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Business overview of Microsoft's new server products on 5/21/2008

On May 21st, Join Bryley Systems and Microsoft for a free, business-oriented overview of these exciting, new, server technologies:

  • Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2008
  • Microsoft Exchange Server 2007
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2008

See how SharePoint Server 2007 can impact your business and improve productivity.  Assess the business-level impact of Windows Server 2008, Exchange Server 2007, and SQL Server 2008.

The demonstration is free and will be held at 9:00am on Wednesday, May 21st, at Worcester State College.  Refreshments will be served.

To reserve a seat:


Avaya PARTNER ACS training on 4/9/2008

Join Bryley Systems for a free training session on the Avaya PARTNER ACS telephone system.

The training is free and will be held at 9:00am on Wednesday, April 9th, at Bryley's training facility in Hudson, MA.  Refreshments will be served.

To reserve a seat:


Avaya IP Office demonstration on 3/12/2008

Join Avaya and Bryley Systems for a free, business-oriented demonstration of advanced, IP-based, communications.

See the latest equipment and features of Avaya's IP Office telephone system, including Mobile Twinning and other capabilities such as hot-desking, site-paging, and multi-site management.

This demonstration is free and will be held at 9:00am on Wednesday, March 12th, at Avaya's training facility in Chelmsford, MA.  Refreshments will be served.

To reserve a seat:


1/3/2008 -- Data Backup Guidelines for 2008

Download Bryley Systems' annual Data Backup Guidelines for 2008 here.

This informative guide reviews the importance of data backups and lists specific procedures and necessary processes.  It is available free to our clients and web-site visitors.


1/3/2008 -- Bryley partners with Appia Communications

Bryley Systems becomes the newest partner to join Appia, a leading provider of managed IT and telecommunications services to small and mid-sized companies and organizations.

Bryley Systems will add Appia's proven solutions in voice, data, video, and networking to its portfolio of services. "Appia's suite of managed services will enable us to deliver new and exciting technologies to our existing clients, and to offer a wider range of managed solutions to our prospective clients," said Gavin Livingstone, President of Bryley Systems Inc.

"We're excited to welcome Bryley Systems as an Appia partner. Their established presence in the New England area will help us to continue to expand into this important market," said Jason Ulm, Appia's Vice President of Sales.


11/14/2007 -- Avaya IP Office Demonstration

Come join Avaya and Bryley Systems for a free, business-oriented demonstration of advanced, IP-based, communications.

See the latest equipment and features of Avaya's IP Office telephone system, including Mobile Twinning* and other, multi-site capabilities such as hot-desking, paging, and management.

The demonstration is free and will be held on Wednesday, November 14th, at 9:00am.  Refreshments will be served.

Please reserve a seat by visiting www.Bryley.com\Event signup.htm.  Or, email Events@Bryley.com.


10/8/2007 -- Bryley Systems is Cisco Select Certified Partner

Through training and testing completed by both Dan Rabinowitz and Gavin Livingstone, Bryley Systems re-joins Cisco's partner ranks as a Select Certified Partner with a Small-Medium Business (SMB) orientation.

Cisco Select Partners:

  • Provide proven technical expertise in the SMB market
  • Help customers gain and keep a competitive advantage
  • Stay in front of the latest technology
  • Focus on customer satisfaction

10/1/2007 -- David Woods achieves Network+® Certification

David Woods joined the elite rank of Network+ Certified engineers. 

CompTIA's Network+ validates the knowledge and skills of networking professionals. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification that recognizes a technician's ability to describe the features and functions of networking components and to install, configure and troubleshoot basic networking hardware, protocols and services.


9/10/2007 -- Roy Pacitto steps up to Business Development Manager -- Managed Services

Roy Pacitto, a Bryley employee since 1995, is now Business Development Manager – Managed Services.  Under this role, Roy assumes direct, line-of-business responsibility for Bryley’s managed services, which are based on two distinct programs: 

  • Comprehensive Support Program – a flexible, managed-services option that provides proactive maintenance and support to ensure a stable, highly available, computer network
  • First-Priority Responsecombines break/fix, parts-and-labor repair with prompt response and the option of adding remote support with ongoing, proactive measures

 Roy is uniquely capable of the challenge to continually grow and develop the benefits of these programs.  For details, feel free to contact him at 888.280.5799 or via RPacitto@Bryley.com.


