|
|
Are you ready for Windows Vista? |
 |
|
If you haven't heard about Windows Vista yet, you're
going to start hearing about it everywhere as the
release date on January 30, 2007 draws near. This new
release is a complete overhaul and will be fairly
different than Windows XP. While Vista will offer many
exciting new features and benefits, don't rush out to
get it just yet.
Here are a few things to consider before upgrading:
- Make sure your hardware will be compatible. (For
example: the video card in your PC may not have
drivers available for Vista)
- Make sure your other software will be
compatible. Make sure that anything else you use is
compatible or will have a patch for Vista.
- Since this is a major release and is just coming
out, Microsoft might not have all of the bugs worked
out just yet, as has been the case in previous
releases. Sometimes, it's best to wait a little
while before purchasing.
- Make sure you get the appropriate version. There
will be SIX different versions of this new operating
system. You don't want to get it and then realize it
won't do what you thought it would.
Click here to read about the four main versions.
Also, be aware that if you order a new PC after
1/30/07, it will likely come standard with Vista
without an option for Windows XP.
Click here to find out more information about
Windows Vista or
contact us if you have any questions.
|
|
New Website for Valley Metro |
|
|
On November 9, 2006, Valley Metro unveiled their new
look, new logo, and new buses. Automated Horizons was
hired to revamp their website to match their new look.
The new website features information on Valley Metro,
The Smart Way Bus, local college bus services, and
shuttles.
Visit the new website |
|
Roanoke Retains Top Digital City Status |
|
|
|
For the fifth time in six years, Roanoke has been named
a Top Digital city. “I am proud to have Roanoke
recognized as a leader in technology,” says Mayor C.
Nelson Harris. “Being named a Top Digital City five
times in the past six years demonstrates our ongoing
commitment to offer quality services to citizens. I
congratulate city staff on their efforts to maintain our
continued success in this area.”
Read the press release |
|
We're hiring |
|
|
We are currently looking for an Office Assistant.
Position will provide secretarial, clerical and
administrative support. Responsibilities include but are
not limited to: answering phone, data entry, filing,
receiving, making travel arrangements, running errands
and general office duties. Will assist Accounting
Manager with day to day bookkeeping. Candidate should
have computer experience, including current knowledge of
MS Office programs including Outlook and Word.
If you know of someone looking for a job, please pass
this along. Send resumes to Britt Knuttgen at
britt@automatedhorizons.net.
|
|
|
Happy New Year |
|
|
For 2007, make back-ups and disaster recovery plans a
priority. Here's a quick back up tip - make sure to
organize and backup all of your software programs. Many
companies have their software strewn all over the place
in the original boxes. Keep the boxes, but take the
software out and keep it in a special binder so that it
is more convenient to access. Then, make copies of all
of the CDs and keep them at an offsite location for
backup purposes. |
Join
our mailing list!
|
