March 2019 ATTENTION BUSINESS LEADERS WHO DON’T LIKE THE IDEA OF NEEDLESSLY SPENDING MONEY! – THIS NEWSLETTER IS FOR YOU! In this Issue of the News of Dubious Merit… LET IT BE KNOWN that you are stewards of “So…, do you have any assets. You are the prudent souls who look for business process plans actual value. You are the people who do not in the next 12 equate dollars spent with progress made. You, good months?” people, you do your homework! Nope Many of our existing customers are exploring a move towards the world of “cloud” based business processes and applications - not simply voice communications, but all business services. I’ll spare you the ever-growing list of tools, but if it is a business application software that can be loaded into a server or computer, it will be found “cloud” and typically a much more dynamic version. So here’s the FREE part – DataTel Communications will (at no cost) provide a Let’s Talk! comprehensive overview (gratis) of your business processes (no skin off your nose) that can be part of a secured and robust transition (keep your wallet closed) into the --- various level of “cloud” functions. And for those who like the idea of having business information processes under your roof and in a server closet/room, we’ve been doing Coming back that for people long before the term “cloud computing” came around in 2006. strong! DataTel Communications is an authorized partner with over a hundred of the world’s leading cloud-business application groups. We’ll deliver the big players you know like Salesforce.com to super niche folks like vMOX. This particular group takes large data (cellular) plan users, like cities and large companies, and consolidates all the billing information and use data into nearly real-time metrics and reports AND saves up to 40% in costs. A superb skiing destination resort is Even the most basic desktop functions, like Microsoft working towards Office™ is now supported in the cloud 24/7 – helpdesk completion. included! Can’t figure out Excel? Push a button for service. And DataTel is there! What DataTel is offering to our thousands of customers and many prospects is the wealth of our unmatched 56 years of experience in communications and business processes. This is a FREE exploration and consultancy with the most successful of business process companies. You will find out what is possible, within your unique professional realities, in moving some or all functions into cloud-based applications. And if the time isn’t right, consider it simply “due diligence”. The attitude going in is to educate, not to advocate. 680 S. Progress #1 Meridian, ID 83642 [email protected] DataTel Communications 2018 Sales Awards! The Amazing Renee Smith (L) – Outstanding Sales (and regular) Person of the Year. The Unwell David Philbrook (Leaning) – Most Likely to Bring a Skunk to a Picnic. Does your misguided cousin know the following? At a recent monthy “All Hands” meeting, Renee, The word “Ski” comes David, and Terry Martin (over-quota sales) were from the Norwegian recognized for their proficiency in their day jobs word skíð which means and failure to re-load the copier paper. a split piece of wood. “Dritt” Wanna lose weight & build muscle? Client of the Month - Tamarack Resort was the first new ski resort to be built Moderate downhill in North America in 23 years when construction began in 2003. The alpine ski skiing burns around area officially opened the following year on December 15, 2004. Between then and 400 calories an hour – however, cross-county now the resort has suffered a ton of challenges, but the core property owners have skiing can munch up to been steadfast and there is every indication that this wonderful location will finally 1,000 calories per hour. blossom to its full potential. And like the owners, DataTel has kept the faith. Working with Brett Shepard, Tamarack Resorts Director of Technology, DataTel has maintained the original Mitel telecommunications platform that was installed 15 years ago. When times were bleak and money wasn’t there, DataTel continued to support Brett, Tamarack and, like the property owners, figured out a way to make it work. The new partner with Tamarack is Imperium Blue, which owns or operates commercial property at a number of well-known resorts, including Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia, Mammoth in California, and Stratton Mountain Resort in Vermont, have already started work on re-opening a new run/lift and have a total plan to make the vision of Tamarack Resort a fully-realized thing! And DataTel Communications, Tamarack’s “through thick and thin” partner – will be there, too. The first Gold Record (more than 1,000,000 sold) was “Chattanooga Choo Choo”, performed by the Glenn Miller Orchestra in the movie “Sun Valley Serenade” starring Sonja Henie. This movie put Sun Valley, ID on the map as a trendy ski destination and was not a small part of the success of the area. Scott Langdon Richelle Miller David Philbrook Really Excellent Skier Snowboarder Yard Sale Specialist .