June
2013
In this issue
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Scott Burroughs Promoted to Field Engineer |
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Upgrade to Windows Server 2012? |
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Work Effectively |
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Protecting Your Phone and Tablet |
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Using Outlook Calendar |
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Business Continuity Tip |
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Cartoon/Quote |
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Tips for
Using Outlook
Calendar
Like
most people at my company, I use Outlook Calendar to remind myself and
everyone else (who cares to know) when I am and am not available.
Outlook Calendar is an invaluable tool if you€re in the habit of
checking if someone is available first before you call them or send them
a meeting invite.
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Business Continuity
Tip
Tornado Alley
"Tornado Alley" typically includes the
Plains states from the Dakotas to Texas. However, a new study shows that
the frequency and severity of tornadoes are actually much more
widespread.
As you can see here, tornadoes can touchdown just about anywhere. For more interesting tornado maps,
click here to visit one of our favorite blogs. Warning: it may become addictive.
While
the peak time for tornadoes tends to be in the spring, there is no
defined tornado season like there is for hurricanes. And given their
unpredictable nature, it is vital you prepare your organization now.
Need help getting started? We encourage all employees to review the
Be Red Cross Ready - Tornado Safety Checklist for helpful tips on how to protect yourself, your friends and your family in the event of a tornado.
Please forward this newsletter to anyone else in your
organization who might be interested!
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Scott
Burroughs Promoted to Field Engineer
Scott
Burroughs
We are
very pleased to announce the promotion of Scott
Burroughs to Field Engineer. Scott joined the team
at Databranch in August, 2012 and during that time
has obtained numerous Microsoft certifications as
well as certifications from CompTIA. Scott has
succeeded in quickly becoming a valuable field
engineer who is an integral part of our service
team.
Currently,
Scott holds the following certifications:
>Microsoft
Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)
>Microsoft
Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) - Windows 7
>Microsoft
Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) - Windows 7 and
Office 2010
>CompTIA
Certified A+ and Certified Network+
Please join us
in congratulating Scott for a well-earned promotion!
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Time to Upgrade to Windows Server 2012?
used with
permission from HP Technology at Work
Do
you feel like you spend as much time evaluating new technologies as you
do performing your job responsibilities? An over-exaggeration for sure,
but carefully choosing network and computing technology obviously helps
to determine whether your business operates as efficiently,
productively or competitively as possible. That said, what€s the deal
with Microsoft€ Windows Server 2012?
Introduced
last September in Datacenter, Standard, Essentials and Foundation
editions€the latter two specifically targeted at small businesses with a
maximum of 15 and 25 users, respectively€Windows Server€s sixth release
has received mostly favorable reviews for its installation options,
user interface, task manager, IP address management and active
directory. It€s also received high marks for its inclusion of
Microsoft€s newest Hyper-V, resilient file system (ReFS) and Internet
Information Services (IIS) 8.0, as well as its overall scalability.
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6 Ways to Work
More
Effectively on a Virtual Team
used with
permission from Microsoft at Work
Working
on a virtual team can be a challenge. Communications on global teams,
with team members in different time zones, can be difficult. Managing
remote teams and keeping track of where people store critical
information can be tiresome. Here are some suggestions to help with
virtual team management and to help your team work more effectively.
1. Use Instant Messaging for quick impromptu meetings
Use
instant messaging (also known as IM or chat) to get quick answers or
opinions from your teammates. IM programs, such as Windows Live
Messenger, are free. At a glance, you can check your coworkers€ status
to see whether they€re available to chat online. Use IM in the way that
suits the occasion:
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Protecting Your Phone and
Tablet from Loss, Theft and Attacks
used with
permission from Norton by Symantec
Our
phones are not just phones anymore. That €phone€ that you use to stay
in touch with people is actually a little computer (let€s call it a
€mobile device€) containing valuable information about you, your family,
your friends, and your life. Can you imagine losing your mobile
device? Or, what if your mobile device or tablet is attacked by
a virus or a phone phishing attack? Because many
daily activities were previously done on your PC, the information on
your mobile device is now as critical and confidential as data on your
laptop or desktop. It€s time to start thinking about protection beyond
the PC.
Read more
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"I suppose leadership at one time meant muscles;
but today it means getting along with people."
-
Mahatma Ghandi
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Databranch, Inc.
132 North Union Street, Suite 108
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Olean, New York 14760
(716) 373-4467 - Olean |
(607) 733-8550 - Corning/Elmira
www.databranch.com
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