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Microsoft Server Immersion Experience

2012-01-13T08:52:00.001-08:00

Broadview Networks is excited to announce the availability of the Server Immersion Experience (SIE). The SIE gives you first-hand experiential overview of Microsoft Private Cloud, Virtualization, and Management solutions, so you can better prepare for the future, while optimizing for today. The SIE demonstrates how System Center 2007 can help solve common datacenter problems that your organization may be facing in an easy, fun and digestible manner.

What is SIE? The Microsoft Server Immersion Experience was designed to give you a ‘day in the life’ of an IT administrator and showcase how easily and functional Microsoft’s products are and how you can best leverage Microsoft technologies in your organization.

Why should you participate in SIE? Broadview Networks can lead you through common datacenter scenarios in an interactive experiential format, showcasing how System Center can solve real world challenges that you may face on a daily basis. This hands on realistic simulation is fun and informative while presenting Microsoft’s clear value proposition in private and hybrid cloud computing! The environment is built on System Center 2007 but you will also learn more about what’s coming in System Center 2012.

What topics will be covered? The SIE will give you an opportunity to role-play common datacenter scenarios, such as:

Monitoring and Operations- For example, the ability to alert the right person when there is a problem with an application, VM, or operating system, and even better, take corrective action before an incident occurs.

Automation of routine IT Processes- For example, the ability to create a Virtual Machine (VM) at the touch of a button.

Email Backup and Recovery- For example, the ability to backup an Exchange Server without having to invest in expensive SAN infrastructure.

What does the future hold- This interactive experience will also give you a sneak peak of Microsoft’s Private Cloud roadmap, including System Center 2012.

Come join us in our Server Immersion Experience session. You will see first-hand how
easy it is to leverage the power of System Center and Hyper-V to help reduce your IT
costs, improve overall performance and help reduce downtime. Book your Server
Immersion Experience today!

Contact Solutions@broadviewnetworks.ca or call 204.984.9897 for more information
on the Microsoft Server Immersion Experience

Microsoft Customer Immersion Experience

2012-01-04T07:08:00.001-08:00

The Microsoft Customer Immersion Experience (CIE) demonstrates to our customers and prospects the value of the 2010 Microsoft Productivity Platform across the business productivity infrastructure capabilities. The CIE provides customers with a hands-on environment, and the opportunity to play an active role in high-level business scenarios that focus on integrated, functional and out-of-the-box features. It’s a real-life user experience that immerses the customer in the technology, encourages discussion about how to use it in their organization, and helps them to discover the right set of products and solutions for their business.

What is CIE? Test Drive the best productivity experience across PC, Phone & Browser. The CIE provides a facilitated, hands-on environment where business and IT decision makers test drive Microsoft technologies including Office 365, Office, Exchange, SharePoint, Lync, Project, Visio, Windows, Windows Phone and Dynamics CRM.

Why should you participate in a CIE? Unlike traditional product presentations and demos, the CIE puts you in the driver’s seat for a rich, interactive experience. It is a unique opportunity to explore Microsoft’s Office applications by role playing in a “true-to-life” environment. Discover the right solutions for your business and experience the “future of productivity”. The CIE is an end-to-end story that covers off the below topics in a three hour session hosted by a CIE facilitator.

Be Productive on the go- Experience how to effectively manage personal and work-related e-mail, calendar and documents from anywhere with Windows Phone. Also, learn about unique benefits of Office mobile, including mobile access to up-to-date documents.

Stay on top of your inbox- Explore the unique benefits of Outlook 2010 to effectively manage an increasingly demanding Inbox. And learn about the Outlook integration with Dynamics CRM, SharePoint to get more down in less time.

Communicate in real time- Explore Microsoft’s unified communications bringing together IM/presence, voice, video, conferencing and applications sharing. Also, experience contextual communications right from Outlook, CRM or any presence enabled application. Learn how easy is to find and communicate with people using integrated search capabilities.

Gain business insights- Showcase how to optimize a project portfolio and analyze complex and voluminous
data using self-service and familiar Office tools.

Create content collaboratively- Showcase enhanced document management and real time co-authoring of documents with Office & Share Point.

Connect with customers- Explore the use of integrated Outlook calendaring and unified communications tools to connect with customers and partners externally.

Call us today to get your business strategy underway.

Broadview Networks is an IT Consulting firm specializing in Microsoft professional services, Dell, virtualization, security, systems management, enterprise storage, disaster recovery, and network core infrastructure. Our approach has resulted in positive customer referrals enabling Broadview to be recognized as one of "Manitoba's 50 Fastest Growing Companies" and one of "Canada's Fastest Growing Companies".

Contact us to arrange for an initial no-cost discussion with a Systems Consultant.

Broadview Networks Wins Two 2011 Microsoft Partner Network IMPACT Awards

2011-12-02T12:34:00.001-08:00

Broadview Networks announced today that it has been selected as the winner in the IAMCP Canada Partnership Award and Marketing Innovation Partner of the Year at the 2011 Microsoft Partner Network IMPACT Awards. The ninth annual IMPACT Awards recognize excellence across the large and diverse community of Microsoft’s Canadian technology partners. The winners were announced at an award ceremony in Toronto on November 30, 2011.

“Our annual IMPACT Awards celebrate the great work done in the Partner Community to help customers respond to their business challenges through the benefits of technology,” said Eric Gales, President of Microsoft Canada Inc. “Technology partners like Broadview Networks are always finding new and exciting ways to develop and deliver innovative technology solutions, making them true leaders in their respective fields.”

Broadview Networks was chosen as the winner in IAMCP Canada Partnership Award. The Partnership Award sponsored by the Canadian chapter of the IAMCP (International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners) recognizes technology Partners working together to drive the successful adoption of Microsoft-based technologies.

Broadview Networks also received the Marketing Innovation Partner of the Year Award. The Marketing Innovation Partner of the Year Award honours a technology partner for their outstanding performance in marketing innovation and co-marketing with Microsoft Canada Inc. The winning partner demonstrated new and creative ways to generate demand, acquire new customers, retain current customers, effectively communicate with their customers and support their sales teams.

“We are honored to have received a Microsoft IMPACT Award in two categories. The Broadview team has proven its commitment to Microsoft and we are positioned to promote our expertise with confidence well into the future,” said Michael Orloff, President of Broadview Networks.

About the Microsoft Partner Network IMPACT Awards
In 2003, Microsoft Canada Inc. launched the IMPACT Awards, a program to recognize the numerous achievements within its technology Partner community. This year’s awards program is bigger than ever with over 35 award categories designed to recognize excellence across Microsoft Partner Network competencies, emerging technologies, community involvement as well as sales, marketing and partnering excellence. The IMPACT Awards are open to Active Canadian members of the Microsoft Partner Network.

For a list of all 2011 winners & finalists, and more information on the Microsoft Partner Network IMPACT Awards, please visit http://www.microsoft.ca/awards

Broadview Networks
Broadview Networks is a System Integrator focused on creating and maintaining the essential IT infrastructure that businesses depend on. These components include network operating system, data storage, email, network connectivity and network security. Broadview has established itself as a trusted provider of quality IT solutions offering expertise and service. Working alongside both Technical and Business Professionals, Broadview's philosophy is one of collaboration and teamwork. Broadview has strategically built close relationships with a highly select group of Partners. From the strength of this Partner Community, Broadview delivers comprehensive IT Infrastructure solutions. For additional information visit Broadview Networks online at broadviewnetworks.ca

For more information:

Lindsay Fagundes, Marketing Specialist
Broadview Networks
204.984.9897
lindsay@broadviewnetworks.ca

Broadview Networks a Finalist in Three Categories in the 2011 Microsoft Partner Network IMPACT Awards

2011-11-08T14:35:00.001-08:00

Winnipeg, MB- Broadview Networks announced that it has been selected as a finalist in the IAMCP Canada Partnership, Volume Licensing Partner of the Year and Marketing Innovation Partner of the Year award categories for the 2011 Microsoft Partner Network IMPACT Awards. The ninth annual IMPACT Awards recognize excellence within the Microsoft technology partner community in Canada.

“Technology partners are at the core of Microsoft’s business.” said Neil Tanner, Vice-President, Small Business, Midmarket Solutions & Partners, Microsoft Canada Inc. “We are honoured to celebrate and recognize the outstanding achievements of industry leaders like Broadview Networks through the Microsoft Partner Network IMPACT Awards. We are proud to work with them as they deliver innovative solutions to mutual customers. ”

Broadview Networks was chosen as a finalist in the IAMCP Canada Partnership, Volume Licensing Partner of the Year and Marketing Innovation Partner of the Year award categories.

The Partnership Award sponsored by the Canadian chapter of the IAMCP (International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners) recognizes technology Partners working together to drive the successful adoption of Microsoft-based technologies. As Microsoft broadens its offering to businesses and consumers, technology Partners can expand their portfolio by collaboration with other technology Partners in the Microsoft eco-system to provide a wider range of uniquely tailored solutions.

The Volume Licensing Partner of the Year Award recognizes partners who consistently seek to innovate with their Volume Licensing solutions and services, and provide ongoing attention to customer-service excellence. Successful entries will include descriptions of the organization's dedication to customer engagement with T-36 activities and providing the most trained and qualified staff (MCPs for Licensing) in delivering the services and marketing strategies used to increase volume licensing revenue and annuity, as well as retain volume licensing customers by successful ongoing relationship management throughout the life of an EA (CPE).

The Marketing Innovation Partner of the Year Award will honour a technology partner for their outstanding performance in marketing innovation and co-marketing with Microsoft Canada Inc. The winning partner will have demonstrated new and creative ways to generate demand, acquire new customers, retain current customers, effectively communicate with their customers and support their sales teams.

Broadview Networks is pleased to receive this recognition in three award categories.

