SouthTech

Vue d'ensemble

SouthTech is an IT solutions firm that has delivered infrastructure technology and business management solutions throughout Florida since 1994. Capitalizing on their deep understanding of computer networks and finance, SouthTech provides planning, implementation and support for small and medium sized businesses. To supplement their clients’ IT needs, SouthTech offers network design and integration services, along with their trademark PowerView Manage, Secure, Cloud, Hosting and Voice offerings. SouthTech provides a one-stop resource by providing VoIP telephone systems as a Star2Star Authorized Dealer. For more information about SouthTech, visit http://www.southtech.com or call 941.953.7455.

As a green business partner, SouthTech is committed to recycling programs and reducing their waste stream. Initiatives include office recycling of paper, plastics, toner and printer cartridges, and electronics. SouthTech recycles computer and battery backup equipment and councils clients on the proper way to dispose of E-waste. The employees have reusable mugs, cups and plates in the break rooms and visiting clients are given reusable tumblers, rather than Styrofoam coffee cups, to reduce their impacts. When moving to their new office location, office equipment was brought from their previous location, eliminating the need to purchase all new items.

SouthTech looks to reduce their footprint through energy saving measures. The office uses lighting with T-8 with electronic ballasts, LEDs and compact fluorescents. They have a policy that all electronic devices and lighting be turned off in unoccupied rooms and offices. Additionally, they reduced energy by installing a small energy saver water heater and have window film and sun shades on their windows.

SouthTech is focused on water conservation. Their office has low-flow toilets and low-flow faucets aerators. They have eliminated bottled water usage by having a centrally located office water cooler.

SouthTech became a Sarasota County Green Business Partner in 2014. The Green Business Partnership (GBP) encourages environmental stewardship in the commercial sector, and recognizes businesses that make an extra effort to operate in an environmentally responsible manner. This collaborative effort includes businesses, business organizations and local governments. The GBP was initiated through a grant awarded by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to Sarasota County. For more information about the Green Business Partnership visit: www.scgov.net/greenbusiness

Sarasota County Green Map
updated 09/2016 by Green Business Partnership