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Social Networking for Business Event Wednesday 1st June 2011

Share information and connect with your clients and your network... To see a two minute preview of this presentation click on this link to YouTube Whether you work with a business, community, or government organisation... it is vital to have your lines of communication open to your clients and your network. Social Media has now evolved to a stage that it is one of the vital lines of communication. [More info...]

Welcome to Sharpen the Saw Australia

The term "Sharpening the Saw" is defined as taking action to balance and renew your resources, energy, and health to create a sustainable long-term effective lifestyle.

"Sharpen the Saw" is a LinkedIn group for people who strive towards a happier and more successful life in their business, career and personal life. This is a forum where you can exchange ideas, news, discussion and find out about events on the theme of personal, professional and business development.

The term was coined by Stephen Covey - "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People".

Click on this link to visit the Sharpen the Saw page at LinkedIn.

Calling all sales teams - Find out how to increase the efficiency of your sales team using smartphones and Apple iPads - FREE EVENT - 21st June 2011

Communicat will be holding a free information session to demonstrate how many organisations are gaining a competitive advantage by using smart phones, Apple iPads and other tablets to stay in touch with the office while sales teams are out on the road and visiting clients. Don't miss this important opportunity to find out why iPads and smart phones are creating a revolution for sales teams. [More info...]

Microsoft CRM 2011 - New version is now available. [More info...]

The new version of Microsoft CRM has a look and feel which is even more in line with Microsoft Outlook so that the learning curve for your sales team is easier than ever. New features include a sales management dashboard and easier customisation to your requirements. To find out more about Microsoft CRM Sales, Customer Service and Marketing features click here or call Communicat (03) 9320 0000 or email sales@communicat.com.au

Arrow Tencia

Most of the software modules are now available in Tencia. Many clients are now making the upgrade path to the Tencia Business System. Most of the Tencia modules are now available. If you have not yet discussed your upgrade to the new, user-friendly Tencia system.... Why not give us a call on (03) 9320 0000. [More info...]

MYOB Enterprise / MYOB Exo

Most people are aware of MYOB AccountRight as Australia's most popular accounting software, providing an easy starting point for many business organisations to computerise their accounting processes. The good news is that the MYOB company also provides an upgrade path for growing organisations to move up to the Microsoft SQL database driven MYOB Exo software package. [More info...]

In addition to providing accounting packages with the necessary hardware and software to complement them, we also provide a range of Internet related solutions. Our services include:

Internet Service Provider

We provide broadband DSL to your premises. There are Business and Soho plans in a range of speeds and data download quotas. We have plans starting from 256K/64K (download/upload) through to 10MB/10MB. Data limits range from 2GB per month to unlimited. For more information, please see Communicat Internet Broadband ADSL plans.

Application Service Provider

Would you like the benefits of having your own Microsoft Exchange server without having to hire someone to maintain it? We can host your software applications and business systems at our premises to save you money on maintenance and downtime. You simply connect using your PC or laptop.

We offer a full range of hosted file server facilities. Internet communication is more affordable and competitive due to DSL technology. Using an ASP method can decrease your costs and increase your flexibility. No longer is it necessary for you to provide system infrastructure at your premises.

The Application Service Provider can also provide a fallback solution in case your in house systems may become unavailable.

Communications

Secure VPN links between remote branches and mobile users. This facilitates the safe sharing of data between branches or accessing your office files anywhere where there is an Internet connection, or using wireless technology and replication technology. Your mobile sales staff will produce better results once they have access to sales information such as client details, quotes, orders, the ability to check stock levels while they are on the road.

Providing your sales team with mobile facilities means they can spend more time on the road, that's more time with clients and that means more time making sales. VPNs also allow your staff to work from home. As part of your communications system Communicat will organise your cabling and setup your intranet and internet connections. We will ensure that you are running optimal equipment internally so that the maximum efficiency of the network is realised.

Security

DSL has made Internet communications more affordable. At the same time, the need for strict security control is more important than ever. If your system has security flaws hackers can exploit them with frightening speed. We will secure your perimeter and peripheral connections to the Internet to provide constant vigilance against potential security breaches. We also know that outside threats are only half the story.

Communicat places great importance on securing internal computers and connections to prevent them from internal abuse. This includes preventing visitors and non-staff members from plugging in their computers and gaining access to all your information. You probably think this is unlikely, but wireless connections can even be made from outside your premises and they are therefore a prime candidate for this type of abuse.

More Information

If you would like more information on any of the internet services listed above, please contact us or visit our website Communicat Internet Services

Melbourne

Level 1, 541 King Street
West Melbourne, Victoria 3003
Australia
Phone: +61 3 9320 0000
Fax: +61 3 9320 0050
Email: vic@communicat.com.au

Brisbane

PO Box 1546
Level 10 Toowong Tower
9 Sherwood Road
Toowong, Qld 4006
Australia
Phone: +61 7 3876 1200
Fax: +61 7 3876 1266
Email: qld@communicat.com.au