February 2008
In this issue


  Seminar and Tech Expo
  Vista/Office: Better Together
   Mobile Workforce
  Ask Sparky
  Go Phish: 10 Scams
   Upcoming Events
Special
Points of Interest

Upcoming Events . . .

February’s High Tech Happy Hour 
Thursday, February 28, 2009 from. 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Sponsored by and located at
The Sheraton Hotel -
706 John Nolen Drive, Madison.
For more info, visit www.hthh.org

Business Solutions seminar & Technology Expo
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
8am to 5pm. Monona Terrace. See feature article for more information or click here

Portage County Business Expo Tuesday, March 4, 2008 from 10am to 4pm. For details click here.

Server 2008 Launch Celebration
Celebrate the launch of Windows Server 2008, Visual Studio 2008 and SQL Server 2008.
April 17, 2008
Madison Marriott West
1313 John Q. Hammons Drive, Middleton.
Register online here.  

Select "Register Now" next to your participating city

Click "New Registration with a Registration Code"

Enter the corresponding code: MDEXHCONF

In the News. . .
by Julie Vike

Angry Employee Deletes All of Company's Data. 

Read the story of how a Florida Architect lost seven years of drawing and blueprints because of an employee misunderstanding.  Scary, eh?Click here for story 
 

Did You Know...

Many small businesses keep customer data in various places such as employees' desktops or in e-mail folders or spreadsheets on individual PCs. That method isn't very efficient - nor is it very secure. However, by combining Microsoft Dynamics CRM software with Windows Small Business Server 2003, those vital customer records are organized and accessible by everyone on your team. Plus they are protected by the firewall that safeguards your entire network.

 

Is there anything you'd like
to see in the BrainBank?
Share your suggestions,
comments and general
feedback by clicking here.

Increase employee productivity and your competitive advantage
 while improving the bottom line.

BUSINESS SOLUTIONS SEMINAR & TECHNOLOGY EXPO

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 8:00am - 5:00pm
Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center
One John Nolen Drive – Madison, WI 53703

All-day, Morning and Afternoon sessions available.
 

Special Sessions on:

  • Construction Collaboration Solutions

  • Manufacturing & Distribution ERP

  • Business Intelligence using CRM & GP

UPDATED AGENDA AND REGISTRATION CAN BE FOUND AT
 www.appliedtech.us

Morning Keynote Speaker:
Donald Nichols, Professor Emeritus of Economics and Public Affairs
at La Follette School of Public Affairs.
 Topic: "Wisconsin's Likely Performance in an Economic Downturn"

Click here for a complete bio

No cost to attend, including free parking, lunch, and door prizes!

Register online by clicking here.   For questions, please contact Julie Vike at 608-257-6051x23 or at vike@appliedtech.us

Microsoft:
Windows Vista and the 2007 Office system
— better together

The first time you see the 2007 Microsoft Office release running on the Windows Vista operating system with the Windows Aero user experience, you'll notice a difference. And what you see on the surface is just the beginning. Microsoft conducted extensive research to find ways to make it quicker, easier, safer, and more fun to get your work done.

From more search options and enhanced file browsing to great visual cues for finding what you need, you'll find a lot of changes — for the better — in how you work every day.

Watch this demo to see how the 2007 Office system and Windows Vista perform together to improve your work experience.
7 Rules for Managing a Mobile Workforce
by Joanna L. Krotz
reprinted with permission from the Microsoft Small Business Center
It's 10 a.m. Do you know where your employees are?

The ranks of mobile workers are swelling, fueled by the wireless Internet, powerful handheld devices, VPNs (virtual private networks), and WLANs (wireless local area networks).

Read more
ASK SPARKY!

Do you have an IT question or concern that you’ve been hung up on? Now’s your chance to “Ask Sparky”!  Sparky is what we loving call our company logo. Sparky is our fearless leader who encompasses all that is IT. Applied Tech works hard at keeping IT as pain-free as possible and Sparky is with us every step of the way! Send your IT questions to Sparky at sparky@appliedtech.us.

Jeff asks:
"Tell me more about Home Server; what is it and why would I need it?"
Click for answer

Cindy asks:
"Has Office 2007 come out with a Service Pack yet?"
 Click for answer
Go Phish:  Watch Out For These 10 Scams 

Fools and their money have never been more quickly parted than in cyberspace. Check out this list of top phishing scams to beware of.
Click here for 10 scams

Executive ability is deciding quickly and getting someone else to
do the work.

-John G. Pollard

Madison Office
Applied Tech Solutions, Inc.
203 South Paterson Street,
Suite 500
Madison, WI 53703
Ph: 608.257.6051
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Applied Tech Solutions, Inc.
1313 Second Street
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Ph: 715.344.3703
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