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February 2009 Newsletter

In This Issue
Webinar Schedule for February
TUG 2009 Conference
Your IBM Maintenance
Duplex Printing - Save Money

Stay Competitive and Get Educated!

Get the training you need. Join MCS for our free monthly webinars.
 
February
 
 
2/10 - Electronic Payments
Seamless Credit Card Processing with A+. 
 
2/19 - A+ Audit Check
Attend this webinar for an overview of MCS's new A+ Audit services.
 

2/24 - E-Commerce for A+ Customers
Start Using eCommerce and stay on top of your business.
 
 
2/26 - Education Series -Warehouse Management
Get the basics on Warehouse Management.


 
 
Webinars will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. For more information, suggestions or to register for upcoming webinars, please contact Fred Apollo at Fred@maximumcomputer.com.
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Issue: 10 February 9, 2009
Welcome!
 
We are dedicated to bringing you important industry news and updates, as well as, information on live events and webinars to help boost your competitive edge.
TUG 2009 U2U Conference Registration has Opened! 
Don't miss the only conference in 2009 for Infor Distribution Group Users. Join hundreds at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs for three days of best practices, education and networking with the best experts in the industry - other users like you!
 
As Infor will not be hosting an Inforum this year, TUG 2009 U2U is your best option for networking with other Infor Distribution Group ERP users. With the 160+ breakout sessions and an agenda designed with your suggestions.
 
The conference is being held March 11th - 13th. Two days of Special Interest Group (SIG) meetings will precede the conference on March 9th and 10th.
 
 
 
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When Is Your IBM Maintenance Up For Renewal?
I am sure the last question that you're asking yourself is - 'When does That IBM Hardware and Software Maintenance for the AS/400 come up for renewal?' Tracking your IBM services is among the things I do best.
 
It is extremely important to keep your IBM Maintenance up to date. If you choose to let your Software Maintenance for iSeries lapse, or the renewal is not received by IBM before the day before the expiration date, a Software Maintenance After License Fee (MAL) will be added to the renewal price in order to re-instate Software Maintenance for the iSeries. Lapses in your Hardware Maintenance will result in costly IBM T/M (time & materials) charges to make the needed repairs. IBM SWMA (Software Maintenance) continues to offer:
  • Software upgrade entitlement within the coverage period for eligible i5/OS (OS/400) operating system software and selected licensed programs.
  • Access to IBM remote technical software support.
  • Processor-based pricing.
  • Coverage period options of one year or three years.   

By renewing your IBM Maintenance through MCS you will receive a quote up to two months in advance of your renewal date. Get 1 or 3 year prepaid contract to eliminate any interim surprise rate increases on the term of your agreement. I take pride in handling all of the IBM paperwork for you - even composing cancellation notification letters. You will have a single contact for questions concerning your IBM maintenance coverage.    

Please contact Fred Apollo to find out when your maintenance is up for renewal and a quote for the renewal if it is within 90 days of the cancellation day. Call Fred at 631-738-0500 x103 or email him at Fred@maximumcomputer.com for more detailed information.
Go Green with Your Printer - Save Money and Time using the Duplex Feature
Duplex PrintingDuplex printing, also referred to as two-sided printing, allows you to print on both sides of the page, cutting your paper use by up to 50%. But that's just the beginning of what this printer feature can do!
 
 
  • Save money: Duplex printing helps you save money on printing supplies by cutting your paper use by up to 50%.
  • Save time: Automatic duplex printing saves you time by allowing you to print double-sided without having to wait and reinsert the pages yourself.
  • Save space: Less paper takes up less room. It's that simple!
  • Shrink your carbon footprint: Beyond the trees that go into making paper, there is also an environmental impact to transporting paper and producing it; imagine lessening that impact by half!

To find out if your printer supports duplex printing, refer to your printer manual or look for the Two-sided (Duplex printing) or Print on both sides drop-down menu in the Printer Properties dialog box on your PC (sometimes found in the Printer Shortcuts tab).

About MCS

MCS is an IBM Advanced Business Partner and INFOR Channel Partner providing effective integrated software solutions to our customers. We specialize in a variety of industries across North America, including but not limited to, wholesale distribution and light manufacturing. For over 21 years, MCS has helped many customers advance their business with improved technology. Our company installs, implements, customizes, and supports INFOR Global Solutions software to help customers streamline their business operations and maximize efficiency for a better competitive edge. MCS is headquartered in Ronkonkoma, New York. For more information, please call 631-738-0500 or visit www.maximumcomputer.com.