| August 2009
In this issue: ■Microsoft Award
■Speaker at WPC
■Office Secrets
■ Make Docs Look Great
■PowerPoint Do’s & Don’ts
■Outlook To Do Bar
■Exchange 2007
■Case Study
■Where in the World
■Opportunities
| Presenting with PowerPoint: 10 dos and don’ts
by Jeff Wuorio
reprinted with permission from Microsoft Small Business Center
Cherie Kerr knows how PowerPoint can be both provocative and persuasive in a business meeting. She’s also aware that precisely the opposite can occur. “It can be the very best friend you have,” says the Santa Ana, Calif., public relations consultant. “But you have to use it right.” Read more Outlook 2007
To-Do Bar Helps You Manage Your Day
Outlook 2007 includes new productivity features like the To-Do Bar, Instant Search and more E-mail is a big part of more and more jobs, with some workers now required to respond to dozens of mails each day. So, naturally, the tools used to manage e-mail keep getting better. Look no further than Outlook 2007 for the evidence. The latest version of the venerable messaging program that ships with the Microsoft Office System takes its built-in e-mail/calendaring/task management tools to another level. If you’re already an Outlook user, here are five reasons to upgrade to the latest version. Exchange 2007 — What you need to know Many of today’s small to mid-sized businesses operate in a Microsoft Exchange environment. Most of these businesses have invested in Exchange and Exchange-compatible systems over the years, and now they are both loyal to and dependent upon Exchange for email. Now that Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 has finally been released, you might be wondering if it’s worth the time, effort, and cost to migrate to 2007 from your current platform. Find out what’s new with Exchange 2007, and what security issues to consider before you migrate. Read more | eMazzanti Technologies Selected as
Grand Prize Winner in Microsoft’s
Windows 7 + You = Success Contest.HOBOKEN, NJ – July 9, 2009 – Today, eMazzanti Technologies, a leader in computer networking technology, announces its selection by Microsoft as a grand prize winner in the “Windows 7 + You = Success | What’s Your Story?” partner video contest. The contest called on Microsoft partners from around the world to submit their story on how and why Windows 7 is poised to revolutionize today’s technology market. eMazzanti Technologies has consistently shown its ability to implement cutting edge technologies in production environments, with Windows 7 as a prime example.This is the second Microsoft contest in recent weeks in which eMazzanti Technologies has claimed the grand prize. The previous contest, “Driving Small Business Success”, awarded eMazzanti with a 2009 Mercedes Benz Smart FourTwo Car. For this partner video contest, eMazzanti’s grand prize is a set of Lenovo IdeaPads. eMazzanti’s track record as the leader in the field of computer networking is evident from Microsoft’s continued recognition. eMazzanti’s contest winning submission further details what the firm believes is the next big thing for its client base.Read more |
| eMazzanti Technologies Selected to
Join Speakers at Microsoft Worldwide Partner ConferenceHoboken, NJ July 9, 2009 — eMazzanti Technologies announces today that Carl Mazzanti will be joining the speakers at Microsoft’s 2009 Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC). Taking place in New Orleans, the WPC is a forum for the latest Microsoft products, programs, strategies, and cutting-edge technologies. Thousands of decision-making partners and Microsoft experts from across the globe will be in attendance to prepare for and to take advantage of new business opportunities, new business development strategies, and innovative solutions. eMazzanti Technologies was chosen to contribute due to their excellence in using Microsoft technology in innovative ways to deploy integrated solutions that serve customers in the small-to-midsize-business market segment.“We are honored at the opportunity Microsoft has provided our firm and our customers”, said Jennifer Mazzanti, President of eMazzanti Technologies. “With each engagement our ability to service the mutual customers of eMazzanti and Microsoft improves. While there will be thousands of different Microsoft partners at the conference, the opportunity to go on stage is reserved for only a few. This opportunity is a testament to my firm, eMazzanti Technologies, as a networking powerhouse in the Americas,” continued Mazzanti.Read more |
| Do You Know Office Secrets?
By Alan R. Earls
Reprinted with permission from Microsoft Small Business CenterMicrosoft Office 2007 has a wealth of features that you may have overlooked that could help your business. Here are four you may want to learn about.In Summary:
► Microsoft Office 2007 is chock-full of useful features you may not be aware of.
►Read these tips on using SmartArt, the Outlook To-Do Bar, Document Inspector, and ScreenTips.At the core of every business are the fundamental office productivity applications that support nearly every business function. The Microsoft Office suite of applications is so familiar that many managers probably assume they know everything they need to know about its capabilities. But according to Monica Robinson, Microsoft Office 2007 senior product manager, there are numerous new features-some subtle, some dramatic-that can make a significant difference for businesses. “With the right software tools, employees are better able to impact the business,” she says.Read on for these features. |
| | Make Documents Look Great in Word 2007With Microsoft Office Word 2007, you can quickly and easily turn a plain-looking document into one that looks professionally designed. Use styles to quickly format major elements in your document, such as titles, subtitles, and headings. Start with predefined, coordinated designs and then customize to suit your needs. As you work, you don’t need to apply formatting and then do it again until you have what you want — just point to a style in the dialog box to see a preview in your document. Not quite right? Point to a different style and see what it looks like.Read more |
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| | | Photo Firm Enhances Customer Service and Clips Cost Through Server VirtualizationBergen County Camera needed to update its aging computer environment, improve server management, and free time to focus on customer needs. They chose to upgrade from Windows Server® 2003 to Windows Server 2008 as they were well versed in the use of Microsoft® technologies. After a successful deployment, the organization observed reduced application deployment time, improved server management, and increased end-user productivity. Read the case study | |
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