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Evaluating your Business and Saving Money
in 2009
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 With
the economy today in a down cycle, most businesses are opting to try and
cut costs and pool all their resources to ensure that their company stays
afloat. The costs associated with maintaining a business are high
enough without worrying about trying to make sure your computers are
functioning properly. This would be the perfect time to evaluate your
information technology needs by having MXOtech perform an IT Audit. The IT
audit is designed to evaluate the reliability of computer generated data
and analyze specific programs. In addition, the IT Auditor examines the
adequacy of controls in information systems and related operations to
ensure system effectiveness. This technical analysis will enable you to
save money by eliminating or enhancing certain aspects of your IT
infrastructure. For more information please contact Joanna Sobran at
312-267-0573 or jsobran@mxotech.com
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Can't find your Blackberry? Blackberry Locator to the rescue!
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 How
many times have you misplaced your phone, car keys, wallet, purse or
sunglasses? I know I have lost count of the times I have misplaced my
phone so many times I lost count. However, there is good news for
all Blackberry owners. There is a new application called "Berry
Locator" and this software is designed to help you find your
"misplaced" Blackberry.
No matter where your Blackberry is hiding, all you have to do is send a
simple email (with a specific trigger-message) and the Berry Locator will
generate a sound-off to its location (even if it's in silent mode). If
you happen to have abandoned your Blackberry somewhere far-off, Berry
Locator will display your email's message on the display, so you can
include instructions for how to get your Blackberry back in your hands. If
your Blackberry is equipped with GPS, Berry Locator will even reply to your
email with a Google map location of where your phone is. If you would like
a free trial or to buy the application, feel free to click on the link
below.
http://www.mobireport.com/apps/bl/
Matt Cooper, Network Systems Administrator
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Portals vs. Websites
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 We
all know about websites but what do we really know about portals? When you
think of portals, something sci-fi comes to mind. However, in the
information technology world,"portal" means something totally
different. Portals are used for making diverse sources of information
accessible from a single vantage point. The key thing to know is
that, unlike websites, portals are easily administered by your internal
staff to reflect the most up to date information.
Portals can be broken down into two major classifications: 1) the
enterprise information portal (announcements of corporate programs, events,
quarterly earnings reports), and 2) the web portal (services such as
e-mail, news, stock prices, entertainment, and other features). In most
cases, you'll find that you need to combine the two implementations in
order to meet the full spectrum of your business needs.
Let MXOtech evaluate your business needs to determine how a portal can
help you streamline your communication, automate efficiencies, and
demonstrate some relevant examples.
Brian Connelly, Chief Software Architect
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Winter Fun in 2009: 100 Free Events
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 Are
you thinking: "It's so cold outside! I want nothing more than to stay
at home and drink a nice cup of hot chocolate....but I am so
bored!" Well, we have the perfect solution for you. Chicago has
so many exciting things to do during the winter season that are totally
free; museum "free" days, ice skating, music and dance, family
fun, exhibitions and ethnic celebrations to name a few. Just click on the
link below and gain access to the list of fun events that Chicago has to
offer and let the fun begin!!!
http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/things_see_do/event_landing/special_events/tourism/winter_2009__100_free.html/
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Hot Links
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 Would
you like to give your business more exposure? Have you thought about
setting up your own website?Try http://smallbusiness.officelive.com/ , where you will
be able to create a free website with web hosting, e-mail accounts, easy to
use templates to customize your site and no hidden fees.
This is a good way to save some money...if you have the
time!
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Good Deeds
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 Give
hope for the future. The Chicago Youth Center helps inner city youth
realize their full potential. They are looking for volunteers to donate a few
hours of their time by assisting the CYC youth workers in their classrooms,
tutoring, chaperoning a field trip, teaching a class or leading a club and
so much more...
For more information on how you can help this worthy cause, please visit
the Chicago Youth Center websites at http://www.chicagoyouthcenters.org and click the
"Volunteers and Mentors" tab.
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