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08/15/11 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
August 15, 2011 Ron Breniser
Marketing Specialist
Tel: (574) 534-2830
E-mail: rbreniser@emaple.net
Web site: www.mapletronics.comMAPLETRONICS GIVES AWAY TABLET COMPUTER
GOSHEN MAN WINS VIEWSONIC VIEIWPAD 7 AT THE FAIR
Danny Miller, of Goshen, was among the many people that visited the MapleTronics Computers' "Technology, A Heartbeat Through Time" display featuring early 1980's era PCs to current, cutting edge technology along with a timeline backdrop highlighting major technological advances from the 70's all the way to future technological predictions. Miller's name was selected in a drawing to win the slim, portable, touch screen device. Danny (right) is pictured with Braskey Powell, of MapleTronics (left) and His son, Jaydon, who is going into the first grade at Clinton Christian School in Goshen. Congratulations Danny!# # #
07/29/11 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
July 29, 2011 Ron Breniser
Marketing Specialist
Tel: (574) 534-2830
E-mail: rbreniser@emaple.net
Web site: www.mapletronics.comSEWER EXPANSION PROJECT DIDN'T KEEP EVERYONE AWAY
FROM LOCAL BUSINESS
MapleTronics Computers holds drawing and gives away GPS
device to one lucky customer.
(Goshen, IN) On Monday, June 27, construction crews began tearing up a stretch of Wilden Avenue in front of MapleTronics Computers for an important expansion to the local sewer. While the project could have been viewed as an inconvenience for some, it didn't stop customers of the Goshen-based computer company from navigating their way through the construction zone to work with MapleTronics' professional staff in finding answers for their technology needs.
MapleTronics held a contest, to thank their customers for coming in, where they could register to win a Garmin GPS by making their way through the construction zone and entering the store. Ruth Plake, of Wakarusa Indiana was surprised to receive a call from MapleTronics informing her that she had won the drawing. "I have never won anything, except for a gallon of ice cream from the grocery store", said Mrs. Plake. She had been trying to get to the store with questions about a recently purchased computer system and spent time trying first to enter from the west and then driving around to the east entrance. Overall it proved to be a very rewarding experience for her.# # #
06/30/11 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
June 30, 2011 Marty Lantz
Chief Technology Officer
Tel: (574) 534-2830
E-mail: mlantz@emaple.net
Web site: www.mapletronics.comTWO MAPLETRONICS TEAM MEMBERS EARN NEW CERTIFICATIONS
Roger Hunt and Jason L. Mullett add to their IT resumes(Goshen, IN) MapleTronics Computers is pleased to announce that Roger Hunt and Jason L. Mullett recently added new certifications to their IT resumes.
Roger Hunt, a Technical Analyst for the Goshen-based company, is now a VMware Certified Professional (VCP). The VCP certification is a program designed to ensure a particular level of knowledge about the VMware Virtual Infrastructure product line. Mr. Hunt is also MCP and CCNA-certified. The Goshen native currently lives in Middlebury with his wife, Charlene, and their three children.
Jason L. Mullet, a Senior Network Engineer who works in the MapleTronics office located in southwest Florida, recently added the VCP and CXFF certifications to his extensive IT resume. The CXFF exam is intended primarily for Cisco Channel Partner Field Engineers. The exam tests a candidate's knowledge of accurately installing and configuring proposed wireless, security, and routing and switching integrated solutions, performing basic diagnostics, and problem-solving as needed. Mr. Mullett also holds the MCT, MCSE, MCSA+ Messaging, MCDST, MCP, CCNA, CQS, CNA, CNE, CNI, CEH, CEI, A+ and Network+ certifications. The Goshen native lives in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, with his wife, Viviana Ojeda-Mullett.
For more information on the technology services and solutions offered by Roger Hunt and Jason L. Mullett and the team of professionals at MapleTronics Computers, please call (800) 358-7447 or visit the web site at www.mapletronics.com.
05/09/11 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
May 9, 2011 Marty Lantz
Chief Technology Officer
Tel: (574) 534-2830
E-mail: mlantz@emaple.net
Web site: www.mapletronics.com
MAPLETRONICS COMPUTERS PROMOTES THREE TEAMMATES
(Goshen, IN) Three MapleTronics Computers teammates were recently promoted to new positions within the Goshen-based firm.Grant Mielke and Josh Steffen have been promoted to the position of Network Technician after serving as Depot Repair Technicians. Their new duties include: IT support relating to technical issues involving core business applications and operating systems; support of disaster recovery solutions; basic technical support at the network level (WAN and LAN connectivity, routers, firewalls and security); basic remote access solution implementation and support (VPN, Terminal Services and Citrix); remote monitoring and management system alerts; system documentation maintenance and review; and communication with MapleTronics clients.
Mr. Mielke holds numerous industry certifications, including CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician, Microsoft Certified Professional, and Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist.
Trent Stump has been promoted to PC Helpdesk Technician for MapleTronics, diagnosing and repairing home computers. He formerly worked as a Service Writer. He received his Associates degree in Computer and Electronics Engineering from ITT Tech in 2005 and holds Network + and A+ certifications.
For more information on the technology services and solutions offered by Grant Mielke, Josh Steffen, Trent Stump and the team of professionals at MapleTronics Computers, please call (800) 358-7447 or visit the web site at www.mapletronics.com.###
05/04/11 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
May 4, 2011 Marty Lantz
Chief Technology Officer
Tel: (574) 534-2830
E-mail: mlantz@emaple.net
Web site: www.mapletronics.comMAPLETRONICS COMPUTERS PROMOTES PHIL SCHADDELEE
(Goshen, IN) MapleTronics Computers is pleased to announce the promotion of Phil Schaddelee to the position of Network Operations Center (NOC)Team Leader. Mr. Schaddelee most recently worked as a Network Engineer for the Goshen-based company.
Phil SchaddeleeAs the NOC Team Leader, Mr. Schaddelee leads a team of Support Specialists in monitoring and maintaining clients' technology in the following areas: IT support relating to technical issues involving core business applications and operating systems; support of disaster recovery solutions; basic technical support at the network level (WAN and LAN connectivity, routers, firewalls and security); basic remote access solution implementation and support; remote monitoring and management system alerts; system documentation maintenance; and communication with MapleTronics clients.
The native of Frankfort, Illinois holds the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certification. He graduated from Morrison Institute of Technology with honors in 1981, earning his Associate's degree in Building Construction Technology. Mr. Schaddelee and his wife, Marsha, currently live in Warsaw. They have five grown children and one granddaughter.
For more information on the technology services and solutions offered by Phil Schaddelee and the team of professionals at MapleTronics Computers, please call (800) 358-7447 or visit the web site at www.mapletronics.com.###
05/02/11 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
May 2, 2011 Craig Troyer
Vice President Sales & Marketing
Tel: (574) 534-2830
E-mail: ctroyer@emaple.net
Web site: www.mapletronics.comMAPLETRONICS COMPUTERS EXPANDS ITS TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS
Goshen firm add two team members
(Goshen, IN) MapleTronics Computers is pleased to announce the addition of two new employees - Ted Hiner and Braskey Powell - to its team of talented professionalsTed Hiner joins the Goshen-based company as a Network Engineer. His duties include helping clients to manage, maintain, support and install their networks, including servers, PCs, network equipment and software. Mr. Hiner, a native of Kingsford Heights, Indiana, formerly worked for Computer Sciences Corporation, an IT outsourcing firm. He is currently working toward his Associates degree in Computer Technology at Ivy Tech in South Bend. Mr. Hiner holds numerous industry certifications, including Cisco CCENT, Microsoft MCP, MCTS for Windows Server 2008, Novell NetWare 5 CNE, and CompTIA A+. He is currently working on his Cisco CCNA certification. Mr. Hiner and his wife, Melissa, reside in South Bend.
Braskey Powell joins the team as a Client Consultant, providing technology solutions for the firm's Home and Office clients' technology needs and personal service to enhance their computing experience. The South Bend native and current resident of Bremen was formerly self-employed in the property management industry. He earned a B.S. in Business/MIS (Management Information Systems) from Indiana University in 2010. Mr. Powell also holds an SAP certification and is currently working toward his A+ certification.
For more information on the technology services and solutions offered by Ted Hiner, Braskey Powell and the team of professionals at MapleTronics Computers, please call (800) 358-7447 or visit the web site at www.mapletronics.com.
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11/16/10
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
November 16, 2010
Steve Dahlgren - Home and Office Manager
Tel: (574) 534-2830
E-mail: sdahlgren@emaple.net
Web site: www.mapletronics.com
GRANT MIELKE EARNS NEW CERTIFICATION
MapleTronics Inside Service Technician adds to his IT resume(Goshen, IN) MapleTronics Computers is pleased to announce that Grant Mielke recently passed the exam to earn the MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist) Windows 7 Configuring certification. Mr. Mielke is also A+, MCP, MCDST, SCA, and Net+ certified. As an Inside Service Technician for the Goshen firm, Mr. Mielke is responsible for in-shop repair on PCs, laptops and printers, and he also makes house calls to remedy Internet/technical problems. The three-year employee is a native of Lansing, Michigan and currently lives in Elkhart.
For more information on the technology services and solutions offered by Grant Mielke and the team of professionals at MapleTronics Computers, please call (800) 358-7447 or visit the web site at www.mapletronics.com.
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10/18/10
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
October 13, 2010 Bret Stahly
Chief Operating Officer
Tel: (574) 534-2830
E-mail: bstahly@emaple.net
Web site: www.mapletronics.com
KEVIN JABERG EARNS NEW CERTIFICATION
MapleTronics Senior Network Engineer adds to his IT resume
(Goshen, IN) MapleTronics Computers is pleased to announce that Kevin Jaberg recently passed the exam to earn the Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Configuring certification. Mr. Jaberg is also CCNA, CNE, MCP, MCSE, MCSA, and Network+ certified. As a Senior Network Engineer for the Goshen firm, Mr. Jaberg is responsible for project engineering, management and implementation for companies that don't have their own information technology departments. The twelve-year employee is a native of Norton, Ohio and currently lives in Millersburg.Kevin Jaberg
For more information on the technology services and solutions offered by Kevin Jaberg and the team of professionals at MapleTronics Computers, please call (800) 358-7447 or visit the web site at www.mapletronics.com.# # #
10/13/10
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
October 13, 2010 Marty Lantz
Chief Technology Officer
Tel: (574) 534-2830
E-mail: mlantz@emaple.net
Web site: www.mapletronics.com
MAPLETRONICS HONORS MATT YORDY
Data Center Engineer marks 10 years of service
(Goshen, IN) MapleTronics Computers recently presented a service pin to Matt Yordy in recognition of his 10 years of faithful service to the Goshen-based company. Mr. Yordy, a Data Center Engineer with the MapleData division of MapleTronics, is involved in the day to day operations of the three data centers, including the data protection and backup services the company offers and email and web-hosting provision and maintenance. He holds the MCSE (Windows Server 2003) and CCNA certifications. Mr. Yordy lives with his wife Joanna and their two children in Elkhart.
Matt Yordy
For more information on the technology services and solutions offered by Matt Yordy and the team of professionals at MapleTronics Computers, please call (800) 358-7447 or visit the web site at www.mapletronics.com.# # #
09/30/10
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
September 30, 2010 Beth Snow
Chief Learning Officer
Tel. 574.534.2830 | 800.358.7447
E-mail: bsnow@emaple.net
Web site: www.mapletronics.comLOCAL TECHNOLOGY FIRM RECOGNIZES INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Two MapleTronics Team Members Achieve Certifications(Goshen, IN) MapleTronics Computers is pleased to announce that in continuing with its pledge to remain a leader in the Information Technology market, two teammates recently earned new vendor certifications to better serve their clients.
