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DID YOU KNOW...
KIS
offers a flexible suite of communication components? You can combine any or all of our solutions for computer-aided dispatch, records management, mobile solutions, reporting and analysis, and forensic video analysis into an integrated communication management system. KIS's flexible and redundant solutions ensure secure reliability on various networks, satellite, broadband, and even dial up.
For more information, or to customize your own Mobile Communications System, contact Christopher Dilkes at 757-275-7544. |
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HP Rebate Offer
Extra value for your HP Printer purchase!
Buy an HP LaserJet or Color LaserJet printer and get $20 back on your first HP cartridge! Purchase your qualifying HP Printer and cartridges by contacting Chris Dilkes at 757-275-7544.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
Should You Leave Your Computer on at Night?
Clients frequently ask if they should leave their computer on all the time or turn it off when they are not using it.
Several years ago we would have said to turn their PC off to save power, but with the proliferation of viruses and threats over the last few years, the answer has changed.
Today's business machines should be allowed to go into a stand-by mode. Stand-by is a sleep mode that can be configured in the Windows control panel, under power options. This mode provides similar power savings as turning the machine off; yet it keeps the machine available for when maintenance needs to happen. Maintenance items include patches, security scans (anti-virus), defragmentation, and temp file clean-up.
Windows needs to be updated often for security patches. This does not happen daily, but it may happen several times a month, and usually at night.
Bottom line: Set your PC to sleep after a period of inactivity. Your sceren will go into power saving mode as well. We suggest you restart the computer several times a week to ensure patch installations complete successfully. |
SOFTWARE OVERVIEW
Microsoft Office 2010
Microsoft Office 2010 offers you rich and powerful new ways to deliver your best work on your computer, from a Windows Mobile-based Smartphone or via a Web browser. You can quickly and creatively grab your audience's attention and inspire them with your ideas by using enhanced and easy-to-use tools, customizable templates, color schemes, and photo-editing capabilities.
With a new co-authoring experience, you can work with people from different locations at the same time. And by offering more ways to access your files from almost anywhere, Office 2010 puts you in control of getting things done according to your schedule.
Simplify your tasks and create amazing results with Office 2010 - wherever life takes you.
Click here for the top 10 new ways to deliver impactful results using Office 2010. |
Network Threats
4 Hidden Dangers Electricity Poses To Your Computer Network
Believe it or not, electricity is one of the biggest threats to your computer network and the data it contains. Here are four computer power problems you must know about and how to prevent them.
Transients
Commonly known as surges and spikes, these are caused by lightning storms, wind, squirrels shorting out power lines, auto accidents, etc. Several times each week these spikes can travel up the power cord into your computer, damaging everything from power supplies to motherboards. Conventional wisdom says use a power strip with a surge protector and you are safe. As usual, conventional wisdom is dead wrong. After a few months, these surge protectors become useless since they've been zapped by the surges they were designed to stop.
Blackouts
Whether momentary or prolonged, the sudden loss of power can corrupt your PC to the point of not being able to start up again when the lights come back on.
Sags
This is when the power drops below normal. Have you ever seen the fluorescent lights flicker for a moment? Then you've seen a sag. Sags are more common than surges and are caused when equipment like air conditioners, water heaters or laser printers are turned on or come out of sleep mode. A typical small office will experience 30 or more sags each day. Sags may cause many of the weird and unexplained problems computer users complain about every day.
Noise
If you've ever seen a fuzzy picture or white lines on your TV when you turn on a blender or vacuum cleaner, you've seen electrical noise. While a fuzzy TV picture is annoyance, this electrical noise causes many computer problems including loss of data.
So how do you protect yourself from electrical problems? The most simple and inexpensive solution to all four of these hazards is a battery backup, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). A UPS can sense when there are problems with the power and automatically switches to the battery, protecting you from computer damage and data loss.
Choosing the correct battery backup for your computer or server can be tricky. Having one with a battery too small is the same as having none at all.
For most desktop computers, a battery backup with a 500VA or larger rating should be sufficient to keep you going through momentary power problems.
Protecting your server requires detailed knowledge of the server functions and power consumption in order to pick the right battery backup. If you want help in determining the right protection for your specific network, give us a call: 757-275-7542.
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT
PAPERSHOW
Simply and formidably effective, PAPERSHOW is a revolutionary Plug and Play solution which makes it possible to project one's handwritten notes on the screen directly during a meeting.
 The secret?
First of all, the paper. A frame of microscopic points, almost invisible to the naked eye, is printed on each page. This frame works as a locator when the pen moves. Then the pen. The micro-camera under the ball-point captures the pen's position on the sheet 75 times per second. The position coordinates are sent to the PAPERSHOW software, which instantaneously reporduces the writing's line. As soon as your meeting has ended, you can e-mail your annotated documents to all the participants. The commnad "e-mail" automatically creates an e-mail message with your document as an attachment. All that remains for you to do is to insert the names of the recipients. You save precious time and so do your colleagues. From now on, they can listen to you without taking notes. The PAPERSHOW solution is available through KIS in a complete unit to start immediately. It contains the PAPERSHOW interactive paper, the PAPERSHOW digital pen, and the PAPERSHOW USB key, which contains the software. For more information, contact Chris Dilkes at 757-275-7508. |
MEET THE TEAM!
A Look Behind the Scenes....
Hi, my name is Ronnie and I've been with KIS for 11 years. Ronnie Pasqua  | I am the
Print Services Manager in the Printer Department. My job includes
monitoring service orders, assigning service tickets, parts ordering and
research, customer service, carry-in repairs, and overseeing all the
daily duties in the Printer Department.
I like working at KIS because
it is a good company that allows growth as your skill level increases.
When
I'm not working at KIS, I can be found restoring automobiles and
working on home projects. I also enjoy spending time with my family in
the Outer Banks.
Cathy Mathias  | Hi, my name is Cathy and
I've been with KIS for almost 2 years. I am the Accounts
Payable Specialist in the Accounting Department. I am responsible for
ensuring the invoices from our vendors are paid.
I like working at KIS because of all the
new people I have met (employees and vendors).
When I'm not
working at KIS, I can be found at the beach in North Carolina or
shopping in New York City. I also enjoy practically anything purple, reading a good book, shopping on
ebay, and collecting mermaids!
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We welcome your feedback and encourage you to e-mail or call us anytime at 757-463-0033.
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