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URGENT Recall on All Tape Drives
March 9th, 2010
Well, at least there SHOULD be! This is 50-year-old technology!
Here are 3 very important reason why it’s time to upgrade to more reliable protection.
1) Tapes have a failure rate of 100%. No, that’s not a typo. Statistically, every single tape drive will fail at some point – it’s only a matter of when.
2) Your network could be inaccessible for days, possibly weeks. Tape drives ONLY back up your data; not your programs, operating system or network settings. If your server crashes or is somehow stolen, corrupted or destroyed, your entire network has to be rebuilt from scratch – no small feat. Only at that point can your data be reloaded.
3) Human error. Tapes need near perfect care to function properly. Someone has to remember to rotate them every day, take them offsite, and keep them in a dry, cool and clean place – not in a purse or front seat of the car where they can be stolen, melted, frozen or disabled due to moisture, dust or condensation.
For a better solution, check out our PriorITyCare Recovery option!
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Get 1 hour of support free!!!
February 26th, 2010
If you are the owner of a business with 10 or more computers we’d like to give you a special “get to know us” offer and make your first 1 hour service call absolutely FREE. Why are we willing to do this? Because we know once you see how well we resolve your computer problems, you’ll become a client for life!
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Visit Kennedy EMR at Pri-Med South 2010
February 8th, 2010
Pri-Med 
South 2010 is only 2 days away! For more than 15 years, Pri-Med Conference & Exhibition events have provided unprecedented access to leaders who are blazing new pathways to better patient care.
If you are planning on attending, be sure to come visit Kennedy EMR Solutions and Healthcare Data Solutions at booth 1327 in the Exhibition Hall for a chance to win a HD Flip video camera and see a demo of how the Allscripts MyWay EMR solution can transform a small/medium practice. For a map of the Exhibition Hall click here.
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Announcing KennedyEMR
February 3rd, 2010
We have launched a new division dedicated to our Electronic Medical Records (EMR, EHR) partnership with Allscripts and our healthcare IT clients. We are completely focused on helping medical practices reach their goals of a paperless environment while increasing their efficiency and billing potential. Using the latest technology from Allscripts, Cisco, and other providers, we will help you reach your goals. And with the stimulus funding available, you can do it with little or no cost to you!
We have also launched a few forms of media to allow you to stay updated on the latest news regarding Allscripts EMR solutions, the stimulus program, and healthcare-related technology. This includes a dedicated website www.kennedyemr.com, Twitter (@KennedyEMR), and Facebook pages so you can keep in contact however you prefer. Our goal is to help you operate your medical practice with a completely paperless solution. With options for integration into patient notification using Cisco VoIP and full IT management with our PriorITyCare Managed IT support. With clients all over the state of Florida and a focus in Gainesville, Ocala, Lake City, Orlando, Tallahassee, and Jacksonville, we can provide you a solution tailored for your practice with local support.
Please visit the website, fan us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to contact us and stay current on the latest.
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Sprint-Nextel Announces Motorola Brute™ i680
January 13th, 2010
Motorola and Sprint introduced the ultra-rugged and feature-rich Motorola Brute i680 on Jan 11. The i680 is perfect for anyone who loves being outdoors or works in extreme conditions. It has an internal antenna, external and internal displays and meets Military Specification 810F requirements. But it’s not just all about durability. You’ll also love the advanced multimedia features such as a 2.0 MP camera with flash and zoom, stereo Bluetooth® for safe, hands-free talking, MP3 player, and threaded messaging. Plus, you get all the features you depend on including Group Connect, Group Messaging, support of business apps and great battery life.
Highlights
- Dual microphone ensures great sound quality and noise cancellation
- Military Spec (810F) – certified for dust, shock, vibration, temperature extremes, blowing rain, solar radiation, humidity and salt fog
Key Features
- Combined IM, MMS and SMS messaging
- Nextel Direct Connect®
- Group Connect
- Music capable
- GPS Navigation enabled
- Web browsing capable
- Email capable
- Camera
- Rugged
- Bluetooth® Wireless
- Memory card slot
- Voice activated dialing
- Second Line Service
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One Thing Hackers Hope You Never Discover
January 11th, 2010
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Don’t be lulled into a false sense of security! |
Imagine not being able to send or receive e-mail for days, possibly weeks. Don’t think this could happen because you have a reputable anti-virus software installed? If so, you’re operating on a false sense of security and hackers are praying that you keep thinking that way. Here’s why:
Most business owners think that because they have anti-virus software installed and a software firewall, that their network is “secure.” Not so. One of the most common stunts hackers pull is breaking through a software firewall to hijack a server. Once they’re in, they use YOUR server to relay spam and other viruses to millions of users in a matter of seconds.
