Tech Rage IT’s Matt Rose Reflects on Y2K and Technological Dependence on Fox 35 Orlando

Tech Rage IT’s Chief Experience Officer, Matt Rose, was recently featured on Fox 35 Orlando on New Year’s Eve to discuss the Y2K incident, now 25 years in the past. The segment highlighted the lessons learned from Y2K and how it revealed our growing dependence on technology, a trend that has only intensified over the years.

During the discussion, Rose reflected on the significant technological advancements since Y2K and the critical importance of cybersecurity and infrastructure resilience in today’s digital age. "Even 25 years ago, our dependence on technology was evident," Rose noted. "Y2K was a wake-up call that underscored the need for robust IT systems and the foresight to anticipate potential technical challenges."

Rose emphasized that while the Y2K incident was largely averted due to proactive measures, it serves as a reminder to remain vigilant and prepared for future technological challenges. He highlighted the ongoing need for businesses to invest in secure and reliable IT solutions to mitigate risks and protect their operations.

Tech Rage IT continues to be a leader in providing managed IT services, helping businesses navigate the complexities of modern technology with confidence and peace of mind.

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About Tech Rage IT: Tech Rage IT is a woman-owned technology firm providing managed IT services, VoIP phone services, IT consulting and more to the frustrated, defeated and disappointed businesses craving more from their technology investment.  

Tech Rage IT’s registered tagline “We Prevent Tech Rage” speaks to their laser focus of being a recognized leader in reducing the raging-headaches that employers and their employees face every single day due to technology problems, such as inconsistent or high IT support costs, unreliable or outdated technology, faulty or slow devices, and ransomware or lost files.  Tech Rage IT, headquartered in Winter Springs, has been serving the area since 2015.  Find more information about how Tech Rage IT is preventing Tech Rage at www.TechRageIT.com. 

About the UCF Business Incubation Program: The University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program is a community resource that provides early-stage companies with the tools, training and infrastructure to become financially stable, high growth/impact enterprises. Since 1999, this award-winning program has provided vital business development resources resulting in over 300 local startup companies reaching their potential faster and graduating into the community where they continue to grow and positively impact the local economy.  

With seven facilities throughout the region, the UCF Business Incubation Program is an economic development partnership between the University of Central Florida, the Corridor, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia Counties, and the cities of Kissimmee, Orlando and Winter Springs. For the 2017/2018 fiscal years, the activities of these participating firms have helped to sustain more than 6,725 local jobs and have had a cumulative impact of over $725 million on regional GDP and over $1.3 billion on regional sales. During the same period, the program has returned more than $12.00 in state and local taxes for every $1.00 invested in the program. In addition, for every $1.00 of public investment the firms also produced $118 of additional regional GDP and $226 of regional sales. For more information, visit  www.incubator.ucf.edu.