Microsoft Great Plains Remote Support - Overview by Andrew Karasev
Microsoft Great Plains is now standard mid-market ERP application, serving the whole spectrum of businesses. In the case of mid-size business we usually see strong IT team with SQL querying skills plus accounting department is already trained to use Great Plains and needs minimal help in... Also, please take into consideration the fact that consulting companies have to train new hires to do the job, and formal training should be supplemented with serving to real customer. ... This is the goal of Microsoft Business Solutions and the philosophy of future computer systems.

Industrial Automation - Help your Robotic Project Succeed by Christi Hart
Investing in robotic equipment can be a big leap for a small business. Industrial robots have been automating tasks since 1961. The first industrial robot, the Unimate, worked with the die casting machines at a General Motors plant. In the last decade there has been a surge of robots being... Make Training a Priority It is important when purchasing a robot integrator to choose one that provides training on the robotic system. ... An individual that is computer-literate will have less trouble learning how to instruct the robot and moving it to accomplish the desired tasks such as welding...

MCSE Certification - An Insiders View by Michael Russell
In this article I am going to present an insider's view of this process. What you are about to read is the experience of an associate of mine. He is an MCSE, or at least he was. I'll let him tell his story in his own words. You should find this interesting. ... Then my wife to be brought home an ad for computer training. ... Before getting my MCSE I had to go through extensive training. ... And as the changes came, I too became dead and buried. ... If you know anything about computers and Microsoft you know that this particular operating system is long dead and buried.

Learning Computers for Seniors by Tim Wakeling
It can often seem like kids nowadays pop into the world already able to use a PC. But there’s no reason why you can’t learn as well. It doesn’t have to be as hard as it can look — if you go about it the right way. You can learn how to use a PC however you like — it’s up to you! ... Once you’ve tried a new skill out (for example putting photos into a text document), have a think about how you might use it (making a poster, a car advert, a story for the grandkids, a booklet about your holiday…). ... A lot of people are nervous when they first start learning to use a PC.

Who is Fixing Your PC? by Jat Mann
You may think that it's ok just to invite someone in to your home to fix your PC, without really checking them out. After all, it's not gas we're talking about is it? Well, there are several important things to consider which you might not have thought about. ... CompTIA, the UK's best known computer engineer training organisation, provide the training necessary to ensure that all engineers who possess the A+ qualification are bound by the Data Protection Act and, of course, have the technical skills to do the job correctly.

PC Games - Sorcerian by Michael Russell
The year was 1987. Japan was trying to cash in on the PC game market. In an attempt to do this, they exported one of their more popular arcade games into PC format. Because of this, the game itself, Sorcerian, plays more like an arcade game than a PC game. ... Solving one scenario has no effect on any of the others, other than to increase your characters' levels and skill abilities, along with their age. ... There is enough to do besides fighting, such as training, buying items and other odds and ends.

Computer Networking Schools Produce Qualified Technicians by Michael Bustamante
A penchant for computers and acquired technical abilities are desirable attributes for future computer networking technicians. Computer networking schools offer an education in the hands-on processes of computer networking. Students learn to configure routers and switches, and install wiring, as... Potential employment opportunities for graduates include positions in computer science, computer information systems, network administration, network systems engineering, network service technology, network analysis and programming, network information systems management, electrical and computer...

Architectural Rendering Software by Alison Cole
A software is a tool that can single handedly perform the tasks of scores of specialists in a short span of time and thereby enable us to save in terms of money and man hours. The same holds true for rendering software and a designer can use it to create 3D models of various parts of the... More over, handling software of a magnitude that contains thousands of library images requires specialized training. ... To run your business, you need an office building, a number of architects, designers, technicians, and computer specialists to do commuter-aided designing, video grapplers, and a host...

Computer and Video Games Can Create World Leaders by Aaron Brooks
Computer and Video games have the world enthralled. Adults and young ones are hooked to the fast paced mind absorbing thrills a game offers. What is more gaming has donned a new mantle and gamers can now play with teams and opponents from all over the world creating a fertile environment of... Computer and Video games are fast changing the way people learn. ... Video and computer gaming have become integral to leadership development programs in: Bombardier Inc; Ontario Power Generation Inc; the Rotman school of Management; the Kellogg school of Management; The UN; and the US Navy.

When is the Right Time to Upgrade Software? by Cynthia Morse
I don't claim to be a "techie," but I thought I would say a few words about upgrading software programs. If you use software, such as Microsoft Office, on a regular basis, how often should you upgrade to a newer version? That depends on several factors, such as support (is your current version... As I came across online training classes for Word, Excel, etc., I started to realize that classes in XP applications were no longer being offered. ... That is really what cinched it for me. ... Since upgrading, I've also come to like certain features in each of the programs.