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Your InTegrity E-news                                                                     Issue 110 - November 2009
 
 
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Integrity Technology Solutions specializes in business technology. Our goal is to keep you protected, productive, and profitable. We do this by combining a team of over 30 experienced, in-house professionals with a complete and unmatched technical infrastructure that allows us to offer you complete protection and peace of mind. Learn More
 
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Contact us today for information, advisement, and action.
Employee Milestones
 
Anniversaries:
 
Joanne Gordon
11/7 - 2 Years
 Rick Heylek 
11/8 - 10 Years
Michelle Wilder
12/10 - 3 Years
 
 
Birthdays:
 
Tim Maurer 11/27
Mike Walls 12/1
 
 
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Have you used our RemoteFix services lately? We've added a Client Survey link to the notification email you receive when your service request has been completed.  The next time RemoteFix resolves your technical problem, complete the survey and let us know how we are doing. We value your feedback.

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Section 179 Deduction
Harlan GeiserThe end of the year is approaching quickly, so is your chance to take advantage of the Section 179 Deduction opportunity available through the "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act".   This government incentive for profitable businesses to expand and purchase desired property (equipment, machinery, furniture, etc.) AND write up to $250,000 off.  This Section 179 Deduction will help you to keep more capital while also getting the needed equipment for your business.  Purchases must be made in 2009 to be eligible. 
 
Have you been putting off updating your technology? Now is the time to review your Technology Plan with your Technology Advisor and see what purchases should be made in 2009 to improve the productivity and profitability of your business.  Don't have a Technology Advisor?  Call Mark DeKeersgieter at 309-664-8146 to find out how Integrity can help.
 
Click here for more information about the Section 179 Deduction.
Open Book Management
Mary Bennett Henrichs Photo2009 has been a year of changes and improvements at Integrity Technology Solutions.  Like many of you, we have been focusing on operational efficiencies and improved productivity.  Did you know that we also committed to a business model of Open Book Management early in 2009?   We share our financials with all of our employees and teach financial literacy (income statements, balance sheets, cash flow) so that our employees learn about business and the impact that each of them have in our financial success.  It's been exciting to watch employees come up with great ideas that reduce our expenses and improve productivity.  This approach has been tremendous in our business and, in turn, is also impacting our clients as well. 
 
Gaining more financial insight in operating our business allows our employee's to better advise clients.  Our technology advisors are able to consider all aspects of a client's business when making recommendations.  Rather than focusing on technology alone, our recommendations focus on how technology can help clients achieve business objectives.     
 
Click here to read the Inc. Magazine article about our OBM implementation.
8 Tips for Launching a Company Intranet
Reprinted with permission from the
Microsoft Small Business Center
By: Jeff Wuorio
 
Many small-business owners get it when it comes to the influence and reach of the Internet. But what they may not fully appreciate is how that medium can be used exclusively within their own business.
 
Planning and programming an intranet - an internal Web site restricted to those within your company - can prove a boon to communication, project management and a host of other responsibilities. But using it effectively means more than building it, plugging it in, and letting it rock.
 
With software such as Windows SharePoint Services, a private Web site could also easily be converted into an "extranet," which is a restricted site that serves an internal audience but also allows in selected outside partners and others. Extranets are particularly useful when outside vendors are key members of project teams.
 
Click here for eight dos and don'ts for launching an intranet (or extranet).
 
Contact Mark DeKeersgieter at (309) 664-8146 to find out how Integrity Technology Solutions can help you launch your company intranet.
Is Your Remote Access Secure?
Remote access for employees is a growing concern for businesses as they plan for the flu season and winter weather.  Allowing workers to telecommute when road conditions are hazardous or a family member is ill, is a great way to ensure that operations in your office don't stop this winter. 
 
Now is the time to take a look at your remote access capabilities to ensure that they are secure and able to handle a growing remote workforce.  Don't wait until it's too late - contact Integrity today.
Event Spotlight - Windows 7 House Party
 
Kirt in Windows 7 ShirtWe all love a good party and with the release of Windows 7, Kirt McReynolds received an opportunity to throw a Windows 7 house party through houseparty.com. 
 
The house party was a great opportunity for Kirt to show our friends, clients and families all of the new functions that Windows 7 has to offer.  We received some great Microsoft give aways from House Party and Microsoft.  Windows 7
 
If you would like more information on Windows 7 or a demo, contact Mark DeKeersgieter at 309-664-8146. 
We LOVE Visitors!!
Our people make the difference!  We would love the opportunity to introduce our staff to you and to show you our office.  Please call Mark DeKeersgieter at 309-664-8146 to schedule a time. 
 
 
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Integrity Technology Solutions
 
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