Kerry Stump, an engineer for the Goshen-based company, completed training and passed the exam for Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuring. Todd Wyatt, Account Manager, passed the Microsoft Partner Network Sales and Marketing Competency Assessment for Business Intelligence.
For more information on the technology services and solutions offered by the MapleTronics Team, please call (574) 534-2830 | (800) 358-7447 or visit the web site at www.mapletronics.com.# # #
09-15-10
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
September 15, 2010 Bret Stahly
COO/Service Manager
Tel. (574) 534-2830
E-mail: bstahly@emaple.net
Web site: www.mapletronics.comMAPLETRONICS COMPUTERS ADDS SERVICE SCHEDULER
Michael Dunlap joins Goshen firm
(Goshen, IN) MapleTronics Computers is pleased to announce the addition of Michael Dunlap to its team of technology specialists. As a service scheduler at the Goshen headquarters, Mr. Dunlap's duties include taking clients' service requests and scheduling daily calls for the firm's network engineers.
The New Paris resident is a 2000 graduate of McGavock High School in Nashville, Tennessee. He earned a degree in Bible and General Studies from Columbia International University in 2002.
For more information on the technology services and solutions offered by Michael Dunlap and the team of professionals at MapleTronics Computers, please call (800) 358-7447 or visit the web site at www.mapletronics.com.
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09-07-10
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Beth Snow
September 7, 2010 Chief Learning Officer
Tel. 574.534.2830 | 800.358.7447
E-mail: bsnow@emaple.net
Web site: www.mapletronics.comTECHNOLOGY FIRM RECOGNIZES INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENTS
MapleTronics Team Members Achieve Certifications(Goshen, IN) MapleTronics Computers is pleased to announce that the following team members have completed the training and passed the exams to earn new certifications:
John Boone, Account Manager in the Columbia, Tennessee office, achieved A+ Certification. From the Goshen office, Walter Streeter, Data Center Engineer, passed his exams to become ICNO (ImageStream Certified Network Operator) and ICNA (ImageStream Certified Network Administrator) certified; Roger Hunt, Network Engineer, passed his exams and ads CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) to his resume; Todd Wyatt, Account Manager, completed FalconStor Sales Training - Setting the Baseline; Michael Patton, Network Engineer, passed his exams to receive VMware IV Technical Post-Sales Accreditation: VI3 to vShere 4.For more information on the technology services and solutions offered by the MapleTronics Team, please call (574) 534-2830 | (800) 358-7447 or visit the web site at www.mapletronics.com.
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08-30-10
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Phillip Cooper
August 30, 2010 VP Get-Covered Division
Tel. 931-375-0403 | 800.964.4830
E-mail: pcooper@emaple.net
Web site: www.mapletronics.comDAVID GANGER EARNS NEW CERTIFICATION
MapleTronics NOC Specialist adds Microsoft Certification to his IT resume(Goshen, IN) MapleTronics Computers is pleased to announce that David Ganger recently earned the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Infrastructure Configuration certification.
As a Network Operations Center (NOC) Specialist for the Goshen firm, Mr. Ganger is responsible for providing support for the firm's Get-Covered clients. His duties include a combination of phone and remote support for a variety of companies, some of which do not have their own IT staff. The Bristol native has been with MapleTronics since February of this year.
Mr. Ganger is a 2004 graduate of Elkhart Christian Academy and earned a B.S. in Computer Science from Indiana University South Bend in 2008. He resides in Bristol.For more information on the technology services and solutions offered by David Ganger and the team of professionals at MapleTronics Computers, please call (574) 534-2830 | (800) 358-7447 visit the web site at www.mapletronics.com.
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08-25-10
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Marty Lantz
August 24, 2010 Chief Technical Officer
Tel. 574.534.2830 | 800.358.7447
E-mail: mlantz@emaple.net
Web site: www.mapledata.netMATT YORDY EARNS CERTIFICATION
MapleData Engineer Passes Exam, Renews CCNA Certification(Goshen, IN) MapleTronics Computers is pleased to announce that Matt Yordy recently passed Cisco Exam 642-661 for renewal of his CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Administrator).
As a Data Center Engineer for MapleData, Mr. Yordy is responsible for setting up and maintaining TorQ data protection and the hosting solutions for the data protection arm of MapleTronics Computers. Mr. Yordy is a native of Shipshewana and has been with MapleTronics Computers since October 2000.
Mr. Yordy was home-schooled and received his Associate's Degree in Business Administration from Ivy Tech in 2000. He resides in Elkhart with his wife and two children.For more information on the technology services and solutions offered by Matt Yordy and the MapleData Team, please call (574) 534-2830 | (800) 358-7447 or visit the web site at www.mapledata.net.
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04-28-10
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
April 21, 2010 Bret Stahly
Chief Operating Officer
Tel. 574-534-2830
E-mail: bstahly@emaple.net
Web site: www.mapletronics.com
CHAD GERARD EARNS NEW CERTIFICATION
MapleTronics Network Engineer adds to his IT resume
(Goshen, IN) MapleTronics Computers is pleased to announce that Chad Gerard recently earned the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Infrastructure Configuration certification. He also holds the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certification.
Chad GerardAs a Network Engineer for the Goshen firm, Mr. Gerard is responsible for configuring and troubleshooting computers and networks for companies that don't have their own Information Technology department. The Mishawaka native has been with MapleTronics for nearly seven years.
Mr. Gerard is a 1998 graduate of Mishawaka High School and earned a B.S. in Business Administration and a B.S. in Management of Information Technology from Grace Collage in 2002. He and his wife, Amanda, live in South Bend.
For more information on the technology services and solutions offered by Chad Gerard and the team of professionals at MapleTronics Computers, please call (800) 358-7447 or visit the web site at www.mapletronics.com.
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03/15/10
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
March 15, 2010 Beth Snow
Human Resources Director
Tel: (574) 534-2830
E-mail: bsnow@emaple.net
Web site: www.mapletronics.comMAPLETRONICS COMPUTERS PRESENTS SERVICE PINS TO
FOUR TEAMMATES IN HONOR OF THEIR YEARS OF SERVICE(Goshen, IN) MapleTronics Computers recently presented service pins to four teammates in recognition of their years of faithful service to the Goshen-based company. Those honored were Network Engineers Kerry Stump (10 yrs.), David Ferris (5 yrs.) and Roger Hunt, (5 years), and Build Room Technician Keith Bucher (10 yrs.)
For more information on the technology services and solutions offered by Keith Bucher, Kerry Stump, David Ferris, Roger Hunt and the team of professionals at MapleTronics Computers, please call (800) 358-7447 or visit the web site at www.mapletronics.com.
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03/10/10
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
March 10, 2010 Bret Stahly
Chief Operating Officer
Tel: (574) 534-2830
E-mail: bstahly@emaple.net
Web site: www.mapletronics.com
MAPLETRONICS COMPUTERS ADDS
NOC SPECIALIST TO ITS STAFF
David Ganger joins Goshen firm(Goshen, IN) MapleTronics Computers is pleased to announce the addition of David Ganger to its team of talented professionals. As an NOC (Network Operations Center) Specialist at the Goshen headquarters, Mr. Ganger will focus on handling first level support of service requests, including troubleshooting and diagnosing workstations, servers, printers, networks and vendor-specific hardware and software. As part of the Get-Covered proactive services team, Mr. Ganger will also work with other specialists to prevent potential business-impacting issues through advanced monitoring, management and maintenance of the networks MapleTronics services.
Mr. Ganger is a 2004 graduate of Elkhart Christian Academy and earned a B.S. in Computer Science from Indiana University at South Bend in 2008. He currently lives in Bristol. Prior to his employment with MapleTronics he worked in Information Technology Support at Mid-City Supply Company in Elkhart.
For more information on the technology services and solutions offered by David Ganger and the team of professionals at MapleTronics Computers, please call (800) 358-7447 or visit the web site at www.mapletronics.com.
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02/15/10
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
February 15, 2010 Jerry Hawkins
Chief Financial Officer
Tel: (574) 537-5849
E-mail: jhawkins@emaple.net
Web site: www.mapletronics.com/consulting
INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PRESENT ITS NEW
"LEARNING CONNECTION" PROGRAM LIVE AT MAPLETRONICS COMPUTERS
Indiana school administrators and educators invited to attend
(Goshen, IN) MapleTronics Consulting Services, a division of MapleTronics Computers, will host speaker Gary Bates from the Indiana Department of Education's innovative new state-wide online resource center, "The Learning Connection", on February 23 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at its Goshen-based headquarters at 2116 W. Wilden Avenue.The program is exclusively for superintendents, technology directors, business managers and other school administrators. It is offered at no cost to attendees and includes a free meal.
The Learning Connection (TLC) was developed by the Indiana Department of Education as part of a federal grant for developing statewide data systems. The program was tested throughout the summer and early fall in 2009 by a group of nearly 40 educators from around the state and is available at no cost to all Indiana educators and to corporations/schools. Parents of students may be given access to the online resources at the discretion of each school system.
"This is Indiana's powerful new collaborate portal for educators, parents and students," stated Dr. Tony Bennett, Superintendent of Public Instruction for the State of Indiana, via podcast on The Learning Connection's web site. "This web tool offers access to student-level growth and achievement data, digital teaching and learning content, and important curriculum design tools. TLC allows educators to collaborate and share innovative ideas and best practices with colleagues in all corners of the state. TLC will provide an improved channel of communication between the Indiana Department of Education, schools and teachers."
Some key features of the groundbreaking program include: (1) an online Library to help educators create lessons and student activities; (2) tools to boost collaboration amongst school communities, such as the ability to share content with other users, participate in online discussions, and send messages to colleagues across the state; (3) and a class workspace for aid in scheduling events, lessons, learning activities, announcements, and posting of class discussion topics. For a full list of Learning Connection goals and features, visit the web site at: https://learningconnection.doe.in.gov/Login.aspx?ret=/default.aspx.
The TLC presentation is part of MapleTronics Computers' Lunch & Learn series for schools that began on January 26 and runs through March 23. Below is the remainder of the schedule in this series:
March 9, 2010 - Bandwidth Filtering and Open/Secure Network
March 23, 2010 - Learning Management SystemsIf you are a school official and interested in attending this live presentation by the state's Department of Education and/or the two remaining sessions in March, please contact Jerry Hawkins at MapleTronics Consulting to register. His email is: jhawkins@emaple.net and phone number is: 574-537-5849.
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For more information on the technology services and solutions offered by Jerry Hawkins and the team of professionals at MapleTronics Computers, please call (800) 358-7447 or visit the web site at www.mapletronics.com.
MapleTronics Computers is a proactive technology solutions provider based in Goshen, Indiana with offices in Central Tennessee and Southwest Florida. The company's corporate headquarters includes a full training, manufacturing and data center. Its professional staff specializes in bridging the communication gap between IT and the rest of the world through complete network consulting, management and reporting. Areas of expertise include full network design, implementation and support for servers, workstations and notebooks, as well complete Data Protection and Disaster Recovery Solutions.
