--- title: "Tech Talk: Business IT Blog | Lantium | Paul Ferdas (2)" description: Paul is the Director of Sales & Marketing at LANTIUM. Continually building and expanded his knowledge of corporate communications, he has over 15 years of experience implemented public relations, marketing, sales and client support strategies for numerous firms in the engineering, real estate and technology fields. (2) --- [![Lantium](https://blog.lantium.com/hubfs/Lantium_Aug2016/image/lantium-logo.png)](http://www.lantium.com/) - [SERVICES](http://www.lantium.com/services.html) - [COMPANY](http://www.lantium.com/company.html) - [INDUSTRY](http://www.lantium.com/industry.html) - [CONTACT](http://www.lantium.com/contact.html) - [TECH TALK](https://blog.lantium.com) [1-877-LANTIUM](tel:18775268486) [SUPPORT TICKETS](http://support.lantium.com) 1-877-LANTIUM - [SERVICES](http://www.lantium.com/services.html) - [COMPANY](http://www.lantium.com/company.html) - [INDUSTRY](http://www.lantium.com/industry.html) - [CONTACT](http://www.lantium.com/contact.html) - [TECH TALK](https://blog.lantium.com) - [SUPPORT TICKETS](http://support.lantium.com/) # Tech Talk ## Paul Ferdas ![](https://blog.lantium.com/hubfs/Ferdas_Small%20Headshot.jpg) Paul is the Director of Sales & Marketing at LANTIUM. Continually building and expanded his knowledge of corporate communications, he has over 15 years of experience implemented public relations, marketing, sales and client support strategies for numerous firms in the engineering, real estate and technology fields. Find me on: ### Recent Posts ## [We're Back! Help Us Go ALL IN Again for Families with Cancer!](https://blog.lantium.com/4th-annual-casino-night-lets-go-all-in-again-for-bringing-hope-home) Posted by [Paul Ferdas](https://blog.lantium.com/author/paul-ferdas) on Sep 13, 2021, 10:46:37 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.lantium.com/hubfs/Event%20Bright%20Image_No%20Annual%20Text.jpg)](https://blog.lantium.com/4th-annual-casino-night-lets-go-all-in-again-for-bringing-hope-home) **LANTIUM is proud to announce our 4th Annual Casino Night to raise money for [Bringing Hope Home (BHH)](http://bringinghopehome.org/)!  Due to the pandemic, we were unable to host our fun-filled event last year. We are so happy to announce that we are back for 2021! W****e hope you will join us at our headquarters on Saturday, November, 6th to **benefit local families battling cancer. ** ** [Read More](https://blog.lantium.com/4th-annual-casino-night-lets-go-all-in-again-for-bringing-hope-home) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.lantium.com/4th-annual-casino-night-lets-go-all-in-again-for-bringing-hope-home#comments-listing) Topics: [Insider](https://blog.lantium.com/topic/insider) ## [How Earth Day, E-Waste and Technology Connect](https://blog.lantium.com/celebrating-earth-day-2020-how-earth-day-ewaste-and-technology-connect-0) Posted by [Paul Ferdas](https://blog.lantium.com/author/paul-ferdas) on Apr 22, 2021, 2:47:05 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.lantium.com/hubfs/Ewaste%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.lantium.com/celebrating-earth-day-2020-how-earth-day-ewaste-and-technology-connect-0) On Thursday, April 22nd the world celebrates the 51st Anniversary of Earth Day – a holiday dedicated to the education and support of environmental issues and protection.  Even though we are still in a global pandemic, we can still celebrate the cause and recognize the importance of environmental conservation. From an IT perspective, electronics have created a growing stream of used devices desperately in need of appropriate management.  Fortunately, there are safe and responsible ways to get rid of old, retired electronics, and Earth Day is the perfect time to call attention to them. [Read More](https://blog.lantium.com/celebrating-earth-day-2020-how-earth-day-ewaste-and-technology-connect-0) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.lantium.com/celebrating-earth-day-2020-how-earth-day-ewaste-and-technology-connect-0#comments-listing) Topics: [Insider](https://blog.lantium.com/topic/insider) ## [Take Advantage of 2020s Section 179 Tax Deduction Before Its Too Late!](https://blog.lantium.com/take-advantage-of-the-2020-section-179-tax-deduction-before-its-too-late) Posted by [Paul Ferdas](https://blog.lantium.com/author/paul-ferdas) on Dec 2, 2020, 9:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.lantium.com/hubfs/2017%20Section%20179%20Thumb-1.jpg)](https://blog.lantium.com/take-advantage-of-the-2020-section-179-tax-deduction-before-its-too-late) Did you know your business can deduct up to $1,040,000 spent on most IT equipment and software purchases before the end of the year? If you have not done so already, now is a great time to consider taking advantage of the Section 179 tax deduction — a special federal IRS law that allows businesses to deduct all or part of the purchase price of certain qualifying business equipment.  