Tag: IT

We’ll Soon be One Source, Many Services, the Right Decision — All Under One Roof at our New Harleysville Location

We are excited to inform you that later this year, we are looking forward to moving from our Souderton and Hatfield offices to combine under one roof at our newly-acquired Harleysville location.

We’ll keep you posted on our progress with the building renovations as we work to make it our own before settling in. Until then, we are happy to continue to serve you at our Souderton and Hatfield locations.

One Source. Many Services. The Right Decision. This is our motto, which we strive to embody each and every day as our four business units work to serve your Accounting, Computer Solutions, Payroll, and Wealth Management needs.

Canon Capital Computer Solutions Named Calyptix Security Corp. 2018 Premier Partner

Phishing attacks, ransomware, and cloud storage are just a few of the cybersecurity concerns facing small business owners as we enter the new year. Hackers work tirelessly to outwit and infiltrate online protections. It is our job to stay steps ahead of these criminals to ensure that your information is protected and that your business continues to run smoothly.

That is why we are proud to announce our continued designation as a Premier Partner by Calyptix Security Corp. This designation is based on the criteria of Canon Capital Computer Solutions meeting the Calyptix standard of commitment to superior IT support and services to our customers and for accelerating growth in network security services for the small and medium businesses we serve.

This partnership with Calyptix gives us the advantage as we protect the key components of your business – payment systems, payroll, workstations – anything residing on your network, allowing Canon Capital Computer Solutions to give you even greater peace of mind and flexibility in your business operations.

If you have questions or would like to schedule an assessment of your network, we are always available to you. Call 215-723-4881 or contact us online.

Canon Capital Welcomes New Staff

Adam Girdner joined our Computer Solutions department this past June as a Computer Solutions Technician. Prior to joining Canon Capital, Adam was a network administrator/support system specialist for a local university. Working in IT since 2008, he interned at a communications company while working toward his bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems from SUNY Brockport.

Adam lives in Perkasie with his wife and daughter. The family is eagerly anticipating the arrival of a son/little brother in early September. Adam is involved in his church as a group leader for 2nd graders. He enjoys spending time with his family and in his spare time, his favorite hobbies of hunting, hiking, fishing and camping.

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Kristi Boehm joined the Payroll/Bookkeeping department of Canon Capital in June 2015. Prior to coming onboard with us, she worked for a local electrical, plumbing and HVAC company.

Kristi lives in Lansdale with her husband and they enjoy travelling. When not at work you’ll find her enjoying the outdoors, including camping and hiking. Kristi’s love of travel extends to her hobby of travel planning, including writing reviews for her own travel website.

 

Important Update on Windows 10 Release

The release of Windows 10 is upon us and many of you may be considering taking advantage of Microsoft’s offer to upgrade to the new operating system for free. As your trusted advisor, we would recommend that you do not upgrade to Windows 10 until the appropriate research has been done to ensure all your existing applications and peripherals (printers, scanners, etc.) have been confirmed to work with the new operating system. Failure to do so can cause unexpected costs in replacing hardware and software in order to get them to work with Windows 10.

A great example of this was uncovered by our Computer Solutions business unit. They researched and found that Intuit has released a document stating the only version of QuickBooks they recommend running on Windows 10 is QuickBooks 2015. This means if you upgrade to Windows 10, your QuickBooks accounting software may no longer function properly unless you are running the most current version.

As our Computer Solutions business unit continues to research software for our clients, it appears that many other vendors are taking the same stance. Therefore, let’s not rush into an upgrade. You have plenty of time to take advantage of this offer, as it is valid until July 29, 2016. Questions? Call us at 215-723-4881 or contact us online.

Canon Capital Staff News

We’ve had a lot to celebrate this summer. The Canon Capital family is expanding due to these happy occasions.

Amanda (Van Camp) Spengler, CPA, a staff accountant in our Accounting department, celebrated her marriage to Andy Spengler on July 18th.  

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Most recently, Brandon Keeler and his wife Cori welcomed Greyson Keeler on August 7th. Brandon is a PC Network Technician in our Computer Solutions unit. 

