From the Desk of Jeff Wheeler, Managing Partner of Springfield I.T. Department

As I have said in previous articles, I walk in and out of customer’s offices almost every day. When it comes to technology, I have a keen eye for spotting technology…duhhh, I’m an owner of an IT services firm. So what is standing out lately? What I’m seeing a lot of is the Microsoft Surface Book Pros.

Lately when I meet with customers, I’m finding them busily taking notes with a surface and a stylus. Walking back to their office (to investigate how they have the MS Surface arranged) I’ll typically see the docking station with a sweet dual monitor set up. I guess it’s “technically” not any different than a normal PC, except for the ease and functionality it provides for its users, especially if you’re running a business—I’ve heard nothing but good things about it for business. In fact, it got 4.5 stars out of 5 which is pretty smoking.

Just imagine…a crystal clear 12 inch screen that you can write on, just like you would taking normal notes! Or, you can clip on the fully functional keyboard and you have a full blown PC.

HOW COOL IS THAT????

But, on to the important stuff… How much does it cost? I think Microsoft really got it right this time around. The MS Surface Pros start around $629.00 and go as high as $1,965.00.

The difference between Surface 3 and Surface Pro 3 is that you can install your own programs or run .exe’s on the Pro. The Surface Non-Pro uses software from the Microsoft Store only, but it’s actually pretty good stuff if that’s the way you want to go.

Another HUGE plus is that the MS Surface Book is lighter and very portable. I carry a full blown laptop that is super fast with lots of memory, but it’s so heavy! Honestly, it’s good for what I do, but I really want something more portable.

How about you? Are you wanting to try one out? If so, give us a call because I’m pretty sure we have a try and buy option. Don’t hold me to it, but since we are authorized on the Surfaces (not many are) we can ask. Tell you what—give me a call today and I’ll find out!

I do believe it’s just a matter of time, the tablet / PC will become the norm before you know it!

Providing Solutions for Real Results,

Jeff Wheeler
Managing Partner, VCIO

At Springfield I.T. Department our mission is to exceed your technology needs and expectations with our proven solutions, knowledgeable support staff, industry leading consulting and sales services, and skilled technical experts.

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Ever since I was a young boy, I’ve had a LOT of questions. I like to know what makes people “tick” and how things work. I think that’s why I ended up in the IT business – it’s by far the best way to measure data, predict algorithms, and the most effective way to calculate what people really want and/or need.

Recently, I’ve been pondering something that I see in my line of work, time after time…

At Springfield I.T. Department, we sell a ton of hardware and software, for any-and-all types of devices. We have two magnificent team members, Jennifer and Ted, that are dedicated to this particular service alone—with companies from all over the US coming to us for the unrivaled, 5-star service these folks provide.

But as I look over our sales orders, I can’t help but find it interesting that so many companies stick with the “same flavor” of device. From my calculations, it seems that Dell, HP and Lenovos are the top 3 PC brands that consumers are ordering through us, while it’s Dell and HP that dominate our server sales.

So I’ve got to ask… What brand do you prefer? When you decide to upgrade to a new PC, are you going to purchase an Acer, Dell, HP or another brand? Also, where would you purchase your new device—from a trusted reseller like us? Online? Call the manufacture direct? etc… What’s your plan to migrate the data over, and get it up and running?

Hey…I told you I had a lot of questions! Humor my inner nerd and take this short survey. It will take less than 4 minutes, and honestly, I’ll sleep better tonight (as weird as that may sound). Please, click right HERE to take the survey—It’s 100% anonymous!

Jeff Wheeler
Managing Partner, VCIO

At Springfield I.T. Department our mission is to exceed your technology needs and expectations with our proven solutions, knowledgeable support staff, industry leading consulting and sales services, and skilled technical experts.

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Answer these questions to find out where your business ranks in network security:

Q: What is your current backup solution: File-Folder / Image Based
Q: What is the name of the backup solution: _______________________
Q: When was the last time you did a test restore? This Year / Last Year / Never
Q: Was the test restore successful? Yes / No
Q: How long did it take? ______________ Minutes/Hours/Days

Give yourself an honest grade on how well you either know the answers, or what the answers were. Did you get an “A” “B” “C” “D” or did you fail “F”?
Do not feel bad, 95% of you got a true “F”. Here is a video outlining what you should be looking for and how easy it is for Springfield I.T. Department to manage this for you!

We provide a technology that images (takes a photograph of the server) as quick as every 15 minutes. If that server dies, we can bring it back online in minutes, not hours or days! The image includes your data, settings, program files, databases, everything! We can restore the images to dissimilar or base metal hardware. The best way is to be confident that you have the most reliable backup and recovery solution in place BEFORE you need it. This is what we do!

Call or email and ask for an onsite demonstration!

jwheeler@intelinetsystems.com or (877) 990-9397

We at Springfield I.T. Department understand the needs of small businesses, as well as large corporations, and have built our business on being flexible, and adapting to any environment. We provide services that range from simple cloud-based backups through the use of StorageCraft (watch video) backup and replication, or duplicating your entire systems through our SSAE 16 SOC-1 Type II audited and PCI compliant data center, among other options of your choice.

Allow Springfield I.T. Department the opportunity to consult with you, and win your confidence in our ability to protect you as you continue your success. Contact us as soon as possible – you have a lot to lose, and we can help!

Providing Solutions for Real Results,

At Springfield I.T. Department our mission is to exceed your technology needs and expectations with our proven solutions, knowledgeable support staff, industry leading consulting and sales services, and skilled technical experts.

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