Broadview Networks, along with other technology partner winners and finalists in each of the award categories, will be honored at an award ceremony in Toronto on November 30, 2011.

About the Microsoft Partner Network IMPACT Awards
In 2003, Microsoft Canada Inc. launched the IMPACT Awards, a program to recognize the numerous achievements within it’s technology Partner community. This year’s awards program is bigger than ever with over 35 award categories designed to recognize excellence across Microsoft Partner Network competencies, emerging technologies, community involvement as well as sales, marketing and partnering excellence.

The IMPACT Awards are open to Active Canadian members of the Microsoft Partner Network.

For a list of all 2011 finalists, and more information on the Microsoft Partner Network IMPACT Awards, please visit http://www.microsoft.ca/awards

For more information, press only:
Lindsay Fagundes
Marketing Specialist, Broadview Networks
lindsay@broadviewnetworks.ca

Broadview Networks Customer Appreciation Event 2011

2011-10-28T11:21:00.000-07:00

Broadview Networks invites you to: 2011 Customer Appreciation Event As a Client Appreciation Event

When: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 Where: 4Play Sportsbar, 323 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Broadview Networks presents a fully catered evening for our clients that includes: a live screening of the Jets vs. Capitals game, personal appearance by veteran Winnipeg Jets players, a variety of prizes (including Jets tickets), sport simulator games, Wii Suites, billiards, bubble hockey and a poker competition!

Join us for a brief technology presentation and a fun-filled evening. The event will commence with a presentation outlining storage, messaging and security solutions. Come for food and drinks, to play your favourite virtual games, or to watch your favorite sporting events on the big screen. We will be sure to have something for everyone! Discussion will cover:

Storage Solutions
New Broadview solutions including messaging and security

All attendees will have the opportunity to win Winnipeg Jets tickets and a variety of prizes.

We will also be giving away Gift Certificates throughout the evening.

Guests unable to stay for the Winnipeg Jets game will have an opportunity to leave after the presentation.

This is an event you don’t want to miss! More exciting updates to follow.

REGISTER TODAY!

If you are interested in attending this event please contact an Account Executive.

Broadview a Gold Winner in the Best Channel Marketing Initiative

2011-10-04T06:47:00.001-07:00

Broadview Networks was named a gold winner in the Best Channel Marketing Initiative category for this year's CDN Channel Elite Awards. CDN's Channel Elite Awards recognizes IT Solution Providers for their innovation, leadership and commitment to creating value for their customers, and their achievements in improved sales or revenues, improved efficiency and customer service.

This award honours the partner that created and executed a dynamic advertising, marketing campaign or event showcase in 2010. The winner had to present evidence that the partner has increased its visibility, respect or profitability in its community through the campaign or event. Broadview had to explain the process, strategy and thought leadership behind the marketing and event initiative, and the outcome of the campaign and event with measurements: return on investment figures, number of business leads generated, etc. in the award submission.

Broadview Networks won gold for there innovative and collaborative event that centered around a preview screening of TRON: Legacy in 3D and a presentation on the IBM product road map.

The bronze, silver and gold winners accepted the awards at a gala evening event at the Paramount Conference & Event Venue on September 29, 2011.

CDN’s Channel Elite Awards is more than just an award ceremony. It is designed to promote the business advantages that technology solutions can create and to recognize achievement in the channel. The gala attracts more than 200 solution providers across the country and truly is an opportunity to meet and network with some of the best resellers across the country.

CDN reporters and camera people were on present at the gala to cover the event for the magazine and online portal. Coverage of the event will also be in national publications such as Computer World Canada and Direction informatique. These three publications serve more than 100,000 C-level IT executives and solution providers in English and French. As an added benefit, this year all qualified nominees will have their creative solution profiled on ITBusiness.ca, which reaches more than 145,000 Technical Decision Makers each month. This is recognition and market awareness that is second to none.

Broadview Networks is honored to be a CDN Channel Elite Award gold winner Best Channel Marketing Initiative category.

IBM Storwize V7000

2011-09-22T12:15:00.000-07:00

In storage management today, breaking the cycle of increased complexity and explosive data growth can be a big challenge. The old ways of buying and managing storage have become less effective. Due to resource constraints—both physical storage resources and human resources—IT organizations must act quickly to optimize and simplify their infrastructure. Unchecked complexity and growth will only become bigger problems over time.

Small and midsize organizations may also suffer from a range of challenges:

Disruptive migrations
Difficulty deploying tiered storage
Inability to share storage among servers
Reduced productivity and increased cost caused by isolated server and storage management tools
Inability to use virtualized storage, like virtual servers, as a tool for optimizing expenditures, resources and capabilities

To stand up to these challenges and allow businesses to respond to a rapidly changing marketplace, IBM® Storwize® V7000 is a virtualized storage system to complement virtualized server environments that provides unmatched performance, availability, advanced functions, and highly scalable capacity never seen before in midrange disk systems. Storwize V7000 is a powerful midrange disk system that has been designed to be easy to use and enable rapid deployment without additional resources. Storwize V7000 is virtual storage that offers greater efficiency and flexibility through built-in solid state drive (SSD) optimization and thin provisioning technologies. Storwize V7000 advanced functions also enable non-disruptive migration of data from existing storage, simplifying implementation and minimizing disruption to users. Storwize V7000 also enables you to virtualize and reuse existing disk systems, supporting a greater potential return on investment (ROI).

Product features

Automatic migration of frequently accessed data to high performing solid state drives SSDs
Provisioning support for business applications that need to grow dynamically, but only consume the storage space they are actually using
Migration capabilities that provide efficiency and business value in a non-disruptive migration
Support for near instant data copies for backup or application testing
Integrated instant copy capabilities for critical business needs
Integrated tools and capabilities for server and storage management
Clustered systems support growing business needs while controlling costs

Hardware summary

2U rack-mountable chasses
Twenty four 2.5″ drive bays (model x24) or twelve 3.5″ drive bays (model x12)
Up to 24 TB of physical storage per enclosure using 2 TB near-line SAS disk drive modules or up to 14 TB physical storage per enclosure using 600 GB SAS disk drive modules
SAS disk drives, near-line SAS disk drives and SSDs
Redundant dual-active intelligent RAID controllers
16 GB cache memory per control enclosure (8 GB per internal RAID controller) as a base feature
For each control enclosure: Eight 8 Gbps Fibre Channel host ports (four 8 Gbps FC ports per RAID controller), four 1 Gbps and optionally four 10 Gbps iSCSI host ports (two 1 Gbps and optionally two 10 Gbps iSCSI host ports per RAID controller)
RAID controller supports attachment of up to nine storage expansion units with configurations up to 240 TB physical storage capacities (480 TB in clustered systems)
Dual power supplies and cooling components

Broadview Networks is an authorized reseller for Ibm products. Call us Today for more product information.

DELL KACE Lunch and Learn

2011-09-09T11:19:00.001-07:00

Broadview Networks and Dell KACE can provide an appliance-based approach to systems management, to save time for systems administration professionals, while saving money for their companies.

The Dell KACE Family of Systems Management Appliances are easy-to-use, comprehensive and affordable and fulfill the systems management needs of organizations of all sizes, from initial computer deployment to ongoing management and retirement.

Join Broadview Networks and Dell on Thursday September 29th, 2011 at 12 NOON at the Broadview Networks Head Office (1-1530 Taylor Avenue) for our upcoming KACE Lunch and Learn. Discussion will cover:

Patching
Software License Compliance
Imaging

There will be a live demo of both the K1000 and K2000 appliances.

A fully catered lunch will be provided.

Event Wrap-Up: Bomber Game Day and Technology Discussion

2011-08-30T07:08:00.000-07:00

In addition to the big win that now puts the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 7-1, 50 attendees enjoyed an exciting evening in the Luxury Suite on Friday, August 26th, 2011.

All attendees had the opportunity to view the IBM V7000 demo and discuss IBM solutions with one of the three IBM representatives on site. Catering included a French onion prime beef sandwich bar, snacks and beverages throughout the evening. The comforts of the controlled environment offered a great view along with three televisions.

Please 'like' us on facebook to view the event photos which wil be posted shortly.

Our next event, "Dell KACE Lunch and Learn" is taking place on Thursday, September 29th, 2011 from 12 NOON to 1:30 PM. Please check out the event detail page to find out more or to register.

Broadview Networks Named to CRN’s Inaugural Next-Gen 250 List

2011-08-22T13:51:00.000-07:00

Winnipeg, MB, August 22, 2011 – Broadview Networks, Manitoba’s Technology Infrastructure Company, today announced Everything Channel has named the company to the first ever 2011 CRN Next-Gen 250 list. The CRN Next-Gen 250 is an annual listing of innovative and nimble business and technology integrators, solution providers, and resellers in North America offering solutions and services in cloud computing, mobility, unified communications, virtualization and other emerging technologies.

The CRN Next-Generation 250 list is comprised of the most exciting new solution provider organizations (founded 2000-2011) bringing new and emerging implementation ideas and business models to the market. Broadview Networks has a variety of acknowledgments and the Next-Gen 250 is another excellent recognition to add to their list. To view a sample of the listing visit www.crn.com

“Our company is honored to be named to CRN’s Inaugural Next-Gen 250 List. This is one of the great examples that depict how Broadview Networks is dedicated to meeting the needs of the changing market,” said Michael Orloff, President, Broadview Networks.

“In today’s competitive environment solution providers have to do more than just talk about innovation. The ability to quickly implement new processes, models and technologies is what drives margins and the bottom line,” said Kelley Damore, VP, Editorial Director, Everything Channel. “The CRN Next-gen 250 highlights the most interesting new solution providers who are demonstrating such innovation and uncovers the new techniques and technologies that are driving their success.”

