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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...]

Business system hosting

Business system hosting involves purchasing or leasing the functionality of a particular system without the costs of having to invest in the infrastructure, support and maintenance of these systems. Essentially, we provide the servers, software, licensing, support and maintenance to keep these systems fully functioning. Therefore, you have access to the services without any of the associated headaches that will accompany them.

The benefits of hosting include:

Minimise capital outlays for initial systems and future server and software upgrades
Faster support and correction of problems
Ability to access these services wherever you have a connection to the Internet
Minimise or eliminate the need for in-house IT staff, training and system maintenance. Communicat provides system support, maintenance and data backup. Therefore, you will know your systems are running correctly and you can focus on your business as a service.

Increasing communication speeds and falling costs are leading companies to host their critical business systems with Communicat. Hosting is especially popular for businesses spread out over multiple locations. Companies are hosting a variety of systems categorised into the following functions:

Business and Accounting Systems: Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains), Arrow Financials, Crystal Reports, Business Objects etc.
e-Business and eCommerce Systems: ArrowShop, eShop etc.
Email: Microsoft Exchange or generic email services
Client Relationship Management: Microsoft Dynamics CRM (Microsoft CRM), ClientNet CRM etc.
Data storage: Remote file server
Web site hosting
Replication: Have a remote backup location to mitigate risk of catastrophic failure, have a backup or failover email server, website, file server etc.

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