9/1/2007 -- Bryley Systems shifts to ConnectWise PSA+

In July, Bryley invested over $25,000 to purchase and deploy ConnectWise PSA+, the leading professional-services-automation software for IT service providers. 

ConnectWise PSA+ will streamline the delivery of our service and projects.  (See www.ConnectWise.com.) 

Bryley will gradually shift its internal systems and processes to ConnectWise PSA+ and will introduce a client portal to ConnectWise PSA+ data in 2008. 


8/20/2007 -- Introducing David Woods

David Woods is a new Bryley Engineer.  David brings over 8 years of experience and capability as a former Information Systems Manager at a prominent medical facility and as a Network Engineer at Thrive Networks.

David is A+ certified and a Microsoft Certified Professional.  He has significant experience in Microsoft server products, Microsoft desktop software, and Cisco and Sonicwall firewalls.


9/12/2007 -- Avaya IP Office Demonstration

Come join Avaya and Bryley Systems for a free, business-oriented demonstration of advanced, IP-based, communications.

See the latest equipment and features of Avaya's IP Office telephone system, including Mobile Twinning* and other, multi-site capabilities such as hot-desking, paging, and management.

The demonstration is free and will be held on Wednesday, September 12th, at 9:00am.  Refreshments will be served.

Please reserve a seat by visiting www.Bryley.com\Event signup.htm.  Or, email Events@Bryley.com.


7/18/2007 -- Dan Rabinowitz is CompTIA Convergence+ Pro

Dan Rabinowitz, Bryley Engineer, attained two major certifications from leading proponents of IP telephony:

  • CompTIA's Convergence+ Professional
  • Avaya's Certified Associate (ACA)

CompTIA's Convergence+ is a vendor-neutral certification that recognizes a technician's ability to design, implement, and manage both data and voice networking.  

By virtue of attaining the Convergence+ certification, Dan also became an Avaya Certified Associate.


5/28/2007 -- Bryley Systems celebrates over 20 years

This past May 28th, Bryley Systems Inc. celebrated its 20th year as a Massachusetts corporation.  (We have been at our Hudson location since early 1991.)

Our actual start was in late 1984 when we operated as a software company under the name MicRoMec.


7/18/2007 -- Avaya IP Office Demonstration

Come join Avaya and Bryley Systems for a free, business-oriented demonstration of advanced, IP-based, communications on June 6, 2007.

See the latest equipment and features of Avaya's IP Office telephone system, including Mobile Twinning* and other, multi-site capabilities such as hot-desking, paging, and management.

The demonstration is free and will be held on Wednesday, July 18th, at 9:00am.  Refreshments will be served.

Please reserve a seat by visiting www.Bryley.com\Event signup.htm.  Or, email Events@Bryley.com.


6/20/2007 -- Free Avaya PARTNER ACS training class

Please join us on Wednesday, June 20th, for an advanced-user-level training class on the Avaya PARTNER ACS telephone system.  This free, informative session will begin at 9:00am.  It will be held in the Bryley Systems conference room in Hudson, MA. 

Please reserve a seat by visiting www.Bryley.com\Event signup.htm.  Or, email Events@Bryley.com.


6/6/2007 -- Avaya IP Office Demonstration

Come join Avaya and Bryley Systems for a free, business-oriented demonstration of advanced, IP-based, communications on June 6, 2007.

See the latest equipment and features of Avaya's IP Office telephone system, including Mobile Twinning* and other, multi-site capabilities such as hot-desking, paging, and management.

The demonstration is free and will be held at 150 Apollo Drive, Chelmsford MA on Wednesday, June 6th, at 9:30am.  Refreshments will be served.

Please reserve a seat by emailing Events@Bryley.com or by calling Isa at 978.562.6077 x207.


6/1/2007 -- Bryley discontinues Committed-Hours Program

Effective 6/1/2007, Bryley Systems will discontinue its Committed-Hours Program.  In its place, Bryley will offer onsite-service options and projects on a time-and-materials or fixed-price basis.


