Free at Last...thanks to Jabra!

I despise headsets, or at least used to.  I always found the quality of the conversation not quite the same as with a handheld- static, echos, noise pollution, etc- yet on the other hand, they were always convenient.

Now Jabra has a product which seems to solve issues of quality and adds the additional benefit of being wireless.  This feature has uncoupled me from respecting the length of whatever wires were chaining me to my office phone; now I get to roam freely, limited only by the 120M range of the wireless device.

After a few more weeks of testing, maybe I will now at least "like" headsets :)

Jabra Corporation GN9330E Wireless Headset with GN1000 RHL Provides high performance for traditional telephone environments. It provides all the benefits of hands-free mobility in a lightweight, ergonomic and future-proof design. PC Mall Part #: 7513670       Mfr. Part #: 9326-518-205

PC Mall Small Business Network

PC Mall's Small Business Network, if you have not checked it out, do yourself a favor and create an account: click here - http://www.pcmallsbn.com

One of the biggest problems facing small businesses- usually defined as less than 100 employees, more frequently 1-25 employees- is in creating and sustaining an effective technology infrastructure.  Another problem is being able to expertly network with other small business owners.  With PC Mall SBN not only are some of PC Mall's technical resources made available to small business owners, members are also encouraged to meet, greet and connect with other members.

Here are a few of my favorite features:

Knowledge Bank- This provides whitepapers on a variety of topics- advertising, finance, tech trends, etc.

Business Experts- Leverage PC Mall's experts on a variety of topics to help with your issues.  PC Mall has experts in sales, marketing, and of course IT.

People Connect and Business Events- Make friends with other members and/or attend events in your area to help with your networking goals.

BusinessMakers Small Business Network Show- This is one of my favorite features.  It is a video series which highlights and showcases the businesses of members of the PC Mall Small Business Network.

There are a ton of other features, just create an account and check out how the SBN can work for you.

ITS Enclosures

ITS Enclosures in Mt Pleasant, PA. 

Digital Signage


Durable network enclosure solutions.

HP - Bullet Proof

Refurbished HP Desktop deal

This HP deal is incredible.  There are only 7 units left.
Quad core processor, 6gb of ram (16gb max), 1TB hard drive.  This is a monster!

$374.27  !!!

HP  Pavilion p6516f AMD Athlon II X4 630 2.80GHz Desktop - 6GB RAM, 1TB HDD, SuperMulti DVD, Gigabit Ethernet - Refurbished (Open Box Product, Limited Availability, No Back Orders) AMD Athlon II X4 630 2.80GHz, 6GB PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM, 1TB 5400rpm SATA, SuperMulti DVD, ATI Radeon HD 4200, Gigabit Ethernet, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit PC Mall Part #: 8217668       Mfr. Part #: WW616AAR#ABA-OBREF

Logitech Security Cameras

OK, so you leave the house or business and have no idea what's going on and need to keep an eye on things?  Here is a perfect SOHO and SMB Solution that you can use with 1 to 6 HD cameras, monitor online or with your mobile device.  Indoor and Outdoor cameras.  Outdoor cameras come with night vision.  Cameras are now HD with microphone:

Logitech  $349.99 Alert 750e Outdoor Master System Keep an eye on things even when you can’t be there with the complete video security you can set up yourself, and count on when you need it. PC Mall Part #: 8248542       Mfr. Part #: 961-00033

Logitech Alert 750i Master System Keep an eye on things even when you can’t be there with the complete video security you can set up yourself, and count on when you need it. PC Mall Part #: 8248520       Mfr. Part #: 961-00032

Very easy to install and configure I am told...suppose I may get a chance to test that someday...in the meantime, here is a quick video.



And here are some reasons why it's a good idea:

Wasp - perfect SMB asset tracking bundle

If you are a small medium business and need a way to keep track of your assets - computers, furniture, fleet, mobile phones, tools, software, etc- then one of these Wasp Barcode bundles will be absolutely, perfectly suited to your needs.  They come with a scanner, printer, software, and mobile computer:

Standard is a 1 user (PC) license.

