Monday 7^th December – 9 a.m. until 11.30 a.m.

Gardner is please to present the first of our “No Brainer” IT consultancy days. Now that the worst of the recession is hopefully behind us, what are the obvious IT strategies and tactics we can adopt to improve and grow our businesses at last? Our presenters will be drawn from current industry leaders who will give you the best advice on how to get the best from your IT, with specific reference to the significant technology changes taking place in 2009/2010.

If you are just a bit confused or bewildered about what it all the challenges mean to you, then come along and have things explained simply. Our agenda will include:-

• Microsoft “The New Efficiency” including Virtualisation, Business Management
• NetApp Storage Efficient Technologies
• IBM Energy Efficiency Servers
• Hosted Services
• Cost Effective Security through IP cameras
• Power and cost saving tools including PC PowerDown and DocSense

The venue is the Blue Planet Aquarium in Ellesmere Port. The only sharks present will be those in the aquarium! Much of the advice offered on the day is around energy and cost saving, so we will all be doing a lot towards saving the planet. The session will finish around 11-30 am, leaving you plenty of time to network with the advisors or just take the opportunity to wander around Blue Planet and add to the enjoyment of your morning.

http://www.blueplanetaquarium.com

If you are interested in attending this event please register here

These services provide you with unlimited hardware and software phone support for IBM equipment and popular operating systems.

Service detail

IBM ServicePacs are a simple cost-effective way to purchase a range of support services and is particularly suited to the customer who wants the full backing of the manufacturer at a competitive price. IBM ServicePacs, which have a fixed term and predefined scope, are available through Gardner Systems. The range of IBM ServicePacs available is large and includes hardware maintenance services, software support services, implementation services, education etc. IBM ServicePac is available for IBM System x, IBM System p, IBM System i, IBM BladeCenter, IBM System Storage, Retail systems and other IBM products and to provide software support services for Microsoft Windows, LINUX and other system software.
When it comes to installing and maintaining your systems, devices and software environment, you need precise information and fast answers to complicated questions. IBM technical specialists provide expert support, and can help reduce the complexity of implementing your solutions.

Highlights

• Unlimited calls and unlimited callers
• Precise answers to technical questions.
• Fast problem resolution
• Hardware, software and services support from a single source
• Competitively-priced, predictable support calls

Industry leading response times helps to minimise downtime and expense

IBM technical support experts have high-end skills and knowledge to assist you with how-to usage, installation, configuration and software defects. With unlimited calls and unlimited callers, anyone at your company can call as often as needed and receive quick and efficient responses

ServicePac options are designed to be easy to use and order. ServicePac can be ordered together with an IBM hardware order or later, dependent on which option you may need. ServicePac options can be easily ordered through Gardner Systems. Convenience is a key factor. Each ServicePac has a part number and can be easily purchased just like IBM hardware. Contracting has never been so simple. Each ServicePac is a self-contained contract and simply needs to be registered with IBM to activate service.

For full description including ServicePac Guide please visit:-

http://www-935.ibm.com/services/uk/index.wss/offering/its/y1000229