Broadview Networks

Broadview Networks, Manitoba’s Technology Infrastructure Company delivers superior IT solutions by offering deep internal expertise including Senior Network Engineers and Systems Consultants. Whether your organization requires virtualization, systems management or a disaster recovery plan, Broadview Networks will design and implement a solution that meets your specific needs. A complete solution from licensing to services will be scoped and delivered with the level of participation you desire. Broadview Networks strives to understand your business, address your needs and position you for future growth and success. For additional information visit Broadview Networks online at broadviewnetworks.ca

Everything Channel

Everything Channel is the premier provider of IT channel-focused events, media, research, consulting, and sales and marketing services. With over 30 years of experience and engagement, Everything Channel has the unmatched channel expertise to execute integrated solutions for technology executives managing partner recruitment, enablement and go-to-market strategy in order to accelerate technology sales. Everything Channel is a UBM company. To learn more about Everything Channel, visit us at http://www.everythingchannel.com. Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/everythingchnl.

UBM plc (www.ubm.com)

UBM plc is a leading global business media company. We inform markets and bring the world's buyers and sellers together at events, online, in print and provide them with the information they need to do business successfully. We focus on serving professional commercial communities, from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewelry traders, from farmers to pharmacists around the world. Our 6,000 staff in more than 30 countries are organized into specialist teams that serve these communities, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.

For more information, please contact:
Lindsay Fagundes, Marketing Specialist
Broadview Networks
204.984-9897
lindsay@broadviewnetworks.ca

Broadview Named a Finalist in the Best Channel Marketing Initiative

2011-08-04T07:58:00.001-07:00

Broadview Networks proudly announced today that they have been named a finalist in the Best Channel Marketing Initiative category for this year's CDN Channel Elite Awards. CDN's Channel Elite Awards recognizes IT Solution Providers for their innovation, leadership and commitment to creating value for their customers, and their achievements in improved sales or revenues, improved efficiency and customer service.

This award honours the partner that has created and executed a dynamic advertising, marketing campaign or event showcase in 2010. The winner will present evidence that the partner has increased its visibility, respect or profitability in its community through the campaign or event. Broadview had to explain the process, strategy and thought leadership behind the marketing and event initiative, and the outcome of the campaign and event with measurements: return on investment figures, number of business leads generated, etc. in the award submission.

As a finalist Broadview is invited to the gala evening event at the Paramount Conference & Event Venue on September 29, 2011.

CDN’s Channel Elite Awards is more than just an award ceremony. It is designed to promote the business advantages that technology solutions can create and to recognize achievement in the channel. The gala attracts more than 200 solution providers across the country and truly is an opportunity to meet and network with some of the best resellers across the country.

As a finalist Broadviews submission will be judged by a panel of experts who will determine the Gold, Silver and Bronze winners. All finalists will be mentioned during the gala presentations.

CDN reporters and camera people will be on hand as well to cover the event for the magazine and online portal. Coverage of the event will also be in national publications such as Computer World Canada and Direction informatique. These three publications serve more than 100,000 C-level IT executives and solution providers in English and French. As an added benefit, this year all qualified nominees will have their creative solution profiled on ITBusiness.ca, which reaches more than 145,000 Technical Decision Makers each month. This is recognition and market awareness that is second to none.

Broadview Networks is honored to be a CDN Channel Elite Award finalist for the second year in a row.

Event Wrap-Up: IBM V7000 Storage BBQ Lunch and Learn

2011-07-28T13:40:00.000-07:00

On Thursday, July 28th, 2011 Broadview Networks and IBM hosted a V7000 BBQ Lunch and Learn. In the morning session the Broadview tech team engaged with two IBM representatives to learn about the V7000. At 12 NOON the lunch commenced with a BBQ provided by Manitoba pork. The Lunch and Learn attracted twenty IT professionals from offices throughout Manitoba to discuss how the IBM V7000 storage solution offers: improved disk utilization of storage, non-distruptive migration capability, improved storage administrator productivity, disaster recovery between sites and capacity of up to 240 TB. The Lunch and Learn portion of the day long event was followed by a customer demo.

Our next exciting event,“Bomber Game Day and Technology Discussion“ will be taking place on Friday, August 26th, 2011 in the Luxury Suite at the Canad Inns Stadium. For more information or to register for this event please check out its event page.

Event pictures to follow!

To discuss an IBM Product Demo, please contact Broadview Networks.

For more information or for more details about our next event please call 204.984.9897 or email solutions@broadviewnetworks.ca

Broadview Networks & IBM invite you to: Bomber Game Day and Technology Discussion

2011-07-22T07:53:00.000-07:00

On Friday, August 26th, 2011 at 6 PM enjoy the ‘Best Suite in the House!’ It’s ‘SUITE’ to catch the excitement and magic of Blue Bomber football in a 50 person private suite located on the Westside of Canad Inns Stadium.

Join Broadview Networks and IBM for our upcoming Bomber Game Day and Technology Discussion. The event will commence with a brief IBM presentation in the Luxury Suite followed by a Bomber Game. Discussion will cover:

Disaster Recovery Solutions
The value of IBM Servers and Storage as a DR platform
Significance of Broadview and IBM relationship

The comforts of this controlled environment offers a great view along with three televisions.

Enjoy in suite catering that provides superior quality and exceptional service. During our event a Blue Bomber personality will come up to our suite to visit.

This event includes door prizes, a French Onion Prime Beef Sandwich Bar, drink tickets and a Bomber game in the luxury suite for each attendee.

Please note- Due to limited space we are offering two tickets per company.

Broadview Networks & IBM invite you to: V7000 Storage BBQ Lunch and Learn

2011-07-15T08:44:00.000-07:00

In storage management today, breaking the cycle of increased complexity and explosive data growth can be a big challenge. The old ways of buying and managing storage have become less effective.

Join us on July 28th, 2011 at 12 NOON for a lunch and learn hosted by Broadview Networks to hear about how the V7000 Storage Solution addresses various challenges in a non disruptive, cost effective manner.

Discussion will cover:

How the IBM V7000 storage solution offers:
Improved disk utilization of storage
Non disruptive migration capability
Improved storage administrator productivity
Disaster recovery between sites
Capacity up to 240 TB

A BBQ lunch will be provided.

For those that are interested a customer demo will take place after the Lunch and Learn.

Register Today!

LG Monitor Promotion

2011-07-08T06:37:00.001-07:00

Broadview Networks is offering a special promotion on the following LG monitors:

E10 Series LED E2210P Business Monitor - $189.00 - MSRP $239.00
W2343T Wide Format LCD Monitor - $169.00 - MSRP $198.00

E10 Series LED E2210P Business Monitor

Optimise your business infrastructure with the LG E10 Series. The LED technology is designed to consume less electricity, whilst the high resolution picture quality delivers a premium viewing experience. The ergonomic design and space saving features create a seamless working environment, improving organisational efficiency. The E10 Series is a new era of business monitors.

22" Screen
1680 x 1050 Resolution
16:10 Aspect Ratio
5ms Response time
5,000,000:1 DFC
250 cd/m2
DVI-D/D-Sub
2-way stand (detachable)

Enhanced Features Include:

5000000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
LED Backlit
Height, pivot (rotation), swivel, tilt

W2343T Wide Format LCD Monitor

Increase your productivity with increased screen real estate. Work on a spreadsheet, browse the web, and watch a movie on one screen with room to spare.

23" Screen
1920 x 1080 Resolution
16:9 Aspect Ratio
5ms Response Time
30,000:1 DFC
300 cd/m2
DVI-D (HDCP)

To learn more about this special LG monitor promotion contact Solutions@broadviewnetworks.ca or call 204.984.9897

IBM Smarter Computing

2011-06-30T11:43:00.001-07:00

Event Wrap-Up: 1st Annual Broadview Networks Golf Tournament

2011-06-24T14:21:00.000-07:00

The Broadview Networks 1st Annual Golf Tournament sponsored by Microsoft and Dell was a huge success! Over 55 clients from throughout Manitoba attended the event to enjoy an awesome prime rib lunch, presentation and 18 holes of golf. Tyson Choptain, Vice-President and Senior Consultant of Broadview Networks did a presentation that touched on Microsoft virtualization, Dell data center/servers/storage and the Microsoft and Dell partnership.

At the tournament we had three contests: straightest drive, closest to the pin and longest drive. The winners of the contests were as follows:

1. Ron from College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba- Straight Drive
2. Jason from MPI- Closest to the Pin
3. Ken from Princess Auto- Longest Drive

Congratulations to all three winners! They each received a Golf Town gift certificate.

Everyone cannot wait until next year to do it all over again! Please join our Facebook group so you have the opportunity to view all of the event photos!

To discuss Microsoft Product Demos, please contact Broadview Networks.

For more information or for more details about our next event please call 204.984.9897 or email solutions@broadviewnetworks.ca

Meet 10 Lean and Green Solution Providers

2011-06-10T11:59:00.001-07:00

Broadview Networks was highlighted as a “green solution provider” in an article writen by Lawrence Cummer and featured on itbusiness.ca

Some of the loud buzz around environmental sustainability of the last decade has died down, but its importance for many customers remains. Being “green” has also continued to evolve-with many saying IT can play a major role. In the wake of recession, customers are now looking for solution providers who can help them be more efficient and save money, while simultaneously cutting carbon, reducing wasteful manufacturing and landfill.

CDN once again honours our pick of 10 solution providers working hard to meet that challenge and bring to their customers the benefits of being lean and green.

At the heart of Broadview Networks’ green efforts is an efficient data centre and focus on environmentally sound partners.

“We try to find good technologies or partners that are offering green IT solutions,” says Michael Orloff, president of the Winnipeg-based IT consulting firm. Broadview recently partnered with GreenBytes to offer its energy-efficient storage technology, and Orloff calls Dell a major significant because of its product’s energy-efficient properties.

