Much of our build-out project is well underway. In fact the planning for our project started months ago, I wanted to mention that in case we make everything look too easy and very fast. Proper project management is a skill in its self. We are proud to have several members of our staff that have worked on countless projects far more detailed and larger than our humble move. The new space is a 2600 square foot operation from our current 1400 square feet.
All of the engineering changes have taken place …

With Windows Vista having never received more than a lukewarm reception (at best), many eyes have turned towards Microsoft’s next OS. The company says it has learned from its mistakes and promises to do better this time around with Windows 7. Since it will come pre-installed on most new desktop PCs and notebooks, Windows 7 will inevitably gain a certain installation base. The situation was different when Windows Vista was released, as many users chose to stick with Windows XP for the time being. That won’t be as much of …

 Recently, we spent countless hours developing the best representation of our company in a full-color printed brochure. We redeveloped our Mission Statement  and executive staff biographies and learned what our clients think about our company. We wanted the brochure to tell the story. And when you read it, I think  you will find we did just that.
Although AMRCON is not the only Managed Service Provider ”MSP” out there, we know we set ourselves apart. In fact through the process of speaking to our clients for this brochure, we found several instances where we earned …

Although the year is off to a busy start at work, I wanted to take a second and give you some updates on a few family milestones. For one as you can see here to the left, our little Andrij or Deeko, has been walking since mid January. He seems to be a bit more reserved than Santino, but none-the-less a real character. It’s funny, they are already wrestling with each other and they only weigh about 4 pounds apart. I can’t believe how time flies. Teeth are coming next, then …

“Hello and welcome to AMRCON’s  “Small Business Executive Review”.  I am Taras Rudko and as many of you know I have been on board with AMRCON for just about a year now as their Chief Information Officer.  During this time period I have had the ability to experience and gather valuable information that I now plan on sharing with the AMRCON Community.
 We live and conduct business in a rapidly changing and complex landscape that does not only revolve around a successful P&L.   Making decisions that successfully guide you through that landscape …

Workstations-Entry Level

OPTIPLEX 380 SFF

OptiPlex 380 Small Form Factor Base Standard PSU

Windows® 7 Professional\Windows XP Professional downgrade

Intel® Pentium® Dual Core E5300 with VT (2.60GHz, 2M, 800MHz FSB)

2GB DDR3 Non-ECC SDRAM,1066MHz, (2 DIMM)

Dell USB Entry Keyboard, Dell USB 2-Button Entry Mouse with Scroll

Integrated Video, Intel® GMA 4500

160GB SATA 3.0Gb/s and 8MB DataBurst Cache™

Integrated 10/100 Ethernet

8X Slimline DVD-ROM, Cyberlink Power DVD™

3 Year Basic Limited Warranty and 3 Year NBD On-Site Service

 
Workstations-Mid Level

OPTIPLEX 760

OptiPlex 760 Minitower Base FT2

Genuine Windows® 7 Professional, with Media, 32-bit, English

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E8400 with VT (3.0GHz, 6M, 1333MHz …

Windows Mobile 7… coming soon to a PDA near you 
Apple Inc. rocked the wireless business by combining the functions of a phone and an iPod. Now, more than two years later, Microsoft Corp. has its comeback: phone software that works a lot like its own Zune media player.  The software, which was unveiled Monday at the Mobile World Congress, is a dramatic change from previous generations of the software that used to be called Windows Mobile. Microsoft’s mobile system powered 13.1 percent of smart phones sold in the U.S. last …

First I want to wish everyone a very Happy New Year! Now that the holidays are done, most of us are settling into our brand new year. Many of us are already starting tax preparation, start of year business plans, and at the same time trying to stay above water from the 1st quarter sluggishness.
I try and take in the start of the year with some small breaks with the family. We had a terrific 2010 launch at the office and we’ve got some work to do. However I refuse …

Even with the economic warnings of 2010 being similar to 2009, AMRCON has completed their 2010 kick off after another growth year. We rallied the troops at the start of the month to announce our end of year reviews, 2010 business plan and strategic overview of the year’s goals. We’re going to post some of those highlights here.
After review of last year we made the determination that our social media and networking groups provided the highest value in business development. Learning from that experience we plan to continue the current …

Migration Path: Small Business Server 2008
With the limited availability of “Down Time” in this technology dependent world, how do you upgrade old equipment, old software, or even old operating systems, without disrupting the client’s ability to work? In the past, the limitations of migrations for a Windows Small Business Server 2003 were limited to creating new separate Domain Controller Servers, new Exchange Email Servers, new Application Servers, and then having to piece all of the data back together.
Lo and behold: Enter Windows Small Business Server 2008. Microsoft has now created …