IT Services and Network Consulting

For some time, Wasatch Software has offered IT services and networking consulting to our customers in the Salt Lake City, Utah metropolitan area. As a national reseller of IT products, we have realized a need for similar services for our customers throughout the United States. Many non-IT organizations outside of Utah utilize us for their computer hardware and software needs, and often request installation, training, or other IT services from us. Now, through our newly launched IT ServiceNet program, these customers can be partnered with IT Consultants and firms in their area.

Through this program, Wasatch Software can now offer installation, training, networking, managed services, and more from coast to coast. Here are a few links with more information:

• End Users Interested in IT Services
• IT Firms Intersted in Joining IT ServiceNet

You can also get more information by e-mailing service@wasatchsoftware.com, or by calling 888-275-8850. We are very excited about providing you with top-notch IT services to go with our extensive line of computer hardware and software offerings!

Download your Kaspersky Free Trial today!

If you haven't tried Kaspersky yet, now is the time! Many of our Symantec and Trend Micro users have begun getting their antivirus and security protection from Kaspersky with great results:

• Free Kaspersky Trial
• Kaspersky Competitive Comparison

As your Kaspersky Software Reseller, Wasatch Software is more than happy to answer any questions you might have!

Windows Server 2008 Launch Event

It’s time for another big launch from Microsoft! This go around includes new versions of Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008, and Visual Studio 2008. How can you learn more about the new features and benefits available in each new release? By attending the launch event brought to you by Wasatch Software and Microsoft! IT professionals and business executives are invited to the Salt Lake City Downtown Marriott at 12:00 PM on March 12th. Each attendee will not only get a sneak peek at Windows Server 2008 and other Microsoft technologies, but will also receive an excellent lunch. Those who attend will also receive a gift bag and be entered into a drawing for prizes that include software, an external hard drive, HP printer, Utah Jazz tickets and more!

All attendees must RSVP. You can register for this exciting Windows Server 2008 lunch/launch event by clicking here! Please contact Spencer Ferguson at spencer@wasatchsoftware.com or 801-983-3671 x111 for more information. We look forward to seeing you in March!

Kaspersky, Trend Micro Increase Anti-virus Market Share

It was my pleasure to provide some input about security and anti-virus software to Kevin McLaughlin of CRN. Here's an excerpt from his article titled "Channel Best-Sellers: Winning Security Players ":

Security vendors that manage to strike the right balance between functionality
and performance are fast becoming favorites in the channel, signaling an end to
the days of security "bloatware."

Tokyo-based Trend Micro and Moscow-based Kaspersky Lab shared the top spot in the Security Suites category of this year's CMP Channel Channel Best Sellers survey, with each seeing a 4.4 point jump in dollar volume share compared to last year. McAfee placed second with 0.7 points of growth, while Symantec and CA both experienced significant losses during the period...

...Spencer Ferguson, president of Wasatch Software, Salt Lake City, said what sets Kaspersky apart in the channel is the vendor's willingness to work with partners on an individual basis.

"We've worked with security vendors that have started working with us only to have it fall through later, but that hasn't been the case with Kaspersky," said Ferguson.

You can read the entire article here:

http://www.crn.com/security/204200883?pgno=4

As Wasatch Software is a reseller of all of the security and anti-virus software products that were mentioned, I can certainly understand why the numbers are increasing for Kaspersky and Trend Mico, and decreasing for Symantec and Computer Associates. What do you think about the climate of security software vendors?

Server Configuration

Do you need a new server, or are looking to upgrade an existing one? Wasatch Software offers an extensive line of servers for organizations of all sizes. You can choose an HP server, Acer server, or even a white box system customized to your needs. Just let us know what you'll be using the server for, or e-mail your specs to service@wasatchsoftware.com. Popular uses include domain, web, e-mail, file, and application servers. You can select a number of operating systems, including the following:

Windows Server 2003 R2 (Standard or Enterprise)
Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 (Standard or Premium)

We look forward to providing a reliable system that meets your needs!

Wasatch Software- 5 Year Anniversary Thank You!

Wow! It has already been 5 years since Wasatch Software was founded. I just wanted to thank everyone who attended our 5 year anniversary ribbon cutting ceremony on July 30, 2007. The event was a great success due to the efforts of many people. A special 'thank you' goes out to many, including the following who contributed greatly to the event's success:

• Mayor Russ Wall, City of Taylorsville
  


• President Alan Anderson, ChamberWest



• President Craig Dearing, West Jordan Chamber of Commerce



• Rebecca Dearing, West Jordan Chamber of Commerce



• Valerie Christensen, West Jordan Chamber of Commerce



• Donna Lowe, Kaspersky Labs (donation of give-away items)



• Jennifer Leek (photography, etc.)



• Sam's Club (donation of cake)

All attendees received give aways that included free Kaspersky Internet Security software and more. A drawing was held with great prized that included Windows Vista, Norton Internet Security, a Belkin Mouse, and other great prizes. Here's to 5 more great years!

Sincerely,

Spencer Ferguson
President
Wasatch Software, Inc.

Wasatch Software Celebrates 5 Years!

Thanks to you, our incredible customers, we will be celebrating its 5 year anniversary this July. We've come along way over the years, amassing millions in revenue. What's most impressive to me, however, is the compliments that we receive from our customers. They are the reason we are here, and the reason Wasatch Software will strive to improve over the next 5 years.

Business and IT professionals are invited to attend our 5 year anniversary celebration on July 30th at 2 PM, which will be held at our Salt Lake City offices. We hope you can come enjoy cake and other goodies. You might even win the all new Windows Vista, Norton Internet Security or other great prizes in our free drawing!

How can we do better over the next 5 years? Tell us in our customer survey!