Windows Server 2012 R2 Upgrade Tips
Many remote users and system admins are also clamoring for the Start button in Windows Server 2012 R2, the next version of Windows Server 2012. Here is a quick run down of […]
Tinkel Retires from Tulsa Chamber
Linda Tinkel’s last day of a 35 year career at the Tulsa Regional Chamber was Monday September 30, 2013. Matrixforce started working with Linda at the Chamber in 1997, implementing a 16 […]
Windows Server 2012 Licensing Explained
The more things change the more confused people seem to get. Here is a quick run down of what you need to know about Windows Server 2012 Licensing: 32 and […]
5 Tips for Picking a Managed Services Provider
For Valentines Day, we thought we’d give you some dating tips. Well really, how to select a managed service provider: 1) Assess your need. Write down 6-10 concise and quantifiable phrases […]
5 Years Moving Oklahoma to the Cloud
Do you have the t-shirt that says “I survived Oklahoma ice storms, blizzards, wildfires, drought, tornadoes, and earthquakes in 2009”? As Matrixforce approaches 10,000 cloud subscribers, we want to thank hundreds of […]
35 Years Transforming Business
We want to thank the thousands of Matrixforce clients for the opportunity to improve their business. Most information technology firms go under in 5 – 7 years and our longevity […]
Hosting Hurdles
The IT Manager was really frustrated. The organization was growing at a rapid pace, but there was constant friction with the “consulting” firm that hosted e-mail and provided infrastructure support. […]
Managed Serivces Year End
It’s that time of year again, when things seem to both incredibly speed up and slow down at the same time. STOP … Take a deep breath and THINK. That […]
Firewall On
Unless you’re from the East or West coast, many people grew up not locking their doors. In lots of rural areas around the nation, there is still some of that […]
Windows Intune Overview
Let’s face it, security is not sexy. Fear doesn’t sell and someone built that network and has very strong reactions to any suggestions of vulnerability. For most IT departments, it’s […]
Pending Microsoft 2012 Releases
Most of the main stream media and even prominent technology writers have dubbed the 2000’s as the lost decade for Microsoft. That’s mostly revisionist history as Microsoft released hundreds of […]
iPhone Not Relevant
Apple iPhones account for nearly 35% of our help desk calls. The iPhone issues are generally: Inability to connect to Exchange for business e-mail Calendar sync issues iTunes updates wipe all […]
Managed Services Pretenders
This customer was in extreme pain. It was hard to understand how they were so patient – for the last year! The Exchange Server was recently down for 4 days. […]
Transparent Cloud
When you talk about cloud computing, customers want transparency first and far most. Business customers want to know managed service providers focus on the cloud, use the services internally, and have […]
2012 Technology Predictions
2011 was another great year for technology with a continued explosion of smartphones, tablets, cloud computing, online backup, and managed services. The following are some intriguing possibilities for 2012: Apple failure in […]
2011 Cloudy Recap
It’s time again for Matrixforce to earnestly thank and congratulate our clients for their loyalty and business savvy. We all endured blizzards, severe storms, tornadoes, sweltering heat, and now earthquakes – with […]
