Blue Networks and Dell
Blue Networks and Technology have now teamed up with Dell to provide our clients with more options for their equipment. The decision to become a Dell partner was taken following ongoing requests from clients to purchase Dell equipment. We have found that the customer service and assistance we get from Dell is excellent and we are therefore comfortable in recommending these products to our...
Read MoreWindows 7 Specials
Microsoft have finally released their latest operating system, Windows 7. We have been testing the product internally for some time and the results are very encouraging. If you were disappointed with the performance and other issues you experienced with Windows Vista, then Windows 7 will provide you with everything you were hoping for….and MORE!!! Windows 7 builds on the functionality...
Read More2010 Backup Schedule
The 2010 server backup schedule is now available for service agreement clients who are using our standard 26 tape rotation set (10xMon-Fri, 4xWeekly, 12xMonthly). This backup schedule provides a very good level of backup security providing recovery options for up to 12 months. For those clients who are on a service agreement, this schedule is prepared free of charge. For casual clients, or...
Read More6 Monthly Visits
All clients connecting a server to the internet and/or utilizing a server internally should considering arranging a 6 monthly site visit. The goal of the 6 monthly visit is to: Install all major operating system service packs Install any server application service packs (includes products such as SQL Server, Exchange & Symantec Antivirus Suite Perform tape restore testing to verify backups...
Read MoreWindows 7 Free Upgrades
Microsoft are offering a free upgrade to Windows 7 for customers who have bought PC’s or laptop’s between 26 June 2009 and January 31st 2010 – please check the vendor websites below for specific model eligibility. Redemption claims are submitted via the vendor website, and successful claimants will have their copy of Windows 7 sent out to them after October 22nd.This offer...
Read MoreBi-annual Maintenance
Feedback, received during our reviews, has indicated that UPS and tape restore testing is a service that clients would like to see offered by Blue. With this in mind we have grouped together tasks that we feel are best suited to being completed in a single site visit so as to minimize visits to site and the impact on staff. Blue is now offering the ability to schedule 6 monthly (typically around...
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