MapleTronics Computers is Northern Indiana's largest Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Networking Infrastructure & Learning Solutions. The company is also recognized as a Premier Partner with Cisco and Intel, as well as a VMware Enterprise Partner. MapleTronics is committed to delivering Proactive Solutions, Innovative Technology and Training that improves their clients' performance and positively impacts the communities where they work and live. The MapleTronics family of companies has been serving clients since 1992 and has a staff of 77 team members.
02/04/10
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
February 4, 2010 Wes Herschberger
CEO and founder
Tel: (574) 534-2830
E-mail: wherschberger@emaple.net
Web site: www.mapletronics.comJERRY HAWKINS NAMED CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
FOR MAPLETRONICS COMPUTERS(Goshen, IN) MapleTronics Computers recently named Jerry Hawkins as its Chief Financial Officer, in addition to his position of K-12 Education Specialist. Mr. Hawkins will serve in both positions concurrently. The Benton resident and his wife, Cindy, have three children.
For more information on the technology services and solutions offered by Jerry Hawkins and the team of professionals at MapleTronics Computers, please call (800) 358-7447 or visit the web site at www.mapletronics.com.
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01/19/10
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
January 19, 2010 Ron Breniser
Marketing
Tel. (574) 534-2830
E-mail: rbreniser@emaple.net
Web sites: www.mapletronics.comRENE ECHARTEA RECEIVES SERVICE PIN
MapleTronics Computers Recognizes Team Member for Five Years of Service
(Goshen, IN) MapleTronics Computers recently recognized Rene Echartea for his five years of service to the Goshen-based company. Mr. Echartea serves as a Business Development Specialist and is responsible for developing new client opportunities for MapleTronics, as well as developing and maintaining vendor relationships with technology leaders such as Microsoft. Mr. Echartea and his wife, Wendy, live in Elkhart and have five children.
Rene Echartea
For more information on the technology services and solutions offered by Rene Echartea and the team of professionals at MapleTronics Computers, please call (800) 358-7447 or visit the web site at www.mapletronics.com.# # #
01-19-10
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
January 19, 2010 Jerry Hawkins
Senior Consultant
Consulting Services Division
Tel: (574) 537-5849
E-mail: jhawkins@emaple.net
Web site: www.mapletronics.comMAPLETRONICS COMPUTERS ANNOUNCES SECOND
FREE "LUNCH AND LEARN" SERIES
Sessions designed to aid school personnel with technology issues
(Goshen, IN) MapleTronics Consulting Services, a division of MapleTronics Computers, is hosting its second series of "Lunch and Learn" meetings for school administrators. Each session is designed to assist school officials with the various technology issues they face every day on the job. The series is exclusively for superintendents, technology directors, business managers and other school administrators. It is offered at no cost to the attendees and includes a free meal.The meetings will be held at MapleTronics' main office at 2116 W. Wilden Avenue in Goshen, Indiana. The dates and topics are listed below. If you are a school official and interested in attending, please contact Jerry Hawkins at MapleTronics Consulting to register. His email is: jhawkins@emaple.net and phone number is: 574-537-5849.
January 26, 2010 - Safer Schools Through Effective Communication
February 9, 2010 - Creating Classroom Technology Tools that Engage Kids and Enhance Learning
February 23, 2010 - The Learning Connection - presented by the Dept. of Education
March 9, 2010 - Bandwidth Filtering and Open/Secure Network
March 23, 2010 - Learning Management SystemsEach session will be held from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. The first round of Lunch and Learn sessions were held at MapleTronics last fall and were well-attended.
For more information on the technology services and solutions offered by Jerry Hawkins and the team of professionals at MapleTronics Computers, please call (800) 358-7447 or visit the web site at www.mapletronics.com.
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01/12/10
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
January 12,2010 Craig Troyer
VP of Operations - Sales & Marketing
Tel. (574) 534-2830
E-mail: ctroyer@emaple.net
Web site: www.mapletronics.comWES HARTMAN EARNS NEW VMware CERTIFICATIONS
MapleTronics Computers Account Manager adds VSP4 and VTSP4 to his IT resume(Goshen, IN) Wes Hartman, Account Manager for Goshen-based MapleTronics Computers, recently added the VMware Sales Professional 4 (VSP4) and VMware Technical Sales Professional 4 (VTSP4) certifications to his IT resume. VMware is a software solution that allows clients to run multiple servers independently, using only the hardware needed to operate a single server. The ability to operate several application servers from just one piece of hardware reduces operating costs, increases efficiency, maintains a stable server environment, and contributes to environmental efforts to go "green."
Wes Hartman"As technology is constantly changing, VMware is the industry leader in a solution-set that provides customers with tools to do more with less by virtualizing their environments," Mr. Hartman said. "Understanding VMware and their products has enabled me to speak competently to my business customers in an effort to help them meet their strategic goals through these types of solutions."
Mr. Hartman is a 1994 graduate of NorthWood High School and currently resides in Wakarusa with his wife, Marci, and their son, Miles.
For more information on the technology services and solutions offered by Wes Hartman and the team of professionals at MapleTronics Computers, please call (800) 358-7447 or visit the web site at www.mapletronics.com.
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12/11/09
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
December 11, 2009 Wes Herschberger
CEO and Founder
Tel. (574) 534-2830 / (800) 358-7447
E-mail: wherschberger@emaple.net
Web site: www.mapletronics.comMAPLETRONICS COMPUTERS ACQUIRES
TENNESSEE'S GET-COVERED MANAGED IT SERVICES
Natural combination of two leading IT Solutions Providers will benefit clients with unmatched customer service and increased culture of innovation(Goshen, IN) MapleTronics Computers founder, CEO and President Wes Herschberger announced today that his Goshen-based company has expanded into the Volunteer State with its recent purchase of Get-Covered Managed IT Services. Effective immediately, the offices in Columbia and Murfreesboro, Tennessee will operate under the name of Get-Covered, a division of MapleTronics Computers.
The acquisition combines the operations of two companies that share a passion for serving customers by providing them with small business values, big business results and enterprise level expertise, as well as experience in the field of technology.
MapleTronics first expanded out-of-state two years ago with an office in the Sarasota area of Florida.
Phil Cooper and Jeff Franks formed Get-Covered, originally called NetTech, as a partnership in 1995 and incorporated in 1998. Between 1995 and 2004 the company served the greater middle Tennessee area as a network and system value-added reseller, specializing in small businesses and city/county governments. It
grew from a two-man operation to its current 12 employees at its Columbia and Murfreesboro offices. In 2005 Cooper and Franks completely overhauled their business model and moved to offering managed services exclusively, changing the name of the company to Get-Covered Managed IT Services earlier this year. In January 2008 the company was recognized by MSPmentor, the world's top MSP blog for managed service providers, as one of its Top 100 Managed Service Providers (MSPs) worldwide.Mr. Herschberger, who serves on the Intel Corporation's North American Channel Board of Advisors, is excited about his company's future with the addition of Get-Covered as one of its family of companies.
"Both Phil Cooper and Jeff Franks bring incredible value to our team of professionals, " said the nationally recognized entrepreneur and author of the book, When IT Hits the Fan. "Their experience and knowledge is great, but the most important thing is their incredible desire to make the lives of our clients better through making their work easier."
Get-Covered now offers to its Tennessee and Kentucky clients the same vast array of technology services that MapleTronics offers. Cooper and Franks, who between them have 31 years of experience in the field of technology, have been added to the MapleTronics leadership team and both own stock in the company.
"While we have been approached a number of times for acquisition by other IT firms," Mr. Cooper explained, "Jeff and I have never seen and felt such perfect harmony of mission and vision as we have with Wes Herschberger and his team at MapleTronics Computers. Our clients and teammates are really going to benefit from this merger."
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About MapleTronics Computers
MapleTronics Computers is a proactive technology solutions provider based in Goshen, Indiana with offices in Central Tennessee and Southwest Florida. The company's corporate headquarters includes a full training, manufacturing, and data center. Its professional staff specializes in bridging the communication gap between IT and the rest of the world through complete network consulting, management and reporting. Areas of expertise include full network design, implementation and support for servers, workstations and notebooks, as well complete Data Protection and Disaster Recovery Solutions.MapleTronics Computers is Northern Indiana's largest Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Networking Infrastructure & Learning Solutions. The company is also recognized as a Premier Partner with Cisco and Intel, as well as a VMware Enterprise Partner. MapleTronics is committed to delivering Proactive Solutions, Innovative Technology and Training that improves their clients' performance and positively impacts the communities where they work and live. The MapleTronics family of companies has been serving clients since 1992 and has a staff of 77 team members.
About Get-Covered, a division of MapleTronics Computers
Get-Covered was founded in 1995 and occupies offices in Columbia and Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Its professional staff of 12 primarily serves the greater Nashville area but has clients in western Tennessee and Kentucky as well. On October 1, 2009, MapleTronics Computers purchased Get-Covered and it now operates as a division of the Goshen, Indiana-based company.Columbia office Murfreesboro office
1324 Trotwood Ave., Suite 4 814 Church Street, Suite 205
Columbia, TN 38401 Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Tel: (931) 540-1188 Tel: (615) 425-4540
Toll free: (800) 964-4830 Toll free: (800) 964-4830
Fax: (931) 540-1199 Fax: (615) 425-4541Web site: www.get-covered.com
11/30/09
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November 30, 2009 Craig Troyer
VP of Operations - Sales & Marketing
Tel: (574) 534-2830
E-mail: ctroyer@emaple.net
Web site: www.mapletronics.com
MAPLETRONICS COMPUTERS TEAMMATES
EARN NEW VMware CERTIFICATIONS
(Goshen, IN) In continuing with their pledge to represent a leader in the Information Technology market, Dustin Miller and Todd Wyatt have earned new vendor certifications to better serve their clients.Dustin Miller, an Account Representative for Goshen-based MapleTronics Computers, recently added the VMware Sales Professional 4 (VSP4) certification to his IT resume. VMware is a software solution that allows clients to run multiple servers independently, using only the hardware needed to operate a single server. The ability to operate several application servers from just one piece of hardware reduces operating costs, increases efficiency, maintains a stable server environment, and contributes to environmental efforts to go "green." The VSP4 certification will enable Mr. Miller to identify good candidates for virtualization, communicate the benefits of it, and provide consultation through the process of virtualizing their servers.
Mr. Miller is a Nappanee native who lives there today with his wife, LeAnn, and two sons. He is a 1987 graduate of NorthWood High School and a 1991 graduate of the University of Indianapolis, earning his degree in Business Administration.Todd Wyatt, an Inside Sales Representative with MapleTronics, recently earned both his VSP4 and VMware Technical Sales Professional 4 (VTSP4) certifications. With the VTSP4 certification, which entails training on the nuts and bolts of how VMware is implemented and how it will benefit end users and IT staff, Mr. Wyatt now has advanced skills to communicate the scope and capabilities of a VMware installation to MapleTronics' clients.
The Fort Wayne native graduated from Norwell High School in Ossian, Indiana in 1990 and earned his associate's degree in Applied Sciences-Computer Sciences from International Business College in 1994. He and his wife, Melissa, and their two children currently live in Nappanee.
For more information on the technology services and solutions offered by Dustin Miller, Todd Wyatt and the team of professionals at MapleTronics Computers, please call (800) 358-7447 or visit the web site at www.mapletronics.com.
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11/03/09
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
November 3, 2009 Steve Dahlgren
Home & Office Manager
Tel: (574) 534-2830
E-mail: sdahlgren@emaple.net
Web site: www.mapletronics.com
MAPLETRONICS COMPUTERS EXPANDS ITS TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS
Goshen firm adds three team members(Goshen, IN) MapleTronics Computers is pleased to announce the addition of three new employees - Trent Stump, Abiel Valdez and Todd Wyatt - to its team of talented professionals.
