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One Year On and a new rollout
One Year On and a new rollout 150 150 Small Business IT Solutions

Working in conjunction with Ayrmer Software and their client in London, the previously installed open source office system was upgraded to the latest Linux version which we had been testing in -house for a period of time. Additional IT equipment including new desktops and printers were installed, all within 24 hours with minimal impact to the customer.

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Castledown Radio – VOIP Telephone System Installation
Castledown Radio – VOIP Telephone System Installation 655 122 Small Business IT Solutions

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Client : Castledown Radio

Website : http://www.castledownradio.info

To help with the official launch of Castledown Radio on 104.7FM, Hightrees Organisation Limited have installed a Asterisk based PBX VOIP system. This allows callers to the station to leave requests and dedications, leave feedback or talk to staff. The system also allows staff to put callers “live” on air for interviews and “phone-in” shows.

Asterisk is the world’s leading open source PBXi, telephony engine, and telephony applications toolkit. Offering flexibility unheard of in the world of proprietary communications, Asterisk empowers developers and integrators to create advanced communication solutions…for free

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Ayrmer Software – New Linux Development Server
Ayrmer Software – New Linux Development Server 32 32 Small Business IT Solutions

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Client : Ayrmer Software

Website : http://www.ayrmer.co.uk

Ayrmer Software and Hightrees Organisation Limited have teamed together to install a new LInux based development server to handle their growing development requirements. The system will be expanded in the coming months to handle VPN access, mail handling and VOIP based telecoms.

Food Engineering Services – Standardisation of PC resources
Food Engineering Services – Standardisation of PC resources 150 150 Small Business IT Solutions
Client : Food Engineering Services
Food Engineering Services asked Hightrees Organsation Limited to install and configure new PC equipment and migrate their old data to a new Office setup.

As well as using standard Microsoft Applications, Open Source Software has been installed for email, web browsing and remote access control for staff.

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Nord-Lock – New Office Server
Nord-Lock – New Office Server 326 106 Small Business IT Solutions

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Client : Nord-Lock UK

Website : http://www.nord-lock.co.uk

A linux based server has installed to provide centralised storage and user administration, internet access and security, VPN access for both staff and remote IT Support, email server, backups and Samba support. By using an Open Source Solution, the client has reduced their costs on software licensing and have established a stable IT platform for future expansion.

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The Amber Foundation – Wireless Networking
The Amber Foundation – Wireless Networking 110 32 Small Business IT Solutions

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Client : The Amber Foundation

Website : http://www.amberweb.org

Thanks to a funding grant, the Amber Foundation have been able to purchase new laptops and install a wireless network system to enable residents to work on educational and training projects.

Hightrees support Tidworth Area Festival 2006
Hightrees support Tidworth Area Festival 2006 150 150 Small Business IT Solutions

Hightrees Organisation are proud to sponsor and support the Tidworth Area Festival which is taking place on 30th July 2006 and includes Chico, of X factor fame, performing live on stage along with many other acts and attractions for the whole family.

“Open Source Office” Installation
“Open Source Office” Installation 150 150 Small Business IT Solutions

 

Hightrees and Ayrmer Software have recently installed an “Open Source Office” for a client based in London. Each new Linux based desktop PC has been configured with a variety of software packages, replacing the the traditional Microsoft based Windows XP and Office applications.

The desktop applications include :

Firefox – The award-winning Web browser for both Windows and Linux

Thunderbird – Simple to use, powerful, and customizable, Thunderbird is a full-featured email application for both Linux and WIndows.

OpenOffice – OpenOffice.org is a multiplatform and multilingual office suite and an open-source project. Compatible with all other major office suites, the product is free to download, use, and distribute.

Nvu – A complete Web Authoring System for Linux Desktop users as well as Microsoft Windows and Macintosh users to rival programs like FrontPage and Dreamweaver

As well as replacing the desktop PC’s, a new server was installed to provide centralised storage and user administration, internet access and security, VPN access for both staff and remote IT Support, email server and Samba support of legacy data and older Microsoft based laptops. By using an Open Source Solution, the client has reduced their costs on software licensing, has been able to purchase new PC’s witn minimal impact to their day-to-day working practices.

Gaining Corporate & Public Sector Work Event
Gaining Corporate & Public Sector Work Event 150 150 Small Business IT Solutions

Hightrees Organisation Limited attended the “Gaining Corporate & Public Sector Work” event organised by WiredWest and Business Link.

Charlie Collins from Ayrmer Software supported by Hightrees and Anvil Organisation Ltd gave a presentation and discussion on Open Source software/Open Source Solutions and the benefts that this could bring to SME’s.

Recruitment Consultancy launched.
Recruitment Consultancy launched. 150 150 Small Business IT Solutions

TDT Recruitment Consultancy Limited is a brand new recruitment consultancy, due to be launched in January 2006. Specialising in the provision of high calibre recruitment services in the Tidworth and surrounding areas, we will be working directly with major new business developments, which will create thousands of new jobs for local people.

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