Total Network Support Plus just got even better!

Total Network Support Plus just got even better

We are delighted to announce that your TNS+ service is about to get even better…(and it won't cost you a penny extra!)

As you know, Concise IT are passionate about delivering the very best customer service. For the past year we have been working hard to ensure that we raise the bar further for our TNS+ clients.

As from 1st July 2007 we are improving TNS+ by adding the following value added benefits:

• Extended Cover (now 8.00am to 6.00pm) for TNS+ only
• Enhanced Priority Response Service Level Agreement (SLA)
• Support for Windows Based Mobiles and PDA's installed by CIT
• Incident cover for Virus & Spyware Infections
• Monthly Incident Reports*
• Quarterly Performance and Network Health Report and Review*
• Preferential Pricing for Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Services
  * These services commence on the 1st September 2007.
  

Upon your next renewal of TNS+ we will also improve the way that your network maintenance is scheduled in order to improve security and offer more service but with less disruption to your staff.

Monthly system updates will mean that we test and apply critical patches and updates more frequently. These are applied remotely. This will enhance security but with no disruption to your business. A report outlining all of the changes will be provided every month.

This will be further complemented by 2 x 6 monthly enhanced pre-emptive visits in order to make sure that your systems run at their optimum performance (rather than 4 standard visits).

The aim is to create less disruption to your business, reduce our carbon footprint, increase the uptime of your servers, and at the same time improve the standard and effectiveness of the service.

Visit our Total Network Support webpage for more information.

Virtualisation - The Benefits

Q. What is virtualisation?

A. Virtualisation is the pooling and sharing of IT resources, including servers, storage and networking.

In a virtualised environment, the logical functions of computing, storage and network elements are separated from their physical functions.

Elements from these pools can then be manually or automatically allocated to meet the changing needs and priorities of a business. These concepts can be applied broadly across the enterprise, from data centre resources to PCs and printers.

It enables people, processes and technology to work together more efficiently to meet increased service levels. Since capacity can be allocated dynamically, over-provisioning is eliminated and your entire IT infrastructure is simplified.

Example

“Some Application Servers typically run at a mere 5-15% CPU utilisation. Transforming physical Servers into Virtual Servers and consolidating them would see an increase in utilisation by up to 80%, whilst significantly reducing running costs.”

Benefits

Virtualisation delivers quantifiable savings in both capital and operating costs by:

Increasing hardware utilisation and reducing hardware spend
Lowering your infrastructure costs
Reducing your physical and carbon footprint
Decreasing staff costs

Free Virtualisation Review and Report

To help businesses understand the implications and opportunities of a virtualised IT infrastructure, Concise IT are offering 10 leading companies a complimentary consultancy review & bespoke report from our qualified VMware expert, Robert Burrell.

The package is worth over £1500 (but at no cost to you).

Some of the areas covered in the Virtualisation report are:

· Increasing hardware utilisation and reducing hardware spend
· Lowering network infrastructure costs
· Reducing your physical and carbon footprint
· Decreasing staff costs by simplifying and automating operations
· Gaining maximum uptime with more reliable, easier to deploy DR solutions

To find out more or to confirm this unique opportunity please call Andrew on: 0800 083 3160 before 31st December 2008. Alternatively visit our Network Solutions Virtualisation page

Think Big - Go Thin!

Thin Client Technology.

As a replacement to the desktop PC, Thin Client has long been recognised for it’s ease of management, reliability and low cost of ownership.

But did you know that Thin Client can also dramatically reduce downtime and improve data security?

The Benefits of Thin Client

· 25% cost saving compared to Desktop PC’s
· Easy remote management of applications and files
· 34% less maintenance cost
· Rapid deployment and ‘hot swap’
· No moving parts means greater reliability and reduction in downtime
· Highly secure – works only with a host (meaning less hardware theft)
· Space saving design gives you more of your desk back!
· Uses less power (23% less cost) - reducing your carbon footprint

Source: Zona Research, Intelliquest, Meta Group Study


With Thin Clients, software and data are stored and run centrally, depriving viruses of their usual access to your system.