This tax deduction is a great opportunity to put substantial dollars back in your pocket for 2021!  [Read More](https://blog.lantium.com/take-advantage-of-the-2020-section-179-tax-deduction-before-its-too-late) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.lantium.com/take-advantage-of-the-2020-section-179-tax-deduction-before-its-too-late#comments-listing) Topics: [Procurement](https://blog.lantium.com/topic/procurement), [Taxes](https://blog.lantium.com/topic/taxes) ## [LANTIUM Ranked Among World’s Most Elite MSPs for 7th Consecutive Year](https://blog.lantium.com/lantium-ranked-among-worlds-most-elite-msps-for-7th-consecutive-year) Posted by [Paul Ferdas](https://blog.lantium.com/author/paul-ferdas) on Aug 10, 2020, 11:10:31 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.lantium.com/hubfs/CP-1125-CF-MSP-501-Logo-Update_Final-01%20-%20Cropped.png)](https://blog.lantium.com/lantium-ranked-among-worlds-most-elite-msps-for-7th-consecutive-year) We are proud to announce that LANTIUM has once again ranked among the world’s premier managed service providers (MSPs), according to Channel Futures' prestigious 13th-annual worldwide company rankings. The Annual MSP 501 identifies best-in-class global MSP businesses and leading trends in managed services... [Read More](https://blog.lantium.com/lantium-ranked-among-worlds-most-elite-msps-for-7th-consecutive-year) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.lantium.com/lantium-ranked-among-worlds-most-elite-msps-for-7th-consecutive-year#comments-listing) Topics: [Awards](https://blog.lantium.com/topic/awards) ## [2020 CRN Pioneer 250 Award for Excellence in Managed IT](https://blog.lantium.com/lantium-recognized-by-crn-for-excellence-in-managed-it-services-2020) Posted by [Paul Ferdas](https://blog.lantium.com/author/paul-ferdas) on Jun 8, 2020, 9:15:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.lantium.com/hubfs/2020_MSP500_Social%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.lantium.com/lantium-recognized-by-crn-for-excellence-in-managed-it-services-2020) [CRN®](http://www.crn.com/), a brand of [The Channel Company](http://www.thechannelco.com/), recently named [Lantium](http://www.lantium.com) (a [Philadelphia IT Consulting](http://www.lantium.com/services-it-consulting.html) firm) to its [2020 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list](http://www.crn.com/msp500) in the Pioneer 250 category for a seventh consecutive year. CRN’s annual list recognizes North American solution providers with cutting-edge approaches to delivering managed services. [Read More](https://blog.lantium.com/lantium-recognized-by-crn-for-excellence-in-managed-it-services-2020) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.lantium.com/lantium-recognized-by-crn-for-excellence-in-managed-it-services-2020#comments-listing) Topics: [Awards](https://blog.lantium.com/topic/awards) ## [How Earth Day, E-Waste and Technology Connect](https://blog.lantium.com/celebrating-earth-day-2020-how-earth-day-ewaste-and-technology-connect) Posted by [Paul Ferdas](https://blog.lantium.com/author/paul-ferdas) on Apr 22, 2020, 8:19:42 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.lantium.com/hubfs/Ewaste%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.lantium.com/celebrating-earth-day-2020-how-earth-day-ewaste-and-technology-connect) On Wednesday, April 22nd the world celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day – a holiday dedicated to the education and support of environmental issues and protection.  Even though this year’s Earth Day is taking place during one of the most disruptive, widespread and severe health crises the modern-day world has ever experienced, we can still celebrate this cause and recognize the importance of environmental conservation. From an IT perspective, although the rapid increase in electronics has created a growing stream of used devices in need of appropriate management, there are safe and responsible ways to get rid of old, retired electronics.  [Read More](https://blog.lantium.com/celebrating-earth-day-2020-how-earth-day-ewaste-and-technology-connect) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.lantium.com/celebrating-earth-day-2020-how-earth-day-ewaste-and-technology-connect#comments-listing) Topics: [Insider](https://blog.lantium.com/topic/insider) ## [Our Biggest Casino Night Yet Raises Over $15K for BHH!](https://blog.lantium.com/our-biggest-casino-night-yet-raises-over-15k-for-bhh) Posted by [Paul Ferdas](https://blog.lantium.com/author/paul-ferdas) on Nov 26, 2019, 9:23:17 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.lantium.com/hubfs/wrap%20up%20post%20image.jpeg)](https://blog.lantium.com/our-biggest-casino-night-yet-raises-over-15k-for-bhh) The third time truly was the charm!  