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ABC Computers eNewsletter April 2015
800-834-7700 www.ABC-Computers.com
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ABC Computers
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Offices in Waupaca, Rhinelander and
Onalaska, WI, as well as South Bend, IN.
Staff located throughout the Midwest including Akron, Indianapolis, Madison, Milwaukee and Minneapolis.
Headquarters
1990 Godfrey Drive
Waupaca, WI 54981
Phone
800.834.7700
Technical Support
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ABC Computers
Customer Comment
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"Single Source chose Microsoft Dynamics NAV because it was the only product available in the mid-market that allowed us to apply our unique business innovation processes. By developing the base customizations to allow the importing, analyzing on-hand inventory and invoicing customers - all automatically, Single Source was able to increase our profitability - without hiring more labor to achieve greater results. The sophistication of its business rules, customization and ease of use - plus strong partner support with ABC Computers - were the factors that lead us to a successful implementation Microsoft Dynamics NAV."
Rob Newhart
VP/CIO
Single Source Inc.
Read and watch more testimonials
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Shiny New Gadget
of the Month:
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USB Thermoelectric Cooler & Warmer
Plug in this small single-can beverage cooler/warmer into a USB port and keep a can on your desk for when you really need it. The LED Beverage Cooler is retro styled and has a small blue LED inside. So add a little style to your desk and keep your drink cold at the same time.
Learn more about it here
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Enter our Quick Quiz drawing for your chance to win this month's Shiny New Gadget.
Question:
What is the 'sprinting' that the ABC Management Team has been doing each month?
a. A charity run
b. An employee exercise program
c. An aspect of agile approaches to work
d. Meetings about ABC's new wireless provider
Submit your answer to info@abc-computers.com
A winner will be drawn from the correct responses.
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Question:
The new tablet-optimized Microsoft Dynamics NAV application is available via:
a. Apple App Store
b. Google Play
c. Windows Store
d. all of the above
Answer:
d. all of the above
Winner:
Congratulations go to
Nicole Meyer
Management & Technology Services
who won the
Engraved Bamboo Desk Organizer with Jelly Beans
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Greetings!
Greetings! Just when I think spring is here, the temperature drops and it actually snows a little! Sure, it doesn't last long, but I'm really excited for some warm weather!
Earlier this year I shared that we started something new with our management team - sprinting (to clarify, not running, but rather an aspect of agile approaches to work). We've been through a couple of 'sprints' and they have felt great. After each one everyone comes away excited because we accomplished quite a bit in a short amount of time. One of the struggles we are working through now is that, often times, when we "complete" something, it is a critical piece of a bigger item and, therefore, there are follow up steps that need to be taken. We are attempting to consider these items as complete and have new topics for our next meeting; however, the follow up then falls to our time outside of the sprint. As a team, we then start to do sprint-related tasks outside of the time allotted, which defeats the very reason we are trying to sprint.
I look at the work of our leaders as both working 'in' the company (the tactical execution, the day-to-day activities) as well as working 'on' the company (the strategic initiatives, the big picture, defining and execution on the vision). I believe we are like most companies in that everyone tries to do both all the time, which is extremely challenging and generally not successful. The sprint concept is to take one week a month to focus 'on' the company and use the other 3 weeks doing work 'in' the company in order to to be more focused and efficient at both. I truly believe that this technique will work and that we are on the right path. We are simply running into new challenges along the way in our quest to be more disciplined and separate the 'in' and 'on'.
One of the next steps we are taking that we believe will help, and is certainly shedding more light on the task at hand, is to properly define those strategic initiatives through project scoping and planning. My guess is that most companies skip past this essential step and do not understand how significant the impact can be. We have just started this process, but I believe that this will be eye-opening and allow us to set better expectations on just how much can be accomplished alongside the tactical working 'in' the business.
So, we will continue our sprints, keep evolving our approach, and I will give updates on the progress as well as new challenges. Again, drop me an email if you want more details. And here's to warmer weather!
Sincerely,
 
Mark Christie, CEO
ABC Computers, Inc.
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About ABC Computers
ABC Computers has been providing a unique blend of business software solutions and computer support services to businesses - small and large - since 1984. Over the last 25+ years, we have earned a reputation for exceeding clients' expectations and developing lasting relationships by first listening - learning about your business - and only then suggesting solutions to help you achieve your objectives.
With 3 locations in Wisconsin (WI), 1 location in South Bend, IN, and staff throughout the upper Midwest, ABC offers business consulting and IT services through two distinctly related teams.
Our business management systems group specializes in financial management and enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions based on Microsoft Dynamics NAV (formerly Navision).
ABC's computer support services team specializes in troubleshooting IT problems that disrupt business operations and transforming technology from a burden into an asset.
Donavan Lane, as well as each team member of ABC, is dedicated to your complete satisfaction. Thus our commitment to implementing "Business Solutions...Your Way." | | |
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