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December
2011
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Holiday Hopes and Dreams |
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HP and Hard Drive Shortage |
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Your Nonprofit Needs a Tech Plan |
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Hiring Your Own Internal Staff? |
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Create and Execute a Tech Plan |
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5 Steps to Create and Execute a Technology Plan
by Courtney Kaufman, Marketing
Manager of
Accent Computer Solutions,
Inc.
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an owner or business executive have you ever contemplated
your business objectives and come to realize that your
technology is in the way of your plans?
Have you had a great idea about improving business
operations or productivity and found out that you just don’t
have the right computer systems, or that it will cost a ton
of money to upgrade? Would you like to know what the new
trends are and how they could benefit you?
Read more |
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Business Continuity Tip
A Chilling Forecast
Winter is right around the corner and with it comes ice storms, blizzards,
and other cold weather threats. Preparing your organization before a winter
storm hits can help you protect your employees, minimize damage, and lead to
a speedy recovery.
Don't let a cold and snowy winter interrupt your ability to do business. How
can you prepare?
Download the Winter Weather Preparedness Checklist.
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Quote of the Month
"Once again we find ourselves enmeshed
in the Holiday Season, that very special
time of year when we join with our loved
ones in sharing centuries-old traditions
such as trying to find a parking space at
the mall. We traditionally do this in my
family by driving around the parking lot
until we see a shopper emerge from the mall,
then we follow her, in very much the same
spirit as the Three Wise Men, who 2,000
years ago followed a star, week after week,
until it led them to a parking space."
-- Dave Barry
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Holiday Hopes and Dreams |
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at All Mountain Technologies, we were sorting through
our recycle bin before sending it off to our
Recycling parters,
Electronics Recyclers, International, and we had
a holiday idea. With a few hours of work, we were
able to piece together two good computers to donate;
one laptop and one desktop. We’ve worked with
computers-to-kids programs before and ran up against
the problem that most recycled computers are fairly
out of date and cause frustration with kids trying
to complete their homework. The Rummage Sale is a
great option as well, in the summer, as they build
pc’s from donated parts, and give them to the senior
centers, or sell them at the Rummage Sale to support
local non-profits. But this option is not available
in the winter.
So, we
have decided to donate these two machines to one of
you, or someone you know. They are not quite as
quick as the new pc’s out there, but we’ve been able
to upgrade them to very workable, fairly quick pcs.
If you, or someone you know, is needing a desktop or
laptop, please drop us a line at
info@allmtntech.com. Let us know why you or the
person you know needs a computer, and how you may
use it in a positive way for growth and education.
We will evaluate the responses and donate these two
machines to the people that need and deserve it the
most.
As the
season is now in full-swing, we hope you have a safe
and prosperous winter, and wish you Happy Holidays.
Let us know if you or your office need technical
support or advice.
Sincerely,
The Team
at All Mountain Tech
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News on HP and Hard Drive Shortage
by Ken McClelland,
Vice-President of Sales, Network Management Group, Inc. |
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There
are a couple of things that have transpired in the computer industry
in the last month that I believe are worthwhile to note. First, a
typhoon caused massive flooding to parts of Thailand at the end of
August. This flooding has covered about one-third of Thailand’s
surface area.
What does this have to
do with technology you ask?
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The flooding has had
serious impact on the countries manufacturing business, notably the
manufacturing of computer hard drives. Thailand accounts for
approximately twenty five percent of the world’s hard drive
production. Supply chains for hard drive manufacturing in other
countries will be disrupted as well. Factories that produce
components used in over 70% of worldwide hard drives produced by
Western Digital, Seagate, Hitachi, Toshiba and Samsung have been
damaged as well.
Industry analysts are
noting that the reduced manufacturing capacity will cause inventory
constraints and increased prices throughout the end of the year and
into the first quarter of next year. Please keep this under
consideration as you plan your year-end computer purchases as well
as your budgeting for 2012 Q1.
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To the surprise of
the nonprofit sector, Internet technology is enhancing good
works.
Relief agencies
such as the American Red Cross have demonstrated how
effectively online systems can speed cash donations to
tragedy-stricken parts of the world. Smaller nonprofits have
found the Web to be a blessing for locating discounted items
and organizing people to support causes. Foundations and
charities have found success with e-philanthropy -- the
securing of pledges and donations over the Web -- and made it
a vital part of their fundraising strategies.
"Technology is, in
many ways, a necessary evil for nonprofits doing business
today," says Joni Podolsky, a technology consultant to
nonprofits and the author of "Wired for Good: Strategic
Technology Planning for Nonprofits." "You need it now just
to stay competitive."
The nonprofit
industry is indeed competitive, and not just for donations
and volunteers. If your business is a nonprofit, you need to
compete for grants and other resources, staff talent,
community loyalty and simple awareness of your organization
and its mission. Bottom line: As with most businesses today,
you need a technology plan for your nonprofit agency or
organization -- a plan that shows how you can put the
Internet to work for you.
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Thinking About Hiring Your Own
Internal IT Staff – Think Again!
Outsourcing your IT brings additional
business value
by Stuart Crawford, President and CMO
of Ulistic
Republished August 2011 and used with permission. |
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today wrestle and grapple with the thought of hiring their own
technology support staff to support their daily need for IT support
without fully understanding the risks and the costs associated with
having their own team of technology professionals.
Business owners, C level execs and Managers are attracted to the idea of having a team or a consultant readily available within shouting distance down the hall, basically having an IT resource committed to them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. However, many of today’s business owners across the country are not aware of the total risks their business is exposed to by electing to bring their technology support in-house.
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