May 2006
1. News
2. Free stuff!
3. Product Updates
4. Spread the Word!
5. 15 seconds of fame
6. Griff's Corner - Techie Tips
CIS Seminar on 8th June 2006
In conjunction with Pegasus Software and the HMRC, Interactive Control are running an event for the Construction Industry and other related Industries on 8th June at the Institute of Directors in Birmingham.
If you think you, or companies you work with, might be affected by the new rules due to come into force next year regarding Sub Contractors, or you are looking to take more control over your jobs or contracts and improve profitability, then you should attend this event.
The event will start at 1pm with a buffet lunch provided and then the presentation will commence at 2pm, expecting to last around an hour and a half. With presentations from Pegasus and the HMRC, we expect this event to be very popular so please book early.
To reserve you place, email us now: sales@interactivecontrol.co.uk or call 0121 260 2600.
Seminar Venue: Institute of Directors in Birmingham
Time: 1pm for lunch
A nation's interests? Google tells all.......
By Anand Giridharadas International Herald Tribune
SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2006
"MUMBAI, India Google lifted the veil this week on one of its best-kept secrets: which nations search for what.
Who looks up democracy most avidly? Who seeks out Allah or Christ most faithfully? Who types in "drugs" or "sex" most frequently?
No country's secrets are spared.
Pakistanis look up "Danish cartoons" more avidly than anyone, according to Google. They also lead the rankings for "sex" - with their neighbour and nuclear rival India seldom far behind.
"In Pakistani society, sex is a taboo," said Fatima Idrees, a project manager at the Pakistani affiliate of the Gallup International polling agency, ..................." click here for the full story
Dress Down Day Update
If you remember a few months ago, we mentioned the dress down day we were having for charity – well it was a complete success and we raised enough money to put towards an engraved tile in the BAYC new building. Interactive Control really enjoyed getting behind a local charity that does so much for youths in the Area. Thanks to everyone who sponsored us – it was greatly appreciated and will go to an excellent cause!
2. Free stuff! Yes it really is free
Want to find out how well your website is performing in the search engines?
Click here to email us for your free report.
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It's completely free
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No obligation to anything
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You even get all the information you need to make it better
Interactive Control has offered this in previous months but as we always get such a massive response, we thought we’d run it again.
So ask yourself the following questions…
Is my website working to its maximum potential?
Could it generate more business for me?
Can my potential customers find me on the internet?
If you can’t answer ‘yes’ to all of these questions, then you need to speak to us. We are offering a FREE Website Analysis Report that will give you more insight into the way your website is working for your business and the actual demand for your services online.
Email us or call us on 0121 2602600 to claim your FREE report! What have you got to lose?
3. Product Updates
Pegasus Software Promotion Close to Finishing
The current Pegasus upgrade promotion is due to finish next month. If you are considering upgrading you Accounts System then contact us now to see how much you can save.
Document Management - for those in search of the paperless office at a realistic cost..................
Laserfiche is a leading Document Management solution and, as mentioned in last month’s newsletter, are a market leader across the globe in the provision of Document Management solutions.
Midshire are a major player in this field and thus why Interactive have chosen to partner them.
Laserfiche is fantastically priced and value for money …. Midshire will provide an on-site presentation (clearly with no obligation to buy) to all of Interactive Control’s clients and contacts.
Please call Tim Herbert on 0121 260 2643 to book your demonstration – it’s FANTASTIC to see in action believe me!
4. Spread the Word!
Hints and Tips
A tip about tips.......... 'show the Tip of the Day when an Office program starts'.
Applies to: Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel.
- Open a Microsoft Office program.
- If the Office Assistant is not displayed, click Show the Office Assistant on the Help menu.
- Right-click the Office Assistant.
- Click Options.
- On the Options tab, select the Show the Tip of the Day at startup check box.
5. 15 seconds of fame
New staff update - the team continues to grow
This month we’d like to welcome yet another new member of staff to Interactive Control. Adam Burt is currently studying for his BSC Computer Science degree Qualification at Aston University and comes to us as a Software tester and developer. We welcome Adam aboard the Interactive team!
6. Griff's Corner
XP Professional or Home?
So what is the difference? In support, we get asked this very question time and time again, so we decided to tell everyone.
XP Professional supports:
- Basic XP Features.
- Offline files and folders so you can have access to files & folders on a network share when disconnected from the server.
- Encrypting File System - protects sensitive data in files that are stored on disk using the NTFS file system.
- Access Control – restrict access to selected files, applications, and other resources.
- Backups - Professional Edition includes the Microsoft Personal Backup and Restore solution.
- XP Professional is designed to work with Microsoft Windows Servers and management solutions.
- XP Home/Media Edition supports:
- Basic XP Features.
- The important thing here is that there is no support for Microsoft Windows Servers - we can make it talk to them but if it stops, there's no guarantees it will ever work again. If you are using XP in business, you need to be using XP Professional.
