Heartland Technology Solutions

Webinars On Demand

Introduction to Windows Server 2012

Server 2012 Webinar

The all-in-one Windows Server 2012 is here. And we'd like to invite you for an early look.

This webinar will show you the updated capabilities in Windows Server 2012 and then we’ll demonstrate how the all-in-one Windows Server 2012 has the potential to save you time and money by:

  • Delivering a unified and systematic approach to system management.
  • Taking you to virtualization—and beyond by providing the efficiencies of a complete virtualization platform and the ability to scale quickly with the needs of your business.
  • Supporting the modern, flexible work style without compromising on security.

We strongly believe that Windows Server 2012 can help you simplify IT and position your business well for the future.

Please join us on February 28th at 10am CST for a demonstration of this exciting new system.

Windows 8: Built for Business

Windows 8 is great for businesses because it is designed to deliver the experiences people will love and the enterprise-grade capabilities that IT departments need. 

With Windows XP support ending in less than 16 months, the time is now to learn about your options to ensure your systems can continue to operate effectively.

Windows 8 delivers the power and familiarity people want, new ways to interact with line of business apps, and support for more mobile devices.

Join us for an educational webinar on December 18th at 10 AM to see a live demo and learn how Windows 8 can work for your business across all platforms – PCs, phones, and tablets – while helping you maintain security, streamline management, and cut costs.

Presenter:

Barb Borrowman
Partner Territory Manager, Microsoft

Integrating the Apple Platform in Education and the Enterprise

Mac and iOS solutions for businesses of any size and educational institutions.

See how the Apple platform can benefit your business with mobility, server, client, and network solutions. Once taboo in the business world, tools like the iPad and Mac Server can streamline your Line of Business operations.  

Apple has always had a niche market in education and that is no different today. See why more and more schools choose Apple products for one-to-one deployments, curriculum integration, and helping students create in the classroom.

Join us on Tuesday, November 13, at 10 AM to learn about the Apple Platform and how it can be integrated into your organization.

Who should attend

Business owners and IT Managers that have an Apple environment or are interested in incorporating Apple technology into their current environment.

Presenter:

Matt Schmitz
Senior Apple Specialist
Heartland Technology Solutions

How to Ensure Success in Your 1:1 and BYOD Roll Outs

A recent report predicts 80% of new Wi-Fi installs will be obsolete within 3 years. Educational institutions are leading the online learning revolution and it is critical that administrators design their networks for success.

With millions of iPads, tablets and smartphones being activated daily, you must be able to address both the ever-increasing number of devices as well as how to manage access to the network and applications.

This webinar combines the knowledge and experience of Xirrus, the leader in high-performance wireless, and Heartland Technologies (HTS). HTS is a leading provider of computer network services and technology solutions for K-12 school districts across the Midwest.

Security Trends & Threats: How to Prevent Your Business from Falling Victim

Who is this guy, and why should we all be afraid of him?

Can you name the top online threats to your business? Viruses, malware, hackers. . .but what do you do to really make sure that your businesses is protected from this ever-changing online landscape?

Watch the recording from this informative and educational webinar to learn about the most recent security trends and threats and how they are affecting real businesses.

We'll also show you some of the tools available to help ward off online attacks and keep your business safe, from a worldwide leader in business IT security – Dell SonicWALL.

What you'll learn

  • The latest trends in online threats
  • Tools to keep your business protected

Rev Up Your Email Campaigns and Results

We’ve teamed up with Constant Contact to bring you tips and strategies to help you get the most out of your email marketing! Whether you already use Constant Contact or need some tips on great email marketing, this webinar on August 9th is for you.
 

  • Learn about the new changes in Constant Contact
  • Have you heard of Color Cop?
  • How your email marketing campaigns help you “go and grow” your social media channels
  • Are you listening and learning from your customers?
  • How to get your emails opened
  • How to avoid being spammed
  • How to grow your email list
  • Email marketing best practices
  • What Constant Contact reports really tell you about your email marketing

Watch this webinar now to learn from one of Constant Contact's most exciting marketing experts, Paige Cahill, and learn some new tricks to enhance your email marketing efforts!

How much will your computer network cost you this month...this year?

If your network goes down, what do you do? How long will it be down? Do you know how much it will cost to get back online?

Do you have a truly reliable source that you trust to resolve your issues in a timely and cost-effective manner?

View this short presentation to learn how you can fix or lower the cost of IT services and have a more reliable network with proactive monitoring and management services.

What you’ll learn:

  • What are the actual costs of network downtime?
  • How can server monitoring & proactive network services benefit your business?
  • Why is it important to have a well-maintained infrastructure?
  • The potential cost savings of managed network services and IT outsourcing.

Bring Your Own Device: Optimize your IT resources and budget

Stoneware is the first and only cloud-computing solution that is your desktop built in a browser. Students and teachers can securely access all of their IT resources – data, file directories, Windows, web and hosted applications – any time, from anywhere, using any machine or OS.

If you are thinking about implementing a 1:1 or BYOD program Stoneware can help:

  • Reduce your equipment refresh budget
  • Extend the life-cycle of your legacy machines
  • Avoid computer obsolescence after just a few year of purchase

Stoneware functions are like a “private” cloud, installed on your school’s servers and centralized in your own data center.

Watch this webinar as Stoneware’s Rob Hart explains how Stoneware can help you optimize your current IT resources and help you budget for the future, as well as a live demo of the application.

Discover Windows MultiPoint Server

Discover Windows MultiPoint Server, a single computer that supports multiple users at the same time, each working independently using their own monitor, keyboard, and mouse, and with a familiar Windows computing experience. Schools can provide more students with access to the latest technology, even with limited budgets.

Watch this webinar as Don Benage of the Microsoft Central Education Team shares how you can get started with Windows MultiPoint Server today.

Does your Disaster Recovery solution have you prepared for a disaster?

Your data is being backed up, but is your business prepared for a disaster? Does your organization have a plan to keep your business functioning or the ability to recover quickly in the event of an emergency or disaster? If these questions have crossed your mind and your answers are less than ideal, you need to attend this webinar.

Watch this webinar as HTS Senior Business Consultant Joddey Hicks explains the importance of preparing for a disaster and the options that are available to your business.

Is Your Website All It Should Be?

When was the last time you analyzed your company’s website? Is it accomplishing everything you would like it to? Is it easy to navigate and read? These are all things to consider when deciding if your website is up to par with how you would like it to be working.

Click here to view this webinar where our own Larry Hedin, VP of Sales & Marketing and Rachel Stancliff, Web Developer explain how your website could be holding you back and show how a simple evaluation might uncover areas that could drastically increase the performance of this important marketing tool. As an extra, we’ll show you some tips on how you can leverage email marketing to increase the traffic to your website.

Do you have control of your network usage?

It can be a real challenge for IT administrators to maximize the business value of Web applications while minimizing the risk.

While certain critical applications need bandwidth prioritization, other non-productive apps (Facebook, YouTube, etc.) may need to be bandwidth throttled or completely blocked. SonicWALL Application Intelligence, Control and Visualization makes the job easy.

Join us as we take a look at the new SonicWALL Application Intelligence and how it will make a huge difference for your organization.