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Lean I.T. Managed Services Webinar
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Microsoft Cloud Services. We're all in.
Cloud computing technologies enable organizations to access Internet-based information, applications, storage, and services. Businesses that want the power of the cloud should expect powerful privacy, security, and control. That’s why we offer cloud services from Microsoft. The combination of our expertise and extensive Microsoft experience, commitment, and leadership in cloud computing means you can go into the cloud with confidence. See how you can increase institutional flexibility and grow your business using enterprise-class collaboration and productivity tools. Contact us today to learn more about our offers that include Microsoft cloud services.
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Join us for our next webinar
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Wednesday, December 8, 2010
11:30am – 12:30pm Eastern Time

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Five Keys to Disk Backup Scalability
As your business grows, so does the amount of data it generates, and the amount of storage capacity needed to properly retain the data cascades out of control. Organizations of all sizes face the dilemma of how to backup increasing amounts of data while reducing the hassles of traditional tape-based systems. Fortunately, the cost of SATA disk has fallen in recent years,
making disk-based backup systems affordable for companies of all sizes. In addition to reducing
or even eliminating reliance on tape, disk provides many advantages over tape, including faster
and more reliable backups and restores.
In selecting a disk-based backup solution, it’s critical to consider the scalability of each prospective solution to ensure that it will meet the needs of your organization now and into the
future. This paper outlines the five key questions you should ask when evaluating the scalability of any disk-based backup solution.
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Can the system size to your current requirements and accommodate near-term data growth without requiring you to purchase more initial capacity than you need? |
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Does the system enable you to keep all of your backup history and retention on disk cost effectively? |
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As your data grows, can you cost-effectively add capacity to the system without disruption or added complexity? |
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Does the system maintain leading backup and restore performance as capacity is added? |
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Does the system’s core architecture scale along with your data? |
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Selecting a disk-based backup solution can be daunting, however ExaGrid provides the only disk backup appliance with data deduplication at an affordable price. For more information please contact your CPR Account Manager. |
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The Microsoft Big Easy Offer is Back!
The Big Easy Offer 5.0 gives you choices on Microsoft products and solutions that fit your needs. |
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Now you can find the right solution for your organization while earning a partner subsidy checks, to help you implement the solution. Qualifying purchases from multiple product groups over the course of the offer increase the amount of partner subsidy you can earn to assist in your deployment. Partner subsidies can be used towards additional purchases of hardware, software or services from your Microsoft Reseller Partner.
How do I take advantage of the Big Easy Offer 5.0? |
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Make a qualifying purchase between October 25, 2010 and December 31, 2010. |
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Redeem your purchase within 30 days of purchase date at http://www.microsoftincentives.com/BigEasy5/redeem.aspx. |
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Receive your partner subsidy check from Microsoft. |
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Spend your subsidy funds with your Microsoft partner upon receipt. Please note that subsidy funds expire after 90 days of the check issue date. |
For more information on this program, visit http://www.microsoftincentives.com/bigeasy or contact CPR for complete details.
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Holiday
Hours
CPR extends a heartfelt thank you to all of our customers this Holiday Season.
We appreciate your friendship, your loyalty, your commitment to local services,
and your business. We look forward to serving you in 2011.
CPR will be closed during these Holiday
Hours:
Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 25 and Friday, Nov. 26
Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24
New Year’s Eve, Friday,
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Lean I.T. - Managed Services Webinar
Thursday, December 2, 2010 12:00pm – 12:30pm Eastern Time
What if... |
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You could have unlimited access to a technology help desk, staffed by certified engineers. |
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You had a team of onsite engineers were at your disposal for setting up new users, or fixing system or network issues. |
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Your network was being monitored, maintained and updated while you slept. |
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You received more and paid less than you are for your IT support today |
Enough with the ”What If’s”— Learn how it can be done! This 30-minute webinar will demystify technology support and provide a clear vision how lean businesses are managing and maintaining their technology while focusing on growing their businesses.
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Microsoft Cloud Services Webinar
Wednesday, December 8, 2010 11:30am – 12:30pm Eastern Time
Do you know that more than 20 million businesses are already taking advantage of the enterprise-ready products and services of Microsoft® cloud services? CPR, a Microsoft partner, is committed to helping businesses realize the cloud’s potential for lower costs, collaboration, and agility. Join us December 8th to learn more.
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