4/11/2007 -- Avaya IP Office Demonstration

Come join Avaya, Inc. and Bryley Systems for an Avaya Demonstration Day on April 11, 2007. 

See the latest equipment and features, including a demonstration of Avaya's IP Office telephone system with all of the latest features including "Mobile Twinning"   (Mobile Twinning is the ability to have all incoming calls simultaneously reach both your office phone and your cell phone.  With Mobile Twinning, you can answer either desk phone or cell phone and you can switch between these two phones, even while the incoming caller is connected.)

 The demonstration is free and will be held at Avaya's Chelmsford office at 150 Apollo Drive on Wednesday, April 11th, at 9:30am.  Refreshments will be served.

Please reserve a seat by emailing Events@Bryley.com or by calling Isa at 978.562.6077 x207.


2/28/2007 -- Avaya IP Office Demonstration

Avaya and Bryley Systems hosted an informal demonstration of Avaya's IP Office telephone system on 2/28/2007.


1/30/2007 -- Livingstone wins service award

At the Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce annual meeting, Gavin Livingstone was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Service from 2003 through 2007.  (Mr. Livingstone just ended his second-time directorship on the AVCC Board of Directors and is active on their Ambassadors Committee.)


10/1/2006 -- Charitable donation of $550

KBKF and Bryley donate to local charities During a recent upgrade of KBKF's computer network, KBKF (Worcester) donated 11, older Compaq computers for charitable purposes.

 Bryley Systems reformatted and reconfigured these computers and then offered them free with a suggested donation to either the Hudson Boys and Girls Club or to the Hudson Food Pantry.  All 11 computers were placed and $550 was raised:  $250 for the Hudson Boys and Girls Club and $300 for the Hudson Food Pantry.


9/1/2006 -- Please welcome Dan Rabinowitz

Dan is an experienced Network Engineer with several years as an Information Technology Manager at a Boston-based firm.  He is A+ Certified and has recently received his BS degree from Northeastern University.


5/1/2006 -- Microsoft Small Business certifications

Scott Gold achieves Microsoft Small Business certification – Scott Gold, a Senior Network Engineer at Bryley, passed Microsoft’s “Designing, Deploying, and Managing a Network Solution for Small and Medium-Sized Business” with a score of 925 out of a possible 1,000.

Bryley achieves Microsoft Small Business Specialist – Bryley, a Microsoft Certified Partner, is now also a registered Microsoft Small Business Specialist.


2/13/2006 -- Please welcome Jessica LeBoeuf

Jessica LeBoeuf, a recent graduate of The Salter School, joins Bryley in the role of technical administrator.  She will be monitoring client equipment and providing administrative assistance.


2/13/2006 -- Upcoming events

Free seminar on Avaya IP Office – Eric Theriault of Avaya, together with Greg Downes of Bryley, are presenting an overview of Avaya’s IP Office communications system.  To attend a session in your area, please contact Bev at 978.562.6077 x201, or email BDenio@Bryley.com.

Free seminar on Computer-Network Security – Mike Carlson, CTO of Bryley, will re-present his informative seminar on Computer-Network Security.  To attend a session in your area, please contact Bev at 978.562.6077 x201, or email BDenio@Bryley.com.


12/19/2005 -- Please welcome Larry Sylvester

Larry Sylvester is now Bryley's new Technical-Services Manager.  Larry has over 13 years in technical-support and management.  He has a strong background in computers and knowledge of telephone systems.


9/20/2005 -- Upcoming events

Upcoming seminars on Computer-Network Security – This fall and winter, Mike Carlson, CTO of Bryley Systems Inc., will re-present his informative seminar on Computer-Network Security at local-area Chambers of Commerce.  To attend a session in your area, please contact Christina at 978.562.6077 x216, or email CJutras@Bryley.com.