Trent Stump joins the Goshen-based company as a Home & Office Service Writer, assisting with check-in of hardware brought in for repair and serving as the main liaison between clients and MapleTronics' Inside Service Technicians. He will also answer service status calls, follow up on completed Inside Service Repairs, and support showroom sales as needed. Mr. Stump, a native and current resident of Nappanee and a 2000 graduate of NorthWood High School, formerly worked at Medix Specialty Vehicles. He earned his associate's degree in Computer and Electronics Engineering Technology from ITT Technical Institute in Norwood, Ohio. He is A+ and Net+ certified.Abiel Valdez joins the team as a MapleNet Help Desk Support Analyst and PC Recycling Tech. His duties include Internet and e-mail support for MapleNet and MapleTronics' clients, and he will also rebuild older PCs in order to donate them to local charities for disbursement to those in need. Mr. Valdez, who is A+ certified, is a native of Monterrey, Mexico. He graduated from Goshen High School in 2001 and currently resides in Elkhart with his wife, Jennifer. He formerly worked as a home theater/telecom technician/electrician, installing high-end custom theater systems in business and residential locations.
Todd Wyatt brings to MapleTronics 14 years of experience in the information technology field. As an Inside Sales Representative, Mr. Wyatt is responsible for making follow-up calls to MapleTronics clients who have recently purchased hardware or received service from the company, taking incoming calls from new corporate clients, and making follow-up calls in support of events and marketing campaigns. The Fort Wayne native graduated from Norwell High School in Ossian, Indiana in 1990 and earned his associate's degree in Applied Sciences-Computer Sciences from International Business College in 1994. He and his wife, Melissa, and their two children currently live in Nappanee.
For more information on the technology services and solutions offered by the team of professionals at MapleTronics Computers, please call (800) 358-7447 or visit the web site at www.mapletronics.com.
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10/15/09
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
October 15, 2009 Craig Troyer
VP of Operations - Sales & Marketing
Tel: (800) 358-7447
E-mail: ctroyer@emaple.net
Web site: www.mapletronics.com
LOCAL TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS PROVIDER EXPANDS ITS BASE OPERATIONS,
OPENS NEW OFFICE IN SARASOTA-BRADENTON REGION
MapleTronics Computers chooses
Lakewood Ranch, Florida for site of first expansion office(Goshen, IN) MapleTronics Computers CEO and President Wes Herschberger announced today that the company has expanded into the Sunshine State, choosing Western Florida as the site of its first new office outside its Goshen headquarters. Located in Lakewood Ranch, a suburb in the Sarasota-Bradenton region, this new office opening reflects MapleTronics' desire and commitment to develop new markets and further expand its business. In spite of the difficult economic climate, MapleTronics has continued to grow in both staff and clients and takes to Florida a company with small business values, big business results and enterprise level expertise and experience..
"Lakewood Ranch has warmly embraced the technology services offered by MapleTronics," Herschberger said. "The small business and entrepreneurial spirit that exists in this phenomenal community was a huge reason for our choosing it as our first out-of-state office expansion."
MapleTronics Computers offers its large and small business clients a wide array of services, including: network design; engineering and implementation; network auditing; Get-Covered network monitoring, maintenance and reporting; data protection and disaster recovery services; application software and IT certification training; custom-built computers, servers and laptops; hosting services including web sites, e-mail, servers - both physical and virtual - and data storage with toll-free and on-site network support. The company is northern Indiana's largest Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Networking Infrastructure & Learning Solutions and is also recognized as a Cisco Premier Partner and Intel Premier Partner. Since 1992 MapleTronics and its family of companies - MapleTraining, MapleData, and MapleNet ISP - have serviced many companies, organizations and K-12 school districts throughout Indiana.
All of the services offered at the company headquarters are also available at the Lakewood Ranch office, staffed by highly-skilled technology professionals who specialize in network security, network engineering, Cisco, Microsoft, Novell, Citrix and Linux.
"MapleTronics is built on an incredible passion for excellence in customer service and satisfaction," said Craig Troyer, VP of Sales and Marketing. "Our ability to accurately predict and proactively avoid network issues, reduce downtime and eliminate surprise IT costs are critical pieces for companies that simply can't afford to experience any of these symptoms. MapleTronics gives that peace of mind and allows businesses to concentrate on what they do best, 'Run their company without having to worry about their network'. "
For more information on the technology services and solutions offered by the team of professionals at MapleTronics Computers, please call (800) 358-7447 or visit the web site at www.mapletronics.com.# # #
10/15/09
FOR SARASOTA/FL MARKETS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
October 14, 2009 Craig Troyer
VP of Operations - Sales & Marketing
Tel: (800) 358-7447
E-mail: ctroyer@emaple.net
Web site: www.mapletronics.com
TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS PROVIDER EXPANDS ITS BASE OPERATIONS,
OPENS NEW OFFICE IN SARASOTA-BRADENTON REGION
Indiana technology leader MapleTronics Computers chooses
Lakewood Ranch, Florida for site of first expansion office(Goshen, IN) MapleTronics Computers founder, CEO and President Wes Herschberger announced today that the company has expanded into the Sunshine State, choosing Western Florida as the site of its first new office outside its home state and headquarters in Goshen, Indiana. Located in Lakewood Ranch at 9015 Town Center Parkway, Suite 109, this new office opening reflects MapleTronics' desire and commitment to develop new markets and further expand its business. In spite of the difficult economic climate, MapleTronics has continued to grow in both staff and clients and brings to Florida a company with small business values, big business results and enterprise level expertise and experience..
"Lakewood Ranch has warmly embraced the technology services offered by MapleTronics," Herschberger said. "The small business and entrepreneurial spirit that exists in this phenomenal community was a huge reason for our choosing it as our first out-of-state office expansion."
MapleTronics Computers is a technology solutions provider in the state of Indiana, offering its large and small business clients a wide array of services, including: network design; engineering and implementation; network auditing; Get-Covered network monitoring, maintenance and reporting; data protection and disaster recovery services; application software and IT certification training; custom-built computers, servers and laptops; hosting services including web sites, e-mail, servers - both physical and virtual - and data storage with toll-free and on-site network support. The company is northern Indiana's largest Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Networking Infrastructure & Learning Solutions and is also recognized as a Cisco Premier Partner and Intel Premier Partner. Since 1992 MapleTronics and its family of companies - MapleTraining, MapleData, and MapleNet ISP - have serviced many companies, organizations and K-12 school districts throughout Indiana.
All of the services offered at the company headquarters are also available at the Lakewood Ranch office, staffed by highly-skilled technology professionals who specialize in network security, network engineering, Cisco, Microsoft, Novell, Citrix and Linux.
"MapleTronics is built on an incredible passion for excellence in customer service and satisfaction," said Craig Troyer, VP of Sales and Marketing. "Our ability to accurately predict and proactively avoid network issues, reduce downtime and eliminate surprise IT costs are critical pieces for companies that simply can't afford to experience any of these symptoms. MapleTronics gives that peace of mind and allows businesses to concentrate on what they do best, 'Run their company without having to worry about their network'. "
For more information on the technology services and solutions offered by the team of professionals at MapleTronics Computers, please call (800) 358-7447 or visit the web site at www.mapletronics.com.# # #
About MapleTronics Computers
MapleTronics Computers is a proactive technology solutions provider headquartered in Goshen, Indiana, occupying a 33,000 square foot, fully-equipped technology, training, manufacturing, and data center, with an additional office in the Lakewood Ranch area of Florida. Its professional staff specializes in eliminating costly IT surprise expenses, network consulting, design, and support for servers, workstations, notebooks and PCs. MapleTronics Computers is Northern Indiana's largest Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Networking Infrastructure & Learning Solutions. The company is also recognized as a Cisco Premier Partner and Intel Premier Partner. MapleTronics is committed to delivering Proactive Solutions, Innovative Technology and Training that improves our clients' performances and positively impacts the communities where we work and live. Since 1992, MapleTronics and its family of companies have serviced many companies and K-12 school districts throughout Indiana. It employs 70
09/30/09
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
September 30, 2009 Wes Herschberger
CEO
Tel. (574) 534-2830
E-mail: wherschberger@emaple.net
Web site: www.mapletronics.com TEAMMATES AT MAPLETRONICS COMPUTERS
EARN NEW VMware CERTIFICATIONS
(Goshen, IN) In continuing with their pledge to represent a leader in the Information Technology market, Craig Troyer and Scott Curtis have earned new vendor certifications to better serve their clients.Craig Troyer, Vice President of Operations-Sales & Marketing for Goshen-based MapleTronics Computers, recently added the VMware Sales Professional (VSP) certification to his IT resume. VMware is a software solution that allows clients to run multiple application servers independently, using only the hardware needed to operate a single application server. By creating the ability to operate several application servers from just one piece of hardware, this reduces operating costs, maintains a stable server environment, and contributes to environmental efforts to go "green."
Craig TroyerA native and current resident of Goshen, Mr. Troyer is a graduate of Twin City Baptist School in Mishawaka. He has been with MapleTronics for three years.
Scott Curtis, an Account Manager with MapleTronics, recently earned his VMware Technical Sales Professional 4 (VTSP-4) certification. With this certification, which entails training on the nuts and bolts of how VMware is implemented and how it will benefit end users and IT staff, Scott now has advanced skills to communicate the scope and capabilities of a VMware installation to MapleTronics' clients.The four-year MapleTronics employee is a native of Lakeville and a 1982 graduate of LaVille High School. He currently lives in Mishawaka.
Scott Curtis
For more information on the technology services and solutions offered by Craig Troyer, Scott Curtis and the team at MapleTronics Computers, please call (800) 358-7447 or visit the web site at www.mapletronics.com.
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09/28/09
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
September 28, 2009 Jerry Hawkins
Senior Consultant
Consulting Services Division
Tel: (574) 537-5849
E-mail: jhawkins@emaple.net
Web site: www.mapletronics.com
MAPLETRONICS ANNOUNCES FREE "LUNCH AND LEARN" SERIES
Sessions designed to aid school personnel with technology issues
(Goshen, IN) MapleTronics Consulting Services, a division of MapleTronics Computers, is hosting a series of "Lunch and Learn" meetings for school administrators. Each session is designed to assist school officials with the various technology issues they face every day on the job. The series is exclusively for superintendents, business managers, technology directors and other school administrators. It is offered at no cost to the attendees and includes a free meal.The meetings will be held at MapleTronics' main office at 2116 W. Wilden Avenue in Goshen, Indiana. The dates and topics are listed below. If you are a school official and interested in attending, please contact Jerry Hawkins at MapleTronics Consulting to register. His email is: jhawkins@emaple.net and phone number is: 574-537-5849.
September 24, 2009 - Student Data Warehousing and Data Mining
October 8, 2009 - The Use of Technology in and out of the Classroom
October 22, 2009 - Distance Learning for Students and Staff
November 5, 2009 - To Be Determined… Based on Requests from InviteesEach session will be held from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.
For more information on the technology services and solutions offered by Jerry Hawkins and the team of professionals at MapleTronics Computers, please call (800) 358-7447 or visit the web site at www.mapletronics.com.