Because of the incredible support of our friends, families, clients and colleagues we were able to successfully raise over $15K for [Bringing Hope Home (BHH)](http://bringinghopehome.org/) and local families battling cancer – Amazingness!  [Read More](https://blog.lantium.com/our-biggest-casino-night-yet-raises-over-15k-for-bhh) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.lantium.com/our-biggest-casino-night-yet-raises-over-15k-for-bhh#comments-listing) Topics: [Insider](https://blog.lantium.com/topic/insider) ## [Take Advantage of 2019's Section 179 Tax Deduction Before Its Too Late!](https://blog.lantium.com/take-advantage-of-the-2019-section-179-tax-deduction-before-its-too-late) Posted by [Paul Ferdas](https://blog.lantium.com/author/paul-ferdas) on Nov 13, 2019, 10:10:13 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.lantium.com/hubfs/2017%20Section%20179%20Thumb-1.jpg)](https://blog.lantium.com/take-advantage-of-the-2019-section-179-tax-deduction-before-its-too-late) Did you know your business can deduct up to $1,000,000 spent on most IT equipment and software purchases before the end of the year? If you have not done so already, now is a great time to consider taking advantage of the Section 179 tax deduction — a special federal IRS law that allows businesses to deduct all or part of the purchase price of certain qualifying business equipment.  This tax deduction is a great opportunity to put substantial dollars back in your pocket for 2019!  [Read More](https://blog.lantium.com/take-advantage-of-the-2019-section-179-tax-deduction-before-its-too-late) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.lantium.com/take-advantage-of-the-2019-section-179-tax-deduction-before-its-too-late#comments-listing) Topics: [Procurement](https://blog.lantium.com/topic/procurement), [Taxes](https://blog.lantium.com/topic/taxes) ## [Thank You to Our Sponsors - Third Time's a Charm for BHH!](https://blog.lantium.com/thank-you-to-our-sponsors-third-times-a-charm-for-bringing-hope-home) Posted by [Paul Ferdas](https://blog.lantium.com/author/paul-ferdas) on Oct 2, 2019, 10:19:38 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.lantium.com/hubfs/Sponsor%20Blog%20Post%20Logo%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.lantium.com/thank-you-to-our-sponsors-third-times-a-charm-for-bringing-hope-home) **Since our last announcement several local businesses have truly gone “ALL IN” sponsoring our upcoming Casino Night. With only a couple of weeks till the event, it’s time for you, and all your friends, to "triple your winnings" for local families affected by cancer -- purchase your tickets today!** [Read More](https://blog.lantium.com/thank-you-to-our-sponsors-third-times-a-charm-for-bringing-hope-home) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.lantium.com/thank-you-to-our-sponsors-third-times-a-charm-for-bringing-hope-home#comments-listing) Topics: [Insider](https://blog.lantium.com/topic/insider) ## [Special Ticket Offer Extended: Casino Night for BHH](https://blog.lantium.com/3rd-annual-casino-night-lets-go-all-in-again-for-bringing-hope-home-0) Posted by [Paul Ferdas](https://blog.lantium.com/author/paul-ferdas) on Sep 15, 2019, 10:25:10 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.lantium.com/hubfs/Third%20Times%20a%20Charm%20Icon.jpg)](https://blog.lantium.com/3rd-annual-casino-night-lets-go-all-in-again-for-bringing-hope-home-0) **It's true, our 3rd Annual Casino Night to raise money for [Bringing Hope Home (BHH)](http://bringinghopehome.org/)is quickly approaching. To make attending even more better (yeah its possible), we are extending our early ticket offer until the end of September. Don't wait and grab your tickets today!  ** [Read More](https://blog.lantium.com/3rd-annual-casino-night-lets-go-all-in-again-for-bringing-hope-home-0) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.lantium.com/3rd-annual-casino-night-lets-go-all-in-again-for-bringing-hope-home-0#comments-listing) Topics: [Insider](https://blog.lantium.com/topic/insider) [Previous](https://blog.lantium.com/author/paul-ferdas/page/1) [All posts](https://blog.lantium.com/all) [Next](https://blog.lantium.com/author/paul-ferdas/page/3) # About Lantium Lantium solves business challenges by delivering customized IT solutions that fit your organization. Dedicated to providing high-quality, cost effective services, we streamline technology to align your IT and business goals with unmatched personalization and responsiveness. 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