Free computer-network or telephone-system training for our clients – Bryley clients may schedule a free, onsite training session (typically about 1 to 1-1/2 hours) by contacting Christina at 978.562.6077 x216, or email CJutras@Bryley.com


9/20/2005 -- Microsoft-patching policy

Microsoft-patching policy – Patching of computers covered under Bryley contract will occur after hours, with any rebooting (only when necessary) scheduled for Monday mornings at 4am.  For more information, please email TechSupport@Bryley.com or call 978.562.6077 and select option 6.


12/2/2004 -- Gavin Livingstone received Entrepreneur award

The Assabet valley Chamber of Commerce (AVCC) presented their "Gould Award for Entrepreneurship" to Gavin H. Livingstone, president of Bryley Systems Inc. and Bryley Communications Inc. at their annual awards ceremony on December 1st, 2004.

The "Gould Award for Entrepreneurship" is presented annually to "one who manages and assumes risk".

In his acceptance remarks, Mr. Livingstone thanked the members of the AVCC for this award and credited his wife and business partner, Catherine M. Livingstone, for her continuous and unselfish support during the launch of Bryley Systems Inc. in 1986 and its continuous maturation since.


10/1/2004 -- Free Avaya PARTNER ACS training class on 12/15/2004

Please join us on Wednesday, December 15th, for an advanced-user-level training class on the Avaya PARTNER ACS telephone system.  This free, informative session will begin at 8:30am.  It will be held in the conference room of the Corridor Nine office in Westboro, MA.  Continental breakfast will be served.

To schedule, please contact us at 978.562.6077 x216.  Or, email Events@Bryley.com.


9/3/2004 -- Free Microsoft Connections event on 9/14/2004

Please join Bryley Systems, HP, and Microsoft at a free event showing how to leverage technology to overcome business challenges.  Topics include:

  • How to take your office with you: Accessing information from wherever you are.

Get the details of how Remote Web Workplace, Outlook Web Access and SharePoint in Windows Small Business Server can help you stay connected with your colleagues and your clients no matter where you may be.

  • A more effective and more secure way to work.

See how the use of Microsoft Office System 2003 Small Business Edition along with Windows XP SP2 can help you streamline your business processes and help keep it more secure. Not only will you see the new security features of SP2, but find out how you can get it!

  • A better way to build more profitable client relationships.

See how Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Business Solutions CRM can help you stay on top of the needs of your clients by making your day to day activities more efficient. Also, you'll see some best practices of building your own marketing materials to help stay connected with your clients.

Bryley Systems is the exclusive HP Partner at this event.

Each attendee will receive a free welcome kit from Microsoft.  Leave your business card at the Bryley table to enter our drawing of a free Microsoft Windows Server 2003 license.

Microsoft Connections will be held on Tuesday, September 14th, from 8:00am to 12:00pm at Westboro Cinema Twelve, 231 Turnpike Road, Westboro 01581.  To register, contact Nadine at 978.562.6077 x216.  Or, email Events@Bryley.com.


9/1/2004 -- Free Avaya PARTNER ACS training class on 9/24/2004

Please join Bryley Communications and Moore Enterprises on Friday, September 24th, for an advanced-user-level training class on the Avaya PARTNER ACS telephone system.  This free, informative session will begin at 9:00am.  It will be held in the conference room of the NCMCC office in Leominster, MA.  Continental breakfast will be served.

To schedule, please contact Nadine at 978.562.6077 x216.  Or, email Events@Bryley.com.


4/6/2004 -- Free Avaya Parner ACS training class

Please join us on Wednesday, May 26th, for an administrator-level training class on the Avaya Partner Advanced Communications System (ACS).  This free training session will begin at 8:30am in our Hudson office.  Continental breakfast will be served.

To schedule, please contact Nadine at 978.562.6077 x216 or via Events@Bryley.com


2/27/2004 -- Gavin Livingstone wins "Outstanding Volunteer"

Gavin Livingstone, President of Bryley Systems and Bryley Communications, received an “Outstanding Volunteer” award from the Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce (AVCC) at the AVCC annual meeting on February 27, 2004 in Hudson, MA.

Mr. Livingstone received this award for his contribution of time in developing, acquiring (through donations), and deploying AVCC's new computer network and Avaya Partner telephone system.

