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Smarttech will conduct full or partial systems audits Completely Free of Charge. This audit will be used to document all the relevant information about your ICT hardware and software. We will identify the type of systems audit you require and ensure we collate meaningful information that can be used for financial, logistical and ICT strategy planning.

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  • Introduction

    Smarttechs newsletter has been developed for our clients so we can highlight key areas of interest within the Irish IT sector. In these tough economic times your company needs to keep management costs at a minimum without sacrificing on quality of service. In this edition we will discuss cost effective methods for business continuity through cloud computing & EnergyWatchIT (EWIT) which helps cut IT energy costs and reduce your organisations carbon footprint.
    I am also happy to mention that notwithstanding all the doom and gloom, we are seeing real tangible evidence of business successes and of individuals availing of opportunities and ideas that are presenting themselves. 

    Over the past 24 months we have helped many of our clients create more robust IT & futureproof Infrastructre, while reducing their management costs. I am confident that the professional team at Smarttech can help you and I am available should you wish to meet and discuss any aspects of your business.

    • 10 Tricky questions to ask yourself about your IT network!

      1. Are all my licences up to date?
      2. Is my back-up working?
      3. How secure is my network?
      4. Is my client’s data protected correctly?
      5. Have I got virus protection that works?
      6. Is there Spyware/Malware on my system?
      7. Is my network supported?
      8. Is my network working to its full optimisation?
      9. Is my network future proof?
      10. What would we do if it stopped working?
      If you answer “I don’t know” to any of the above then your network needs to be reviewed and an assessment carried out to ensure you have business continuity, now and in the future. Smarttech will carry out “Free of Charge” a full audit and report back to you with the answers to the above.

      • Why Use Cloud Computing?

        Cloud Computing or Server Hosting is an extremely cost effective way of managing your IT infrastructure. It is the alternative to a large upfront cost of buying building and maintaining an Internal server infrastructure. In regular scenarios clients have networks that are more elaborate, expensive and complex than their needs, or worse again networks that are to small, weak, unresponsive and resource consuming resulting in expensive downtimes and costly repairs.
        Hosting is one of the smartest business decisions that you will make in good economic times and in more demanding times, it's may well be the best IT decision you make. Outsourcing by its nature allows your business to operate more efficiently with reduced exposure to risks and less barriers to growth, reallocation or downscaling. Just how much more efficiently you run and how much you decrease your risks depend on the hosting provider you work with.

        At Smarttech we ensure that your hosted services are providing the IT resources that you need as and when you need them. Not providing any less than you need without paying for what you don’t use. If you need additional resources there is no delay, if you want to re align resources it is done with minimal costs and superb efficiency.
        Expansion takes hours as opposed to weeks, costs are directed at what is required, not wasted on what you don’t need.

        The reasons you must consider hosting your IT:

        Extend your resources

        • Drastically reduces labor costs
        • Allows you concentrate on running your business
        • Expert advice on hand
        • Take advantage of latest technologies without hiring the expertise
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        Cash efficiency:

        • No big capital outlays on depreciating hardware
        • Affordable and predictable monthly costs
        • Expand as you grow rather than over - purchase upfront
        • Guranted faster (ROI) return on investment
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        Limit your business risk:

        • Maintain capital
        • Change Business plans and IT plans quickly and efficiently
        • Guarantees your server is accessible
        • Implements projects quickly and on time
        • Allow you to concentrate on growing your business
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        Ease of mind:

        • Dont worry anymore about your Servers health
        • UPS, Multiple data connectivity points, Cluster back up 
        • Data security
        • Costs reduced dramatically

        • Reducing Operating costs with EWIT

          Most of us dread hearing that being said to us, can we really make a difference or is it just corporate speak for let’s look like we’re making a difference. How do we go about embracing the ethics of reducing our carbon footprint and will anything we do really make a significant reduction to global warming?
          The truth is, we can make a difference and everybody employed where there is a desktop or laptop can save valuable “Energy”. Will it help if we can reduce our company’s power consumption, yes it will and it’s also a cost effective way of complying with legislation about to be introduced by government and it saves money! We have recently undertaken to promote and distribute new software developed by U.C.C. and fully backed by Enterprise Ireland. The software called EnergyWatch IT, allows you to take full control of your networks power usage and puts you in control. Extensive research undertaken by U.C.C. has shown some startling usage patterns and bad habits among top Irish corporate companies.

