Christmas Closure Dates
1 December, 2011
As scary as it is to think that yet another year has flown by, the reality is Christmas is now just around the corner. As we have in past years, Correct Solutions will have skeleton staff scheduled over the holiday period.
We officially close from 23rd December with some staff members returning on the 9th January and then back to full numbers from the 16th. During this period we will have techs available for emergencies. It is also a great time to schedule system maintenance that often doesn’t get addressed during the year when everyone requires the server and the network to fully available.
- Patching
- Trend or other application upgrades and maintenance
- A general health check
- A general clean-up of log files etc.
If you're anticipating a reduced load on the server due to Christmas closures and would like to organise some server maintenance during this period, please let David know so that he may schedule you in.
New release from Microsoft
30 June, 2011
Microsoft has just announced the release of its cloud based server solution - Office365. First and foremost the original Business Productivity Online Suite (known as BPOS) is no longer available with everything now shifted to the Office365 banner. Office365 offers greater flexibility for customers as well as providing enterprise versions of Exchange, SharePoint and Lync Servers all hosted in Microsoft's data centres. Specifically, it is now offering two different suites, small business (P SKUs) and enterprise (E SKUs).
The small business edition includes upgrades to the 2010 versions of the existing BPOS products like Exchange, SharePoint and Communications Server but it is also offering some new features including Office Web Apps (the ability to view and edit Office documents through a browser), an integrated messenger, presence and online meeting tool as well three websites (an intranet, extranet and public facing web site). The small business edition will be priced at $6 per user per month.
The enterprise edition includes all the features of the small business edition but also includes the capability to download and install Office 2010 Professional Plus on the desktop. The enterprise edition allows a greater deal of flexibility with features and pricing starting at $4 up to $40 per user per month for the full suite.
Office365 demonstrates Microsoft's commitment to 'cloud computing' and makes it very credible alternative to existing 'cloud' applications like Google Apps. The rebranding and integration of new features makes Office365 a very cost effective solution for all businesses.
For more information on Office365 or if you are thinking about "cloud" solutions for your business, we strongly recommend you talk to us first on (02) 8831 8200 to ensure you get the right product for your business.Where Old PC's go to die...
1 October, 2010
"Landfills don't make the best retirement communities for your old computers".
Ever wondered where your old PCs - loaded with lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium, beryllium and other toxic chemicals - go when you discard them? Worldwide, millions of tons of old electronics are discarded annually and much of it ends up in landfill.
"While most landfills are strategically located in an attempt to contain potential soil and water contamination, having this much hazardous waste on the ground may be cause for concern."
It is really important to consider what you will do with your old electronic devices and in what manner you will rid yourself of them.
"For years - and even to this day - many so-called recycling operations are simply collection points. Collected electronic devices and parts are sold to scrap brokers, who ship this cargo to developing nations for deconstruction…and the process is ugly…"
The good news is…you can make sure your old PCs are properly recycled and reused in a way that protects the environment. Hewlett Packard has specific Environmental Goals and Policies through which they strive for leadership, with particular emphasis on three priorities:- Climate and energy
- Product reuse and green recycling
- Supply chain responsibility
HP endeavour to be the world's most environmentally responsible IT Company - and you can help them! Right now, they'll even pay you to help them! If you purchase a qualifying HP Notebook, Desktop or Workstation PC before 31 October 2010, HP will pick up your old machine for green recycling - and reward your business with up to $1500*!
- Purchase a participating new HP desktop or notebook
- Enter your claim via this website and submit the tax invoice
- Specify the date and time to have your old PC collected and HP will pick it up for you.
- You receive your cash.
There are also Trade-ins and collections on offer when you buy new HP LaserJet Printers. For more details, click here.
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