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Showing posts with label Small. Show all posts

Plantronics Savi Office Wo100 - Big Business In A Small Package

Savi Office WO100 is the real deal - big business in a small package. If you are looking for a serious corporate headset system, this is the one you want to consider.

Savi Office is a universal wireless DECT system for the simultaneous use of a desk phone and PC. It allows you to switch between calls by pressing just one button on the headset.

A unique feature of Savi Office is the possibility of combining a regular phone call with a call from a softphone in order to conduct a conference call. In addition to this, the system allows to use multiple headsets with just one base unit, which allows you to add 3 more people to the conference call. Therefore, you do not have to buy several Savi Office systems. It's enough to complete it with the needed number of spare headsets and chargers, which can be easily connected to the base unit system. For example, you are on the phone. Then suddenly you need your colleague to jump in and join the conversation. That is not a problem for Savi Office WO100. As mentioned earlier, multiple headsets connect to a single base and allow you to teleconference in a flash of time.

The specially designed software Persono Suite is included with the headset. Pesono Suite allows you to quickly switch between regular phone calls and VoiP calls, turn off the microphone and put calls on hold with just one click. Users can personalize Persono Suite functions, set their own parameters (such as ringtones, volume, etc.) To maximize user comfort, Savi Office (Convertible) allows you to use the headset with both and earhook or a headband, depending on your preference. That is undoubtedly a huge advantage. Moreover, the user can regulate the headset's wireless range. There are 3 main ranges: 10, 50 or 100 meters.

Here are some of the users' opinions about the product:

- I bought this headset several months ago. Sound quality is great and the system is also really simple and easy to get used to. The biggest advantage is the ability to switch from Computer VoiP to regular phone and even to conference between them. I also enjoy the wireless free range. Now I can roam around my office, get a cup of coffee without having to wait till the end of the call. What is important, the sound quality doesn't get worse if you are standing within the wireless range (I think somewhere between 100 meters).

- As some other people have mentioned before, the headset's main disadvantage is the headset's earphone. But nonetheless, in a few days you really get used to it. Because for me, the headset is all about the other things - great sound quality, wireless range, and flexibility.

It's up to you to decide whether the headset is worth the money. By the way, the average price is around 250-300 dollars. I personally think that among other office headset systems, Savi Office WO100 is the best combination of both quality and money.

Oh, I forgot to mention, all Plantronics Headsets offer a 1 year warranty. So I guess that does say something about quality, doesn't it?


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How to Manage Your Computer Technology - 10 Tips for Small and Midsized Business Owners


As a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator, a Certified Computer Forensics Specialist,

Network and Security Consultant, Software Developer, and Data Recovery Expert, my passion for

technology is undeniable. I also enjoy helping people, especially when it comes to my passion.

This white paper is centered on 10 important points to keep your computer network up and running

properly.

1) Make sure that all important data is backed up to a Tape Drive, External Hard Drive, USB

Drive or any other form of storage which can be taken off site.

2) Make sure that someone in your office is responsible for frequent back-ups of your data off site.

3) Constantly communicate with your collective staff about the importance of back-up storage,

which includes but is not limited to data files, addresses and emails. If you are using Outlook or

any other email client, ensure its content is also backed up.

4) After you have verified your back-up storage, consider testing the solution and

methodology. I recommend performing a Backup and Disaster Recovery Test every 6 months.

5) Any Computer Systems (Servers, Workstations) which are critical to your business

operations should have a surge protection and a battery backup.

6) It is very critical that every Computer System has Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware Protection

in place. I would recommend Norton Anti-Virus if you don't have any in place. For Anti-

Spyware there are several available tools which can assist in fulfilling these requirements, such as:

Microsoft Windows Defender Beta:

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx

Lavasoft Adaware:

http://lavasoft.com

7) Regular maintenance of Computer Systems, which includes physically cleaning out

Desktops and Workstations. Due to electrostatic energy the Computer Systems accumulate

allot of dust which clogs up the cooling fans. A computer that runs hot, does not run long.

Routine checks on hardware is highly recommended.

8) Updates, Updates, Updates. All major programs including Microsoft Office, Windows XP,

Anti-virus Protection, Anti-Spyware programs have to be frequently updated. Perfect

software does not exist; therefore software development firms are always releasing updates

and patches to resolve bugs and security issues in their products.

9) Select only a few vendors for services and products. It is easier to manage and oversee your

inventory when purchasing Computers, Laptops and Printers from the same vendor.

10) Limit the access of your users to the information necessary to complete their tasks. Shared

files or folders with confidential information, such as databases or financial spreadsheets,

should be limited to only those that actively process this type of information.

Use these tips to improve your computer technology management. Besides, technology was

designed to keep you ahead and not behind.








Andrew Mapp, President
Three Square Business Solutions
http://threesquaresolutions.com
MCSA, Security+, CEH, CCFS

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What is a Microsoft Small Business Server? and do you need one for your organization?


.Here is a simple non technical explanation of what a Microsoft Small Business Server is and is not.


After reading this article you will have a better understanding so lets get started.


Larger companies such as fortune 500 or fortune 100 companies have many servers that do different things.
Examples are:

Multiple Domain controllers / file serversMultiple SQL / database serversMultiple Exchange serversMultiple web serversMultiple DHCP serversand so forth…

Let’s pretend that “some big company” has 40 servers and each server has its own role to do something specific for the computer network. In theory this would mean that this company has 40 separate physical servers setup in a room to control the computers for this company. In today’s world this would be consolidated using server virtualization but that is getting off topic so I’m not going to get into that in this article.


Now let’s pretend you are a small business owner and you need a file server + a SQL database server + an exchange server. Ok so this means you would need 3 physical servers + 3 different server operating system licenses and many of other things and this can get expensive quickly not to mention an experienced network administrator to design, configure, deploy, test and manage this for you.


Now with a Microsoft Small Business Server Operating System you get 1 physical server that has multiple server roles built into 1 nice neat package. So you can have that file server and that database server and an exchange server and that web server all combined into 1 neat little package. This can save the small business owner money IF the server is properly configured and maintained.


Microsoft states the SBS – small business server will support up to 75 computer users / workstation computers. In theory this will work but in the real world if you have 75 computers connected to a SBS server you can expect very poor performance.


From my experience I will say that Microsoft SBS servers are pretty cool IF they are properly configured with the right hardware and software. I have seen many small businesses have an SBS server that were NEVER configured correctly or are just being used as a simple file server. In such a case the SBS server isn’t necessary and is a waste of money for the business owner.


So without getting into technical details this concludes what a Microsoft Small Business Server does.


If you are thinking about purchasing a new server for your business get to know an Orlando computer consultant and find out if a Microsoft Small Business Server will benefit your organization.


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