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08/20/2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
August 20, 2009 Marty Lantz
Chief Technical Officer
Tel: (574) 534-2830
E-mail: mlantz@emaple.net
Web site: www.mapletronics.com
BRANDON CANILAO EARNS NEW CERTIFICATION
MapleData Network Engineer adds to his extensive IT resume(Goshen, IN) MapleData - the Internet data duplication and storage arm of Goshen-based MapleTronics Computers - is pleased to announce that Brandon Canilao recently earned the VMWare Technical Sales Professional 4 certification. He also holds the MCP, Net+, A+, CCNA, and MCTS: Exchange Server 2007 Configuration certifications.
As a Network Engineer for the Goshen firm, Mr. Canilao is responsible for first level support for all MapleData products, including hosting, web mail, data protection, and web security services, second level support for managed TorQ7 data protection services, DSL support, as well as setting up new clients with data protection, web hosting, e-mail and commercial wireless Internet.. He has been with MapleData for nearly two years.
Mr. Canilao is a 2008 graduate of Ivy Tech Community College in South Bend where he earned an Associate of Applied Sciences degree in Computer Information Technologies. The Las Vegas native and his family currently live in Granger.
For more information on the Internet data duplication and backup services and solutions offered by Brandon Canilao and the team at MapleData, please call (866) 537-3475 or visit the web site at www.mapledata.net.# # #
08/11/09
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
August 11, 2009 Craig Troyer
VP of Operations - Sales & Marketing
Tel. (574) 534-2830
E-mail: ctroyer@emaple.net
Web site: www.mapletronics.com
SCOTT CURTIS EARNS NEW CERTIFICATION
MapleTronics Computers Account Manager certified as VMware Sales Professional(Goshen, IN) MapleTronics Computers is pleased to announce that Scott Curtis recently added the
VMware Sales Professional (VSP) certification to his IT resume. As an Account Manager for the Goshen-based firm, Mr. Curtis is responsible for helping clients meet their business needs through implementation of the proper technology.VMware is a software solution that allows clients to run multiple application servers independently, using only the hardware needed to operate a single application server. By creating the ability to operate several application servers from just one piece of hardware, this reduces operating costs, maintains a stable server environment, and contributes to environmental efforts to go "green."
Scott Curtis
"VMware is committed to creating attractive, entry-level means to virtualize a clients' server environment and improve productivity, energy savings and cash flow," said the four-year MapleTronics employee. "My VSP certification allows me to identify good candidates for virtualization, communicate the benefits of virtualization, and provide consultation through the process of virtualizing their servers."
Mr. Curtis is a native of Lakeville and a 1982 graduate of LaVille High School. He currently lives in Mishawaka.
For more information on the technology services and solutions offered by Scott Curtis and the team at MapleTronics Computers, please call (800) 358-7447 or visit the web site at www.mapletronics.com.
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08/05/09 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
August 5, 2009 Steve Dahlgren
Home & Office Manager
Tel. (574) 534-2830
E-mail: sdahlgren@emaple.net
Web site: www.mapletronics.comCAMERON YODER EARNS NEW CERTIFICATION
MapleTronics Computers Inside Service Technician adds to his IT resume(Goshen, IN) MapleTronics Computers is pleased to announce that Cameron Yoder recently earned the CompTIA Network+ certification through MapleTraining, the training arm of MapleTronics. The international, vendor-neutral certification is the industry sign of a competent networking professional. He also holds the A+ certification and will soon begin work on his Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certification.
"My CompTIA Network+ certification helps with my understanding, managing, troubleshooting, and installing basic network infrastructures," Mr. Yoder said. "Most importantly, it gives me the ability to share what I have learned with all of MapleTronics' clients."
Cameron YoderAs an Inside Service Technician, Mr. Yoder is responsible for servicing clients' PCs and laptops at the Goshen facility. He also helps out in the showroom when needed and occasionally works with MapleNet, the internet service provider arm of MapleTronics.
The Goshen native and current resident is attending Indiana University South Bend, working toward his B.S. in Informatics. He has been a MapleTronics teammate for two years.
For more information on the technology services and solutions offered by Cameron Yoder and the team at MapleTronics Computers, please call (800) 358-7447 or visit the web site at www.mapletronics.com.
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08/03/09
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
August 3, 2009 Craig Troyer
VP of Operations - Sales & Marketing
Tel. (574) 534-2830
E-mail: ctroyer@emaple.net
Web sites: www.mapletronics.com
MapleTronics Computers Achieves Third Microsoft Competency
Microsoft Gold Certified Partner adds Security Solutions to its list
(Goshen, IN) MapleTronics Computers announced today it has achieved its third Microsoft Competency -Security Solutions - bringing its total to three. Microsoft Competencies are a series of accreditation standards that recognize the technical and business expertise and experience of its partners. Achieving a Microsoft Competency requires a combination of individual certifications, development of tested, certified software based on Microsoft technologies, customer references, and in some cases, meeting minimum sales bars.Microsoft Gold Certified Partner status means the Goshen-based technology solutions firm has demonstrated the highest degree of expertise in working with Microsoft technologies. The Partner Program was launched in 2003 and represents Microsoft's dedication to the success of its partners. The program offers a single integrated partnering framework that recognizes partner expertise, rewards the total impact partners have in the technology workplace, and delivers extra value to help partners' businesses become and remain successful. Gold Partner status offers MapleTronics the opportunity to build and maintain the closest possible working relationship with the software giant and have access to its top resources.
The first two Competencies earned by MapleTronics are Learning Solutions and Networking Infrastructure Solutions. The Learning Solutions competency shows a proven expertise in providing individuals and organizations with the high-level technical knowledge and skills required to maximize their investments in Microsoft-based solutions. The Networking Infrastructure Solutions competency demonstrates a proven expertise in crafting small and midsize business infrastructure solutions that include server solutions based on either the Windows Server operation system or the Windows Small Business Server.
MapleTronics' newest competency, Security Solutions, shows a proven expertise in using Microsoft technologies to provide security solutions in one or both of the following specializations: Identity and Secure Access and Infrastructure Security.
For more information on the technology services and solutions offered by the team at MapleTronics Computers, please call (574) 534-2830 or visit the web site at www.mapletronics.com.
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07/29/09
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
July 29, 2009 Steve Dahlgren
Home and Office Manager
Tel. (574) 534-2830
E-mail: sdahlgren@emaple.net
Web site: www.mapletronics.com
MAPLETRONICS COMPUTERS EXPANDS SALES TEAM
Adam Herschberger added to Showroom staff(Goshen, IN) MapleTronics Computers is pleased to announce the addition of Adam Herschberger to its team of talented sales professionals.
As a part-time Sales Representative in the Goshen firm's large showroom, Adam is responsible for assisting walk-in clients and customers with their sales and service needs. His duties include checking in computers for service, performing repairs on the spot whenever possible, helping customers select computers and technology products to meet their individual needs, and providing back-up at the telephone Help Desk when needed.
The sixteen-year-old Fairfield High School junior began work at MapleTronics in the summer of 2007, building computers for school systems.
When summer break ends in mid-August Adam will continue his work at MapleTronics on some weekends and during school breaks. The Millersburg resident is a letterman in track and cross-country at Fairfield and also plays recreational basketball and church league softball. He enjoys playing golf in his spare time with his father, Wes Herschberger, owner and CEO of MapleTronics Computers. Adam is a member of Maple Grove Church of the Brethren in New Paris.
For more information on the technology services and solutions offered by Adam Herschberger and the team of professionals at MapleTronics Computers, please call (800) 358-7447 or visit the web site at www.mapletronics.com.# # #
06/29/09
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
June 29, 2009 Marty Lantz
Chief Technical Officer
Tel. (574) 534-2830
E-mail: mlantz@emaple.net
Web sites: www.mapletronics.comMapleTronics Computers' Technology Goes Green
New processor line is ultra fast and extremely energy efficient
(Goshen, IN) MapleTronics Computers demonstrated this month its commitment to joining the nationwide movement of going green and creating a safer environment by switching its entire server line to Intel's® new Xeon® 5500 series "green" processor, code named Nehalem."There is no price increase for the system and users will reap an immediate 75-100% gain in performance and spend considerably less money to keep it running," said Wes Herschberger, owner and CEO of the Goshen-based technology firm.
A single Nehalem server can replace nine single core servers, while at the same time reducing power consumption by 20 percent. Switching from previous-generation processors to the groundbreaking Nehalem promises to save companies money on power and cooling, space, labor and software licensing costs. Industry experts say that the cost savings from energy alone will pay for new servers in eight to twelve months, making a strong case for purchasing the new system despite the current economic climate.
The beauty - and the greenness - of the smart system is that the highly efficient, ultra fast technology adapts to a company's unique needs. A feature called Turbo Boost technology helps make maximum use of processor power. If the operating system requires more performance during a particularly busy time of the work day, it can ramp up the speed for each individual core. During downtimes it can almost completely shut off power to individual cores if they're not being used, saving energy.
"It only uses power when needed," Herschberger said. "This technology is a huge breakthrough and will be a great benefit to our clients, saving them money while helping them to help our environment."
For more information on the technology services and solutions offered by the team at MapleTronics Computers, please call (574) 534-2830 or visit the web site at www.mapletronics.com.# # #
06/26/09
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
June 26, 2009 Wes Herschberger
Owner and CEO
Tel. (574) 534-2830
E-mail: whersch@emaple.net
Web site: www.mapletronics.comMAPLETRONICS COMPUTERS ADDS EXPERIENCED
SENIOR CONSULTANT TO ITS CONSULTING SERVICES DIVISION
Jerry Hawkins joins Goshen firm
(Goshen, IN) MapleTronics Computers is pleased to announce the recent addition of Jerry Hawkins to its team of talented professionals. As a Senior Consultant in the MapleTronics Consulting Services division, Mr. Hawkins will primarily serve as a K-12 Education Specialist, helping school leaders decipher how stimulus money can be spent within the federal guidelines, learn about additional funding sources, write grants, and match funding to special projects. He will also help the schools ensure their projects work as designed, are completed on time, within budget, and will assist them in the final reporting requirements.A Goshen native and 1978 graduate of Fairfield High School, Mr. Hawkins earned a B.A. in Secondary Education from Goshen College in 1988. He is a Registered School Business Official (RSBO) with the Indiana Association of School Business Officials. Prior to his employment with MapleTronics, he worked the past 21 years in public education, most recently for the Westview School Corporation as its Director of Finance since 1998 and formerly as a math teacher at Wawasee High School and a coach for high school football, wrestling and baseball. He attends Grace Community Church in Goshen. Mr. Hawkins resides in Benton with his wife, Cindy, and their three children.
For more information on the services and solutions offered by Jerry Hawkins and the team of professionals at MapleTronics Computers, please call (800) 358-7447 or visit the web site at www.mapletronics.com.
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06/12/09
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
June 12, 2009 Marty Lantz
Chief Technology Officer
Tel. (574) 534-2830
E-mail: MLantz@emaple.net
Web sites: www.mapletronics.com
MAPLETRONICS COMPUTERS INTRODUCES COMMERCIAL
BROADBAND WIRELESS SERVICE TO GREATER GOSHEN AREA
Goshen firm partners with Elkhart-based Commercial Broadband Services to meet the growing demand for fast, fail-over, wireless connection to the Internet
(Goshen, IN) Goshen-based MapleTronics Computers announced a collaboration with Commercial Broadband Services (CBS) of Elkhart to offer commercial broadband wireless Internet service to the greater Goshen area. Headquartered in a region oft-described by the national media as the hardest hit in the country's economic downturn, these two Elkhart County companies are not only holding steady but are expanding with a new service designed to deliver lightning quick, fail-over connectivity to the Internet for commercial users.A key component of the new service is the ring of towers owned and leased by MapleTronics and situated around the greater Goshen area to ensure its wireless customers are never without an Internet connection.