 

2/21/2004 -- Bill and Scott are SurfControl Star Certified

Bill Gile and Scott Gold are now SurfControl Star Certified, both having completed a two-day, SurfControl training course with certification testing.  (SurfControl, Inc.  is the “World’s Number 1 Web and E-mail Filtering Company.)

Bill and Scott were trained and certified on the installation and maintenance of SurfControl's Web Filter and on their E-mail Filter.


2/15/2004 -- Bryley Systems is a Gold Partner of SurfControl.

Through certification testing and sales performance, Bryley Systems is now a Gold Partner of SurfControl, Inc.  (SurfControl  is the “World’s Number 1 Web and E-mail Filtering Company.)


10/2/2003 -- Office 2003/SBS 2003 seminar on 1/7/2004

Join Bryley Systems and Microsoft for a detailed look at Office 2003 and Small Business Server 2003 (which includes Exchange Server 2003 and Windows SharePortal Services).  This informative, free event will be held in the new Media Center at Worcester State College on January 7, 2004.

To register, please call Nadine at 978.562.6077 x216, or email Events@Bryley.com.


10/2/2003 -- Johnny Q. Hacker seminar on 12/12/2003

Join Bryley Systems and SonicWALL this December 12th for a free seminar on how to secure your computer network against Internet-based threats; a presentation that could make you question the status of your network security!

To register, please call Nadine at 978.562.6077 x216, or email Events@Bryley.com.


9/22/2003 -- New employee:  Steve Davis

We are pleased to welcome Steve Davis, Senior Technician.   Steve has significant experience with desktop computers and Microsoft Windows, and has been a network administrator over the past several years.


4/18/2003 -- First look at Microsoft's Windows Server 2003

Join Bryley Systems, Microsoft, and Worcester State College for a first look at the newly released Microsoft Windows Server 2003

Register here for this May 23rd event.

You'll learn how the improved security, reliability, scalability, and management features in Windows Server 2003 can help provide a dependable and scalable platform for your organization.  We'll outline how these features can enable you to reduce costs and increase productivity through server consolidation, identity management, secure network access and efficient systems management.  We will also discuss the benefits of upgrading existing Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 servers to Windows Server 2003, and how Bryley Systems can assist you with that transition.


4/15/2003 -- Citrix certifications

Mike Carlson, our CTO, completed the rigorous certification requirements to become a Citrix Certified Administrator (CCA), which included training and testing on MetaFrame XP for Windows 2000 Server.

With this certification, Bryley Systems is now a Citrix Silver Partner and a member of the Citrix Solutions Network, a comprehensive program of leading value-added resellers (VARs) who produce innovative, high-performance application server software solutions.


4/11/2003 -- AVCC Board of Directors

After a multi-year absence, Gavin Livingstone, President of Bryley Systems, re-joins the Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.


3/30/2003 -- "After-5" networking event at Bryley Systems

After 5 networking event:  On Wednesday, May 14th Bryley Systems will sponsor an “After 5” networking event on behalf of the Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce.  Come visit us from 5:00pm through 7:00pm at our Main-Street-Hudson office to eat, drink, and socialize.


2/12/2003 -- 3Com Wireless Preferred Partner

Eric Cassol is now certified in 3Com's Wireless LAN products, having completed 3Com's Wireless training and passed the Wireless Certification test. 

With this certification, Bryley Systems is now a 3Com Wireless Preferred Partner.


1/6/2003 -- Microsoft Certification

Mike Carlson, Chief Technical Officer, passed Microsoft’s “Supporting and Maintaining a Microsoft® Windows NT® Server 4.0 Network”.  (Mike is currently a “Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer for Windows 2000”.)


1/3/2003 -- McAfee Sales Certification

Roy Pacitto, Senior Account Executive, updated his McAfee Sales Certification by completing the course "McAfee Security Overview and Product Knowledge".


9/24/2002 -- $750 to local charities

Bryley Systems Inc. of Hudson (BSI) and Kashik, Bourgault, Kittredge, Frustaci, PC of Worcester (KBKF) raised $750 for the Hudson Food Pantry and the MetroWest Boys and Girls Club. 

