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Ben Woods
Zend Certified Engineer (ZCE)
October 2009
Ben Woods, Web Programmer for ETC ComputerLand, recently passed his PHP Certification and is now a Zend Certified Engineer (ZCE). The certification is designed to show the enterprise level knowledge of the PHP programming language. ETC ComputerLand has highly qualified PHP web developers and this keeps us in step with the latest PHP technology.
2nd Annual Technology Fair
Our 2nd Annual Tech Fair was held October 22, 2009 at Quincy University. The event was sponsored by ETC ComputerLand, Quincy University and the Regional Office of Education. Over twenty schools and several educational service providers attended this year’s Tech Fair. Vendor’s included Hewlett-Packard, Cisco, Bascom, Cape Electric and Rosslare Security along with ETC ComputerLand. Presentations were given by all vendors including Brian Caldwell representing Presidium, proactive monitoring and reporting solutions. The goal for the Tech Fair is to help keep educators on top in the technology field whether it is for the educating of students or the running of their school. Several participants attending won prizes including Hannibal LaGrange College who won the Hewlett-Packard printer package valued at $500.
Ryan Hinkamper
Symantec Technical Specialist Certification
September 2009
Ryan Hinkamper, Support Technician, recently passed the Symantec Technical Specialist certification. ETC ComputerLand has now qualified for the Symantec SMB Specialization for Partner Program. This provides ETC ComputerLand the knowledge of Symantec’s industry-leading small and mid-sized business solutions to stay competitive in the growing market of technology.
Mark Davis
VMware Sales Professional Certification
September 2009
Mark Davis, Technical Sales Consultant, completed the VMware Sales Professional (VSP) Training & Accreditation certification. This certification gives Mark the knowledge of the Virtualization concept and the essential properties of virtual machines. This training program covered how virtualization can be extended to more easily manage computing, storage and networking solutions.
Jason Carpenter
VMware Certified Professional Certification
September 2009
Jason Carpenter, Network Engineer, completed the VMware Certified Professional (VCP) on vSphere4. This credential certifies Jason on VMware’s latest data center virtualization platform. The VMware Certified Professional Program is designed for technical individuals who demonstrate his or her expertise in implementing and supporting virtual infrastructure. This training program provides ETC ComputerLand foundational technical knowledge to sell and support VMware products.
Mark Davis, David Skinner & Lisa Curran
Symantec Sales Professional SMB Specialization Certifications
September 2009
Mark Davis, Technical Sales Consultant, David Skinner, Samll Business Sales Consultant and Lisa Curran, Sales Support Specialist recently completed the requirements for the Symantec Sales Professional SMB Specialization certification. ETC ComputerLand has now maintained their Specialist designations. This gives ETC ComputerLand the knowledge of Symantec’s industry-leading small and mid-sized business solutions to stay competitive in the growing market of technology.
Technology Brown Bag Seminar
August 25, 2009
David Skinner, Small Business Sales Consultant of ETC ComputerLand and John Mast of Computer Works participated in the Quincy Chamber Brown Bag Seminar on Tuesday, August 25, 2009. They spoke on the latest technology and features available in new ultralight, portable laptops and netbooks. Hosted by the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce Technology Committee
VMware Virtualization & HP Enterprise Storage Solutions Seminar
August 12, 2009
ETC ComputerLand and Novanis Enterprise Solutions co-organized a very successful seminar on VMware virtualization & HP enterprise storage solutions.
On Wednesday evening, August 12, 2009, ETC ComputerLand organized a dinner seminar for a group of thirty at Spring Lake Country Club on the latest virtualization technologies, HP BladeSystem server and enterprise storage. Speakers included our partners from Novanis, Jamie Vost, Vice President of Sales and Services, Scott Kech, Senior Systems Engineer and Walter Meek, Business Development Manager all from Novanis Enterprise Solutions.
Topics that were addressed at the seminar were VMware vSphere 4. vSphere 4 being the latest release of VMware’s virtualization platform, offers to improved performance, enhanced network security features, and storage improvements. The seminar also reviewed on reducing power and hardware requirements for your datacenter, and ROI of virtualization and shared storage and HP EVA Fibre Channel SAN and HP/Left Hand Networks IP Storage Solutions.
“I just wanted to say thank you for the seminar last night. The meal was very good and the information was presented well. It was very informative for me as I am just getting my feet wet in the whole Virtualization arena.” – J Brown, IT Manager.