"If one tower fails, we have multiple paths for back-up," explained Marty Lantz, Chief Technology Officer for MapleTronics. "That's always been the knock on wireless service, that it can lose connectivity due to power failure or weather-related issues. With our ring of towers we offer a highly-available, very resilient service with a managed fail-over product."
The service utilizes two Internet connections, one primary and one secondary. If the first connection fails, the second will take over, ensuring service without interruption.
The official start-up date for the new service was June 1st, but due to customer demand it was launched in mid-May and already has multiple businesses utilizing it.
The decision to offer broadband wireless service was made in direct response to MapleTronics' corporate clients' requests for an affordable, enterprise level connection between their businesses and MapleTronics. The Goshen firm turned to Gene Crusie, CEO and president of CBS and also a former long-time executive at MapleTronics, to form a partnership. Crusie explains, "The CBS infrastructure consists of FCC licensed microwave links with redundancy built in to every possible aspect of the system." CBS maintains the wireless backbone part of the service and MapleTronics supplies the connectivity to the Internet.
"We are excited about the opportunity to partner closely with CBS and continue to foster our 10-year business relationship," Lantz said.
"Internet access is very important to our clients," Lantz said. "They told us they needed their Internet to stay up and they wanted a high-speed connection to our data centers so they can house their equipment at MapleTronics. If their business goes down, we can fire up and get them going immediately."
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For more information on the technology services and solutions offered by the team at MapleTronics Computers, please call (574) 534-2830 or visit the web site at www.mapletronics.com.About Commercial Broadband Services
Commercial Broadband Services is a data backhaul provider headquartered in Elkhart, IN. CBS is a sister company to Wireless Industry leader MapleNet Wireless, Inc. CBS has built an FCC licensed microwave backhaul network covering Goshen and is currently deploying phase II of the network with redundant rings expanding to cover nearby Elkhart. The microwave network has current capacity for point to point connectivity up to 400mb with expansion capability of up to 1GB connectivity and beyond.
06/08/09
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
June 8, 2009 Ron Breniser
Marketing
Tel. (574) 534-2830, x128
E-mail: rbreniser@emaple.net
Web sites: www.mapletronics.comMapleTronics Computers Promotes Three
Bret Stahly, Marty Lantz and Brandon Canilao advance within Goshen-based organization(Goshen, IN) MapleTronics Computers is pleased to announce the promotions of three teammates - Bret Stahly, Marty Lantz and Brandon Canilao.
Long-time MapleTronics employee Bret Stahly was recently promoted to Chief Operations Officer for the Goshen-based firm after serving as the Service Manager over Professional Services, Managed Services and new computer builds. Stahly is also part-owner of MapleTronics and has grown with the organization from the ground up, starting with three employees to its current 60-person operation with satellite offices in Fort Wayne and Sarasota, Florida. Stahly's new appointment puts him in charge of MapleTronics' daily operations.
Marty Lantz has been promoted to Chief Technology Officer after serving as the Vice President of Operations for the MapleData division of MapleTronics. In his new position he is responsible for the development of new products and services, along with enhancements to existing products and services. His primary focus will be to keep MapleTronics at the forefront of technology to deliver products and services to its clients to increase their productivity and reduce operational expenses. A 10-year employee of MapleTronics, Lantz has worked in technology-related positions for the last 20 years.
Brandon Canilao has been promoted to Network Engineer for MapleData, the Internet data duplication and storage arm of MapleTronics Computers, after serving one year as a Support Technician. His new duties include providing maintenance of both the hardware and software necessary for the data centers in Goshen and South Bend.
For more information on the technology services and solutions offered by the team at MapleTronics Computers, please call (574) 534-2830 or visit the web site at www.mapletronics.com.
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05/14/09
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
May 14, 2009 Ron Breniser
Marketing
Tel. (574) 534-2830
E-mail: rbreniser@emaple.net
Web site: www.mapletronics.com
MapleData’s Chief Technology Officer Speaks at
VMWare Partner Exchange 2009 in Florida
Marty Lantz presents case study on project with Mennonite Mutual Aid
(Goshen, IN) Marty Lantz, Chief Technology Officer for MapleData, the state-of-the-art data duplication and storage arm of Goshen-based MapleTronics Computers, recently attended VMWare Partner Exchange 2009 at Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort at Lake Buena Vista, Florida as a guest of FalconStor Software, Inc. The Partner Exchange conference was targeted to VMWare partners like MapleData and third party hardware and software providers that integrate with VMWare’s product line.
Marty LantzMr. Lantz worked in the FalconStor booth during the three-day conference, which had 1,400 in attendance, and presented a case study on a recent project MapleData performed for Goshen-based Mennonite Mutual Aid (MMA). As part of that project MapleData technicians virtualized all of MMA’s Tier 1 servers and all their storage with FalconStor’s IPStor.
Headquartered in Melville, New York, FalconStor Software is a market leader in disk-based data protection and is an industry partner of MapleData.
For more information on the Internet data duplication and backup services and solutions offered by Marty Lantz and the team at MapleData, please call (866) 537-3475 or visit the web site at www.mapledata.net.
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05/11/09
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
May 11, 2009 Ron Breniser
Marketing
Tel. (574) 534-2830, x128
E-mail: rbreniser@emaple.net
Web sites: www.mapletronics.comThree Receive Service Pins
MapleTronics Recognizes Team MembersMapleTronics Computers recognized three employees for their years of service to the company. Brandon Canilao (1-year), Craig Troyer (3-years), and Jason Wier (10-years) received service pins during the all-staff meeting on May 8.
For more information on the technology services and solutions offered by the team at MapleTronics Computers, please call (574) 534-2830 or visit the web site at www.mapletronics.com.
04/07/09
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
April 7, 2009 Wes Herschberger
Owner and CEO, MapleTronics Computers
Tel. (574) 534-2830
E-mail: wherschberger@emaple.net
Web site: www.mapletronics.com
MAPLETRONICS COMPUTERS HOSTS FREE BREAKFAST SEMINARS
FOR LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS AND EXECUTIVES
"Controlling IT Costs in Uncertain Times" led by CEO Wes Herschberger(Goshen, IN) by Susan Begay
Not all surprises are good ones, especially in the world of business ownership. A business can be zipping along, enjoying lucrative sales, making customers happy, generating strong cash flow, and then suddenly, an unexpected event can pop out of left field and radically reduce the bottom line.
These types of "surprises" seem to occur too often in the ever-changing area of information technology (IT). Wes Herschberger wants to help business owners learn how to minimize unexpected expenses and create more certainty for themselves during these uncertain economic times, and he's doing it over coffee, a Continental breakfast and a conference room full of local businessmen and women at his breakfast seminars aptly titled, "Controlling IT Costs in Uncertain Times."
"The economy is not the sole reason this idea of the breakfast seminars was hatched, but it's very relevant now," said Herschberger, CEO of MapleTronics Computers. "Computers and systems are becoming more complex by the day. The amount of training required to keep up with technology is astonishing, and one unanticipated incident can cost a company extraordinary amounts of money."
As founder of the Goshen-based technology company, Herschberger has heard it all in the 17 years since he created MapleTronics and took it from a one-person local venture to 65 employees and satellite offices in Fort Wayne and Sarasota, Florida. Over and over he's heard business owners describe their biggest frustration to be their efforts to keep IT costs predictable, manageable, and affordable.
Herschberger listened and asked himself, "How can we make it easier for these business owners?" He believes the answer is to take these huge IT issues and break them down into small, manageable pieces with the end goal of making variable and unplanned expenses predictable.
The nationally recognized entrepreneur and author of the book, When IT Hits the Fan, has so far hosted two breakfast seminars to which business owners and executives were invited, The free seminars are held at MapleTronics' corporate offices during the breakfast hours of 7:30-9:30 am, and the number of invitees is intentionally kept small - 10-15 people - to give everyone a chance to interact in a relaxed environment.
The seminar format begins with breakfast, followed by Herschberger speaking to the group, a Power Point presentation, questions, answers and conversation between all present, and information packets containing worksheets, spreadsheets and graphs for attendees to utilize post-seminar.
Seminar objectives include helping attendees learn to accurately predict their monthly IT costs, evaluate the real costs of their IT investments, learn ways to minimize their IT expenses, assess their company's data protection needs, and determine the best course of action, i.e. to outsource their IT or keep it in-house.
"Expense leaks" - costs associated with failure or outages, computer down time, and the cost of security breaches - are discussed at length, as are often-overlooked business expenses like audit costs, technology training costs of users and IT staff, and IT personnel cost. These costs can be predicted if they're planned in advance, Herschberger advised.
Expenses with the highest potential to become huge leaks occur in the areas of data protection and disaster recovery, maintenance costs, end user support costs, and monitoring and reporting costs.
Eric Brumbaugh, CFO and co-owner of Shepherd Distribution in Elkhart, attended the first breakfast seminar held on February 19. "I learned that we abuse our technology equipment and do not maintain it accordingly," he shared. "We just expect it to work without thinking about it working at optimal levels. Disaster planning for our company was also lacking."
Brumbaugh went on to say that he needed "a dose of inspiration during this difficult economic time" and credits Herschberger with "energizing me to work smarter to achieve some of our company's goals."
Leanne DeFelice, Dean of Students and Technology Coordinator at Howe Military School, was also a participant at the first seminar. "We are just in the beginning stages of implementing some of the ideas discussed at the seminar, and we are eagerly waiting to see the hard work pay off for our staff and cadets," she shared.
DeFelice went on to say that she especially appreciated the MapleTronics staff members who were seated at each table at the seminar. "I found this to be very helpful if I had a quick question on an issue that had just been covered," she said.
Herschberger's goal is to host at least one seminar per month for the foreseeable future. A third seminar will be held in Fort Wayne this month, and a fourth has been set for late May in conjunction with the Goshen Chamber of Commerce and its members. It will be held at the Chamber's offices.
Herschberger calls it his "passion" to help business owners navigate the complex world of information technology and get the most bang for their buck by eliminating unplanned and unbudgeted expenses. "While I teach people how to do this when they return to their offices (after the seminar), MapleTronics also offers services to care for many of the same things that I teach," he explained.
If you are a business owner or executive and would like to attend the free breakfast seminar, "Controlling IT Costs in Uncertain Times", with Wes Herschberger at MapleTronics Computers, please call Ron Breniser at (574) 534-2830 or e-mail him at hawk@emaple.net to secure your reservation for the next available seminar date.
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03/02/09
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
March 2, 2009 Bret Stahly
Chief Operating Officer
Tel. (574) 534-2830
E-mail: bret@emaple.net
Web site: www.mapletronics.comTWO MAPLETRONICS COMPUTERS TEAMMATES EARN NEW CERTIFICATIONS
(Goshen, IN) In continuing with their pledge to represent a leader in the Information Technology market, two team members at MapleTronics Computers have earned new vendor certifications to better serve their clients.
Michael Patton, Senior Network Engineer with MapleTronics Computers, recently earned his Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification. With this certification, Michael now has advanced skills to manage the routers and switches that form the network core and the expertise to deploy and support the wireless, voice and security applications on the network edge. Michael's certification also enhances his ability to fully utilize the Cisco ISR router's ability to provide wire-speed delivery of concurrent data, voice, video and wireless services applications and the expertise necessary to integrate and manage converged networks, quality of service, and virtual private networks.
