JUNE 2004 TIP OF THE MONTH

Small Businesses and Computer Software Needs For Seamless Migration
Q:

Are you a small to medium size business and need to migrate critical data like your email, files, folders and network resources to another PC? Do you need to clean personal data and internet tracks and ensure you have an instant recovery mechanism for your PC before you migrate to another PC?

A:
Alot of businesses today are doing just that and are worried about what they may be leaving behind in a world so full of identity theft. There are software programs out there that can help you with this that also won't break the bank. These software programs are easy to use as well and won't take up alot of your precious time. Here is what to look for:

  • A product that will migrate shared network resources, including recreating mappings to network drivers, local shares and network printers as well as one that will transfer data and settings across operating systems (e.g. from Microsoft Windows 95 to Windows XP)

  • Make sure it's safe and secure and integrates intelligently on a new PC - no files or hardware drivers being overwritten

  • Choosing a software 'suite' solution is very helpful so you have more than one product to accomplish your multiple tasks and needs

  • A File Transfer Utility is one of the most useful tools found now in these solution packages because it utilizes the familiar 'Drag and Drop' feature. This feature allows you to transfer individual files and folders between two PCs very efficiently.

Recommendation:
To find out more about what is available along these lines - you can visit you local reseller, talk to computer manufacturers like Dell and Gateway and ask for a Small Business Migration Suite.

One recommended site is www.detto.com for products that do just that! Check out IntelliMover Business Edition - Moves your email, music, photos, files, folders, network resources and more seamlessly, fast and effective for your business needs.




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