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Cloud Computing Graduate Programmes

On foot of the successful launch of CITs M.Sc. and B.Sc. programmes in Cloud Computing, last Autumn, CIT has now lauched a new distance learning Cloud Computing Graduate Conversion Programme.

Delivered online using Adobe Connect and starting in June 2012, both programmes are supported by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) and Department of Education and Skills which means the tuition fees normally associated with such programmes are waived.  CIT also notes that “we have been informed that successful applicants who currently receive either the Jobseeker’s Allowance or Jobseeker’s Benefit will continue to receive this payment.”

Click here for more information and sign up details.

Happy Birthday to Us

Micromail is celebrating a successful quarter-century!

As we are feeling misty eyed (for a moment or two), we would like to share some of that history with you. We were set up in 1987 to supply software to computer users, along with manuals and books on every aspect of computing & IT. Our first website and an online shop were added in 1995. Our areas of expertise grew over the years in response to technological developments and to customer demand, and we developed the range of competencies which has made us one of Ireland’s leading suppliers of software licensing and services.

Our first 25 years in business have been full of interest and incident. We witnessed the rise, fall & rise again of Apple & the late Steve Jobs. When we entered the industry Lotus 1-2-3 and WordPerfect reigned supreme, only to be displaced within a few years by Microsoft Excel & Microsoft Word. In the nineties we sold thousands of books about the amazing growth of the internet, and in 2000 and 2001 we experienced the dotcom boom & bust: among the casualties were several of our own customers.

We have partnered with Microsoft since the early years of its rise to dominance, and forged strong and enduring relationships with other major software vendors like Adobe, Symantec & Embarcadero. We have enjoyed playing an active part in the challenging, demanding and ever-changing IT scene. We have no doubt that each successive wave of innovation will create even more astonishing new technologies in the future.

We look forward to the next quarter-century, ready for the challenges ahead, and hope that you, our loyal customers, will continue the journey with us.

Happy Birthday to Us!

Micromail Achieves ISO 9001 Quality Certification

Micromail Achieves ISO 9001 Quality Certification

ISO 9001:2008

Earlier this year Micromail was accredited with the coveted International Quality Standard (ISO 9001:2008) for its provision of software licensing solutions and Software Asset Management (SAM) services. The awarding body was the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI). ISO 9001:2008 is the latest version of ISO 9001 and is the internationally recognized standard for a Quality Management System which focuses on an organization’s actions to meet and continually improve customer satisfaction and quality requirements.

Micromail is celebrating 25 years in business this year and the investment in ISO 9001:2008 demonstrates our ongoing commitment to offer our customers the highest levels of service possible.

by Stephen Foley – Quality Manager

Further Changes in Adobe Upgrade Policy

Some good news from Adobe; they have decided to push back their changes to the Upgrade Policy announced before Christmas; so for the rest of 2012 customers WILL be able to upgrade from CS3 & CS4.  The following is from Adobe’s upgrade page:

“To ensure customers have the opportunity to evaluate CS6, Adobe will extend an introductory offer to CS3 and CS4 customers for special upgrade pricing on CS6 until December 31, 2012. This will give CS3 and CS4 customers an upgrade path to CS6. Customers who remain on CS2 or earlier will not be eligible for upgrade pricing for CS6.”

Adobe have announced that CS6 will be launched in the first half of 2012 so all CS2 users should consider upgrading now while they are still within upgrade eligibility. There’s also a 15% upgrade promotion to CS5.5 running until March so there’s never been a better time to upgrade.

by Fionán Ó Cinnéide – Adobe Licensing Specialist

Major Changes In Adobe Upgrade Policy On The Way

Adobe is completely overhauling their upgrade policy as part of significant licensing changes announced during Adobe Max last month. Once CS6 is launched (expected in 2012, based on previous release patterns) customers will only be allow to upgrade from either CS5 or CS5.5. So those used to upgrading from three versions back will now be faced with the prospect of purchasing a full new licence rather than an upgrade. Read More »

Got XE2, Need Delphi 2007?

You have just moved to the new Delphi XE2 or RAD Studio XE2 and are getting to grips with all the new features (such as 64-bit complier, build multi-platform apps: Windows, Mac and iOS, FireMonkey application platform) but you need to use Delphi 2007 to complete an existing project. What to do? Good news, with XE2 you also get access to many previous versions… Read More »

Adobe CS5.5 Microsite

Get the lowdown on the major feature differences between your current version of Adobe Creative Suite and CS5.5 on our new microsite…

Adobe Creative Suite and Mac OSX Lion

With the recent launch of Mac OS X Lion 10.7 the usual questions and fears emerge, as is so often the case with new operating system releases: how will it affect the programs I already have and will older software packages work on my new O/S? These worries do have some foundation as there can be issues running software not specifically designed for the newest O/S. Read More »

Windows Server Licensed Per Processor under SPLA

Summary of requirements for Windows Server licensed per processor under SPLA:

1.     You need a license for each physical CPU

2.     You also need a license for each vCPU

Exceptions & qualifications to the above for Enterprise Edition:

EE allows up to 4 VMs per licensed server, but this right is misleading as SPUR says:

ii)
You need one software license for each physical processor on a server, which permits you to run on that server, at any one time:

  • one instance of the server software in one physical operating system environment (or OSE) , and
  • four instances of the server software in virtual operating system environments (or OSEs).  You may run only one instance per virtual operating system
    environment (or OSE). You may run an instance of Standard in place of Enterprise in any of these virtual operating system environments (or OSEs).

But the SPUR also says:

i)     For each additional set of up to four instances of the server software that you run in virtual operating system environments (or OSEs), you need an additional software license for each physical processor on the server.

Roughly translated this means: Read More »

Microsoft Statement Regarding AV Phone Call Scam

Microsoft have released a statement in response to the recent reports of unsolicited, IT security related phone calls that people around the country have been receiving.

The following advice is given by Microsoft:

  • Be suspicious of unsolicited calls related to a security problem, even if they claim to represent a respected company.
  • Never provide personal information, such as credit card or bank details, to an unsolicited caller.
  • Do not go to a website, type anything into a computer, install software or follow any other instruction from someone who calls out of the blue.
  • Take the caller’s information down and pass it to the authorities.
  • Use up-to-date versions of Windows and application software.
  • Make sure security updates are installed regularly.
  • Use a strong password and change it regularly.
  • Make sure the firewall is turned on and that antivirus software is installed and up to date.
  • Microsoft Security Essentials is a free antivirus product and is available here.
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