Wasp $1799.00 MobileAsset Standard with WPA1000 and WPL305 Easily track and manage your organization’s assets using Wasp MobileAsset software, paired with the WPA1000 mobile computer and WPL305 desktop barcode printer. PC Mall Part #: 8025250       Mfr. Part #: 633808390983

Professional is a 5 user (PC) license with 1 mobile device license

Wasp $3099.00 Mobile Asset Tracking Complete Mobile 1200wm Pro Solution - Complete package - 5 users, 1 mobile device - DVD - Win, Pocket PC - with WPA1200wm & WPL305 Track and manage your organization’s assets using Wasp MobileAsset Pro software, paired with the WPA1200wm mobile computer and WPL305 desktop barcode printer. PC Mall Part #: 8196111       Mfr. Part #: 633808391041

Enterprise is an unlimited license with 5 mobile device licenses

Wasp $5099.00 Mobile Asset Tracking Complete Mobile 1200wm Enterprise Solution - Complete package - 1 server, unlimited users, 5 mobile device licenses - DVD - Win, Pocket PC - with WPA1200wm & WPL305 Easily track and manage your organization’s assets using Wasp MobileAsset Enterprise software, paired with the WPA1200wm mobile computer and WPL305 desktop barcode printer. PC Mall Part #: 8201501       Mfr. Part #: 63380839105

The software is robust so you can keep track of items coming in and going out, all kids of customizable fields, an all in all extremely decent product.

HP Laptop Bundles

I love these HP offers

HP

Smart Buy EliteBook 8440p Intel Core i5-560M 2.66GHz Notebook - 2GB RAM, 320GB HDD, 14" LED, DVD+/-RW SuperMulti, 56K Modem, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth, Webcam, 6-cell Li-ion - Includes HP Smart Buy 90W Docking Station

Intel Core i5-560M 2.66GHz, 3MB L3, 2GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM, 320GB 7200rpm SATA, 14" LED-backlit HD Display, DVD+/-RW SuperMulti, NVIDIA NVS 3100, Webcam, 56K Modem, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth, Microsoft Windows 7 Pro 32-bit

PC Mall Part #: 8243853       Mfr. Part #: XT917UT#ABA

HP

Smart Buy ProBook 6550b Intel Core i5-450M 2.40GHz Notebook - 4GB RAM, 320GB HDD, 15.6" LED, DVD SuperMulti, Gigabit NIC, 802.11a/b/g/n, Webcam, 6-cell Li-ion - Includes HP Professional Slim Top Load Case, HP 65W Slim Adapter and HP Notebook Cable Lock

Intel Core i5-450M 2.40GHz, 3MB L3, 4GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM, 320GB 7200rpm HDD, 15.6" LED-backlit HD Display, DVD+/-RW SuperMulti, Intel HD Graphics, Webcam, Gigabit Ethernet, Broadcom 802.11a/b/g/n, Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 32-bit

PC Mall Part #: 8215615       Mfr. Part #: WZ241UT#ABA

Managed Print Services (MPS)

Often when we first start working with businesses and organizations, we commonly find that having a total understanding of all the costs they are spending on managing their print environment is a complete mystery. As a result, it becomes difficult to identify, contain, and control an expense that is usually 3-5% of an organizations total annual budget.

I’d like to share a couple of ideas with you based on our experiences of successfully matching businesses to the different Managed Print Services options we have. These would be within our portfolio of the industry’s leading print management programs. I’d also like to see if it makes sense for us to have a conversation around your organization’s goals and objectives. In that conversation, I think you will find several interesting subjects around how some of the below benefits of a MPS Program can help achieve these future goals and objectives.

