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Issue No. 33April 2015

Reminder: Microsoft Windows Sever 2003 End of Life is Near

Support for Windows Server 2003 will conclude in less than a few months’ time on July 14, 2015.  Originally released alongside Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 has benefitted from an extra year of extended Microsoft support to provide companies with ample time to migrate their critical business systems to Windows Server 2012.

What does this mean for your business? On July 14, 2015 Microsoft will cease to offer any technical or product support for systems running Windows Server 2003.  Windows Updates will no longer be published for Windows Server 2003. The result will mean that no more expert technical or product assistance will be provided by Microsoft for Windows Server 2003 and related issues, and the operating system will be a huge target for malicious hackers.

If your business is running Windows Server 2003, our recommendation is to upgrade your systems as soon as possible. Windows Server 2012 is the suggested Windows Server upgrade path for businesses still running Windows Server 2003.  It’s imperative that you evaluate your key business software for compatibility with Windows Server 2012, as software that runs on the Windows Server 2003 platform is not guaranteed to run on Windows Server 2012.

Now is the time to start planning and budgeting. If you are still running Windows Server 2003 and would like to discuss the best solution for upgrading, please contact our Contact Us.

The “Clutter” tool in Microsoft Office 365, New Additions

The Clutter feature in Office 365 was introduced back in November to help users focus on the most important messages in their inbox by moving lower priority messages out of their way and into a new Clutter folder. Microsoft last month announced new capabilities for Office 365 administrators to better manage how Clutter works.

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  • Administrators can now enable specific senders or messages to bypass the Clutter filters using a defined text pattern so that the message remains in the inbox. The process uses transport rules and is similar to how spam filtering can be bypassed.
  • Office 365 administrators can now assign retention policy tags to the Clutter folder in a manner consistent with other default folders. This allows you to manage the lifecycle of all messages landing in the Clutter folder.
  • Clutter is designed to work wherever email is read-across a broad range of email applications, browsers and devices. To provide a consistent notification experience, system notifications are delivered via inbox messages to inform people how to use Clutter. Now you can personalize these system notifications by controlling which sender display name is shown and in the near future by adding your custom logo to these messages.
  • Office 365 administrators can now assign retention policy tags to the Clutter folder in a manner consistent with other default folders. This allows you to manage the life-cycle of all messages landing in the Clutter folder.

To learn more about the clutter tool and other features of Microsoft Office 365, please contact us at Contact Us!

Testimonials

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“We’re building a solid IT foundation to be able to go where we need to be for growth and success. I couldn’t be more pleased with KTS’s performance and progress on our IT Projects.”

Shawn Ellis, CFO Custom Logos

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“Both company email migrations have were completed without a problem. Thanks to your team both transitions went smooth.Everyone with your group are both knowledgeable and professional, and you should be proud of the organization you are building.”

John Sonnen, IT & Security Director Child Safety Network

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“We have been using KTS for our IT support for about a year now, and we are very pleased with the service we have received. Chris has been our first line person, and has been able to resolve issues quickly, and often remotely, which helps reduce costs. Our staff has really appreciated his fast response and resolution to the issues that have come up. We have also appreciated that there are other folks at KTS who can fill in if Chris is out. Thanks to all!”

Suzy Halleland, Executive Administrator Village Church

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“I think you know we have been very happy with your service and are very grateful to have been referred to you guys. But on a more personal note, I want you to know that Kevin in your office has provided a service for us that is way over the top.”

Jeff Golumbuk, CEO Custom Logos

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“I just wanted to thank you and your staff for the excellent service and work provided by KTS.  It has been night and day compared to our old third party IT consultant.”
Nick Walters, VP Project Management West Coast General Corp.

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“I wanted to let you know that I am absolutely delighted with the service we have received from you and your team so far. I know we put you in a tough position with such short notice of having to jump in and take over, and we really appreciated that. But there are many other reasons as well. First, I’m so glad they discovered the hard drive problem right away, as that could have caused us a huge issue as you well know. Second, everyone that I’ve had the pleasure to work wi… Read more
Jo Barsa, CPA Barsa & Company

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“Kazmarek is fantastic!  I’ve used every size of IT company over the past 20 years and Kazmarek is by far superior to all I’ve used.  We are extremely happy with their service and expertise.  One of the things I like most about them is that they have engineers available to respond to our prioritized needs but they also wanted to give us the best customer service possible so they went above and beyond and put in place an escalation plan so that if I feel the response time i… Read more
Marisa Janine-Page, Partner Caldarelli Hejmanowski Page & Leer LLP

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“I have thoroughly enjoyed working with the Kazmarek team through the years! They are responsive and have a great team to work with, whether it’s day-to-day IT needs or special projects. ”
KC Martin, HR Director Full Swing Golf

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“As a local San Diego business, we were looking to partner with another local business after our IT needs just weren’t being met with a nationwide provider. We could not be happier with our decision since KTS has been very swift, attentive, and collaborative with our IT needs over the past three years. Their engineers, support desk, and managers are patient and able to effectively communicate issues and solutions to a layperson which speaks volumes about their hiring and customer… Read more
Carrie Lamb, Project Manager Chuao Chocolatier

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