Kirksville Area Chamber of Commerce
15th Annual Golf Outing
August 7, 2009
ETC ComputerLand co-sponsored the Kirksville Business After Hours Chamber Golf Tournament along with CableOne on August 7, 2009. Thanks to the teams who participated. Winners from that golf event were Bill Mangini, Amy Ware, Jack McClain & Jeff Morasco.
Mike Fleetwood & Jason Carpenter
VSP & VTSP Certifications
August 2009
ETC ComputerLand has recently fulfilled its requirements to join VMware Solution Provider Partner Program at the Professional tier. Mike Fleetwood, Sales Manager of ETC ComputerLand has passed the VMware Sales Professional Training Program (VSP). This sales training program is designed to provide consultants with baseline knowledge to sell VMware products. Jason Carpenter, ETC ComputerLand’s Network Engineer recently passed the VMware Technical Sales Professional Program (VTSP). This program provides foundational technical knowledge for pre-sales individuals to engage in a VMware sales cycle. ETC ComputerLand is now able to identify where and how specific products fit into an overall client solution, demonstrate and discuss the strengths and benefits of key technical features, guide clients through product evaluations and apply product knowledge to answer technical questions related to VMware products and solutions.
2009 Dogwood Parade
May 2, 2009
Our very own were in the Dogwood Parade Saturday morning, May 2, 2009. It turned out to be a wonderful day! Maria Margaglione, Jessica (Web Designers) and Rori Unger and Dean La Velle (Web Services Consultant).
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Chris Mathews
CXFF Certification
May 2009
Chris Mathews, Network Engineer for ETC ComputerLand recently passed the CXFF certification (Cisco Express Foundation for Field Engineers) and is for Cisco Channel Partner Field Engineers. This Certification tests the engineer’s ability to configure and install wireless, security, routing and switching solutions, and it also tests ability to successfully sell and support Cisco Technologies.
Madonna Walk
April 25, 2009
Thanks to those who walked in the Madonna Walk Saturday, April 25, 2009. The ETCCL group hauled 85 lbs of groceries from Hy-Vee on Harrison to Quanada on 27th and Maine. Thank you Michelle Horman for the use of your wagon!
JWCC Earth Day
April 18, 2009
Thanks to David Skinner, Ken Ng, Chris Simmons, Kim Brown and Chris Stegner for volunteering their Saturday, April 18, 2009 at JWCC for their Earth Day electronic recycling. John Wood very much appreciated our help.
Quincy Chamber BBH
March 9, 2009
Many attended the Quincy Chambers Business Before Hours at County Market in Quincy, March 9, 2009. Our team of ETCCL professionals volunteered to participate in a contest about their knowledge of food. And they won a $10 gift card! Congratulations to Elaine Fesler, Chris Stegner, Donna Leach and Paul Dewey.
“Survival Techniques During an Economic Downturn"
February 18, 2009
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Thank you to those who attended the Tri-State Development Summit Entrepreneurship Task Force “Survival Techniques During an Economic Downturn” networking event, on February 18, 2009 sponsored by ETC ComputerLand. Facilitators Melissa Griswold, PhD and Eric Thomas brought business owners together to discuss strategies for increasing efficiencies, decreasing costs, and riding out this economic storm. We had a great turnout and a great discussion on all our experiences.
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ETC ComputerLand donated an HP monitor and printer, funded by Hewlett Packard. Celia Neff of Celia’s in Quincy was drawn for the color printer and Richard Heinie of Heinie Specialty Products was drawn for the monitor. Mr. Heinie found so much value in the monitor that he made a purchase for an additional monitor.
Chris Mathews
CCNA Certification
February 2009
Chris Mathews, Network Engineer for ETC ComputerLand recently attended the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) bootcamp in Las Vegas, NV and passed his CCNA test. Chris is now allowed to obtain Professional level certifications or Partner level certifications. He is now certified to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size routed and switched networks.
WE’RE MOVING
January 2, 2009
ETC ComputerLand in Kirksville, MO will be moving from 2424 S. Franklin to 304 S. Franklin January 2, 2009.
