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Picture this…YOU with a new digital camera. And, WE have the deals to make this happen.

First we are featuring the Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 + 16GB Memory Card 8x Optical Zoom, 20.0-megapixel sensor combined with the DIGIC 4+ Image Processor, shoot video with a dedicated movie button, it also has Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on predefined shooting situations and the ECO Mode helps reduce power consumption for longer battery life. You can this great camera for only $110.00.

Next up Fujifilm FinePix S8600 that boasts 36x zoom, 16-megapixels, three-step collapsible lens automatically retracts when not in use to leave a slim, stylish and seriously compact body, lens shift Optical Image Stabilization and intelligent digital zoom to increase the zoom to 72x. This one can be yours for only $150.00.

the truth is out there

AUTHOR | Renee Hansen @ThinkSpace IT

March 20th is Extraterrestrial Abduction day so here are some fun ways to geek out.

Flickchart has a list of The Top 100 Alien Invasion Films of All Time. Or how about Travis Walton’s experience, reported to be the best documented case of alien abduction ever recorded. There are many other accounts of alien abduction at ABDUCT. If you just have to purchase some Alien gear check out THINKGEEK. Looking for the most up to date UFO information check out the NATIONAL UFO REPORTING CENTER.

So, break out your tin foil hat and if you are lucky you might be abducted.

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Product Spotlight | Garrison Data Secure

AUTHOR | Jessa Erickson @ThinkSpace IT

 

Our backup solution is uniquely designed to simplify data protection strategies for our SMB customers. With our full platform and simplified pricing plan, it’s easier for us to offer value to our SMBs by protecting what matters most.

Easily scale how much data you need protected based on your risk, cost, and recovery requirements. We make it simple to address your unique needs and protect exactly what you want, across data, applications, and business recovery objectives.

SMBs have a range of data protection requirements and use cases based on individual risk, cost, and recovery needs. Having the flexibility to simply and cost-effectively address each use case creates a substantial opportunity for you to grow your business.

FEATURES

• 4 plans to choose from based on your individual needs
• redundant local AND cloud storage options

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The 10 Disaster Planning Essentials For A Small Business Network

AUTHOR | Hewlett Packard Enterprise

If your data is important to your business and you cannot afford to have your operations halted for days – even weeks – due to data loss or corruption, then you need to read this report and act on the information shared. Pat Knutson. A disaster can happen at any time on any day and is likely to occur at the most inconvenient time. If you aren’t already prepared, you run the risk of having the disaster coming before you have a plan in place to handle it. This report will outline 10 things you should have in place to make sure your business could be back up and running again in the event of a disaster.     Read More

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Zombie Preparedness - How this training affects your day to day operations

AUTHOR | Jessa Erickson @ThinkSpace IT

Disaster preparedness is a pretty serious topic, not just when it comes to backup disaster recovery (BDR) for businesses, but for every day life as well. The snow for the most part is gone now, and severe weather season is nearly upon us. With the change in seasons come a renewed concern for power outages, flooding, wind damage to vehicles and buildings, etc. Are you prepared for anything and everything that Mother Nature could bestow upon us? How is the health and wellness of your network? Aging hardware can also cause unexpected problems and disruptions to your day to day activities. Are you prepared?

Several years ago the CDC released their Zombie Preparedness campaign. According to their website it was a "tongue in cheek campaign to engage new audiences with preparedness messages". It worked. The campgain gained considerable popularity and has been used in a variety of training situations to create awareness.    Check out the CDC's Zombie Preparedness website!

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