As well as using virtualization to reduce energy consumption in its own data centre, Broadview is embracing the cloud to reduce redundant on-premise equipment, and working to reduce waste through measures like paperless invoicing, online documentation and electronic payment of vendors. Orloff notes that to promote environmentally-friendly operations with its customers started by righting its own ship.

While green IT isn’t at the crux of most sales, it’s something Orloff is proud of.

“It’s not a huge differentiator, but it’s something we promote and it’s a great value add. Sometimes it saves the customer money, sometimes it doesn’t, but most of the customers we deal with going green is on their mind too.”

Broadview Networks Recognized in the 23rd annual PROFIT 200 ranking of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies by PROFIT Magazine

2011-06-01T07:48:00.000-07:00

Winnipeg, MB. (June 1, 2011) - Broadview Networks is pleased to announce that their company has been named to the prominent PROFIT 200 ranking Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies by five-year revenue growth.

The PROFIT 200 profiles the country’s most successful growth companies. Published in the summer issue of PROFIT and online at PROFITguide.com, the PROFIT 200 is Canada’s largest annual celebration of entrepreneurial achievement.

“The PROFIT 200 companies are the innovative, high-growth enterprises Canada needs to compete on the global stage,” says Ian Portsmouth, Editor-in-Chief of PROFIT Magazine. “PROFIT is proud to celebrate their achievements and ambitions, and we encourage all businesspeople to learn more about the many ways they’ve come so far, so fast.”

“Broadview Networks is honoured to be recognized in the 23rd annual PROFIT 200 ranking of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies. This is our third consecutive year on the list,” said Michael Orloff, President of Broadview Networks. “Our team has proven its commitment to service excellence and we are positioned to promote our expertise with confidence well into the future.”

Broadview Networks, Manitoba’s Technology Infrastructure Company delivers superior IT solutions by offering deep internal expertise including Senior Network Engineers and Systems Consultants. Whether your organization requires virtualization, systems management or a disaster recovery plan, Broadview Networks will design and implement a solution that meets your specific needs. A complete solution from licensing to services will be scoped and delivered with the level of participation you desire. Broadview Networks strives to understand your business, address your needs and position you for future growth and success. For additional information visit Broadview Networks online at broadviewnetworks.ca

About PROFIT magazine

PROFIT: Your Guide to Business Success is Canada’s preeminent publication dedicated to the management issues and opportunities facing small and mid-sized businesses. For 29 years, Canadian entrepreneurs and senior managers across a vast array of economic sectors have remained loyal to PROFIT because it’s a timely and reliable source of actionable information that helps them achieve business success and get the recognition they deserve for generating positive economic and social change. Visit PROFIT online at PROFITguide.com

For more information:

Lindsay Fagundes
Marketing Specialist
Broadview Networks
Lindsay@broadviewnetworks.ca
204-984-9897

Event Wrap-Up: Fortinet Upgrade Program

2011-05-18T08:26:00.001-07:00

On Tuesday, May 17, 2011 from 12 noon to 1:30 pm James Balderson, the Fortinet Regional Sales Manager for Western Canada presented the Fortinet Upgrade Program to an interested crowd of IT professionals. The lunch time event was catered by Loveys bbq and was sponsored by Fortinet.

The presentation described how upgrading your network security with FortiOS would bring your organization to the next level. As well as describing how Broadview can provide very compelling pricing through the Fortinet Trade In and Trade Up Program.

Discussion covered:

* Fortinet Upgrade Program
* Fortinet Product Roadmap
* SE Architecting

For more inofrmation on the Fortinet Upgrade Program please contact Solutions@broadviewnetworks.ca today!

You can also find out about Broadviews First Annual Golf Tournament here.

Conference Run-Down

2011-05-12T08:39:00.000-07:00

Broadview Networks remains busy this month taking part in two well recognized conferences. Both events are sponsored by Dell.

The National Education and Technology Conference takes place on Thursday, May 12th and 13th, 2011 at Gimli Lakeview Resort in Gimli, Manitoba. This annual two day conference brings presenters from across Canada and the United States to cover the many timely issues in technology and education.

Discussion will cover:

* Multimedia
* Internet
* Infusing ICT into the classroom

Presenters regularly include both technology and education experts. Tyson Choptain, Broadview Networks Vice-President and Senior Consultant will lead the following breakout sessions:

“Security in the Digital Campus”

The proliferation of wireless networks, wireless devices for administrative and curriculum usage, as well as the potential of student devices being brought into the campus network is radically changing how we think about network security. The requirements for providing the necessary access while providing the appropriate security to protect the network, the data, and privacy are the key components to develop a multi-layered security strategy. We will explore the types of products and policies that can be utilized to provide complete security solutions for the educational environment.

Visit us at our booth to find out more about, "Riding the Wave of Change" in education and technology!

ISACA Winnipeg Chapter is hosting their 2011 Western Canada Information Security Conference.

The Conference will be held on Thursday May 26, 2011 at the Winnipeg Convention Centre, 375 York Avenue in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Broadview Networks will be participating as a Bronze Sponsor. Come find us at our informative booth!

Broadview Networks looks forward to particpating in both conferences. We will post pictures after the events- so stay tunned!

Manitoba Business Magazine Ranks Broadview as the 20th Fastest Growing Company

2011-05-05T13:49:00.001-07:00

Broadview Networks, Manitoba’s Technology Infrastructure Company announced that they have been recognized as a Manitoba Business Magazine’s fastest growing company. The rankings were determined by three-year gross revenue.

Manitoba Business Magazine is the leading source of business news in the province of Manitoba. This year in the 2011 issue of The 50 Fastest-Growing Companies Survey Broadview Networks ranked 20th. Broadview Networks will receive the publication's certificate of achievement at the annual gala awards dinner.

Broadview is very proud of their recognition in the Manitoba business community. Broadview’s other accomplishments include:

• Achieving the distinction of Fastest-Growing Canadian Company in 2009 and 2010 by Profit Magazine
• Receiving the “Best in Business Practice Awards 2008”
• Recognition as a Top 10 Microsoft Partner in Canada out of over 9,000 Partners
• Ranking on the 2010 and 2011 Branham300 list which highlights the top Canadian and Multinational ICT companies operating in Canada

Broadview Networks is a 100% employee owned organization that has established itself as a trusted provider of quality IT solutions offering superior expertise and exceptional service to the Manitoba business community. Working alongside both Technical and Business Professionals, Broadview's philosophy is one of collaboration, teamwork and service excellence.

Broadview Networks would welcome an opportunity to show you why we are one of the fastest-growing companies in Manitoba. Please contact us.

1st Annual Broadview Networks Golf Tournament

2011-05-03T08:04:00.001-07:00

Broadview Networks & Microsoft invite you to: 1st Annual Broadview Networks Golf Tournament

Broadview Networks in partnership with Microsoft and Dell are hosting their first annual golf tournament.

Join us for a presentation focusing on Microsoft Virtualization and Dell Servers & Storage while enjoying a complementary prime rib lunch followed by 18 holes of fabulous golf.

Learn how Microsoft and Dell can work together to benefit you.

Discussion will cover:

Microsoft Virtualization
Dell Data Center, Servers and Storage
Microsoft and Dell Partnership

This complementary event is all-inclusive and includes an informative presentation, fully catered prime rib lunch, golf tournament and promotional items for each attendee.

If you are interested in attending this event please contact an Account Executive.

Fortinet - Dictate the Decade

2011-05-03T06:23:00.000-07:00

Event Wrap-Up: The Virtual Era is Fluid - Monday, April 25, 2011

2011-04-29T07:04:00.000-07:00

IT professionals from a variety of companies gathered in the Broadview Boardroom to hear Tyson Choptin (Broadview Networks) and Adam Crapper (Compellent) discuss fluid data architecture, Compellent storage solutions and Dell enterprise solutions while enjoying a fully catered lunch from Bellissimo's Restaurant.

Compellent is a growing global leader in enterprise storage. They have created a revolutionary enterprise storage solution that automates the movement and management of data, enabling organizations to constantly adapt to change and growth. They call it Fluid Data, and it's the future of data storage.

To discuss a Compellent or Dell Product Demo, please contact Broadview Networks.

For more information or for more details about our next event please call 204.984.9897 or email solutions@broadviewnetworks.ca

Introducing Compellent

2011-04-25T07:01:00.001-07:00

Compellent Fluid Data technology broadens Broadview Networks and Dell’s storage solutions portfolio for scaling and managing more data with fewer resources in enterprise and cloud data centers.

The Compellent acquisition is Dell’s latest strategic investment to expand its award-winning, enterprise storage portfolio which includes EqualLogic and PowerVault. The combination of Compellent technology with current Dell storage solutions significantly advances the Dell strategy to help customers better manage data growth, reduce storage costs and dramatically simplify the management of IT infrastructure.

Compellent is a leading provider of enterprise-class network storage solutions that automate the movement and management of data throughout its lifecycle. The Storage Center is a Storage Area Network, or SAN, that is designed to significantly lower storage and infrastructure capital expenditures reduce the skill level and number of personnel required to manage information and enable continuous data availability and storage virtualization. Storage Center is based on innovative Fluid Data Architecture, which allows enterprises of all sizes to move beyond simply storing data to actively, intelligently managing data. With Fluid Data storage, users are able to intelligently store, recover and manage large amounts of data with minimal effort. The sophisticated software is combined with standards-based hardware into a single integrated solution. The Storage Center is the most comprehensive enterprise-class network storage solution available today, providing increased functionality and lower total cost of ownership when compared to traditional storage systems.

Compellent was founded by a team of storage industry veterans with the vision of delivering a highly scalable, feature rich, easy to use and cost effective SAN for enterprises of all sizes. We believe Storage Center is an innovative solution that provides a point-and-click graphical user interface, automated tiered storage, integrated data and disaster recovery, efficient thin storage provisioning, storage virtualization and the flexibility to effectively combine advances in storage technologies into one integrated solution.

