CPR’s Technology Feature of the Month
CPR’s Technology Director Oliver Krings has chosen VMware Infrastructure 3.0 and Vizioncore esxEssentials™ as the Technology Feature of the Month for July. With the move towards server consolidation and the need for a disaster recovery plan many CPR customers are choosing the VMware/Vizioncore solution as a strategic investment in their disaster recovery plan. Vizioncore’s esxEssentials™ is a comprehensive solution for the management of VMware’s virtual technology. To learn more about these solutions or the steps to build a disaster recovery plan click here and a member of the CPR Team will contact you.

VMware Infrastructure 3
VMware Infrastructure 3, a powerful software suite that empowers enterprises and small businesses alike to optimize and manage their IT environments through virtualization. VMware Infrastructure 3 delivers transformative cost savings as well as increased operational efficiency, flexibility and IT service levels.

VMware Infrastructure 3 virtualizes and aggregates industry-standard servers and their attached network and storage into unified resource pools. Complete environments including operating systems and applications are encapsulated in virtual machines that are independent from the hardware. A set of virtualization-based distributed infrastructure services for virtual machines bring break-through levels of flexibility, serviceability and efficiency to IT environments:

VMware Infrastructure 3 is not tied to any operating system, giving customers a bias-free choice of operating system and software applications. VMware Infrastructure scales to support IT environments of any size.

esxEssentials™ Essential Management Tools for ESX Server
Companies running mission critical applications on VMware ESX Server can now take virtualization to the next level with esxEssentials which can be used by any level administrator out of the box, is GUI driven and comes with no agents for easy deployment and ongoing operational management.

CPR is pulling together a VMware/Vizioncore seminar. If you are interested in attending and learning more about these solutions click here and we will make sure to notify you when the date has been set. If you can’t wait for a seminar and would like to talk to a VMware/Vizioncore Technology Specialist today click here and we will contact you.

Some customers need more than a traditional staffing or outsourced solution. CPR’s On-Site Managed Services is an ideal choice for customers who have decided to outsource either a complete IT support function or a horizontal / vertical segment of their existing IT business. Our Managed Service provides administrative, operational and support functions to provide a total customizable solution. This removes the need to continually recruit, motivate, train and retrain staff for specialized activities. CPR takes full ownership and responsibility for the delivery of proactive administration, incident management, problem management, end-to-end systems and application management. This ensures that the managed infrastructure is operational with predictable costs and is measured against defined service levels, allowing the customer to focus on its core business activities. CPR’s On-Site Managed Services provides a fully managed IT support service on a contractual basis to manage customer IT functions. CPR is responsible for all hiring, training and retention.

If you are interested in learning more about CPR’s Onsite Managed Services click here and we will contact you.

Commitment to the Community
Hats off to our teammates, customers and partners who participated in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, June 9th and 10th at Cascade Township Park. Through a variety of fundraising events, the CPR team raised $11,375 and helped the Forest Hills Relay reach their goal of $150,270. CPR believes in giving back to the community that has been so good to us. We will continue to serve our customers IT needs while also contributing and participating in local charitable events. Our commitment in the community makes CPR a great place to work!

News from the CPR Learning Center

Business Continuity Seminar: Building a Plan
Wednesday, July 12, 2006 8:30am – 10:30am
Location: CPR – Grand Rapids Office

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery are real concerns for most businesses. The process of assuring auditors, business owners and shareholders that you are taking the appropriate steps to plan and prepare for a business interruption can be difficult and costly.

What procedures have you implemented? What plans do you have in place?
This information session will highlight the baseline information needed to develop an effective business continuity plan. The approach presented will assist attendees in prioritizing tasks based on several critical factors, including regulatory requirements, cost, and operational effort.

Building a Solid Foundation for Microsoft Dynamics CRM
Wednesday, July 19, 2006 8:00am – 10:30am
Location: EHTC - Grand Rapids

Whether you are evaluating CRM or ready to implement, it is essential that you build upon a solid infrastructure to support your investment. Microsoft Dynamics CRM integrates seamlessly with your existing application and systems, when the right applications and systems are in place.

Chris Simmons, CPR Senior Consultant, will provide a technical overview that explores the fundamentals of the foundation needed for a successful CRM implementation and includes information about: Hardware and Software Requirements, Performance Issues, and Hosted Solution Options. Pierre Hulsebus, EHTC CRM Practice Manager, will review the seamless integration between the application and the systems. Additionally, a real-world case study will explore a successful deployment and implementation.

If you are ready to implement or simply exploring your options, do not miss out on this informative session.

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Fundraiser
Friday, July 28, 2006 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Location: CPR – Grand Rapids Office

CPR is excited to host the second annual CPR Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Lunch Fundraiser. Join us for hamburgers on the grill and prizes and help us raise funds for this very worthy cause.