Gianco Construction implements Windows Small Business Server 2003 solution

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Contact: Martin Paredes (915) 755-3600

Gianco Construction implements Windows Small Business Server 2003 solution designed by Cognent.

Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 offers small business owners increased productivity and business efficiency at affordable prices.

El Paso, Texas - January 17, 2005 - Cognent today announced that it has received tremendous customer response as a result of delivering an integrated service solution using Microsoft technology to Gianco Construction. With Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003, Cognent saves the customer time and money by being able to manage the server from any location using Remote Desktop for Administration, which helps staff members provide quick responses to network issues that customers may encounter.
“Gianco’s implementation of Microsoft’s technology allows the construction company to efficiently manage its subcontractors who work at diverse job sites throughout the city without having to constantly call each job site to update them on the project”, said Garry Colapret, owner of Gianco Construction. “Superintendents now know at the touch of a button what the job site requirements are, even if the customer has submitted a recent change order”, added Colapret.
Cognent has been able to build customized solutions for customers to improve collaboration and ensure they can access the right information they need to make better business decisions. As a result, Gianco Construction is able to enhance its business efficiency and employee productivity by using more of the feature set in Windows Small Business Server 2003. With a relatively small budget and little or no IT staff, small business owners in El Paso now have a solution that is affordable and simple to use, enabling them to reach more customers and serve them better by focusing on their business, not technology.
"It's easy to demonstrate to customers how quickly they get a return on investment with Microsoft technology,” said Horacio Porras, Director of Business Development at Cognent. With Windows Small Business Server 2003, customers can understand the value that this investment offers and it makes my job easy because people can confidently rely on the power of their network.”
Key feature enhancements by integrating with Windows Small Business Server 2003 include email and networking capabilities, internet connectivity with security safeguards, team communication and collaboration environment to share documents and information using Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services, remote connectivity and support for mobile devices, file and printer sharing, monitoring and reporting tools, backup and restoring capabilities.

Cognent, Inc. is a full-service technology outsourcing firm located in El Paso, Texas. Cognent provides full service IT solutions to regional businesses including Internet/Intranet solutions as well as custom application development along with off-site backup and disaster recovery planning services. Cognent, Inc. also provides managed server solutions along with its signature TheoTM human resources and customer resources management suite.

To find out more about Cognent, Inc. and our approach to customer service, visit us online at: cognent.com or call us at (915) 755-3600.

Interview Contact: Martin Paredes.
Phone Number: (915) 755-3600.
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