Compellent has designed a highly scalable, enterprise-class storage solution with an intelligent software architecture, advanced storage virtualization capabilities and a modular, standards-based hardware platform. Storage Center is designed to work with most server operating systems in use today without installing additional server software. These underlying technologies enable Storage Center to overcome the limitations of traditional storage systems and operate as a fully integrated solution managed through a single, intuitive, user interface.

Building on the Fluid Data Architecture, Storage Center’s integrated suite of software applications dramatically improve utilization, automate tiered storage, streamline storage administration and speed data and disaster recovery. A base configuration of Storage Center typically includes a controller, disk enclosure, disk drives, connectivity hardware, Storage Center Core software and Dynamic Capacity.

Call us today to get your business strategy underway.

Broadview Networks is an IT Consulting firm specializing in Microsoft professional services, Dell, virtualization, security, systems management, enterprise storage, disaster recovery, and network core infrastructure. Our approach has resulted in positive customer referrals enabling Broadview to be recognized as one of “Manitoba’s 50 Fastest Growing Companies” and one of “Canada’s Fastest Growing Companies”.

Contact us to arrange for an initial no-cost discussion with a Systems Consultant.

Evolution of Threats and Protection

2011-04-25T06:58:00.000-07:00

Dell Conversationalist Series: David Kirkpatrick & Dell's Praveen Asthan...

2011-04-18T14:09:00.000-07:00

Compellent Live Volume Demo Part 2

2011-04-12T14:04:00.000-07:00

Broadview Networks Earns Thirteenth Microsoft Competency

2011-04-08T12:54:00.000-07:00

Winnipeg, MB- April 7, 2011- Broadview Networks announced today that it has achieved its thirteenth Microsoft Competency.

The achievement of this new competency is another example of Broadview’s commitment to providing customers with solutions that are built on proven, industry-standard technologies. All thirteen Microsoft Competencies provide a framework to deliver better solutions to clients in the areas that matter to them, such as core infrastructure and Microsoft licensing. Broadview has proven its commitment to Microsoft technologies and is well-positioned to meet customer needs well into the future.

Microsoft Competencies are designed to help differentiate a technology partner's capabilities with specific Microsoft-based technologies to customers looking for a particular type of solution. Each competency has a unique set of requirements and benefits, formulated to accurately represent the specific skills and services that technology partners bring to the industry. Customer references close out the requirements for the competency designation and further qualify the company's ability to deliver end-to-end solutions.

Broadview specializes in Core Infrastructure and Microsoft Licensing solutions for a wide range of clients in Canada. Broadview can help reduce costs and maximize investments with Core Infrastructure Optimization. Core Infrastructure Optimization is a proven framework for evolving your IT infrastructure to become more agile, secure, and better-managed, while reducing overall IT costs and making better use of resources. The bottom line- IT becomes a stronger strategic asset to the business. Core Infrastructure Optimization addresses capabilities across many critical aspects of IT.

Broadview has a variety of licensing solutions to customize to the specific size and type of organization. When selecting the best licensing solution for your organization, Broadview recommends understanding the major factors associated with Volume Licensing policies and programs. Broadview specializes in the selection, implementation and support of Licensing to solve the needs of small, medium and enterprise sized businesses in Canada.

Broadview is a Microsoft Gold Competency Partner and holds competencies in:

* Midmarket Solution Provider
* Data Platform
* Volume Licensing
* Mobility
* Unified Communications
* Virtualization
* Desktop
* Systems Management
* Server Platform
* Portals and Collaboration
* Identity and Security
* Server Platform
* Content Management

“We are honoured to have attained our thirteenth Microsoft Competency. This illustrates the diverse expertise we can offer our clients and the dedication and hard work our Broadview team has put forth towards Microsoft training,” said Michael Orloff, President for Broadview.

About Broadview Networks

Broadview Networks is Manitoba’s Technology Infrastructure Company. The company is recognized as one of the fastest-growing businesses in Manitoba and is also acknowledged as one of the top Microsoft Gold Competency Partners in Canada. With a proven process that ranges from small and medium to enterprise customers, Broadview helps companies maximize the investment in their existing IT infrastructure by maintaining and managing their network.

For more information:

Lindsay Fagundes
Marketing Specialist
Broadview Networks
Lindsay@broadviewnetworks.ca
Office: 204.984.9897

Customers Answer the Question, "Why Compellent?"

2011-04-06T08:21:00.000-07:00

Event Wrap-Up Video: Broadview and IBM Present a Private Screening of TRON: Legacy in 3D

2011-03-30T11:50:00.000-07:00

Event Wrap-Up: Hero's of Hyper-V

2011-03-30T06:49:00.000-07:00

As a dedicated Microsoft Gold Competency Partner, Broadview Networks hosted a 'Lunch and Learn' on Thursday, March 24, 2011.

An impressive number of IT professionals from throughout Manitoba enjoyed a fully catered lunch while learning about leveraging Hyper-V for business continuity. Tyson Choptain, Vice-President of Broadview Networks and Microsoft Systems Engineer identified the unique advantages that a Microsoft virtualization and management solution brings to clients.

The Microsoft presentation touched on the following:

* Leveraging Hyper-V for Business Continuity
* Microsoft’s Virtualization Roadmap
* Today’s low cost of Virtualization and Disaster Recovery
* Beyond Server Virtualization

To discuss a Microsoft Product Demo, please contact Broadview Networks.

For more information or for more details about our next event please call 204.9849897 or email solutions@broadviewnetworks.ca

Microsoft Hero's of Hyper-V Event

2011-03-18T08:40:00.000-07:00

Microsoft provides a familiar and consistent platform across traditional, private and public cloud environments, so that you can leverage investments and skill sets you already have, while taking advantage of the new value the cloud provides.

By building your private cloud on Windows Server and Hyper-V you will benefit from the deep integration and ecosystem that Microsoft provides. Broadview Networks will be hosting a Lunch and Learn on Thursday, March 24, 2011 from 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm to identify the unique advantages that a Microsoft virtualization and management solution brings to clients and which features of the solution clients find most compelling. The event will take place at the Broadview networks office located at 1-1530 Taylor Avenue.

Discussion will cover:

* Leveraging Hyper-V for Business Continuity
* Microsoft’s Virtualization Roadmap
* Today’s low cost of Virtualization and Disaster Recovery
* Beyond Server Virtualization

Door prizes and a catered lunch will be provided.

REGISTER TODAY

Airport - To the Cloud - Windows 7

2011-03-15T08:25:00.000-07:00

Is Intune in tune with partner needs?

2011-03-15T07:20:00.001-07:00

Next week, on March 23, Windows Intune, Microsoft's long-awaited PC management cloud solution, will be available for purchase or a free 30 day trial in more than 35 countries. A year after the original announcement, the issue of whether or not Intune will be a channel-friendly offering has long been put to rest. But will it be a strong competitor against existing offerings from established managed service providers?

Not surprisingly, Microsoft is bullish about the offering's chances.

"Intune is all about simplifying and helping businesses manage PCs using Windows cloud services , and it is based on a very strong partner model," said Elliot Katz, Senior Product Manager at Microsoft Canada. "We believed from the outset of development, that the vast majority would do this on a partner model. We've had very, very positive feedback and interest in getting on the Windows Intune betas.

Katz said that while Intune builds on their managed services with Azure and other solutions like BPOS, the Microsoft Business Productivity Online Standard Suite, it also goes beyond them.

"This is very different from Azure," Katz said. "Intune will change systems management with nothing more than a browser and an internet connection. It will give partners more ways to make money and sell Microsoft products."

Katz said these will include, apart from the service itself, additional managed services, deployment services and add-on consulting services, in things like asset management, which is part of Intune.

"One thing that wasn't in the initial product which is in the final release is a multi-account console for partners that allows the partner to log into Intune through any internet session, and can tell if any of the PCs in any accounts are reporting any alerts or need any help," Katz said. "Partners can use the multi-unit account console and provide the service. It will expand the reach for cloud offerings as well, because this scales large. It's not a small business product. It's SMB now, and it will scale further into large enterprises as we go further down the roadmap."

But does it give traditional MSPs what they want? Peter Sandiford, CEO of Level Platforms, a platform provider which has worked closely with Microsoft on BPOS and Office 365, has his doubts.

"I don't think it's a good idea for MSPs," Sandiford said. "It's about ten times more expensive than us or our competitors, and it's got a lot less functionality. The price is unheard of in our market. It's just too pricey for the MSP market."

Sandiford thinks there is a market for the offering, just not in the MSP market.

"I think it's designed for a different customer, a midmarket IT guy who doesn't want to manage PCs," Sandiford said. "Never rule Microsoft out. If they don't get it right the first time, they get it going until they do. But I don't think the SMB market is that interested in managed PCs."

Tyson Choptain, a Systems Consultant at Broadview Networks, a Winnipeg Manitoba-based Microsoft partner, does see SMB demand for his company's model.

"We aren't a traditional MSP that uses something like Level Platforms or Nable," Choptain said. "We do a lot of preventative maintenance work, and for us, this is a great augment to the way we work. It lets us provide centralized services like patch management, and have that level of management, so that the customer and we don't have to invest in a specific MSP's solution."

Choptain sees the core market for Intune today as being fairly small customers, 5 user to probably 15-200 users if they are a very distributed customer, or 50 user offices that don't have a full time IT person.

"We see this part of the SMB market screaming for help, but they don't often know what help they need ," he said. "They need some help managing that environment, so they come to us and ask 'what do you have.'

Choptain said that while the per device cost of Intune is expensive on a traditional MSP model, with Broadview's type of business model, the customer isn't billed for it direct.

