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So what's new?
New column, new web site,
new designation
Regular readers of this newsletter point to
the Tips and Tricks column, and periodic technical information
updates in the main story of the month, as valuable information
sources.
To add further value to you, starting with
this this issue we have added a "Tech Corner" column. Each
issue, this column will summarize up to date technical
information about operating systems, service releases, and
general software and technology updates. The inaugural tech
corner updates you on current service releases addressing the
recent Slammer worm, and other Microsoft online resources.
The Blue Link website has been given a
facelift, and some new features. Check it out at
www.bluelink.ca, and let us
know what you think, using the "Contact Us" link at the top.
In addition, the newsletter now contains a
brief summary of a case study, linked to the detailed version.
The case studies featured here will include, but not necessarily
be limited to, Blue Link customers, and will illustrate how real
businesses have solved real business problems with properly
designed and implemented solutions.
New Accounting / IT Designation
A new
designation by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants
recognizes appropriately qualified Chartered Accountants as
specialists in Information Technology. We are pleased to
announce that Mark Canes, President of Blue Link, is among the
first 91 professionals to be designated as a CAlIT.
In addition to recognition of
Mark's 19 years' experience in the IT field, the award of this
designation further underlines the Blue Link philosophy of
combining business and accounting skills with Information
Technology expertise to provide the best all-round business
solutions.
Tech Corner
If you are using Microsoft SQL
Server 2000 (or MSDE 2000), follow the link below to the
Microsoft SQL-Server resource page. This site provides
information on protecting your system against the Slammer worm,
and additional resources for SQL-Server users:
http://www.microsoft.com/sql/techinfo/administration/2000/security/slammer.asp.
If you're considering
upgrading to a newer version of Office, there's a wealth of
information on the latest versions and what they offer, at:
http://www.microsoft.com/office/
Finally, for problems with (or
questions about) Microsoft software, the on-line knowledge-base
is a very useful resource. It can be searched by product and any
combination of keywords:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];kbhowto
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In this
issue:
So what's new?
Tech Corner
Tips and Tricks
Case Study
Tips and Tricks
Outlook Tip
Tasks with Attachments
If you use the Tasks feature in Microsoft Outlook
to organize or list your tasks, here's a handy way of saving some
time. Frequently, the work we do involves reference to documents,
spreadsheets, emails, and other reference material in electronic
format. So when we start the task, we have to go looking for these
files in various locations on the server, in our Inbox, etc.
When setting up a task, include any relevant files
(word documents, spreadsheets, or emails) in the task as an
attachment. To do this simply drag and drop the file (or email) into
the Notes section of the task (the large open area below the Reminder
check box).
This way, when you are ready to tackle the task,
you have all the pertinent information handy in one convenient place.
However, remember that these attachments are copies
of the originals; it is advisable to delete these attachments from the
task when complete.
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Case Study |
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Foundation Distributing Inc.,
distributor of books, gifts and curriculum products, has achieved
rapid growth, and cut the picking time for multiple orders by 70%
using Blue Link Solutions.
Click here for the full story.
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Our flagship product, Blue Link
Solutions, is a completely integrated business and accounting
package with functionality unmatched in its price range.
For a complete listing of all of our products
and for more information about them, click here.
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L4K 4X2 Tel:(905) 660-0599 ( in the Toronto area)
Toll free: 1-877-BLU-LINK
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