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Technology ROI
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Managed Services Case Study
Strategic Planning for Managed Services
KIS is on LinkedIn & Facebook
Solutions Profile
Product Highlight
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
 
KIS's 3rd Annual Technology Showcases are coming this Fall!


Wednesday,
October 20, 2010
Marriott Newport News at City Center

Tuesday,
December 7, 2010 Westin Virginia Beach Town Center

Further details and Registration info will be in our next KnowledgeFlash!

DID YOU KNOW...
KIS helps businesses realize efficiency through the use of technology? Our Managed Services Program will improve productivity and protect your business. To get the most from your IT resources, you often need the support of an expert to help you take advantage of new technologies that

- Increase
   productivity
- save money
- make money

Let us take the burden of IT management off your shoulders. Our culture of long-term client relationships, commitment to delivering value every day, and close attention to detail has earned us a coveted reputation.

To find out how KIS Managed Services can benefit your business,  e-mail or call us at 757-275-7700 to discuss your needs.


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TECHNOLOGY rOI
Do You Know What Your Time Is Worth? We Do!
Are you spending valuable time and money struggling to keep your PCs, servers, email and network services up and running? If your days are increasingly consumed with managing the demanding non-core competencies of your organization, then your focus is Read more...                                               

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
Data Backup and Recovery: Planning for Disaster
Hampton Roads residents and business are being urged to keep a close eye on the progress of Hurricane Earl. As you prepare for this major storm, are you also ensuring your business is properly prepared if disaster strikes?

The statistics are gloomy: 50 percent of companies that lose their data for 10 days or more file for bankruptcy within that same time period. Ninety-three percent file for bankruptcy within one year. Don't let data loss turn your business into another statistic. Start planning for disaster by Read more...

MANAGED SERVICES CASE STUDY
See the Value For Yourself
Client Overview
This Client is an organization with expertise in the finance and human services fields. They employ 60 people who specialize in providing financial, program, quality assurance, and training services for group homes, in-home services, and the elderly.

The Business Challenge
As the Client's business began to grow and gain more computer users, they needed some assistance in keeping their systems running smoothly and providing help desk support. They initially hired an IT person to perform those functions. They came to realize that Read more...                                             

STRATEGIC PLANNING
When is Your Business Ready for Managed Services?

If you are a small business owner and considering whether or not managed services will benefit your company, the answer is almost always- yes. There is little doubt that most small businesses can benefit from managed services, yet that in itself does not always justify the cost of bringing on a third party provider. Accepting that managed services providers can offer solutions to common problems found in small business operation, the real question is when does it make sense to Read more....


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SOLUTIONS PROFILE
10 Cool Things Your Firewall Should DoCanon Logo
Traditional firewalls focus on blocking simple threats and intrusions. Thankfully, the firewall has grown up and blocking traditional network threats is just the beginning. Read more.....
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT
Tap into the Future - With the Dell Latitude XT2
The industry's first tablet PC with multi-touch screen technology has taken superb to a new level with the DellTM  LatitudeTM  XT2. The XT2 lets youDell XT2 use natural gestures like a pinch or tap for scrolling, panning, rotating, zooming and more. Features include:

 - Innovative multi-touch
   responsive screen
 - Dual-digitizer for low 
   pressure, high touch 
   accuracy
 - New LCD-based
   wireless antenna
   design for excellent connectivity

Latitude XT2 Spec Sheet

For more information, or to purchase your Dell Latitude XT2, e-mail or call us at 757-275-7700.

REBATE OFFER
HP Imaging and Printing Trade-in & Save for 2010!
With more products and more choices, the program offers you upTrade in & Save-HP to $1000 by trading in your old desktop printers or scanners when you purchase a new qualifying HP printer, multifunction printer or scanner. Add an eligible HP Carepack and receive additional cash back.

Plus, new for 2010: when you trade in a non-HP product, you may be eligible for an even bigger rebate.

[Valid Through: Dec 31, 2010]

Click here to find out all you need to know about HP's Trade In and Save Program.

To purchase qualifying HP products, or for more information,
e-mail or call us at 757-275-7700.



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