for your future so your technology never holds up your growth. Instead of providing a one-size-fits-all cybersecurity stack, we assess your needs and make a recommendation based on your unique situation.

Facet has worked this way with Central Illinois businesses since 1989. Bring us your hardest technology problems, the ones that have outlasted other providers, and we will put a real plan behind them.

One accountable team, one point of contact and a promise: True Tech Peace of Mind.

08/21/2026

Brian was featured on the Prophets of IT podcast with Jim Punzenberger this week. Give it a listen for some great insights on building processes in your business!

08/21/2026

A vendor emails new wire instructions the day before a payment goes out. What happens next at your company?

The safest answer is a phone call. Have your team call the vendor at a number already on file, not the one in the email, and confirm the change out loud. Wire fraud works because attackers copy real invoices, real names, and real timing. Stop these scams in their tracks with a phone call.

Facet helps Central Illinois businesses build cybersecurity habits into their routines, backed by email filtering that catches spoofed messages before they reach the inbox.

08/20/2026

Your team is already using AI. The real question is whether anyone has set the rules.

On August 26, our AI Fluent Leaders series continues with "How to Govern AI (When Everyone's Already Using It)." This session covers what belongs in an AI use policy, how to protect client and company data when staff use AI tools, and how to set guardrails without slowing your people down.

It is free, built for Central Illinois business leaders, and immediately practical.

08/18/2026

Thank you for the warm welcome Greater Peoria Contractors & Suppliers Association, Inc.!

✨ GPCSA New Member Spotlight! ✨

We’re excited to welcome Facet Technologies, Inc. and Portwest to GPCSA! 👏

We’re always proud to see our membership continue to grow and strengthen the Central Illinois construction community. Please join us in giving our newest members a warm welcome! 🏗️

07/24/2026

Read this week's edition of Cyber Treats: Phishing Vultures and the World of Re-Scams.

What could be worse than being scammed once? The FBI answered that question with a warning this week: watch out for new "recovery" scams. Read Cyber Treats to learn more.

07/23/2026

Facet Senior Account Executive Trey David shared tips on staying safe from phishing and identifying common scam tactics with WMBD!

With growing social media landscapes and the rise of A.I. scams, staying safe from hackers has become harder, especially with children and the elderly. Experts share tips on how to spot digital scams and AI voice cloning.

07/20/2026

Thank you to the Galesburg Chamber of Commerce for a warm welcome!

🎉Let’s give a big welcome to our newest member, Facet Technologies, Inc.!✨

For more than 35 years, Peoria-based Facet Technologies has been a trusted technology partner for businesses across Central Illinois and nationwide—providing secure, reliable solutions that keep organizations running with confidence.

Check out all they have to offer👉 https://facettech.com/

Welcome to the Chamber family! 👏 If you aren't a member, let's talk! Resources, networking, discount on group health insurance, referrals from the numerous calls we get weekly, plus instant credibility, and MUCH MORE await your business! Call 343-1194 or join now here: https://bit.ly/joinGACC.