"The cost is indirect, mixed in with other costs," he said. "With this model, we can definitely justify the cost. Intune's a great product, but a lot of its power comes from where someone like us can augment it to meet the customers' needs."

This story was written by Mark Cox and published on the eChannel Line website.

Event Wrap-up: VMware Forum

2011-03-10T11:54:00.000-08:00

Broadview Networks sponsored the VMware Forum that took place in Winnipeg on Wednesday, March 9th, 2011 at the Fairmont Hotel.

The VMware Canada Forum Series is a regionally based group of sessions focused fully on virtualization and the journey to the cloud along with partner integrations of virtualization.

An industry analyst started the day with a session that looked at the market and business problems in IT. Discussions addressed where we are today and where we are going in Canada. This was followed by a VMware thought leader covering key topics and announcements that included current updates and what is to come for VMware customers and prospects. The day also included a best practice from successful customers along with two Keynote sponsorship opportunities that addressed the entire audience.

Broadview was an exhibit sponsor which gave us the opportunity to host our own exhibit, share information and network with all attendees. A variety of breakout sessions included topics such as:

Managing Security in a Virtualized Environment
Sunny with a Chance of Cloud
Future Ready Stoarge for Virtualization
End User Computing
Building Modern Applications for the Cloud

Broadview Networks looks forward to taking part in the VMware Forum again next year.

VMware vSphere & Cloud Computing Overview

2011-03-08T06:59:00.000-08:00

Boxmas - To the Cloud - Windows 7

2011-02-28T12:10:00.000-08:00

The Future of Technology -- Windows 7 + Windows Live

2011-02-25T07:14:00.000-08:00

Microsoft Virtualization Strategy w/ Hyper-V

2011-02-11T11:23:00.000-08:00

Event Wrap-Up: Efficient Data Management

2011-02-08T06:38:00.000-08:00

As a dedicated CommVault Partner, Broadview Networks hosted a 'Lunch and Learn' on Thursday, February 3, 2011.

IT professionals from throughout Manitoba attended the event to learn about efficient data management and how to optimize proficiency and meet business needs. Attendees also learned about how CommVault can assist with data and information management challenges. Two CommVault representatives attended the event to network and take part in the CommVault presentation.

The CommVault presentation touched on the following:

Simpana 9 Benefits
Virtual Server Data Protection
Data Reduction using Deduplication
Data Management vs Backup

To discuss an CommVault Product Demo, please contact Broadview Networks.

For more information about CommVault click here.

For more information or for more details about our next Microsoft Hyper-V event please call 204.984.9897 or email s olutions@broadviewnetworks.ca

2010 IMPACT Awards - Broadview Networks.wmv

2011-01-25T14:23:00.000-08:00

President Michael Orloff backstage at the Microsoft IMPACT Awards 2010

Broadview Networks WON the Ultimate VAR of the Year Award!

Congrats to Broadview Networks and the Broadview Team.

About CommVault®

2011-01-19T11:10:00.000-08:00

Microsoft® Overview of CommVault® Archiving

2011-01-17T13:58:00.000-08:00

Efficient Data Management

2011-01-05T08:24:00.000-08:00

Broadview Networks & CommVault invite you to: Efficient Data Management

New technologies, new regulatory requirements for data, the priority shift from retention to recovery, the move to cloud computing and the advent of virtualized storage are causing chaos in IT operations that simply don't have the management tools to support them. Broadview Networks and CommVault want to show you how to optimize your proficiency and meet your business needs.

Join us for a lunch and presentation on how Broadview and CommVault can assist you with your data and information management challenges.

Discussion will cover:

Simpana 9 Benefits
Virtual Server Data Protection
Data Reduction using Deduplication
Data Management vs Backup

WHEN: Thursday February 3rd, 2011 @12:00 pm

WHERE: 1-1530 Taylor Avenue (Winnipeg, Manitoba)

Door prizes and a catered lunch will be provided.

Register Today

Event Wrap-Up: Private Screening of TRON: Legacy in 3D

2010-12-22T07:58:00.000-08:00

As a dedicated IBM Business Partner, Broadview Networks presented a Private Screening of TRON: Legacy in 3D on its opening night. The event was sponsored by IBM Canada.

Approximately 200 IT professionals from around Manitoba attended the event to learn about how Broadview and IBM offer IT solutions that deliver measurable business results. Attendees also enhanced their knowledge about the IBM roadmap. Four IBM reps attended the event to network and have one-on-one discussions about IBM products and solutions with the attendees. As a bonus, those who attended the event had the opportunity to win a PlayStation 3, TRON Evolution and $300 in gift certificates to the Broadview e-store.

The IBM presentation touched on the following:

* IBM Product Roadmap and value to the Manitoba IT Community
* Overview of Broadview Solutions including Disaster Recovery and Virtualization

Bob A. from Manitoba Lotteries was the lucky winner of the PlayStation 3 and Tron Evolution. Congratulations to Ben P. from the Lake of the Woods District Hospital for winning a $200 gift certificate to our Broadview e-store in our survey contest. Another congratulations to Craig B. from Big Freight for winning $100 gift certificate in our Facebook contest.

Broadview has some exciting and innovative events planned for 2011. The new year kicks off with a CommVault sponsored event, " Data and information Management Challenges in 2011." Join us for a lunch and presentation on how Broadview and CommVault can assist you with your data and information challenges.

To register or find out more click here.

Staying True to the Foundations of their Business

2010-11-26T06:42:00.000-08:00

With increasing competition, limited resources and more demanding customers, knowledgeable business leaders are determined to focus on their customers. Achieving true customer centricity requires a significant, enterprise-wide shift in thinking and reorientation of your value proposition – and Broadview Networks does just this.

Broadview Networks came to life 2002 when Michael Orloff and his friend Tyson Choptain decided to combine their knowledge and experience in business administration and IT infrastructure. It was near the beginning of business development when they both realized that a sales professional would generate significant growth. The two became three when David Reimer, a sales genius in the IT industry, joined the team.

Today, the three young professionals combine their management, sales and technological expertise to project the company’s growth through annual strategic planning retreats. Broadview Networks takes pride in providing collaborative customized IT solutions that address their customer's unique business requirements.

As a Gold Certified Microsoft Partner, Dell Certified and VMware Enterprise Partner, they lead the way with providing leading edge solutions that enable organizations to be more streamlined and efficient. They strive to understand your business, address your needs, and position you for future growth and success.

Broadview provides customized technical solutions to IT and Business Professionals enabling them to access information with greater ease and operate more efficiently. They are committed to customer-centric relationships, superior project management, quality products and industry-leading technical knowhow. These are the foundations of their business.

To sustain strong customer relationships Broadview operates a Customer Service Tracker that uses a color-coded system to track customer satisfaction. The internal Customer Relationship Management system enables them to keep detailed records of their customers and their service history.

Broadview customers also have access to a secure Customer Portal which allows Broadview to stay open for business 24/7 around the world and delivers a high-quality, high-touch experience for customers while reducing the cost of customer care. The Broadview Customer Portal gives customers admittance to beneficial information, such as invoices, licenses and managed service reports resulting in an enhanced experience for the Broadview customer.

Whether your organization requires virtualization, systems management or a disaster recovery plan, Broadview will design and implement a solution that meets your specific needs. A complete solution from product to services will be scoped and delivered with the level of participation you desire. They will create an inclusive plan to ensure that your technology needs are not only met, but exceeded.

Just as customer relations are fundamental to the firm’s success, so are partner relations. Broadview works with partners they can have effective, long-term relationships with. The company has also grown by focusing on its core business.

Growth in employees, revenues and number of customers has been accompanied by technical achievements in the field. Broadview’s accomplishments include:

• Achieving the distinction of Fastest-Growing Canadian Company in 2009 and 2010 by Profit Magazine
• Selected as a 2010 Microsoft IMPACT Awards Finalist in three categories; Marketing Innovation, Ultimate VAR and Virtualization.
• Being named a “Fastest 50 Growing Manitoba Company” for 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010
• Receiving the “Best in Business Practice Awards 2008”
• Recognition as a Top 10 Microsoft Partner in Canada out of over 9,000 Partners
• Ranking on the 2010 Branham300 list which highlights the top Canadian and Multinational ICT companies operating in Canada

The company also invests their employees through positive employee communication and human resources. Every employee has access to comprehensive information on their company intranet. Making Broadview a good place to work is crucial in an industry where educated, experienced and knowledgeable workers are constantly on demand.

Broadview stays true to the foundations of their business: customer-centric relationships, superior project management, quality products and industry-leading technical knowhow. And by doing this - Broadview Networks depicts another Winnipeg based company who is already on the road to success.

For more information:
Lindsay Fagundes
Marketing Specialist
Broadview Networks
Lindsay@broadviewnetworks.ca
Phone: 204.984.9897

Event Wrap-Up: Affordable Disaster Recovery Solutions

2010-11-23T07:25:00.001-08:00

Broadview Networks hosted a Lunch and Learn on Thursday, November 18, 2010 from 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm. With speakers from both Broadview and Double-Take the seminar highlighted best products and solutions in Disaster Recovery and Virtualization.

The event titled, "Affordable Disaster Recovery Solutions" attracted a significantly large crowd of IT professionals from all over Manitoba. The event commenced with a hot catered lunch and was followed by an informative presentation.

Thank-you to Karl Oman (Double-Take) and Tyson Choptain (Broadview Networks) for their insightful presentations.

Discussions covered the following topics:

* What does an offsite Disaster Recovery solution look like?
* Is backing up to tape enough?
* What Business Continuity benefits can Virtualization offer me?
* Is real-time replication affordable?

Our next upcoming event is a Christmas customer appreciation event featuring a private screening of TRON: Legacy in 3D on its opening night! Join us for an informative presentation and private screening complete with catering and a variety of prizes. The event will commence with a presentation outlining the Broadview partnership with IBM and the solutions they offer.