For even more security, options such as Smart Card Readers or Biometrics provide an extra, more sophisticated level of user authenticity the HP Compaq T5000 Series enjoys a long life cycle.

All components meet industry standards and there are no moving parts. Not even a ventilator. Which means fewer maintenance events and less down time.

Special Offers on HP T5720 Thin Clients (ex VAT) for orders on or before 31st July 2007.

EG839AT - £249. Plus get a 19" HP 1906 TFT for just £25 (saving £100)
EG840AT - £269. Plus get a 19" HP 1906 TFT for just £25 (saving £100)
RA315AT - £289. Plus get a 19" HP 1906 TFT for just £25 (saving £100)

Order more than 10 units and get FREE Delivery anywhere in the UK.

Call Jane, Paul or David on Freephone 0800 083 3160 for specifications, advice and quotes. Alternatively visit our Thin Client webpage.

All-in-One (AiO) Storage Solutions

Unbelievably simple. Uniquely affordable. Unquestionably reliable.

That's what they have been saying about HP StorageWorks All-in-One (AiO) storage systems.

But what is AiO and what are the benefits?

Specialised storage systems like SAN and NAS require specialised and in-depth knowledge to design and implement. The All-in-One storage solution from HP gets round this problem by offering a fully integrated system that is designed to be managed by IT generalists who have no storage expertise.

AiO provides a simple, integrated and affordable network storage solution that enables organisations to easily manage, grow and protect their data without requiring them to become storage experts. With its easy-to-use interface (ASM) it takes care of all underlying storage tasks and presents network storage in application-centric terms, giving administrators new found levels of control.

Find out about the benefits of AiO - click here.

As a HP Preferred partner, Concise IT can provide a HP StorageWorks system on a 'Buy & Try' basis which allows you to test a StorageWorks system for 90 days at no risk whatsoever. Call our AiO customer care team on 0800 083 3160 to find out more or arrange this. Alternatively complete our online enquiry form.

All-in-One Storage Solutions

The All-in-One Solution to your Storage Problems

Data Storage and Archiving. Businesses today are required to keep more data now than ever before.
The result is that storage has become a major concern for growing companies such as yours.

HP’s All-in-One Storage Solution (AiO) has been developed with this problem in mind.

AiO enables organisations to easily manage, grow and protect their data without requiring them to become storage experts.

The Benefits of AiO

It’s Simple. Lowers the cost and complexity of network storage, eliminates the pain of data migration and provides integrated data protection.

It’s Reliable. Eliminates Backup windows and protects data with snapshots, backup replication and redundancy options built on HP reliability.

It’s Affordable. Efficient, with a lower total cost of ownership, AiO is a cost effective solution for growing environments and ensures long-term investment protection.

See for yourself
As a HP Preferred partner, we have a dedicated AiO evaluation for you to try. Join us for lunch and a one-to-one evaluation to see the system in action. A storage expert will be on hand to answer your questions.

90 Day No-risk Trial
We also provide an AiO on a 'Buy & Try' basis that allows you to test the system for 90 days at no risk whatsoever.

Freephone our AiO team on 0800 083 3160 for more information or to arrange an evaluation. Alternatively visit our All-in-One Storage Solution (AiO) webpage for more information and enquiry form.

Concise Changes

Concise IT are currently going through many changes.

This blog should help you keep up to date with everything happening at the headquarters just to make sure you don't miss anything!

Aiden Wilkinson
Marketing & Communications Manager

Blog Launch!

Concise IT is proud to launch their very own blog. The blog is intended to be a slightly more informal medium for Concise IT to communicate through, providing you with news & happenings, stories and articles you might find interesting, websites of note, commentary and insight and a lot more besides.

There is a great deal happening at Concise IT - which we will announce in the very near future, so watch this space!

We are excited to be taking this step forward and to hearing your thoughts about what we have to say in this space. We encourage your participation!

You will usually be able to comment on posts appearing here and there is an RSS feed available for your convenience.

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