Meet Aaron Margeson , Senior Systems Engineer in the Richmond Office of Nortec.

Aaron talks about his recent training and certification, thinking creatively about new technologies, and how mind-reading could be the key to world peace.

Q: Tell us about your recent VMware training.

A: I recently attended Virtual infrastructure and Configuration training for VMware - specifically on its Virtual Infrastructure 3 product. I learned the ins and outs of how the product works, best practices, and how to fully use all of the product's features. I also received my VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification. I'm now in a better position to help customers understand and improve their businesses through availability and continuity.

Read the interview.

The VMware Infrastructure Toolkit for Windows allows you to manage virtual infrastructure using Microsoft's new scripting language called PowerShell. The VI Toolkit allows you to perform functions that might not be as easy to do using the normal GUI - for example, finding any snapshots older than 30 days. Check it out.
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New ShoreTel Partner Transcribes Voice Mail from Multiple Accounts into Readable Messages

GotVoice brings all of your voice-mail systems together in a single service and has just announced a tie-up to offer its services to customers of ShoreTel Inc.

GotVoice gives you multiple ways to access your voicemail messages. It starts by emailing them to you as sound files. Perhaps more useful, it can convert messages to text, then send the text to you in emails or SMS messages. That means you don't need to press keys, use speakers or listen through a headset to retrieve your messages. The real-world benefit is clear: you can discreetly access your voice mail, via a laptop or email-capable mobile handset, even when you're stuck in interminable meetings.

You can also reverse the conversion process. Type a message or a reply and GotVoice converts it into a synthesized voice message. You can then send it to phones or email addresses, as well as groups of phones. You can also opt for silent delivery, sending messages directly into other people's voice mail without ringing their phones.

Source: VoIP News, July 9, 2008
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The single largest cost businesses face in managing hundreds of desktops is the amount of human resources required to deploy, support, manage, and maintain an efficient infrastructure with a modern desktop environment.

You can use Microsoft Desktop Deployment Planning Services (DDPS) vouchers to assess and evaluate the business value of upgrading Microsoft Office and Windows software, deploy new versions more easily, and automate patching. This can mean reduced cost and complexity of software deployment and increased IT productivity.

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Welcome Aboard
Nortec introduces David Solomonraj as the GM of our Eastern PA/Philadelphia Metro operations and Scott Salier, returning to Nortec as the new GM of our Western, PA operations.

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