Power of Exchange, Part 3

Three final points really hit home the advantages of Microsoft Exchange Server Services:

Save Money

• Save thousands of dollars by not having to purchase licenses for Microsoft Exchange Server 2007
• Eliminate the need to purchase backup software and tapes, or antivirus software
• Software updates are handled automatically on the servers, at no charge to you

Maintain Data Security

• Be secure with an enterprise-managed firewall, which includes packet inspection and intrusion prevention
• Be protected by automatic virus checks on all inbound and outbound emails and their attachments
• Be confident that your valuable company data is in the 85under secure data center
• Be sheltered because data is backed-up daily--no more data loss
• Be safe, knowing we keep up with the latest security holes used by hackers; your data is always secure

Efficient Messaging Server

• Complete, real-time wireless synchronization, without the use of a cradle
• Wirelessly synchronize your email, calendar, contacts, notes, tasks, public folders, access to your Global Address List (GAL)
• End-to-end security via data encryption
• Constantly updated so your information is always up-to-date

That should just about do it. A Microsoft Exchange Server is a very powerful business tool, regardless of company size. Give us a call; we're happy to tell you more about it and customize a system exactly right for you and your business!

Power of Exchange, Part 2

One of the really great features of a Microsoft Exchange Server--especially considering the way increasing numbers of people are working today--is the mobile compatibility.

The Microsoft Exchange Server's complete mobile access allows you to:

Work anytime, anywhere
Get full access to all your email folders, contacts, calendar and files from any Mircosoft Outlook or browser.

Keep up-to-date
Changes made to your email, contacts, calendar and files are automatically updated when accessed via any other medium

Mobile access
Carry your contacts, calendar, notes and task list on the road in your PDA/Smartphone

Work offline
Exchange email, change contacts, schedule meetings, and modify files from public folders while disconnected from the internet or working off-site. Outlook keeps an offline copy of it all, and all offline-mode changes are synchronized

More next week...

Power of Exchange, Part 1

Here's the first of a three-part blog featuring Microsoft Exchange Hosting.

At PCnet, we're always seeking services and tools that are both super-functional and super-powerful. Microsoft Exchange Hosting fits into that category. It's a very empowering solution to email, contacts, calendars, folder sharing, and more. Here are some details:

Freedom
For just a few dollars a day, you can seamlessly access and synchronize all your mailbox data, including contacts and calendar, across a variety of platforms and mobile devices.

Mobility
If you typically use Microsoft Outlook while in the office, on a Windows Smartphone or iPhone handheld while on the road, and Outlook web access from home, you can sync them all together...and without ever worrying about missed emails, contacts or appointments.

Productivity
Hosted Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 offers all the features and functionality of the popular application in addition to an intuitive collaboration capability for improved productivity with anywhere, anytime access.

The features and benefits are impressive for any business. Check back next week for part two.

New Gear!

We came across this today, and instantly loved it.

Lenovo has just released a really cool new Thinkpad. It's light, it's rugged, and it's perfect for mobile businesspeople! Great balance of performance, portability and energy efficiency. Get this nice little workhorse with up to 320 GB of hard drive space, and a striking backlit LCD for great-looking graphics.

Really...what's not to like? We DO love gear, don't we?

Hello, Next Gen Server!

We love new gear. There's no way around that. Here's a little info about some new gear that can really power-ize your business:

"Ideal for small and mid-sized businesses, Lenovo's powerful second-generation ThinkServer(TM) systems support Intel's new Xeon 5500 Series processors and deliver new capabilities for better performance, ease of use, virtualization and energy efficiency...

"...Thinkservers come with a host of usability improvements...that allow you to monitor and manage your server from any location through a web-based interface. An upgrade to IMM Premium gives you the flexibility to remotely control your ThinkServer from anywhere, as well as virtual media capabilities.

"Lenovo's new ThinkServer is the greenest ThinkServer yet with Energy Star compliant power supplies. ThinkServer systems also provide several options to reduce energy consumption--including low-wattage processors, low-power memory options, and zoned cooling.

"Easy to install, use and maintain, ThinkServer's Next Generation systems drastically reduce Total Cost of Ownership and increase your ROI."

All that to say this is a great new product for small businesses, and we're more than happy to help you get geared-up. Just let us know!

Here's some more information about the ThinkServer.

Cybercrimes

Securing our clients is always foremost on our minds and in our procedures, and for good reason. The new issue of Channelpro Magazine makes some pretty worthwhile points about cybercrime:

• The ailing economy is turning embittered ex-employees and desperate business competitors into cyberthieves
• Recent research suggests that 85 percent of malware is distributed via the Web, yet few companies are protecting themselves with appropriate filtering tools
• Social networking sites are becoming an increasingly common forum for the thoughtless disclosure of confidential business information
• As corporate firewalls grow harder to penetrate, hackers are turning their attention to mobile devices and home wireless networks

Read the full article.

Be sure your company network is secure, but functional; if you're unsure, give us a call. We want to keep you safe.

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