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Social Networking for Business Event Wednesday 1st June 2011

Share information and connect with your clients and your network... To see a two minute preview of this presentation click on this link to YouTube Whether you work with a business, community, or government organisation... it is vital to have your lines of communication open to your clients and your network. Social Media has now evolved to a stage that it is one of the vital lines of communication. [More info...]

Welcome to Sharpen the Saw Australia

The term "Sharpening the Saw" is defined as taking action to balance and renew your resources, energy, and health to create a sustainable long-term effective lifestyle.

"Sharpen the Saw" is a LinkedIn group for people who strive towards a happier and more successful life in their business, career and personal life. This is a forum where you can exchange ideas, news, discussion and find out about events on the theme of personal, professional and business development.

The term was coined by Stephen Covey - "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People".

Click on this link to visit the Sharpen the Saw page at LinkedIn.

Calling all sales teams - Find out how to increase the efficiency of your sales team using smartphones and Apple iPads - FREE EVENT - 21st June 2011

Communicat will be holding a free information session to demonstrate how many organisations are gaining a competitive advantage by using smart phones, Apple iPads and other tablets to stay in touch with the office while sales teams are out on the road and visiting clients. Don't miss this important opportunity to find out why iPads and smart phones are creating a revolution for sales teams. [More info...]

Microsoft CRM 2011 - New version is now available. [More info...]

The new version of Microsoft CRM has a look and feel which is even more in line with Microsoft Outlook so that the learning curve for your sales team is easier than ever. New features include a sales management dashboard and easier customisation to your requirements. To find out more about Microsoft CRM Sales, Customer Service and Marketing features click here or call Communicat (03) 9320 0000 or email sales@communicat.com.au

Arrow Tencia

Most of the software modules are now available in Tencia. Many clients are now making the upgrade path to the Tencia Business System. Most of the Tencia modules are now available. If you have not yet discussed your upgrade to the new, user-friendly Tencia system.... Why not give us a call on (03) 9320 0000. [More info...]

MYOB Enterprise / MYOB Exo

Most people are aware of MYOB AccountRight as Australia's most popular accounting software, providing an easy starting point for many business organisations to computerise their accounting processes. The good news is that the MYOB company also provides an upgrade path for growing organisations to move up to the Microsoft SQL database driven MYOB Exo software package. [More info...]

Application Server

Application Servers allow users to log onto the server and use its resources to run their applications. Therefore, instead of running applications such Microsoft Word, Excel Arrow or Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) etc. on their own computer, they run them on the Application Server.

If you require specialised software for a number of staff within your business, then an Application Server will help you to decrease your IT costs. Think of the amount of time required to install a single copy of software on each of your staff's computers. Then think of the extra time spent when you have to install an update or upgrade on each computer. Using an Application Server, you only need to install one copy of the software. Obviously, you still need a license for each user; however, you only need to update one copy of the software for all users.

An often-overlooked benefit of using an Application Server is the quick and cheap home office setup for your employees. They can perform their work from home using minimal capital investment - just a cheap PC running Windows and either dialup or broadband internet. The common software platform to run Windows applications is Windows Terminal Services. In runs on top of Microsoft's server class Operating Systems, and allows for efficient scaling up to hundreds of staff.

For more information, please visit the Microsoft Terminal Services website.

Melbourne

Level 1, 541 King Street
West Melbourne, Victoria 3003
Australia
Phone: +61 3 9320 0000
Fax: +61 3 9320 0050
Email: vic@communicat.com.au

Brisbane

PO Box 1546
Level 10 Toowong Tower
9 Sherwood Road
Toowong, Qld 4006
Australia
Phone: +61 7 3876 1200
Fax: +61 7 3876 1266
Email: qld@communicat.com.au