Microsoft Lync Connects Everyone Everywhere

Microsoft Lync video conferencing and instant messaging connects everyone anywhere. The new Universal Communications tool connects millions of Skype users with Lync-Skype connectivity.

Reduce travel costs and improve speed of communication, with desktop sharing and conferencing. With the presence information you get from Lync, you can reach out to an available colleague and attend to customer requests much faster.

Optimize Lync communication and collaboration with integration to your Avaya IP Office phone system and Microsoft Exchange.

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Use Lync to communicate anywhere, including outdoors on your deck.

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Business Owners Are Getting More Optimistic about Growth. Are You?

Is it the weather, low cost of borrowing or increased consumer confidence? 

Optimism within the business community is the highest it's been since 2009, according to the National Federation of Independent Business. 

Why? A few reasons, including favorable expectations for the economy, plans to grow employment and increasing earnings.

Business owners are experiencing growth and hiring again. They're also investing in technology to help automate and optimize their business processes.

See the infographic below and tell us how optimistic are you feeling?

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Making the wrong decision can cause the organization some pain and difficulty. But not making a decision at all can leave your business at a competitive disadvantage.

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How and Why should you upgrade Microsoft Windows XP and Office 2003

Its hard to believe that Windows XP is 12 years old, but this widely popular operating system has come to an end. Microsoft will end its support for the Windows XP operating system on April 8, 2014.

Microsoft is also cutting support for Office 2003, so that productivity software you've been enjoying on that old PC will also need to be upgraded. 

What are the Risks to your Business?

Windows XP and Office 2003, will no longer receive support, software updates, or security patches. Anyone using either Windows XP or Office 2003 risks attacks from hackers that takes advantage of an un-patched vulnerability or exploit. 

Unfortunately virus software will not protect your system or your business from possible hack exploitation. Virus software only protects your system from virus and malware on an email, browsing and file level. Read the Microsoft FAQ for additional details and other frequently asked questions.

In addition to security risks, businesses that have to meet compliance standards may also face a risk of breaching their regulatory obligations by not upgrade the software.

Learn how you can prevent network security vulnerabilities. Read this valuable article. 

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Microsoft is encouraging users to migrate away from Windows XP and upgrade to Windows 7 or Windows 8. Upgrading to the latest version of Office is also recommended. Check out Office 365 cloud.

Should you do Nothing? 

The wait and see kind of approach is no way to do business these days. If you think its costly to upgrade your Windows XP computers, imagine what it will cost if the systems are hacked and sensitive private and confidential information is circulated to your competitors and customers.

Being proactive with technology has been proven to be more effective in maintaining a competitive edge, but in this case it's also more cost effective. Replacing your XP systems will eliminate the anxieties of security vulnerabilities, business risk, not to mention prevent costly reactive rushed repairs and possible law suits.

Get help migrating from Windows XP

Migrating from Windows XP may not be easy. After all its an old version. The issue is that you can’t just upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7. The upgrade path would be XP to Vista to 7. There are tools out available to make things easier on you and keep you.

Should you Upgrade or Replace?

If your computer is older then 3-4 years old, you may not want to invest the time and energy in upgrading just the software. In this case, you may be better off to purchase a new computer with Windows 7 or 8.

If you choose to keep the existing hardware and upgrade just software, you'll need to pay someone to do the installation of the software.

However, if you purchase a new computer it will come with Windows 7 or 8 already installed. And in most cases, it also has the latest version of Office also already installed. This is not only a time saver to allow you to get back up and running, but its also more cost effective.

Replacing a Windows XP computer with a new Windows 7 or 8 PC makes more sense from a cost perspective. In addition, the new computer will be more powerful with the latest hardware configuration and warranty to give you years of peace of mind productivity.

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Microsoft Solutions including Office 365 Cloud

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Windows XP to Windows 8 upgrade assistant 
Microsoft FAQ about Windows XP End of Support 
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What is Managed Anitvirus and Why Should You Have it

Managed antivirus solutions are offered by IT managed service partners. These tech experts take care of installing the software on PCs, MACs and other devices, and will then manage the solution within a dashboard that provides instant alerts and notifications of any issues.

They will also ensure that scans are up-to-date and scheduled for a convenient time, thus protecting computers.

The best way to think of these solutions is that they are specifically provided by a company to look after your computers and protect them from viruses and other security vulnerabilities.

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Managed antivirus is not more costly then traditional antivirus software, but it is much more effective. The investment in an antivirus security solution far outweighs the cost of downtime and repair, should your computer get contaminated.

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Avaya IP Office Helps the Cake Boss Grow the Business

A bakery suddenly finds itself dealing with rapid business growth, after being on a hit reality show Cake Boss. Carlo’s Bakery challenge is how to expand the business without losing the creativity, quality, and customer service that they are famous for.

They realize that they need a simple, scalable collaboration solution and implement an Avaya IP Office phone system. By adding mobile, messaging, video and contact center applications that make collaboration with employees, customers and vendors seamless, simple, and personal - the same way it’s always been since 1910.

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