Real world reasons to consider implementing a Managed Print Services program for your business:

·        Reduce service costs by avoiding high costs of per-call service

·        Standardize printer devices, drivers, and cartridges

·        Consolidate vendors and contracts

·        Simplify business processes around procurement and accounts payable

·        Allow proactive management of predictable printing budgets

·        Optimize printer performance and extend life=ROI

·        Take a “Greener” eco-friendly approach to printing with reduced electrical bills

·        Improve print fleet efficiency by directing print jobs to more cost effective devices

·        Free up money tied up in supply inventory with “just-in-time” toner replenishment

·        Eliminate calls to your Help Desk and allow IT to focus on core initiatives

·        Free up capital for core investments and improve cash flow

The last point in red is a one of the biggest reasons I find myself working with other businesses and organizations. Once we are able to gain an understanding of where all the costs really are, we are typically finding up to a 30% cost savings in a properly managed print environment. By being able to recoup some of the dollars being spent within their organizations, they are able to invest those savings in areas of their business tied directly to achieving their goals and objectives.  

More Offerings

We can now offer a few things:

Managed Print Services to help customers streamline printing costs

Microsoft Communication Services - BPOS - OK, Exchange, Sharepoint, Office Communications, and Live meeting for $15 / month / user or less...isn't this one a bit of a no brainer- no servers, no expensive licensing, no storage..I mean really.  If you have anywhere less than 2000 users consider it, if you have less than 500 users then NIKE!

Help Desk services - NOC

Microsoft Big Easy 5

Microsofts rebate program is back until Dec 31, 2010.  if you need to buy open business or open value licenses for these items, you will be entitled to some pretty decent rebates

The Big Easy Offer 5.0 includes:

Microsoft® Office
Microsoft® SQL Server®
Microsoft® Exchange Server
Microsoft® Office Project
Microsoft® Lync™
Microsoft® Expression®
Microsoft® Office SharePoint® Server
Microsoft® Visual Studio®
Microsoft® Forefront™
Microsoft® Office Visio®
Microsoft® Windows Server®
Microsoft® System Center Essentials
Microsoft® Windows Server® Datacenter
Microsoft® System Center Configuration Manager
Microsoft® Windows® Small Business Server
Microsoft® Dynamics® CRM
Microsoft® Windows® Web Server 2008

If you have any questions about what your subsidy would be, send me an email: webmaster@itinfoguy.com

or visit

http://www.microsoftincentives.com/bigeasy5/

My Mall Videos

This one is not that great, but it gets the point across quite well
Why buy from PC Mall
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=io-pUWEdYbs


This one is funny!
Why work at PC Mall
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-HXq5bEoG8


This is our Halloween Day party
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BMPy8GvACg

Turn Page

I just started doing some freelance work with Turn-page.com.

We work with companies just likes yours from all over the world and we have developed a program that specifically helps Publishers increase revenue, increase readership and decrease costs.

We do this by taking the PDF files that you send to the printer and convert them to a Flash based format so now your readers can flip through the publication on their computer as if they were flipping through the printed copy in front of them.  Once we have done this we can add audio, video, hyperlinks etc… we have a stats tool that tracks each page that has been flipped, how much time spent on each page, each link that has been clicked, how many times it has been clicked and so on.  We include all of this in our price.

Would you be interested in seeing how your PDF file would look using our software at no charge?  Send me,  turnpage@itinfoguy.com, an 8-10 page PDF that I will do a demo conversion for.  If you like what we do, we can then discuss the entire publication.

Something else we can do: 

Turn-Page Mobile app developed for the iPhone and iPad. Get your publications on the fastest growing mobile platform.

Demo publications

http://digital.turn-page.com/issue/14313 - Canadian World Traveler

http://digital.turn-page.com/issue/6347 - Premium Incentive Products

http://digital.turn-page.com/issue/4768 - Vintages

http://digital.turn-page.com/issue/6360 - Pool And Billiard Magazine

http://digital.turn-page.com/issue/10733 - Golf Town