Information Technology Informer E-newsletter - December 2011

Wednesday, December 28, 2011 by Brian Rosenfelt

This month's issue of IT Informer includes the following articles:

Happy Holidays from Skoda Minotti! 

We would like to wish you and your family...

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Skoda Minotti Professional Staffing Announces Job Opening: Client Network Engineer Level III - Cleveland, Ohio

Wednesday, September 28, 2011 by Andrew Devore

Summary of Responsibilities:

Under the general direction of the Manager of Client Network Engineering, helps clients achieve optimum use of their computer networks by performing needs analysis, procurement support, installation, training and problem resolution for the local and wide area networks.  Responsible for configuration, operation, and administration of network server hardware, operating systems and communications links. Defines and implements solutions to integrate desktop and shared...

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Skoda Minotti Technology Services Group Becomes 3CX Certified

Tuesday, August 16, 2011 by Anna Marie Ricciardi

CLEVELAND - Skoda Minotti Technology Services Group has successfully fulfilled the requirements to become a 3CX Certified Partner. Earning this qualification validates the group's ability to offer the highest level of support for new and existing users of the 3CX phone system.

The 3CX phone system is an Internet Protocol (IP) Private branch exchange (PBX) system. An IP PBX is a business telephone system designed to deliver voice or video over a data network and interoperate with the normal Public...

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Information Technology E-Newsletter: August 2011

Thursday, August 11, 2011 by Brian Rosenfelt

Smart Phones Are Little Computers... Treat Them That Way
by Jeff Beller, Principal - Skoda Minotti Technology Services

As smart phones have increased in sophistication, so has their use.  I personally find myself spending more time checking e-mail, browsing the web and using Internet-enabled apps on my iPhone than I do on my laptop. 

Apple has worked very hard to secure their iOS operating system.  One of the main approaches they've used is that they've limited devices to only install apps from...

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Skoda Minotti Professional Staffing Group Announces Job Opening in Cleveland - Network Administrator

Friday, July 29, 2011 by Anna Marie Ricciardi
Summary of Responsibilities

Managing and administering a Windows based server environment running directory services. These duties include but are not limited to server build, event log review, user management, systems back-ups, documentation, scripting, patch management, virus protection, security, handle overflow calls from the helpdesk as well as escalated end user issues that the helpdesk is unable to resolve, and traffic management.  Potential candidates will have excellent communication...
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Microsoft's Purchase of Skype Brings Requests to Improve the Service for the Enterprise

Monday, June 6, 2011 by Brian Rosenfelt

Video conferencing and Voice-over-IP (VoIP) technologies are getting a lot of attention these days.  With Microsoft’s recent purchase of Skype, many of us in the industry are hoping to see some serious improvements over some of Skype’s security shortcomings. 


Click here to read some of the reasons why technology professionals are hoping that service will be improved to help Skype be better managed in an enterprise setting.

For more information on Skype and other video conferenceing programs,...

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Telecom and Data Audit – The Cost of Taking No Action

Monday, October 26, 2009 by Todd Phillips

If you are like most companies, you probably take your phone system setup for granted. If that is the case, it could be costing you serious dollars.

 

Here’s an example:

 

A company had a phone system installed when they moved into a new location several years ago. This year, the company had a new phone system installed. During the installation, it was discovered that the company was paying for 14 phone lines, but only six of these lines were actually connected at their new location.

 

This meant that...

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How to Get Rid of Mobile Spam

Wednesday, July 22, 2009 by Tim Heikkila, MCP, MCDST, MCSBS

If you are like many mobile phone users, you have been subject to annoying spam messages sent to your phone. Looking for an easy way to get rid of these messages?

 

This article provides a handy guide for AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon users who would like to block spam messages on their phones.

 

While the problem is not extremely widespread in the US just yet, many international users receive multiple mobile spam messages each day. Follow the directions in the article to stop your mobile...

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