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Saving Energy and Money Monitoring The following data is monitored with meter reading every 5 minutes. Data is shown online in graph, bar chart or text format

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Electricity, gas and oil consumption, with the data being shown in units of energy, true costs or CO2 emissions format Water consumption, with the data displayed being shown in units of weight or true costs format To identify water leaks RM UtilEyes

Kinesthetic Learning Used with an interactive whiteboard or projector, one pupil can dance but others will be sure to be joining in. Choose from over 90 ready-made curriculum focussed activities, which can be used as they are or edited to match your own objectives. You can even make your own activities from scratch. The pack will cover a variety of curriculum areas such as Maths, Literacy, Science and MFL. Sample maths activities.

AppAngel

powered by Symantec SWV is currently in development and will be released this term. This application virtualisation tool will help you get applications quickly and easily onto your network; it'll complement those already available such as RM Application Wizard, Curriculum Choice and RM Package Blueprint. But don't just believe me, why not try one of our proof of concept licences for a tenner today and see how RM AppAngel can help you. When you're convinced you can buy the additional licences you need to deploy those applications across your network.

Microsoft Application Virtualization!

Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) enables you to transform applications into centrally managed virtual services to reduce the cost of application deployment, eliminate application conflicts and reboots, simplify your base image footprint to expedite PC provisioning, and increase user productivity. App-V 4.5 SP1 offers the following new capabilities and unique integration with Windows 7

MAC OS FIX On Monday (Nov 9th), Apple released Mac OS X 10.6.2, the latest update to its Mac OS X operating system. As you might surmise, it contains a number of fixes and feature enhancements (lkb/HT3874) for the newest big cat.

Apple, as always, recommends 10.6.2 for all users running Snow Leopard.

RM Remote Detective included in all network support contracts.

see, providing quicker call resolution and less work for you. With our engineers alongside you, it's like having another pair of hands in your server room.

When you need our/Rm help, we can now join you virtually via our fast, secure and easy to use remote support technology.

Within moments we can access your desktop, enabling us/Rm to see what you

Apple Remote Desktop 3 Is the best way to manage the Mac computers on your network. Distribute software, provide real-time online help to end users, create detailed software and hardware reports, and automate your routine management tasks all from your own Mac.

Print Migrator 3.1 is the latest release of this utility, which automates the backup and restore of print configuration data on print servers running Microsoft Windows NT 4, Microsoft Window 2000 and Microsoft Windows Server 2003. Print Migrator 3.1 continues full support for print servers running Microsoft Cluster Services; support for migration between different version of Windows (for example, Windows NT 4 to Windows Server 2003); and support for conversion of line printer remote (LPR) ports to the Standard TCP/IP Port Monitor on Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003. http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsServer2003/techinfo/overview/printmigrator3.1.mspx

Tape rotation guidance for Disk to Disk to Tape (D2D2T) If you are used to backing up servers on a one tape drive per server basis, the introduction of a tape library can sometimes be perplexing. It requires a good understanding of overwrite protection and append protection times. A default strategy is discussed in depth here to help you understand the factors that need to be considered when deciding on your own tape rotation strategy. (Content Ref: TEC923713 )

DriverGrabber (0.5.1) – Portable Driver Backup Utility DriverGrabber is a tiny Utility that allows you to create a backup of all your important third party Windows system drivers. This tool can be useful for anyone that might need to reformat or reinstall Windows but doesn't want to hunt down all of the necessary drivers at post install. DriverGrabber copies your computers third party system drivers to it's own "Drivers" directory, making a backup that is easy to retrieve later. http://fileforum.betanews.com/download/DriverGrabber/1170699160/1

This database is primarily intended as an engineering resource for people who need to deal with computers built around the PCI bus. It's reason for being is that there is no other centralized database of PCI device IDs. This database is entirely user-supported; all the data has been, and continues to be, furnished by those working in the PCI market, it helps in identifying drivers for your OS.

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The ExpressSCH schematic design program is just as easy to use as our PCB layout software, both having the same user interface. After spending a few minutes to learn one, mastering the other takes no time at all. ExpressPCB circuit board layout program is a snap to learn and use. Laying out PCBs is easy, even for the first time user.

Augmented Reality

is live direct or indirect view of a physical real-world environment whose elements are augmented with computer graphics. http://econsultancy.com/blog/4288-10-mindblowing-augmented-reality-apps-and-videos Or pop in @ A2Z Computing a take a look The Eye-Fi card is the 1st wireless memory card. It looks, stores media, and fits into cameras just like a regular SD/SDHC card. On top of that, the Eye-Fi card has built-in Wi-Fi that uses your wireless network to effortlessly transfer photos and videos.

In November 2009 A2Z Computing became members of TCA The Technology Channels Association operates a Code of Practice, signified by the logo.

Also in November 2009 we became RM Affiliated Technicians, which means if schools let RM know our ID: 73733 they will get better response and we can deal with any issues that arise, saving you money and time.