This is double bad for two reasons:
1. In no time flat, your company’s server and email gets “blacklisted”, which means the big email delivery hubs (like Comcast, Google, Verizon, etc.) flag ALL e-mails coming from your server as “dangerous” and won’t let them through; and on the net, you’re guilty until proven innocent, which means it could take days or weeks to get your name cleared. During that time, you are completely without e-mail.
2. Your clients, prospects and vendors start getting Viagra ads and invitations to XXX-rated web sites from your company. Not good.
The absolute best way to make sure this never happens is to invest in a top-grade managed Cisco firewall. This small investment is worth many times the cost in peace of mind and saved time. Software firewalls that come with most servers or Internet providers are better than nothing, but they’re a weak lock that any hacker can easily pick.
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CVS drops their current ePrescribe platform for Allscripts
January 8th, 2010
CVS, the nation’s biggest pharmacy, has decided to abandon their stand-alone iScribe ePrescribing software and selected Allscripts to transition their thousands of physician users to their ePrescribing platform. Allscripts can now provide their former iScribe users a clear path to an Electronic Health Record. This reinforces that Allscripts is the best company to work with for your electronic medical records. As their local North Florida partner in Gainesville, Ocala, Orlando, Jacksonville, Tallahassee and the surrounding area, Kennedy Communications is your partner of choice when it comes to EMR and your technology needs.
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Glen Tullman’s 10 for ‘10: Top 10 Healthcare IT Trends for 2010
January 8th, 2010
Glen Tullman, CEO of Allscripts recently wrote an article about what he believes will be the top 10 healthcare IT trends for 2010.
1. 2010 Will Be the “Year of the EHR”
2. Not “One System” . . . “One Patient Record”
3. Communities Will Connect
4. Service and Support Will Become Competitive Differentiators
5. Innovation Will Begin to Drive Sales and Use of EHRs
6. Revenue Cycle Management Will Become Integrated
7. Management Reporting Will Transition to Actionable, Quality Patient & Population Management
8. Payers, PBMs, and Pharmacies Will Use EHRs to Deliver Information
9. Intuitive is Best
10. Software as a Service
See complete story and full descriptions here.
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Allscripts CEO Glen Tullman on CNBC
January 5th, 2010
Recently Allscripts CEO Glen Tullman was on CNBC Fast Money talking about the Healthcare IT sector and the strength of Allscripts.
At Kennedy Communications we have always aligned ourselves with market leaders to provide the best solutions to our clients.
It is exciting to see Glen’s involvement in many discussions as an industry expert. As Allscripts exclusive local partner we provide a solid solution combining the leading Healthcare IT provider along with a local company that has been in the IT business since 1991.
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4 Do’s and Don’ts About Windows 7
December 31st, 2009
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Windows 7 is Microsoft’s latest operating system. Here’s a list of Do’s and Don’ts for helping to determine whether or not a Windows 7 upgrade makes sense for you. |
DO – Find out if all your software programs will be compatible.
Anytime Microsoft creates a new operating system, software companies often scramble to make their package work properly with it so there are no errors, glitches, or data corruption (a.k.a “your information deleted”). Some software companies are faster and better at this than others, so be sure to check with your software manufacturer to make sure you won’t end up with more problems than when you started.
DON’T – Hold back from getting the new computers you need.
Maybe you want to wait until Windows 7 gets the bugs out. Or, maybe it’s because you’re worried about buying a computer now that will be considered “old” when Windows 7 is officially released. The good news is you don’t have to wait. For a limited time when you buy from Microsoft-approved vendors, your new computer purchase will come with the ability to upgrade to Windows 7 for free, giving you the flexibility to have the upgrade option now and install it when you choose. Also, if you participate in Microsoft’s “Software Assurance” program for your operating system, you’ll be entitled to the new version for free as well.
DO – Know how to “shake” it.
Have you ever had a bunch of windows open on your computer and felt like it was out of control and you couldn’t find anything? Then Windows 7 might be for you. It is designed to save time for people who work on multiple documents, spreadsheets, and web pages at once by allowing you to simply shake your mouse vigorously and make all those open Windows drop to the bottom of the screen and clear up your workspace. In addition to the “shake” feature, Windows 7 also makes it easier to view and use two programs side-by-side with just one click.
DON’T – Expect miracles.
Windows 7 does truly make using your computer faster since many of the features Microsoft has rolled out to help business owners and their teams work on multiple projects at once easier to use than ever before. Initial studies are showing that it might add one to two hours of productivity to your week over previous versions. But, if you expect Windows 7 to actually do the work for you, you may be disappointed.
I have personally had Windows 7 running for a couple months now and I love it! Much faster than XP and great new tools.
-Scott K.
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