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 March 2010 Quarterly Newsletter

In This Issue
MCS Lunch and Learn's
New IBM Support Portal
IBM Power7 Systems
Stimulus Act
Infor Flex Reminder!!!!

Attend our Lunch and Learn's and Webinars!

Join MCS and i365 to learn about cloud computing and disaster recovery.
 
Tuesday March 23, 2010
 
Time:
12:00 p.m. to  2:00 p.m.
 
Location:

Ruth Chris Steak House
Taft Room
148 West 51st Street
New York City, NY 10019
(212) 245-9600
 
To register, click here:
  
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Join MCS and Vision Solutions as they discuss technologies that provide you with unique options for protecting your Series i applications both from planned and unplanned downtime.
 
Wed. April 7, 2010
 
Time:
12:00 p.m. to  2:00 p.m.
 
Location:

Marriott Melville
1350 Old Walt Whitman Rd.
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 423-1600
 
To register, click here:
 
Seating is Limited so please RSVP quickly.
 
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Webinar Schedule:
 
March 18, 10:00 a.m.
 
Learn about MCS's A+ Business Audit/Review and how it can improve your business process.
 
April 8, 10:00 a.m.
 
e-Payments - Learn how this module can help you collect your outstanding invoices and take credit card payments for orders.
 
April 15, 10:00 a.m.
 
Using INFOR's Storefront and Catalog for e-commerce Attend this webinar to get an good understanding of how this module can help you become a 24X7 business.   We will show you some real working A+ customers who have deployed this module.
 
Email Fred Apollo for sign up information.
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The New IBM Support Portal for Electronic Support!
IBM Electronic Support - Easy, Fast, Smart
 
The new IBM Support Portal is a unified, customizable view of all technical support tools and information for all IBM systems, software, and services. It brings all the support resources available for IBM hardware and software offerings together in one place and is replacing all legacy IBM technical support sites.

Where to start?

Getting started on the IBM Support Portal is easy:

1. Go to the IBM Support Portal.
2. Select the products you are interested in.
3. View your page!

To further customize your portal, click the Sign in link in the masthead and login using your IBM ID. Those without an IBM ID can create one from any IBM web page.
 
  • The IBM Support Portal provides powerful features that make it fast and easy to find the exact information or tool you need.
  • Select your IBM products and the task at hand for direct access to all pertinent resources.
  • Browse featured support links that guide you to the most critical and useful information and tools.
  • Filter the results of a simple text search with one click to pinpoint the most appropriate documents.
  
Personalize the pages to include exactly the type of information you need, arranged most effectively for you.
 
That's complete, customized support. And what does it mean to you and your business?

It can lower your total cost of ownership for IBM technology by giving you flexibility and choice and making you more efficient in keeping that technology - and your business - running.
 
The New IBM Power7 Systems
Power7 systems represent a generational shift that delivers a new definition of performance and value.  From the chip and virtualization capabilities, all the way through the operating systems, these new systems are optimized from the ground up with IBM middleware for a step change in performance, energy efficiency and new computing capabilites.
 
Consider these upgraded features: 
  • Virtualization without limits
  • Workload Optimization
  • Energy reduction
  • Resiliency without downtime
  • Management with automation
A new definition of performance.  More than 2,000 companies have migrated their workloads to IBM over the last four years!
 
IBM continues to make technology for a smarter planet.
 
Stimulus Act  Enhanced Section 179 - 2010
The prior stimulus was up to $250,000 of qualifying property may be expensed under Section 179 for taxable years beginning in 2009. This maximum amount is reduced dollar for dollar for investments of more than $800,000 in qualifying property.
 
For taxable years beginning 2010, the Section 179 expense limit is reduced to $134,000, and the maximum deductible expense must be reduced dollar for dollar for investments of more than $530,000 in qualifying property. 
Are you running Software from INFOR Global Solutions such as A+, DMAS, Mapics, BPCS, and Infinium?

If you are then you need to Flex!

INFOR Flex Upgrade allows you to upgrade to the latest release of your current solution with minimal or zero license fees and fast, cost-effective implementation services.
 
INFOR Flex Exchange exchange  allows you to trade in your current Infor application for another Infor solution on a like-for-like basis, for a nominal transaction fee and very competitive services rates.

Flex allows INFOR customers to aquire INFOR software at vastly discounted rates. Call Dennis Turano at 631-738-0500 x121 today, to discuss your Flex Options.
 
 
Program Expires May 31, 2010.  ACT Now if you are interested in Users, Modules, etc.

About MCS

MCS is an IBM Premier 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 x103 or visit www.maximumcomputer.com.

Infor Certified Channel Partner                                            IBM Premier Business Partner