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| Issue: # 23 |
February/2010 |
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Greetings!
 Happy Valentines Day! Ok, almost, anywho. At least we can all take comfort in the fact that February is the shortest month of the year...which means...ok, not much.
Thanks (as always) to Julie, who helped put this enewsletter together last week as part of her "swan song." As I'm finishing this up, she and her hubby are driving out to California, where we wish them the best.
We've added some new faces here, which we'll introduce you to next month. In the meantime, we've got a lot of stuff to tell you about, so read on!
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| Change is...good, right? |
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Ok, not always in the tech world
Bob here. Progress is...well, progressive. And one of the biggest challenges we face is just how progressive do we want to be? The leader of the pack (outside of being a song) can be known as either someone who brings exciting new ideas to the forefront or the first lemming to leap flaming over the abyss (ok, so lemmings aren't usually aflame when they jump...sheesh!).
Nowhere is this more prevalent than in the wonderful world of computers and IT (Information Technology). For every leading edge solution, there are hundreds of bleeding edge paper cuts (now with lemon!). And sometimes you just can't tell why an idea failed (or even why it succeeded). Often it has nothing whatsoever to do with the actual qualities of the product.
One of the biggest challenges deals with the question, "When do I update to the latest version of <fill in the blank>?" The funny part is when people think that there's a clear and concise answer!
Click here to read the rest! |
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Save the Date - FEBRUARY LUNCHINAR |
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Come and see what Office 2010 is all about!
User interface updates? Extended file compatibility? A refined user experience? The debut of online versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint?
A new suite to most of you, Office 2010 is something we here at Simplex-IT have been investigating for a while already.
Attend this Lunchinar and we'll throw in a copy of the 200 page eBook from Microsoft showing the new stuff in Office 2010!
And we'll give a few luck folks a copy of the Beta Edition!
Microsoft has confirmed that it will release Office 2010 in the first half of 2010 (around June). Join us this month for a sneak-peak preview...and enjoy lunch! When?
Wednesday, February 17, from 11:30a to 1:00p.
Where?
A FREE soup and sandwich lunch will be served.
Please RSVP for February's event by calling Bob at 234-380-1277 or emailing him.
Bob (along with a Webinar version of Scott from Reflexion) enlighten attendees at January's Lunchinar at Hattie's Cafe.
We'll see you at Hattie's! |
| Mark your Calendar for these upcoming events! |
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February 17th - February Lunchinar - Office 2010
Microsoft is pleased to announce the next wave of Microsoft Office and related products. Designed to deliver a unified experience across the PC, phone and browser, this wave includes Microsoft Exchange 2010, Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010, Microsoft Visio 2010 and Microsoft Project 2010.
March 17th - Microsoft SharePoint 2010
This is the business collaboration platform that enables you to connect and empower people through formal and informal business communities, within the enterprise and beyond, and to manage content throughout the information lifecycle. Whether deployed on-premises or as hosted services, SharePoint's integrated capabilities are enhanced by search technologies and enable you to rapidly respond to changing business needs by making data-driven decisions and by deploying customized solutions quickly and securely. The consolidation of collaboration solutions onto SharePoint 2010 makes it possible to cut costs by lowering training and maintenance expenses and increasing IT productivity, all within a governable and compliant platform.
Email or call Bob for more information! |
| A Little Bit About Simplex-IT... |
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Let us help you with Microsoft Licensing and Upgrades!
Here's a thing you need to know about Microsoft Licensing. It's painful. Nasty. Nobody enjoys it except for those people who think a swell thing to do on a Saturday night is review IRS tax laws while watching CSPan. That said, Microsoft actually has a lot of deals for folks purchasing software, especially when a product is relatively new, like Windows 7. Don't believe me? Check out their Incentives site by clicking here. Ok, point made. Now, then. Simply stated, volume licensing of software makes it easier and more affordable to run software on multiple computers within a single purchasing organization. |
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Help Haiti - and get hands on experience with Office 2010! |
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We have all heard the news reports about the extreme conditions that continue to intensify in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
On March 9th Simplex-IT and DeVore Technologies will offer a half day class (from 8:30 -12:00) on Office 2010. This hands-on class will be taught by Bob Coppedge and serves as an introduction to the new features found in Microsoft Office 2010 and includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, OneNote and Publisher.
The cost? A donation to the American Red Cross.
Registration for these special courses is accepted by telephone only. To register, please call DeVore's training department at 440-232-3846 x103 and ask to speak with Ms. Billi Pate.
Students can expect to receive DeVore's deluxe complimentary continental breakfast. Seats are limited and registration for these classes is by telephone only. Reserve your seat today and Help us Help Haiti! For more information About the American Red Cross, please call 1-800 HELP NOW or email info@usa.redcross.org. |
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What your company should be getting in their Managed Services partnership. |
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We truly can understand a company's hesitation to trust their IT network and infrastructure to a remote, off-campus entity. We appreciate that relying on an outside vendor to manage all of the critical information that a company generates can create a sense of worry and trepidation. As we host learning events and seminars, it is our hope and initiative to educate and calm those fears and create a new sense of trust and belief in remote Information Technology Management.
Perhaps it would help if companies knew exactly what they could (and should) be getting out of a managed services arrangement. Of course, impeccable, proactive, constantly available IT support and service should be first and foremost.
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| Hosted Solutions from Simplex-IT and Microsoft! |
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| Get Exchange, SharePoint and LiveMeeting with no hardware or software costs!
What does this mean? It means that we can offer...choices. Exchange, SharePoint, Live Meeting and more! Hosted solutions are particularly compelling because there's no software or hardware to purchase, install or configure. And the monthly cost is pretty cool.
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Simplex-IT Customer Spotlight
Great Day! Tours |
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Great Day! Tours offers you complete charter busing service with departures from all over Ohio, Western New York State, Western Pennsylvania, Southeastern Michigan and other selected cities and states. They operate the latest models of motorcoaches, ranging from 47 to 56 passengers as well as mini-buses and wheelchair accessible coaches. Additionally, a fabulous 21-passenger Executive Coach offers the finest in service.
The comfort of riding a Great Day! Tour Bus also includes VCR monitors and sound systems, restrooms, reclining seats and card tables. They can help you plan your trip and they are registered with the state of Ohio for your protection.
Simplex-IT works with Great Day! Tours on IT projects and infrastructure support. Allen Kinney, Owner, explains: "We have used Simplex-IT on a number of projects that would have otherwise required an expanded time on the learning curve or otherwise would have delayed our accomplishing tasks required by our computer & server programming coordinator."
Planning a wedding outing? Looking to arrange a senior citizen day-trip? Need a school bus? Want to take a tour? Enlist the help and expertise of Great Day! Tours.
Call them at 440-526-5350 or, outside the Greater Cleveland area at 800-362-4905 or visit their website www.GreatDayTours.com.
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| Want to find out about this stuff quicker? |
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| Blog updates from Simplex-IT over the past month
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| Plain Funny #15 |
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| Lost is coming back...la-la-la
Bob here. I confess, I haven't been a follower of the TV show "Lost." But a good tune can bring anybody in, so we offer this simple way to catch up to the show. Click here!
But don't bug me about it. "24," "House" and "Big Bang Theory" all have new episodes!
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We'd love to hear feedback about this! Send comments to Bob@Simplex-IT.com, or call us at 234.380.1277!
Sincerely,
Bob Coppedge
Simplex-IT LLC |
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