Your business data stored in ONE place. Accessible anytime, anywhere.
A must.

e-Magazine
APRIL 2006

by Jack Vanderlee
JawDrop Media

Searching for information stored on 7 computers? Trying to keep 63 project pieces together? Fighting with 13 contact lists? ONE for all makes sense.

René Sloos - CompuConsult President: "Let me explain this in a very simple way: During the holiday season, many companies want to send their clients a Christmas card. We actually know for a fact that the majority of small businesses (1-500 staff) are struggling to put a simple address list together".

Why? Most of the employees have their own address list. They keep it on their PC, saved in whatever the application they find convenient. When the company wants to send a mailing to their clients, all those lists need to be gathered, consolidated and transferred to another computer. What a waste of time ... and money! But this is only a small example of what's going on.

René Sloos: "Besides the loss of time and productivity, also be aware that when an employee leaves, his or her address list usually disappears between the cracks. Somebody might have spent months or years to develop valuable relationships and - poof - they're gone! Not good".

Using a business server (centralized data management) will have an enormous effect on the way you're doing business. A 'One for all System' will save you money and make you money. Why?
Let's cut to the chase. Here are the benefits:

SECURITY
Today, we all know about viruses, hackers, identity theft, spam and more troubling ways to disrupt your digital life. A business server is capable of protecting multiple computers from all that. Just install one solution, for all your computers.

DATA LOSS
You might think that storing your entire business on one server is actually not a good idea because... what if my server goes up in smoke? Don't worry. Your files will be automatically backed up (mirrored) at another storing location, making sure there is always a copy of your data. You can choose to backup hourly, daily, weekly, etc.

COMMUNICATION
Everyone will easily find consistent information. You will be able to share contact lists, administration, schedules, calendars, emails, faxes, audio, video, designs, sales & marketing campaigns, management documents, and much more. Entire projects are available to all with one mouse click. To ALL? Mmm... No worries, you can also build in access restrictions for the stuff you would like to keep private.

REMOTE ACCESS
Work from home or anywhere in the world (where there's an internet connection) and access your computer like you are in the office. Or, view and control your home PC while in the office. A business server is capable of 'hooking you up' anytime, anywhere.

MAINTENANCE
René Sloos: "Everybody can see that the maintenance for a server (actually also a computer) takes less time than keeping multiple workstations up to date".

Cost? CompuConsult offers a variety of affordable solutions for companies large and small. Again, if you're running a serious business, you simply can't afford to not centralize your data!

 

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• 1 place for your data

• Client of the month:
Excel Travel

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• Dilbert, IT madness

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The Three Musketeers
knew this already about three hundred years ago:

All for One

One for All!

Your business data stored at one place. Accessible anytime, anywhere.

 

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Experience with Travel and the Destination.

Representatives of Excel Travel have traveled themselves to the destinations they offer, and know all the hotels and attractions inside out. Their expertise will be a great help in making a choice to travel to Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Hawaii, Europe,
and much more.

With access to the internet, many travelers make their own arrangements and reservations, but how do you know that the price is competitive and the package exactly what you want?

Dick Snel, Owner of Excel Travel: "Our research and information regarding the destination makes the difference to our clients. We also look for the best value for your holiday. An internet booking just offers a very limited service. The last few years we are operating our own Bike and Boat Holidays in the Netherlands. Our clients bike during the day and sleep on board of a riverboat during the night. Very exciting, and a specialization that is much appreciated".

If you consider a vacation in the near future, give Excel Travel a call and take advantage of 35 years experience with travel and the destination!

Excel Travel
Glenmore Landing
A128, 1600 - 90th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta T2V 5A8
403 - 255 8383
toll free: 1-888-316-1111 Canada & USA
exceltravel@shaw.ca
www.travelexcel.ca

More Secure
Click. You're clean. Get rid of malicious software.

We will help you protect your PC from viruses, hackers and spyware.

Because computers can appear to function normally when infected, we advise you to do a check even if your computer seems to be fine.

When the process is complete, this tool displays a report describing which malicious software was removed. Your computer will be clean, healthy and up for any task!

Want proof first?
The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool removes malicious software families from computers running compatible versions of Windows. Microsoft releases a new version of the tool on the second Tuesday of every month.

Here is a list of every major virus and worm family this software has beaten to date.

When you click the link below it will bring you to a Microsoft page where you will see more instructions. Don't worry, it will take only minutes!

Ready for a serious clean up?

Clean up my PC now!

CompuConsult
Dedicated to your
IT-Security
www.compuconsult.com

Keep it safe!

More Efficient
Customize your browser (Internet Explorer) and work faster and smarter.

It's easy to customize your Web browsing layout to suit the way you work.

You can add buttons you use frequently to the toolbar, increase Web page viewing space, and create a custom toolbar layout. No matter what your preference is, Internet Explorer makes it simple to rearrange and organize the layout.

Create a Custom Toolbar
Internet Explorer has three built-in toolbars with buttons that help you do common tasks. You can easily move these three toolbars to your own preferred places.

1.
Standard buttons toolbar. This toolbar includes buttons for navigating Web pages, refreshing the current page, going to your home page, accessing Favorites, and more.

2.
Address bar. You can type a Web address into the address bar and click the Go button to go to the Web page.

3.
Links toolbar. This toolbar has buttons to help you quickly call up a favorite Web page with a single click of your mouse.

For more instructions go here.

CompuConsult
Dedicated to your
IT-Efficiency
www.compuconsult.com

More Profitable
Keep employees working with software that works.

Guidance for Business Owners and Managers: Make sure to use 'genuine' software.

Your software should help your employees get their work done well and get it done fast. But programs that cause your computers to freeze, that can't be upgraded, or are ineligible for technical support do just the opposite. They frustrate your employees and waste their time.

Illegal software can set back both productivity and profitability.

Illegal or "pirated" software takes several forms. It can be software that is shared or installed on more computers than it should be. It is also counterfeit software disks. Counterfeiting is the large-scale duplication and distribution of software.

How Do You Know?
If you're unsure if the Microsoft products you're running on your PCs are genuine, visit the Microsoft "How to Tell" website. This site can help you verify the authenticity of Windows, Office, and other business applications.

CompuConsult
Dedicated to your
IT-Profitability
www.compuconsult.com

Every Month in our e-Magazine:
Dilbert... nerd first class... funniest PC-guy on the web!
Click the logo to experience... Dilbert...

Who's Dilbert? Dilbert loves technology for the sake of technology. In fact, Dilbert loves technology more than people. He's got the social skills of a mousepad and he'd rather surf the Internet than Waikiki (which, considering the physique he developed after years of sitting in front of a PC screen, is a blessing).

CompuConsult
NEWS

CompuConsult.Com Inc. has entered into a partnership with
a solid Canadian (Ottawa) provider of network monitoring software.

Left unmonitored, your network and computers will inevitably fail, leaving employees idle and impacting your ability to do business - costing thousands through the loss of productivity, revenue or image.

With Managed Workplace® - a Level Platforms' web application - we will be able to monitor your network remotely! More about this revolutionary technology in our next CompuConsult e-Magazine.
'Guaranteed IT Solutions'.

CompuConsult Inc.
René Sloos - President

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