April 2008
In this
issue...
• Zeo Computing
• Macintosh Support
•
Virtualization
• Product Spotlight
• Lunch and
Learn
• Employee Spotlight
• Win an AirBook!
•
Event
Calendar
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Pano Logic has invented
a purpose-built desktop virtualization architecture that
surpasses today's desktop PC, leveraging the powerful trend
toward server virtualization. The Pano device connects
keyboard, mouse, display, audio and USB peripherals over an
existing IP network to an instance of Microsoft Windows Vista
or Windows XP running on a virtualized server. Moving all
software off the desktop to the server, the Pano device has no
CPU, no memory, no operating system and no drivers. Pano
reduces desktop TCO by 70 percent and eliminates the desktop
as a security risk. Using functionality enabled by server
virtualization, Pano delivers not only a complete Microsoft
Windows experience, including full USB support, but also a new
set of high-value features not available with desktop PC and
thin client architectures.
By moving all software
off the desktop and onto the server, Pano reduces desktop TCO
by 70 percent-saving $3200 per desktop over three years.
* Pano desktop devices
have no software, so they require no software updates
*
Physical visits to the desktop endpoint by IT personnel are
eliminated
* Software installations and upgrades are
performed centrally
* Server virtualization efficiently
shares hardware across the entire user population
*
Malware on the client is not possible because Pano has no
software
* Pano consumes only 5 watts - 3% of a typical PC
- making it the ultimate green alternative
For additional
information on Pano Logic, please call us at
877-682-9981. |
Lanspeed
Acquires Zeo Computing
On March 31,
Lanspeed formally reached an acquisition agreement with Santa
Barbara based Zeo Computing & Media. "This opportunity
allows us to strenghten our position as a leading I.T.
services provider in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties" said
Chris Chirgwin, CEO of Lanspeed.
Lanspeed
offers Macintosh Support
Over the past
year, we have seen a rapid increase in the number of customers
who now have Macintosh computers. As a result of the requests
for Mac support from our clients, Lanspeed has expanded it's
services to provide expertise in Mac troubleshooting,
training, and integration into company networks.
If you have not
yet tried this new service, we encourage you to call our
toll-free support line at (877) 682-9981.
What is
"Virtualization"?
There has been a
tremendous amount of media regarding virtualization over the
last couple of years. You have likely heard the term, but may
not fully know what it is. Virtualization is a proven
technology that is rapidly transforming the IT landscape and
fundamentally changing the way that people compute.
Today's powerful
x86 computer hardware was originally designed to run only a
single operating system and a single application, but
virtualization breaks that bond, making it possible to run
multiple operating systems and multiple applications on the
same computer at the same time, increasing the utilization and
flexibility of hardware.
Virtualization is a
technology that can benefit anyone who uses a computer, from
IT professionals and Mac enthusiasts to commercial businesses
and government organizations. Lanspeed uses virtualization for
many purposes, but primarily to test software applications on
multiple operating systems (i.e. different Windows versions,
Linux, Mac, etc.) on one computer.
Server virtualization
has been around for several years, with VMWare being the
largest server virtualization company. Lanspeed is a VMWare
partner and provides VMWare support and sales. We are also
seeing a growing demand for desktop virtualization. Desktop
virtualization in conjunction with a PanoLogic device allows
companies to save thousands of dollars each year and provide
users with a more problem free and powerful computing
experience. 
If you'd like to learn
more about the benefits of virtualization, please contact us
at (877) 682-9981.
Lunch and
Learn
We are offering a free
"Lunch and Learn" for your business! We'll bring lunch to your
office and spend 1 hour giving demonstrations of the latest
technologies that will improve your business.
If you'd like to
get added to our "Lunch and Learn" schedule, please contact
Katherine Vargas at x110. |
Employee Spotlight
Kevin Kishiyama
has been an integral part of Lanspeed's success the past four
years. Kevin is an outstanding programmer, database developer
and is our Microsoft SharePoint expert.
When he's not working,
Kevin enjoys cycling, and playing musical instruments.
Contact Kevin at x103
Win a MacBook Air!
We will be giving
away a MacBook Air to the winner of our "Referral Contest"! To
enter, simply refer one or more businesses to us. Your name
will be entered into our drawing for each business you refer.
Upcoming
Events
May 14 - Lanspeed and
Data Preserve will be hosting an online backup
seminar. The event will be held at the Oxnard Chamber of
Commerce.
May 22 - Microsoft
Seminar on Server 2008, Exchange 2007 and SharePoint.
This event will be held at the new IS West datacenter in
Agourra Hills.
For more information on
these upcoming events, please contact us at
877-682-9981. | 