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Michael St. Martin is an entrepreneur and Co-founder of Cognoscape, a Business Technology company that specializes in bringing Enterprise Class technology solutions to Small and Medium Business.
While Cognoscape is the newest of Michael’s successful business ventures, his experiences include executive positions with Accenture, building sales organizations with NetIQ and Permeo and adding value to multiple IPOs’ and M&A’s. His current passion resides in assisting business owners to utilize technology and gain a competitive advantage while streamlining their business.
His company Cognoscape is a fast growing Managed IT Service Provider with expertise in the legal and professional services market segments. In speaking about Cognoscape, Michael says “We call our approach Transformational IT which goes beyond keeping your network up and running by implementing a complete technology renovation. Our clients experience using technology to its fullest advantage which improves their business as well as the service they provide to their clients.”
Both Michael’s home and business are in Addison, TX where he has been a resident for 24 years. Originally from the Boston area he enjoys the culture and folks he has become friends with in the area. Michael has been active in coaching his daughter and son’s soccer teams, enjoys golf and has been married to his wife Karen for 12 years.
Please drop by our booth for a chance to win a Nexus 7 at the ALA Business Partner Expo. This is an annual event put on by the Dallas Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators. See you there! Cognoscape is an IT services company located in Addison TX. They specialize in working with the legal community and offer various legal specific services.
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Here’s a good article by Microsoft on Windows Backup and Restore. This is specific to Windows 7 and it’s features with Windows Backup Restore capabilities. Check it out. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/features/backup-and-restore
Backup and Restore—improved for Windows 7—creates safety copies of your most important personal files, so you’re always prepared for the worst.
Let Windows choose what to back up, or pick individual folders, libraries, and drives yourself. Windows can back up files on whatever schedule you choose—just set it and forget it.
You can back up to another drive or a DVD. And if you’re using the Professional or Ultimate editions of Windows 7, you’ll also have the option of backing up your files to a network.
by Chad King
The meeting was set. I was ready. The proposal was done… and still on the printer in my office. Uh-oh.
But alas, all was not lost! Fortunately, I saved it in a dropbox folder that also syncs to my phone. I pulled up the latest version of my proposal, e-mailed it to my contact at the client site, she printed it for me, and my mini crisis was averted. Life on the go is good!
I preach mobile effectiveness to our clients all the time. Thank goodness I practice what I preach…
Oh, and in case you’re wondering (I would be), yes, we won the deal! I now have a great new client and a great new example of how being smart with technology makes business (and life) easier.
You may have heard that Microsoft reports that the adoption of Windows 7 is the fastest adoption of an operating system in the history of the company. It’s not clear yet if this is because Windows 7 is that good, or because people were so frustrated with Vista that they are eager to get away from it, but the early reports on Microsoft Windows 7 are very favorable.
You may be considering an upgrade soon. If so, here are a few things to consider before you pull the trigger:
1. Clearly determine why you want to upgrade. Are you looking for a specific feature or performance enhancement? You should get clear on your goals before spending the money and make sure you get the correct version. There are three editions – for different needs. Tip: most small businesses will want to go with Windows 7 Professional.
2. Backup before you upgrade. Some upgrade paths will require a clean install of Windows 7, meaning your computer will have to have the current operating system wiped out before installation. Make sure all of your data is backed up before you start.
3. Consider the age of your computer before upgrading. New computers will come with Windows 7 pre-installed, so if you are within a year of buying a new computer anyway, it probably makes sense to hold off on the upgrade so you don’t double-pay. Your old computer may not have the horsepower for the new operating system either, which will diminish your experience and leave you frustrated.
4. Confirm that the applications you want to use will work with Windows 7. If you are using general office applications, you are probably safe. But if you are using anything custom or specialized, you need to verify compatibility.
Many people are calling Windows 7 the best operating system yet. Time will tell, but it definitely has some significant improvements over previous operating systems. Plan your upgrade carefully and you’ll have a better chance at enjoying all of the benefits Microsoft Windows 7 has to offer.