In addition to his new certification, Michael is also a VMware Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician, and Network+ and A+ certified. He has been with MapleTronics for nearly two years.
Kerry Stump, Network Engineer, earned his Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Configuring Exchange Server 2007 certification in February. The nine-year team member at MapleTronics frequently works with Exchange servers and said his new certification has expanded the range of tasks he performs with the newer Exchange, giving him the knowledge to handle installations of Exchange 2007 from start to finish and the ability to provide a better solution to his customers. Kerry also holds the A+ and Exchange 2003 MCP certifications.
For more information on the technology services and solutions offered by Michael Patton, Kerry Stump, and the team of professionals at MapleTronics Computers, please call (800) 358-7447 or visit the web site at www.mapletronics.com.###
03/02/09
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
March 2, 2008 Marty Lantz
MapleData VP of Operations
Tel. (574) 537-0253 or (866) 537-3475
E-mail: marty@emaple.net
Web sites: www.mapledata.net
www.mapletronics.comBRANDON CANILAO EARNS NEW CERTIFICATION
MapleData Support Technician adds to his IT resume(Goshen, IN) MapleData - the Internet data duplication and storage arm of Goshen-based MapleTronics Computers - is pleased to announce that Brandon Canilao recently earned the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Exchange Server 2007 - Configuration certification. He also holds the MCP, Net+, A+ and CCNA certifications.
As a Support Technician for the Goshen firm, Mr. Canilao is responsible for first level support for all MapleData products, including hosting, web mail, data protection, and web security services, second level support for managed TorQ7 data protection services, and DSL support. He has been with MapleData for nearly one year.
For more information on the Internet data duplication and backup services and solutions offered by Brandon Canilao and the team at MapleData, please call (866) 537-3475 or visit the web site at www.mapledata.net.###
05/21/08
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
May 21, 2008 Marty Lantz, MapleData VP of Operations
Tel. (574) 537-0253 or (866) 537-3475
E-mail: mlantz@emaple.net
Web sites: www.mapledata.net
www.mapletronics.comMapleData Adds Certified Technician to its Staff
Brandon Canilao joins Goshen firm(Goshen, IN) MapleData - the Internet data duplication and storage arm of MapleTronics Computers - is pleased to announce the addition of Brandon Canilao to its team of talented professionals. As a Support Technician for the Goshen firm, Mr. Canilao is responsible for first level support for all MapleData products, including hosting, web mail, data protection, and web security services, second level support for managed TorQ7 data protection services, and DSL support.
Brandon Canilao
Mr. Canilao is a 2008 graduate of Ivy Tech Community College in South Bend where he earned an Associate of Applied Sciences degree in Computer Information Technologies. The Las Vegas native holds CCNA, Net+ and A+ certifications in the information technology field. He and his wife, Ericka, currently live in Granger and are expecting their first child in July.For more information on the Internet data duplication and backup services and solutions offered by Brandon Canilao and the team at MapleData, please call (866) 537-3475 or visit the web site at www.mapledata.net.
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04/17/08
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
April 17, 2008 Chris Dahlgren, Executive Assistant to CEO
Tel. (574) 534-2830
E-mail: cdahlgren@emaple.net
Web site: www.mapletronics.comMAPLETRONICS COMPUTERS CEO APPOINTED TO INTEL'S
NORTH AMERICAN CHANNEL BOARD OF ADVISORS
IT industry veteran, Goshen executive Wes Herschberger accepts prestigious appointment
(Goshen, IN) Wes Herschberger, founder and CEO of Goshen-based MapleTronics Computers, has accepted a position on Intel Corporation's North American Channel Board of Advisors. As one of 19 board members from across the United States and Canada - and the only board member from Indiana - Mr. Herschberger will serve a two-year term that is renewable by mutual agreement between Intel and himself.
Board members teleconference with the Santa Clara, California-headquartered company once a month and meet face-to-face twice a year. Mr. Herschberger's first meeting as a board member took place in Las Vegas on April 4-6.In his new role on the board of advisors, Mr. Herschberger will represent the 325 Intel Channel Partner Premier Members, which includes MapleTronics Computers, by advising and giving feedback to Intel about its programs, products, and the issues that are most important to MapleTronics' and other Premier Members' clients. This includes giving advice on the products his team members believe would most benefit their clients, marketing strategies, and the business pulse from their local visibility.
Premier Partners are local experts who share a close working relationship with Intel and are the first in line to receive training on the latest Intel Core microarchitecture solutions. Premier members also receive priority service and access to replacement parts.
Mr. Herschberger attributes his new appointment to his company's team members. "The reason I'm on this board is because of my teammates at MapleTronics Computers and the work they've done that has drawn recognition that we are a premier provider of solutions for business, using technology," he said. MapleTronics' team has worked closely with Intel in the development and testing phase of its vPro™ processor technology. vPro's hardware-based features enable broad management and security capabilities that make comprehensive services possible. Through this development, MapleTronics offers better solutions and improved security while at the same time minimizes the client's need for on-location services and break-fix expenses.
For more information on the technology services and solutions offered by Wes Herschberger and the team at MapleTronics Computers, please call (800) 358-7447 or visit the web site at www.mapletronics.com.###
04/15/08
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
April 15, 2008 Beth Snow
Director of Human Resources
Tel. (574) 534-2830
E-mail: bsnow@emaple.net
Web site: www.mapletronics.comMAPLETRONICS COMPUTERS ADDS
BUSINESS CONSULTANT TO ITS STAFF
Shan Hartsough joins Goshen firm(Goshen, IN) MapleTronics Computers is pleased to announce the addition of Shan Hartsough to its team of talented professionals. As a Business Consultant for the Goshen firm, Mr. Hartsough will focus on building and maintaining relationships with corporate clients, with an emphasis on MapleTronics products and services including axXis, TorQ, service projects and retainers, and MapleNet ISP.
A Goshen native and 1986 graduate of Goshen High School, Mr. Hartsough earned a B.S. in Education from Indiana University South Bend in 1991. Prior to his employment with MapleTronics, he worked 14 years for the Goshen Community School System as a social studies teacher and 20 years as a football and basketball coach. He is a member of Maple Grove Church of the Brethren in New Paris and writes an e-mail devotional entitled Hello From Maple Grove. Mr. Hartsough resides in Goshen with his wife, Priscilla, and their three children.
For more information on the technology services and solutions offered by Shan Hartsough and the team at MapleTronics Computers, please call (800) 358-7447 or visit the web site at www.mapletronics.com.
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01/08/08
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
January 8, 2008 Rene Echartea
Business Development Specialist
Tel. (574) 534-2830 / (800) 358-7447
E-mail: rechartea@emaple.net
Web sites: www.mapletronics.net
and www.mapletraining.netMAPLETRAINING SELECTS LOCAL PARTNER TO COORDINATE TRAINING GRANTS Bristol-based Woodside LLC awarded contract
MapleTraining, a division of Goshen's MapleTronics Computers, announced its contract to retain Woodside LLC of Bristol to coordinate its Training Acceleration Grant (TAG) projects with the state of Indiana and the companies participating in its software training programs."Indiana's TAG program is a fantastic opportunity for Indiana companies to enhance employee skills with training that is cost-matched by state funding," said Rene Echartea, Business Development Specialist for MapleTronics.
Echartea praised the TAG program as a "win-win" opportunity for all. "Indiana and its employers win with a better-trained workforce. The employee wins with improved job skills and a portable, industry-recognized credential. Everybody comes out ahead."
"By outsourcing the grant detail work to Woodside, " Echartea said, "MapleTraining can focus on what we do best - cutting-edge IT training for employees who want to stay two steps ahead of the curve - while Woodside covers the administrative details for us."
For more information, please call (800) 358-7447 or visit the web site at www.mapletraining.net.
12/13/07
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
December 13, 2007 Rene Echartea
Business Development Specialist Tel. (574) 534-2830 / (800) 358-7447
E-mail: rechartea@emaple.net
Web site: www.mapletronics.net
LOCAL TECHNOLOGY COMPANY GOING NATIONAL
Sets goal of administering $1 million in training grants in 2008Wes Herschberger, CEO of Goshen-based MapleTronics Computers, announced the company's expansion into markets in Fort Wayne, Indiana and Sarasota, Florida. "We are excited by the investment Fort Wayne is making in itself with developments like Harrison Square and also with the opportunities abounding in West Central Florida," said Herschberger. "We see these as viable markets for our services and want to be a part of these exciting communities."
The initial product offerings in Fort Wayne will include axXis Proactive Services, the TorQ Data Protection Suite, and Technical Training. The offerings in West Central Florida include axXis Proactive Services and the TorQ Data Protection Suite.
In conjunction with the expansion, the MapleTraining division of MapleTronics will promote the use of Training Acceleration Grants (TAG) in Fort Wayne and throughout Northern Indiana. "TAG is offered through the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD)," said Rene Echartea, Business Development Specialist for MapleTronics, "and is designed to allow small to medium-sized companies to better train their employees by following the guidelines for the grant."
The company is scheduled to administer over $500K in TAG through the first quarter of 2008. "Our goal is to push that to over $1 million in Fort Wayne and throughout northern Indiana," said Herschberger. According to the DWD website, companies hoping to use the grant must meet ONE of the following criteria: increase personal income for Hoosier workers, promote small business growth, foster job retention and expansion, or close skill gaps identified through WorkKeys® assessments.
Classes that are being offered in Fort Wayne and throughout northern Indiana include Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) - SQL Server 2005, Security Certification Training (including Security + and Certified Ethical Hacker), Certified Cisco Network Administrator (CCNA), and Project Management Professional Certification. Most companies will pay only $500 out of pocket expense for these programs. "The MCSA track normally would cost an employer $10,000. Utilizing TAG, we can provide that same training and certification for $500; that is a tremendous value," said Echartea.
Companies interested in more details should contact MapleTraining at 1-800-358-7447.
Herschberger gave an overview of the company's other offerings, with an emphasis on the axXis Proactive Services product. "Proactive Service means we monitor your network, we maintain your network, and we report to you any problems or work we perform," Herschberger said. He further explained that the service allows remote management of the day-to-day tasks of maintaining a computer network.
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Page 2"Proactive Services are the wave of the future," said Herschberger. "Having MapleTronics remotely resolve day-to-day issues like patch installation and virus protection updates lowers the overall cost of running a network. The service works well for companies that do not have a dedicated IT staff, but we also complement the service of those companies that do, allowing their staff to spend time working on larger projects."
Rounding out the initial product offerings are the TorQ Internet Backup solutions. These solutions are custom-engineered for each customer to back up anything from a laptop to very large networks. "These offerings are highly flexible, meeting customers' current and future needs when it comes to offsite data protection," said Herschberger. Offsite data protection is gaining in popularity, and in many cases, is mandated by rules governing certain types of businesses.
Herschberger concluded, "We are excited to enter these markets and look forward to supporting the technical needs of the Fort Wayne and West Central Florida markets. As our TorQ and axXis services grow, the need for additional staffing at our Goshen headquarters will increase as well."
# # #Background
MapleTronics Computers is a network solutions provider based in Goshen, Indiana, occupying a 33,000 square foot, fully-equipped technology, training and conference center. Its professional staff specializes in network consulting, design, and support for servers, workstations, notebooks and PC's. MapleTronics Computers is Northern Indiana's largest Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Learning Solutions & Networking Infrastructure Solutions. The company is also recognized as a Cisco Premier Partner and Intel Premier Partner. Since 1992, MapleTronics and its family of companies have serviced many companies and K-12 school districts throughout Indiana. MapleTronics was chosen by the Hoosier Educational Computer Coordinators (HECC) as the "exclusive" HECC Training Partner. The company employs 65.