2008 EDUCATION TECHNOLGY FAIR Employees Get Certified to better and more efficiently serve our customers ETC ComputerLand is committed to getting our employees the training and certifications they need to better and more efficiciently serve our customers. Recently several of our employees have received the following training and certifications: Jason Carpenter VMware Certified Professional (VCP) Building Relationships, One Solution at a Time As part of our on-going determination to drive business growth through enhanced relationships, we've recently created strategic alliances with a local firm as well as a St. Louis-based outfit. Both of these alliances create their own economies of scale while delivering superior solutions to the customers of all involved. We're deeply committed to providing our customers with the best solution available, and are happy to partner with other companies in order to do so. If you see areas in which a more active relationship with ETC ComputerLand will benefit your company or your customers, contact us today! Brandon Passley has been with ETC ComputerLand since February of 2007. He has recently been promoted to Senior Interactive Designer. Congratulations Brandon! 2008 Business Before/After Hours Calendar Dean La Velle and Glenn Swick (of Century 21 Awerkamp & Hays) dedicating a tree purchased by Rotary for Trees for Tomorrow (see their ETC ComputerLand-designed site by clicking here). We're proud to give back to our community by encouraging employees to volunteer their time with local service organizations. David's certification reafirms ETC ComputerLands dedication to excelence. David is one of two employees in the Service Department that has received this certification. Congratulations David! ETC ComputerLand Hires New Employees Mike Smith has joined the Advanced Technologies department as a Network Engineer. A Quincy native, Mike brings years of experience to our organization with specialties in Microsoft and Cisco products. Welcome Mike! Brad Ray has joined our Kirksville team as a Support Specialist. Brad is from the Kirksville area and brings a true commitment to the Kirksville community. Brad is looking forward to the new challenges that lie ahead as the Kirksville office expands. Welcome Brad! Rhonda Primm Promoted to Manager of Kirksville Office Rhonda Primm has been promoted to Manager of the Kirksville office. Rhonda has many years of experience in the Kirksville community and many relationships to build upon for our growth into the Kirksville market. Congratulations Rhonda! Eric and Kathryn Thomas were awarded the Large Employer of the year award for 2007. Re-branding of Kirksville Office "ETC ComputerLand celebrated the re-branding of our Kirksville location at 2424 South Franklin with a Kirksville Area Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting. Alisa Kigar and Sandra Williams together with their Ambassadors were very gracious in �welcoming� us to Kirksville!" ETC ComputerLand's Ribbon Cutting at Quincy Location ETC Computerland celebrated their ribbon cutting with the Quincy Chamber of Commerce.
October 8, 2008
The 2008 QU Tech Fair was a great event. Quincy University, the Regional Office of Education and ETC ComputerLand invited local educators and the public to share in a day looking at today’s challenges and demands facing our schools. The 2008 Tech Fair was held on Wednesday, October 8, in the QU Hall of Fame Room of the Health and Fitness Center.
In today’s society the challenges and demands on our schools are increasing. The security of our students, faculty, staff as well as facilities and the privacy of the information schools generate are relatively new issues that often come with little or no funding to address them. The 2008 Tech Fair brought together many people looking for the same solutions to best serve our educational communities. Local school educators were on hand and answered questions along with representatives from QU, HP, Cisco, DyKnow, Computrace, and ETC ComputerLand. These knowledge-based service representatives were available to discuss their offerings for these approaching issues and reviewed technologies that accomplished the goals of new initiatives. Some of the topics included were: computer and printing needs, network management, e-rate, application development, network security, card access security, phone security, and video surveillance. We look forward to this being an annual event.
April 01, 2008 
John Predmore
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) on Microsoft Windows Server 2003
The MCSE credential verifies that John as the ability to analyze the business requirements for information systems solutions, and to design and implement infrastructures based on Windows Server 2003. Congratulations John!
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Windows Server 2003
The MCSA credential verifies that Jason demonstrates knowledge in implementing, managing, and maintaining complex Microsoft based computing environments of mid-sized to large companies.
The VCP credential verifies that Jason demonstrates knowledge, skills and credentials to deploy and maintain VMware virtualization technology. Congatulations Jason!
Matthew Bainbridge
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
The Cisco CCNA network associate certification validates Matthew's ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size routed and switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN.
Paul Dewey
HP laserjet 2400/P3005 Service Qualification
Paul's certification enables ETC ComputerLand to have the ability to service HP LaserJet 2400 and P3005 series printers under warranty. Congratulations Paul!
Eric Cawthon
Zend PHP 5 Certification
PHP is a web scripting language that powers many dynamic websites. This certification demonstates Eric's advanced knowledge PHP. Congratulations Eric!
February 25, 2008
Brandon Passley Promoted to Senior Interactive Designer
February 25, 2008
Dean LaVelle and Glen Swick mark trees purchased by Rotary
January 15, 2008
David Skinner receives HP Color LaserJet Certification
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