First released for general sale in October 2001, Microsoft is ending support for its Windows XP operating system on April 8th, 2014.
At this point, you may be asking:
We encourage you to visit www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/enterprise/end-of-support.aspx for answers to these important questions about Window XP including the effects of the deadline on antivirus software.
WADSWORTH– Palitto Consulting Services of Wadsworth, in cooperation with the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce and Microsoft Corporation is presenting a Windows 8 First Look event at Ashland University College of Business, Ridenour Room 401, on Tuesday, December 4th at 11:30am. The event is open to the public and is focused on business-related uses of the new Operating System released on October 26th. Attendees will learn about exciting new features found in Windows 8 followed by a Q&A session hosted by Dan Allen and Mike Brumfield of Palitto Consulting.
“Windows 8 has an entirely new look and feel compared to Windows XP and Windows 7. We plan to give attendees a first-hand look at navigating the OS and utilizing key features,” says Allen.
In addition to the lunch and learning opportunity, Microsoft is donating door prizes for a few lucky attendees. Cost for the event is $10 for Ashland Area Chamber members and $15 for non-members. All proceeds go to the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce. Contact Palitto Consulting at 330-335-7271 or the Medina Chamber at 330-723-8773 for registration details or online at www.ashlandoh.com.
Bryon Palitto attended the 2012 Interop Conference held at the Mandala Bay Conference Center in Las Vegas, NV. This conference affords the opportunity for service providers to connect with major equipment and software providers regarding the latest in business technology. Exploring new and improved technologies enhances the products and services we are able to offer our customers.
Members of the Dalton OH Chamber of Commerce learned about the latest malware and security threats that business networks are exposed to in 2010 at the Monthly Chamber Breakfast meeting. 11 year PCS member Dan Allen shared different Web Content Filtering Solutions available to Small Businesses which help stop employees from visiting malicious websites either intentionally or inadvertently. Attendees also learned about the latest Facebook exploits and how they can adopt proper computer security practices in our fast-changing times.
If your company or organization would like to learn more about the latest trends in technology, please contact the PCS Office to invite a speaker one of your upcoming events!
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