Click here for more information or to register.

Broadview Networks Wins Ultimate VAR of the Year at 2010 Microsoft Partner Network IMPACT Awards

2010-11-15T14:05:00.000-08:00

Broadview Networks announced that it has been selected as the winner in the Ultimate VAR category at the 2010 Microsoft Partner Network IMPACT Awards. The eighth annual IMPACT awards recognize excellence across the large and diverse community of Microsoft’s Canadian technology partners. The winners were announced at an award ceremony in Toronto on November 9, 2010.

“Our annual IMPACT Awards celebrate the infinite possibilities innovative technology partners bring to customers on a regular basis,” said Corinne Sharp, National Director, Canadian Partner Network, Microsoft Canada Inc. “Technology partners like Broadview Networks are always finding new and exciting ways to raise the bar making them true leaders in their respective fields.”

Broadview Networks was chosen as the winner in Ultimate VAR. The Ultimate VAR of the Year award recognizes the top licensing growth reseller in Canada. Broadview Networks also demonstrated excellence and innovation in delivering world class customer experience and offering through marketing and support programs.

“It is a true honor to receive the Ultimate VAR of the Year award. This award depicts true acknowledgment of our employees who are committed to the continuous pursuit of service excellence,” said Michael Orloff, President of Broadview Networks.

About the Microsoft Partner Network IMPACT Awards
In 2003, Microsoft Canada replaced all of its previous technology partner awards with a unified program that also recognizes customer service, marketing, and contribution to the community. Microsoft Canada has outlined 30 categories to highlight the Partner Network competencies to honour the achievements of top technology partners.

The Microsoft Partner Network IMPACT Awards were open to Systems Integrators, Large Account Resellers, Direct Market Resellers, Value Added Resellers, Distributors, Systems Builders, Authorized Education Resellers, Certified Partners for Learning Solutions, Microsoft Certified Partners, Independent Software Vendors, Channel Suppliers, Microsoft Business Solutions (MBS) Partners and Original Equipment Manufacturers.

For a list of all 2010 finalists, and more information on the Microsoft Partner Network IMPACT Awards, please visit http://www.microsoft.ca/awards

About Broadview Networks
Broadview Networks is Canada’s leader in IT infrastructure solutions. The company is recognized as one of the fastest-growing businesses in Manitoba and is also acknowledged as one of the top Gold Certified Microsoft Partners in Canada. With a proven process that ranges from small and medium to enterprise customers, Broadview Networks helps companies maximize the investment in their existing IT infrastructure by maintaining and managing their network. For additional information visit Broadview Networks online at www.broadviewnetworks.ca

For more information, press only:
Lindsay Fagundes
Marketing Specialist
Broadview Networks
Lindsay@broadviewnetworks.ca
Office: 204.984.9897
Cell: 204.792.1989

TRON: LEGACY Official Trailer

2010-11-08T08:21:00.000-08:00

Broadview Networks & IBM invite you to: Private Screening of TRON: Legacy in 3D

As a Christmas Client Appreciation Event Broadview Networks presents a private screening of TRON: Legacy in 3D on opening night!

Join us for an informative presentation and private screening complete with catering and a variety of prizes. The event will commence with a presentation outlining the Broadview partnership with IBM and the solutions they offer.

Current customers or those wanting to find out more about Broadview and IBM are welcome.

Discussion will cover:

* IBM Product Roadmap and value to the Manitoba IT Community
* Overview of Broadview Solutions including Disaster Recovery and Virtualization

All attendees will have the opportunity to win a PlayStation 3 and TRON Evolution not yet available in Canada.

We will also be giving away Gift Certificates valued up to $200.

Guests unable to stay for the movie will have an opportunity to leave after the presentation.

This is an event you don't want to miss.

Register today!

Affordable Disaster Recovery Solutions

2010-11-03T06:47:00.000-07:00

Ensuring your business can continue to operate in the event of a disaster has never been easier or more affordable. Today’s disaster recovery solutions provide affordable data protection, ensure minimal data loss and offer immediate recovery from any system outage. Learn how both Disaster Recovery and Virtualization can ensure business continuity for your small, medium, or large company.

Join us for a lunch and informative presentation on Disaster Recovery and Virtualization.

Discussion will cover:

* What does an offsite Disaster Recovery solution look like?
* Is backing up to tape enough?
* What Business Continuity benefits can Virtualization offer me?
* Is real-time replication affordable?

Door prizes and a catered lunch will be provided.

Lunch & Learn Seminar

WHEN:
Thursday
November 18th, 2010
12:00noon

WHERE:

Broadview Networks
1 - 1530 Taylor Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3N 1Y1 Canada

Register Today

Efficient Data Centre

2010-11-02T06:43:00.000-07:00

Broadview Networks Can Help You Build the Efficient Data Centre

With the Broadview Networks and Dell Efficient Enterprise vision, technology infrastructures are open, capable and affordable. Products and services for the data center are flexible and avoid locking your organization into using a single vendor or proprietary technologies that contribute to increased TCO and limit future choice. The Broadview and Dell vision also blend new technology with existing infrastructure, existing expertise and industry-standard approaches designed to drive down TCO and complexity.

We begin with a three-step approach to help your organization unlock enterprise efficiency and achieve significant returns on your IT investment. The first step on the journey is to optimize the existing data center infrastructure, with the goal of achieving uniformity and cutting costs. The next step is to simplify the technology infrastructure. Using pragmatic approaches such as virtualization and storage consolidation, your organization can consolidate or unify redundancies to help ensure that you are getting the most out of their data center resources. Rationalizing and reducing the number of applications also enhances the flexibility to easily remove and repurpose servers. The third step is to implement best practices that help reduce manual intervention and boost productivity, together with cloud-based delivery models that help reduce administrative burdens on IT staff and enhance application availability.

Four Pillars to Build the Efficient Data Center

Intelligent Infrastructure
Deploys servers, networking and fabrics that are designed and purpose-built to help reduce acquisition and operating costs, with the goals of reducing the number and types of devices to manage, racking and cabling once.

Simplified infrastructure management

Includes technologies that enable IT staff to consolidate tools and pool resources, helping them to increase the operating efficiency of both new and existing infrastructures.

Streamlined application and workload management

Includes tools that allow rapid delivery of strategic IT services with the goals of enabling application developers to easily create images and self-provision their workload deployments, automating approval and deployment processes, and providing self-service cataloged services and chargebacks.

Dell Intelligent Data Management

Optimizes content storage through its life cycle by automatically placing it on the appropriate tier and storage type while optimizing storage for virtualized environments.

Microsoft Hyper-V Virtualization on IBM Servers Part 1

2010-10-25T12:06:00.000-07:00

Data Strategy talks virtual desktop solutions live from the floor of VMw...

2010-10-20T13:08:00.000-07:00

IMPACT Awards Finalists in Three Categories

2010-10-18T13:24:00.000-07:00

Broadview Networks has been selected as a 2010 Microsoft IMPACT Awards Finalist in three categories; Marketing Innovation, Ultimate VAR and Virtualization. The IMPACT Awards ceremony will take place on November 9th, 2010 and Broadview will celebrate with peers, other finalists, and the Microsoft team.

The eighth annual IMPACT Awards recognize innovation and excellence in the Canadian technology partner community, and Broadview is proud to be nominated as a Finalist at this special event four years in a row.

The Marketing Innovation Award recognizes a technology partner for outstanding performance in co-marketing and marketing innovation with Microsoft Canada. The Ultimate VAR of the Year award recognizes the top licensing growth VAR in Canada. The Virtualization Solution of the Year award recognizes a technology partner who has excelled in delivering solutions based on the Microsoft Server Virtualization (Hyper-V) and Management (SCVMM) products.

Michael Orloff, President of Broadview Networks said, “We are honoured to be recognized by Microsoft and proud that we are a Finalist in three categories. It is a true acknowledgment of our employees who are committed to the continuous pursuit of service excellence.”

Broadview will take part in the memorable awards ceremony at the Capitol Event Theatre in Toronto. In addition to the winner’s announcements, the night will also feature a surprise performance, great food and drinks, and a fantastic after party. Since Broadview is a Finalist in three categories, four Broadview representatives are invited to join Microsoft in celebrating the outstanding achievements of top performing technology partners.

Broadview Networks is Canada’s leader in IT infrastructure solutions. The company is recognized as one of the fastest-growing businesses in Manitoba and is also acknowledged as one of the top Gold Certified Microsoft Partners in Canada. With a proven process that ranges from small and medium to enterprise customers, Broadview Networks helps companies maximize the investment in their existing IT infrastructure by maintaining and managing their network. For additional information visit Broadview Networks online at www.broadviewnetworks.ca

About Microsoft IMPACT Awards

The Annual Microsoft IMPACT Awards recognizes Canadian technology partners’ and their commitment and leadership in the channel community. "Our annual IMPACT Awards is an opportunity to celebrate top technology partners who have demonstrated their leadership and shown true dedication through their tremendous support and service to customers.", Corinne Sharp, National Director, Canadian Partner Channel, Microsoft Canada Co.

For more information:

Lindsay Fagundes
Marketing Specialist
Broadview Networks
204-984-9897
Lindsay@broadviewnetworks.ca

Exchange 2010 Migration

2010-10-08T12:12:00.000-07:00

If you are considering migrating to Exchange 2010 next year, or are wondering what the benefits or implications are of moving to Exchange 2010, this seminar is for you.

Join us for a lunch and informative presentation on Exchange 2010 Migrations.

Discussion will cover:

* Best practices for migrations to Exchange 2010
* Exchange 2010 benefits
* Changes Exchange 2010 brings to Backup, Disaster Recovery, and BES support

A catered lunch will be provided.