The MapleTraining division of MapleTronics Computers offers software applications, business skills, and technical Pearson/VUE, Prometric, and Certiport testing. As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Learning Solutions, MapleTraining's software applications and business skills classes offered include Microsoft Office Applications such as Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Outlook, Microsoft Project, QuickBooks, etc. In September 2007, MapleTraining began offering training from a facility on the Northeast side of Indianapolis, focusing on technical training for Indiana schools (K-12) customers.
12/04/07
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 4, 2007
Contact: Rene Echartea
Tel. (574) 534-2830 / 800-358-7447
E-mail: rechartea@emaple.net
Web site: www.mapletronics.netTECHNOLOGY COMPANY EXPANDS TO FORT WAYNE AREA MARKET
Sets goal of administering $1 million in training grants through first quarter of 2008(Fort Wayne, IN) Today, Wes Herschberger, CEO of Goshen-based MapleTronics Computers, announced that the company would open offices in Fort Wayne within the next 90 days. "We are excited by the investment Fort Wayne is making in itself with developments like Harrison Square," said Herschberger. "We see Fort Wayne as a viable market for our services and want to be a part of this exciting community." The initial product offerings in Fort Wayne will include AxXis Proactive Services, TorQ Internet Backup solutions and Technical Training.
The MapleTraining division will promote the use of Training Acceleration Grants (TAG). "TAG is offered through the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD)," said Rene Echartea, Business Development Specialist for MapleTronics, "and is designed to allow small to medium sized companies to better train their employees by following the guidelines for the grant." The company is offering the grant program before their move because the grant may run out of funding in 2008. "It is vital that we allow companies a chance to get involved now, before the funding mechanism is possibly disrupted," said Echartea.
The company is scheduled to administer over $500K in TAG through the first quarter of 2008. "Our goal is to push that to over $1 million in Fort Wayne," said Herschberger. According to the DWD website, companies hoping to use the grant must meet ONE of the following criteria: increase personal income for Hoosier workers, promote small business growth, foster job retention and expansion, or close skill gaps identified through WorkKeys® assessments.
Classes that are being offered include Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) - SQL Server 2005, Security Certification Training (including Security + and Certified Ethical Hacker), Certified Cisco Network Administrator (CCNA), and Project Management Professional Certification. Most companies will pay only $500 out of pocket expense for these programs. "The MCSA track normally would cost an employer $10,000. Utilizing TAG, we can provide that same training and certification for $500; that is a tremendous value," said Echartea.
Companies interested in more details should contact MapleTraining at 1-800-358-7447.
Herschberger gave an overview of the company's other offerings, with an emphasis on the AxXis Proactive Services product. "Proactive Service means we monitor your network, we maintain your network and we report to you any problems or work we perform," said Herschberger. He further explained that the service allows remote management of the day to day tasks of maintaining a computer network.
"Proactive Services are the wave of the future," said Herschberger. "Having MapleTronics remotely resolve day to day issues like patch installation and virus protection updates lowers the overall cost of running a network. The service works well for companies that do not have a dedicated IT staff, but we also complement the service of those companies that do, allowing their staff to spend time working on larger projects."
Rounding out the initial product offerings are the TorQ Internet Backup solutions. These solutions are custom engineered for each customer to back up anything from a laptop to very large networks. "These offerings are highly flexible, meeting customers' current, and future, needs when it comes to offsite data protection," said Herschberger. Offsite data protection is gaining in popularity, and in many cases is mandated by rules governing certain types of businesses.
Herschberger concluded, "We are excited to enter this market, and we look forward to supporting the technical needs of the Fort Wayne market."
# # #Background
MapleTronics Computers is a network solutions provider based in Goshen, Indiana, occupying a 33,000 square foot, fully-equipped, technology, training and conference center. Its professional staff specializes in network consulting, design, and support for servers, workstations, notebooks and PC's. MapleTronics Computers is Northern Indiana's largest Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Learning Solutions & Networking Infrastructure Solutions. The company is also recognized as a Cisco Premier Partner and Intel Premier Partner. Since 1992, MapleTronics and its family of companies have serviced many companies and K-12 school districts throughout Indiana. MapleTronics was chosen by the Hoosier Educational Computer Coordinators (HECC) as the "exclusive" HECC Training Partner. The company employs 65.The MapleTraining division of MapleTronics Computers offers software applications, business skills, and technical Pearson/VUE, Prometric, and Certiport testing. As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Learning Solutions, MapleTraining's software applications and business skills classes offered include Microsoft Office Applications such as Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Outlook, Microsoft Project, QuickBooks, etc. In September 2007, MapleTraining began offering training from a facility on the Northeast side of Indianapolis focusing on technical training for Indiana K-12 customers.
05/21/06
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
MAY 21, 2006GOSHEN COMPUTER FIRM PROVIDES THE LATEST CUSTOM TECHNOLOGY FOR D.A.R.E. OFFICER'S BICYCLE TRIP
Goshen Police Officer Mark Huser will be using a personalized laptop computer to share images and details throughout his 4800 mile trek across the United States beginning this Thursday. The Javelin Notebook, provided by MapleTronics Computers, uses the latest available technology, which includes a customizable cover panel, interchangeable parts and the latest Intel Centrino Mobile technology coupled with rBAK, a secure backup solution from MapleData. This will enable Officer Huser to backup his data to the data center at MapleData from anywhere a Wi-Fi or high speed connection is available. "It's cutting edge technology and our way of helping Mark and Goshen's D.A.R.E. program" said Bret Stahly, Chief Operations Officer for MapleTronics.
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For more information contact Bret Stahly
at 574.534.2830 ext 129 or send e-mail to bstahly@emaple.netFor more information regarding Officer Huser's trip visit www.goshendare.com
04/11/06
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
April 11, 2006 Beth Snow
MapleTraining VP of Operations
Tel. (574) 534-2830
E-mail: bsnow@emaple.net
Web site: www.mapletraining.netMAPLETRAINING ADDS EXPERIENCED TRAINER TO ITS STAFF
Mishawaka resident Scott Leeper joins Goshen firm(Goshen, IN) Scott Leeper has joined the team of MapleTraining - the education arm of MapleTronics - and brings with him 11 years experience as a computer trainer. His former work experience includes teaching computer classes at the South Bend Medical Foundation, Signal Learning and Ivy Tech South Bend. He holds degrees in Electronics Engineering and Medical Technology and has maintained his status as a board-certified medical technologist. He has also earned multiple technology certifications, including CIW Associate, MCP, MCDST, MCT, A+, Network+ and Microsoft Office Specialist, to name a few.
Leeper's new duties at MapleTraining include teaching computer software applications courses and serving as a member of the MapleTronics Help Desk Team by giving phone support to customers who call in for computer help.
Leeper is a native of South Bend and currently lives in Mishawaka. He is the father of two and grandfather of three.
"We're excited to add someone of Scott's caliber and experience to our team of training professionals," said Beth Snow, MapleTraining's VP of Operations.
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Background
The MapleTraining division of MapleTronics Computers offers application and technical training, Pearson/VUE and Certiport, and is a fully-equipped technology and conference center. With almost 100 technology specialists, MapleTraining/MapleTronics occupies a 33,000 square foot facility in Goshen, Indiana. Software application classes offered include the most popular Windows-based office applications - Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Outlook, etc.
04/04/06
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
March 29, 2006 Rene Echartea
MapleTraining Product Champion
Tel. (574) 534-2830
E-mail: rechartea@emaple.net
Web site: www.mapletraining.net
GOSHEN FIRM AWARDED PREFERRED TRAINING PARTNER STATUS FOR INDIANA SCHOOLS
Hoosier Educational Computer Coordinators (HECC) taps MapleTraining to offer computer training courses to staffs of Indiana schools (K-12)
(Goshen, IN) Mike Gibson, President of the Hoosier Educational Computer Coordinators (HECC) announced on March 27, 2006, that MapleTraining (a division of MapleTronics Computers, Goshen, Indiana) has been selected as the preferred training partner for HECC members for the 2006-07 school year.MapleTraining will provide computer education services for HECC members on both software application and technical education topics such as Microsoft, Novell, Cisco, CompTIA, EC-Council, and security within the education environment.
HECC, as an organization, provides services and workshops to Indiana K-12 schools, highlighted every year in November with the HECC Conference in Indianapolis. Its stated mission is to "provide those charged with implementing education technology in Indiana schools with timely information and resources in order to improve communication, efficiency, and the integration of technology". (Visit the HECC web site at www.hecc.k12.in.us and click on the MapleTraining tab on the left for a complete list of what MapleTraining will provide for HECC members.)
"We are excited to have the opportunity to partner with the schools to provide technology training for their staffs, " said Rene Echartea, MapleTraining Product Champion.
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Background
The MapleTraining division of MapleTronics Computers offers software and technical training, Pearson/VUE and Microsoft Office Specialist testing, and is a fully-equipped technology and conference center. With almost 100 technology specialists, MapleTraining/MapleTronics occupies a 33,000 square foot facility in Goshen. Software classes offered include the most popular Windows-based office applications - Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Outlook, etc. Since 1992, MapleTronics and its family of companies have serviced many K-12 school districts throughout Indiana, the Midwest, Arizona and the Virgin Islands.
01/10/06
Goshen: MapleTronics enters into partnership
agreement with RCSGOSHEN -- MapleTronics Computers has entered into a partnership with its former competitor. Reliable Computer Solutions, based in White Pigeon, Mich.
Wes Herschberger, MapleTronics CEO, said the companies still will operate as two independent businesses but the partnership will enable both to focus on their "core strengths." As a part of the agreement, MapleTronics will concentrate on custom hardware and network solutions while RCS will provide custom software solutions.
"Both of us will grow" because of the agreement, Herschberger said.
01/08/06
MapleTronicsComputers
GOSHEN -- MapleTronics Computers announced the following promotions:
Neil Slabaugh has joined the team at MapleTronics Computers. Slabaugh, a 2005 graduate of Fairfield High School, will be a help desk technician. His duties will include helping customers with e-mail, software setup and other computer-related problems.
Jack Stouder has been added to the service team. Stouder's most recent experience as an in-house and onsite technician for Reliable Computer Solutions in White Pigeon, Mich., will be in addition to being an onsite technician at MapleTronics.
INFORMATION
About MapleTronics ComputersMapleTronics Computers is a proactive technology solutions provider based in Goshen, Indiana with offices in Central Tennessee and Southwest Florida. The company's corporate headquarters includes a full training, manufacturing, and data center. Its professional staff specializes in bridging the communication gap between IT and the rest of the world through complete network consulting, management and reporting. Areas of expertise include full network design, implementation and support for servers, workstations and notebooks, as well as complete Data Protection and Disaster Recovery Solutions.
MapleTronics Computers is Northern Indiana's largest Microsoft Certified Partner for Networking Infrastructure & Learning Solutions. The company is also recognized as a Premier Partner with Cisco and Intel, as well as a VMware Enterprise Partner. MapleTronics is committed to delivering Proactive Solutions, Innovative Technology and Training that improves their clients' performance and positively impacts the communities where they work and live. The MapleTronics family of companies has been serving clients since 1992 and has a staff of 67 team members.