These donations resulted from the following process:

  • KBKF donated used computers and monitors.
  • Bryley Systems collected this equipment from KBKF and cleaned it up.
  • BSI advertised the availability of the equipment and specified a donation to either the Hudson Food Bank or the Hudson/MetroWest Boys and Girls Club.
  • Individuals procured the equipment, making a check out to their selected charity.

BSI has teamed with KBKF and other BSI clients to provide similar funds to local charities over the past 10 years.


5/20/2002 -- Celebrating 15th year

Bryley Systems Inc. celebrates its 15th year!  (Although incorporated on May 20th of 1987, Bryley Systems was originally founded in 1985 as a sole proprietorship under the name “MicRoMec”.)  We have resided on Main Street in Hudson since 1991.


2/28/2002 -- Cisco Wireless Specialization

In our pursuit of Cisco's Wireless Specialization, our employees added the following certifications:

  • Roy Pacitto completed Cisco's requirements for "Wireless Specialization Sales Expert.

This certification was achieved in February and involved extensive study and review of wireless technologies and products.


12/26/01 -- Michael Carlson is Windows 2000 MCSE

Michael Carlson, our Chief Technical Officer, upgraded his Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) from Windows NT to Windows 2000.  Mike attained this prestigious certification by completing seven rigorous examinations in technical disciplines related to Windows 2000.


11/16/01 -- Scott Gold is Windows 2000 MCSE

Scott has attained Microsoft's new Windows 2000 Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer.  He attained this prestigious certification by completing seven rigorous examinations in technical disciplines related to Windows 2000.


9/5/01 -- Avaya Partner® ACS Communications Systems

Bryley Systems is now a Reseller of Avaya Partner® ACS Communications Systems.  With this designation, Bryley Systems is now authorized to sell and service all Avaya Partner ACS products.

This authorization rounds-out our low-end telephony offerings, permitting Bryley Systems to service and support one of the most-popular PBX systems, the Partner ACS.


8/3/01 -- Returning employee

We are pleased to announce that Scott Gold returns to Bryley Systems as Network Engineer. Scott is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer with many years of computer-network-systems experience.  He rejoins our Network-Systems Group and brings back his extensive experience in Microsoft Terminal Services, Windows 2000 Server, and computer-network integration.  Scott is also computer-telephony certified and experienced.


5/1/01 -- Microsoft Certified Partner

For the third straight year, Bryley Systems maintained its status as a Microsoft Certified Partner.

Microsoft Certified Partners are independent companies that meet specific training and service requirements defined by Microsoft.  They receive extra resources and training from Microsoft to help them solve business challenges for their clients using Microsoft technology. 


4/16/01 -- New certification

Roy Pacitto is a Cisco Sales Expert, trained on Cisco products.


3/15/00 -- A happy ending after a disastrous fire.

Simches and Company, who lost everything in the February-9th, Chestnut-Hill blaze, have relocated to a new building (with sprinklers) in Wellesley.  

Within a day of moving to the new building, Bryley Systems installed their new Compaq desktop computers, networked them together with Windows NT Server running on a Compaq ProLiant server, and restored all data and applications.  (We were tripping over the wall- partition installers, but got everything ready the same day.) 

They are back in business and cranking-out those tax returns!


2/10/00 -- Bryley Systems to the rescue.

Within 24 hours of the devastating fire in Newton, Bryley Systems rebuilt, restored, and delivered a computer network.

Simches and Company, a Bryley Systems client since 1994, lost everything in the February 9th blaze.  Fighting intense smoke while racing down the stairs, the entire company escaped unharmed from their third-floor office.  Later, while watching from the parking lot of the Chestnut Hill Mall, they saw the structure collapse and their old office vanish.

Fortunately, a current backup tape was offsite.  Michael Carlson, our Technical Director, with assistance from Network Engineer Scott Gold, built a temporary computer network, restored the data from this backup tape, and had their computer operations up and running on February 10th.

Simches and Company is recovering.  They are relocating to a new facility, their new computers and network are ordered (from Bryley Systems), and they expect to be back in business shortly.


Please call us at 978.562.6077 or e-mail Sales@Bryley.com.

 

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