Lunch & Learn Seminar

WHEN:

Thursday
October 28th, 2010
12:00noon

WHERE:

Broadview Networks
1 - 1530 Taylor Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3N 1Y1 Canada

For more information or to register please contact Solutions@broadviewnetworks.ca

Event Wrap-Up: Delivering Local Touch and Expertise

2010-09-27T14:40:00.000-07:00

As Dell Canada’s top partner, Broadview Networks hosted a ‘Dell Wine and Cheese’ on Thursday September 23, 2010. The event was sponsored by Dell and catered by Banville and Jones Wine Co.

A variety of IT professionals from throughout Manitoba attended the event to learn about how Broadview can deliver local touch and expertise in conjunction with Dell’s commitment to their organizations. Attendees also enhanced their knowledge about the Dell product roadmap, Broadview service options and other benefits of the Broadview and Dell partnership. Three Dell reps attended the event to network and have one-on-one discussions about Dell products and solutions with the attendees. As a bonus, those who attended the event had the opportunity to win a new Dell Netbook and enjoy quality wine and gourmet cheeses.

The next Broadview Networks event will take place on Tuesday, October 28, 2010. The event is sponsored by Microsoft and will focus on Exchange Migration 2010.

For more information please contact solutions@broadviewnetworks.ca

Broadview Networks & Dell Present: Delivering Local Touch and Expertise

2010-08-30T08:46:00.000-07:00

As Dell Canada’s top partner in Manitoba, Broadview Networks can deliver local touch and expertise in conjunction with Dell’s commitment to your organization.

Join us for a 'Wine and Cheese' and learn how the Broadview and Dell Partner Network can benefit your company.

Also, enter to WIN a NEW Dell Netbook!

Broadview Networks has the experience and training to execute all of your IT initiatives. Broadview is dedicated to providing local value to small, medium, and enterprise businesses.

Discussion will cover:
- Dell Product Roadmap
- Broadview Service Options

WINE & CHEESE EVENT

WHEN:

Thursday
September 23rd, 2010
3:30 pm

WHERE:

Broadview Networks;
1-1530 Taylor Avenue
Winnipeg,Manitoba

REGISTER

Event Wrap- Up: Leverage the Power of Cloud Computing

2010-08-26T14:04:00.000-07:00

Broadview Networks was delighted to announce that their event, “Leverage the Power of Cloud Computing” was a huge success. The event was sponsored by IBM and took place at the Winnipeg Goldeye’s Ball Park on Thursday, August 12, 2010 at noon.

The event was attended by IT Managers, IT Directors, CFO's and General Managers from well-known businesses throughout Manitoba who had the opportunity to enjoy an IBM presentation, Goldeye’s game, hot catered lunch and door prizes.

The IBM presentation included a discussion around current and future cloud offerings, latest developments of virtualization and the latest product solutions from IBM. To discuss an IBM Product Demo, please contact Broadview Networks.

For more information or for more details about our next event please call 204.984.9897 or email solutions@broadviewnetworks.ca

Broadview Named a Finalist in the Best Collaborative Solution Category for this Year’s CDN Channel Elite Awards

2010-08-16T09:37:00.000-07:00

Broadview Networks has been named a finalist in the Best Collaborative Solution category for this year’s CDN Channel Elite Awards.

As a finalist Broadview is invited to the gala evening event at the Paramount Conference & Event Venue on September 16, 2010.

CDN’s Channel Elite Awards is more than just an award ceremony. It is designed to promote the business advantages that technology solutions can create and to recognize achievement in the channel. The gala attracts more than 200 solution providers across the country and truly is an opportunity to meet and network with some of the best resellers across the country.

As a finalist Broadviews submission will be judged by a panel of experts who will determine the Gold, Silver and Bronze winners. All finalists will be mentioned during the gala presentations.

CDN reporters and camera people will be on hand as well to cover the event for the magazine and online portal. Coverage of the event will also be in national publications such as Computer World Canada and Direction informatique. These three publications serve more than 100,000 C-level IT executives and solution providers in English and French. As an added benefit, this year all qualified nominees will have their creative solution profiled on ITBusiness.ca, which reaches more than 145,000 Technical Decision Makers each month. This is recognition and market awareness that is second to none.

Broadview Networks is proud to be a CDN Channel Elite Award finalist.

Broadview Named a Finalist in the Best Green Solution Category

2010-08-12T14:34:00.000-07:00

Broadview Networks has been named a finalist in the Best Green Solution category for this year’s CDN Channel Elite Awards.

As a finalist Broadview is invited to the gala evening event at the Paramount Conference & Event Venue on September 16, 2010.

CDN’s Channel Elite Awards is more than just an award ceremony. It is designed to promote the business advantages that technology solutions can create and to recognize achievement in the channel. The gala attracts more than 200 solution providers across the country and truly is an opportunity to meet and network with some of the best resellers across the country.

As a finalist Broadviews submission will be judged by a panel of experts who will determine the Gold, Silver and Bronze winners. All finalists will be mentioned during the gala presentations.

CDN reporters and camera people will be on hand as well to cover the event for the magazine and online portal. Coverage of the event will also be in national publications such as Computer World Canada and Direction informatique. These three publications serve more than 100,000 C-level IT executives and solution providers in English and French. As an added benefit, this year all qualified nominees will have their creative solution profiled on ITBusiness.ca, which reaches more than 145,000 Technical Decision Makers each month. This is recognition and market awareness that is second to none.

Broadview Networks is proud to be a CDN Channel Elite Award finalist.

PROFIT Magazine Ranks Broadview as one of Canada's Fastest-Growing Companies for the Second Year

2010-07-29T08:44:00.000-07:00

Canada’s leading infrastructure company recognized in the "22nd annual PROFIT 100 ranking of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies” by PROFIT Magazine.

Broadview Networks is pleased to announce that their company has been named to the prestigious PROFIT magazine’s ranking of the fastest-growing companies in Canada. Companies are named to the list based on five-year revenue growth. Broadview Networks grew over 605% in the past five years, which provided a ranking of 100 out of 200 Canadian companies.

“Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies are the poster children for entrepreneurship, innovation and pure tenacity,” says Ian Portsmouth, editor of PROFIT. “They demonstrate what it takes to succeed in today’s highly competitive, technology-driven global economy.”

Ranking Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies by five-year revenue growth, the PROFIT 100 profiles the country’s most successful growth companies. Published in the June issue of PROFIT and online at PROFIT100.com, the PROFIT 100 is Canada’s largest annual celebration of entrepreneurial achievement.

“Broadview Networks is honoured to be recognized in the 22nd annual PROFIT 100 ranking of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies for the second year in a row,” said Michael Orloff, President of Broadview Networks. “With a rich history of providing for a diverse array of clients, we take satisfaction in delivering collaborative and customized solutions to address our clients’ unique business requirements.”

Broadview Networks is Canada’s leader in IT infrastructure solutions. The company is recognized as one of the fastest-growing businesses in Manitoba and is also acknowledged as one of the top Gold Certified Microsoft Partners in Canada. With a proven process that ranges from small and medium to enterprise customers, Broadview Networks helps companies maximize the investment in their existing IT infrastructure by maintaining and managing their network. For additional information visit Broadview Networks online at http://www.broadviewnetworks.ca

About PROFIT magazine

PROFIT: Your Guide to Business Success is Canada’s preeminent publication dedicated to the management issues and opportunities facing small and mid-sized businesses. For 28 years, Canadian entrepreneurs and senior managers across a vast array of economic sectors have remained loyal to PROFIT because it’s a timely and reliable source of actionable information that helps them achieve business success and get the recognition they deserve for generating positive economic and social change. Visit PROFIT online at www.profitmagazine.ca.

For more information:
Lindsay Fagundes
Marketing Specialist
Broadview Networks
Lindsay@broadviewnetworks.ca
204-984-9897

Leverage the Power of Cloud Computing

2010-07-23T06:47:00.000-07:00

Broadview Networks & IBM Present: Leverage the Power of Cloud Computing

Date: Thursday, August 12th, 2010 @ 12:00 noon
Where: Goldeyes Stadium Skysuite, Canwest Global Park, Winnipg, MB

In an increasingly connected world, the number of transactions and volume of information put ever increasing demands on your IT infrastructure. Customers are seeking a flexible IT infrastructure that can keep pace with demand. On a Smarter Planet, organizations are deploying cloud and virtualized infrastructures to improve their business agility. IBM Integrated Service Management enables a smarter infrastructure.

Join us on August 12th for a catered lunch, door prizes, and a ball game.

Broadview Networks has the experience and training to execute all of your cloud and virtualization initiatives. Broadview is dedicated to providing local value to small, medium, and enterprise businesses.

Discussion will cover:
- Current and future cloud offerings
- Latest developments of virtualization
- Latest product solutions from IBM

Tickets will be provided prior to event. Guests are welcome to stay through the game or leave earlier as their time allows. Seating is limited, registrations accepted on a first come basis.

2010-07-23T06:33:00.000-07:00

Broadview Networks delivers superior solutions by offering deep internal expertise including Senior Network Engineers, Systems Consultants, Network Architects and Project Managers. Our approach of understanding your needs by including you in solution development and sharing knowledge during implementation provides the most value.

Whether your organization requires virtualization, systems management, or a disaster recovery plan, Broadview will design and implement a solution that meets your specific needs. A complete solution from product to services will be scoped and delivered with the level of participation you desire. We will create an inclusive plan to ensure that your technology needs are not only met, but exceeded.

Broadview’s accomplishments include:

• Achieving the distinction of Fastest-Growing Canadian Company in 2009 and 2010 by Profit Magazine
• Being named a “Fastest 50 Growing Manitoba Company” for 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010
• Receiving the “Best in Business Practice Awards 2008”
• Recognition as a Top 10 Microsoft Partner in Canada out of over 9,000 Partners