Congratulations to all!

 

Ring in the New, Shred Out the Old: Join Our Cyber Security & Shredding Event January 7, 2016

Ring in the “New” by shredding the “Old.” Join us for a Cyber Security presentation and on-site document shredding event Thursday, January 7, 2016 at our Canon Capital Wealth Management and Family Office Center (2936 Funks Road, Hatfield, PA).

Please join us for refreshments and a presentation on Cyber Security by our industry expert, Kent Gerhart, director of Canon Capital Computer Solutions. Richter’s Shredding will also be on site to safely shred those old, unwanted documents and help you clean out for the New Year.

Presentations will take place at 3:45pm and 5:30pm; please attend as your schedule allows.

Richter’s Shredding will be available 4:15-5:15pm.

In addition, we will be accepting unwrapped donations of any size diapers, wipes, and toys for infants and toddlers to benefit local charities.

RSVPs are appreciated – email Jennifer Norman or call her at 215-723-4881.

 

Join Our Computer Solutions Webinar: 5 Keys to Creating a Disaster Recovery Plan for Your Business

Every year, disasters strike small businesses all over the world. These disasters come in many forms, from natural (hurricanes, blizzards) to virtual (hackers, CryptoLocker) to unavoidable (human error, hardware failure).

So what can you do to prepare your business for the inevitable?

Canon Capital Computer Solutions has partnered with Datto and disaster recovery expert, Donna R. Childs, for a free webinar covering the Five Key Elements of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning.

Secure your spot today and learn from the experts how to prepare your business.

Date: Thursday, February 4, 2016

Time: 2:00-3:00PM ET

RSVPnow

The Microsoft Windows 10 Free Upgrade Offer Ends July 29 – Should You Do It?

It’s hard to believe it’s almost a year since Microsoft released Windows 10, the latest version of their Windows operating system. Existing Windows users have the opportunity to access a free upgrade through July 29, 2016. So, should you upgrade? If you have already upgraded and things are going well, then by all means stay with it. If you have not upgraded yet, we do not recommend a rush to do so.

The features of Windows 10 are mostly cosmetic, and we’ve yet to see the major software suppliers release new products not compatible with Windows 7 and 8. Even QuickBooks 2016 – the only version of QuickBooks compatible with Windows 10 – is also compatible with Windows 7 and 8. So as long as your primary software continues to support Windows 7 and 8, we don’t recommend upgrading to Windows 10 on an existing computer.

An operating system upgrade is never as easy as just pushing a button. You need to make sure all of your hardware, software and peripheral equipment is compatible with the new operating system. Will your QuickBooks work? Will you still be able to print? Multiply this by the number and variety of computers in your workplace and what seemed a simple task can be a daunting project.

Be prepared by being proactive.

What we do recommend is that you start preparing now for the day you’ll need to replace your computers, s since Windows 10 will be the standard on any new machines. This includes staying up to date with all software packages and apps while using Windows 7 or 8. Doing so provides better support and more security.

We also suggest scheduling our Computer Solutions’ upfront analysis service which reviews your hardware, software, and equipment to determine what, if any, work is needed before a transition to Windows 10. This allows you to take your time and know what to expect when you eventually move on from Windows 7 or 8 to Windows 10. It’s part of our due diligence and saves you the inconvenience and cost of future unknowns.

We’ve conducted this upfront analysis for a number of clients who have chosen to upgrade to Windows 10 and found that even with no predetermined issues, there were some hiccups once the transition to Windows 10 was complete.

There’s another element to the free Windows 10 upgrade. Some users have experienced an automatic update. Others have made the upgrade accidentally due to the way Windows has presented the option in pop-up messages. If this is the case in your situation, Windows 10 does have an uninstall option allowing you to revert to your previous operating system as long as you do so within 30 days of the Windows 10 installation.

If you have questions or would like to schedule an upfront analysis to be prepared for Windows 10, we are always available to you at 215-723-4881 or www.canoncapital.com.