          Top Irish Company “FACTS”

          • 87% think running costs are to high
          • 75% leave PCs on out of hours
          • 89% don’t have automated system for shutting PCs
          • 500 PCs left on after hours will waste €34,000pa

          How Energy Watch IT works

          • Define & manage your green IT policies.
          • Translate your green IT policies.
          • Automate your hibernation & shutdowns.
          • Produce in-depth CO2, cost and kWh savings reports.
          • Be alert – see what PCs or groups are wasting the most energy

          Be Safe & Be Secure

          • Reduce security threats to your organisation.
          • Save money and & energy by managing your green IT policy.
          • Save time – no need to manually shut down idle PCs.
          • Save important data – automated backups of open docs & emails.
          • Provide feedback to your staff & clients on CO2 savings.

          Easy to set up

          • Real-time reports – instant access from any browser.
          • User friendly intuitive interface.
          • Easy and quick setup.
          • Easily customise your reports.

          At Smarttech we care

          • We care about savings.
          • We care about security.
          • We care about prolonging the life of your network.
          • We care about our environment

          To learn more please contact our team on 0818 27 27 27 or log on to www.smarttech.ie and register your interest in making a difference.

          • Five Reasons to Choose Smarttech

            Customers reasons for changing:
            1. IT is not their core business
            2. IT is a costly headache
            3. They don’t understand it
            4. They like fixed overheads costs
            5. Don’t know if their buying the right equipment.
            Below is very much about us, think you should highlight some of the problems we know the customers are feeling empathize with that. Also, Smarttech have 2 kinds of customers, the ones that know nothing about IT and the likes of John of Gods who know more. So you have to make the newsletter appeal to both.

            • We are business people who also happen to be IT people. We have a genuine understanding of the commercial implications that IT has on your business operations.
            • We use best of breed technology in both hardware and software to ensure we deliver rapid & effective problem resolution.
            • We consider our people to be the best in the business and experts in their respective fields including hardware, software, project management & network support.
            • We are extremely responsive organisation and our staff bonuses are linked to your satisfaction.
            • We provide dedicated account management to ensure the channels of communication are always open with our clients and the service provided can easily be monitored.

            • Free IT & Network Audit

              Smarttech will conduct full or partial systems audits Completely Free of Charge. This audit will be used to document all the relevant information about your ICT hardware and software. We will identify the type of systems audit you require and ensure we collate meaningful information that can be used for financial, logistical and ICT strategy planning.
              Regardless of what your core business is, your IT & Telecoms networks are core to the successful running of that business. We carry out full Audits of both networks free of charge, why do we do that? Because 90% of our business is a result of Smarttech carrying out an Audit and informing the customer in language they understand and with pricing that suits their budget. We listen to what you tell us about where you want to bring the company and we respond to that request. We work with clients whose business are growing, multi site retailers now know in advance what it’s going to cost in IT infrastructure to open another branch. Clients are aware of the Data Protection laws but not always sure of how to store data effective and cost efficient fashion, we handle this with remote back up to a safe and secure Data Centre, no more headaches for the client and a fixed monthly overhead.

              • We will carry out a full analysis of your IT & Telecoms Networks
              • We will provide you with a report detailing
              • Strengths & weaknesses of your network
              • Check Security & integrity of network
              • Check for network optimisation
              • Scan for viruses, spyware & malware
              • Analysis of Data Back Up procedures
              • Analysis of your telecoms calls
              • Examine the rates and let you know what your charges are
              • Examine your telephone lines and broadband charges

              All of the above information will be put into an easy to read format and presented to you as a report outlining current charges, current infrastructure and options at improving both and saving your money. Our sales executives and engineers have vast experience between them and as an Independent company we will guide you in the right direction for your company.
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