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 Tech2Go Episode 11 [1:11:01m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (932)

Tech2Go is a fast-paced roundtable discussion with Executive Editor Gregory L. LaFollette, CPA.CITP, and regular columnists Brent Goodfellow, Dave McClure and Randy Johnston. These thought leaders tackle current technology issues impacting the tax and accounting profession. This month, the panel discusses Microsoft Windows Server 2008, UPS and Surge Protection, Instant Messaging, and Christmas tech gifts. [Running time is 1:03:41]

Gregory L. LaFollette CPA.CITP

Brent Goodfellow CPA.CITP, MCSE, MST, MCT

Randy Johnston

Dave McClure

Tech2Go Show Notes
Episode 11 - December 2007
Recorded November 21, 2007
Duration: 1:11:01

• Thanks to our Sponsor: ADP
  

• CCH’s new SDK
  • CCH building a new SDK for building on CCH ProSystem fx platform
  • Allows extensive customization and tight integration

• Microsoft Windows Server 2008
  • Virtualization – Actually not available in the product at launch, only virtualization of applications will be
  • Bought Softricity for application virtualization technology

• Review License Agreements
  • Microsoft – Windows Vista, Office 2007, etc.
  • Adobe Reader 8.1 is compatible with Office 2007 and Windows Vista

• UPS and Surge Protection
  • Proper Surge Protection on all electronic devices is critical
  • UPS – Uninterruptable Power Supply

• Instant Messaging
  • Protocols: MSN, ICQ, AIM, Yahoo!, Google Talk, etc.
  • Trillian and Pidgin can connect to multiple protocols at once

• Microsoft Professional Accountants Network and Action Pack
  • Soon to come with qualification requirements tests

• Christmas Wishes - Tech Gifts
  • CatBird Pocket V-Agent – USB Security Software
  • HP Windows Home Server – 1TB Model
  • Apple iPhone
  • Xbox 360
  • Garmin GPS, StreetPilot G580, Zumo 550
  • Logitech Harmony Remote Control
  • Slingbox AV
  • Verizon FIOS fiber optic internet service
  • Drobo from Data Robotics – Data backup and archiving solution
  • Yamaha YSP-4000 Digital Sound Projector

• Next Recordings
  • Tech2Go on TalkShoe – December 19, 2007, 5:30 EST
  • SBC2Go on TalkShoe – November 21, 2007, 2:30 EST
  • AFS2Go on TalkShoe – November 21, 2007, 12:00 EST

• Questions or Comments?
  • 1-800-456-0864 x2106

 Tech2Go Episode 10 [1:03:41m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (999)

Tech2Go is a fast-paced roundtable discussion with Executive Editor Gregory L. LaFollette, CPA.CITP, and regular columnists Brent Goodfellow, Dave McClure and Randy Johnston. These thought leaders tackle current technology issues impacting the tax and accounting profession. This month, the panel discusses “Scan and Organize” and “Scan and Populate” software, Windows Server 2008, Windows Home Server, Entertainment Devices, and the future of accounting technology. [Running time is 1:03:41]

Gregory L. LaFollette CPA.CITP

Brent Goodfellow CPA.CITP, MCSE, MST, MCT

Randy Johnston

Tech2Go Show Notes
Episode 10 - November 2007
Recorded October 24, 2007
Duration: 1:03:41

• Thanks to our Sponsor: ADP
  

• “Scan and Organize/Populate” Software
  • Intuit will no longer offer Source Doc Auto-Entry
  • Copanion is launching a new “Scan and Organize” product
  • SurePrep “paved the way” in this category
  • Thomson will have a limited release of a product in this category soon
  • CCH has two products in this space

• Special Guests
  • Dave Ciesleck
    • Technology Security Expert
    • Member of the AICPA ITech committee
    • Chairs Top 10 Technology Initiatives
    • CAL Society Member
    • SANS Institute GIAC Certification
  • Darren Root
    • Member of the CITP credential committee

• Windows Server 2008
  • Takes advantage of 64-bit features, while still supporting 32-bit hardware
  • Terminal Services in Windows Server 2008
  • Virtualization built-in on 64-bit platform

• ADP Introduces new online service “Run”:
  • ADP Run for Accountants Program
  • ADP Run Website

• New Podcasts
  • Small Business Consulting 2 Go
    • Greg LaFollette and Doug Sleeter
  • Accounting Firm Security 2 Go
    • Greg LaFollette and Dave Ciesleck

• Windows Home Server
  • OEM Software is in the market and available now through distribution channels like NewEgg.
  • Retail availability will be through pre-built hardware from vendors like HP, Dell, Sony, etc.
  • Additional functionality to be added in a “service pack”-type release

• Entertainment - DVRs, TiVO, Gaming, etc.
  • Xbox 360 integrates with Windows Media Center to use your TV for everything
  • HP Blackbird gaming computers

• Look into the future of accounting technology
  • AICPA’s Top Technology Initiatives Survey will be published very soon on 29+ different technology initiatives and will be sent to members various accounting technology groups

• Next Recordings
  • Tech2Go on TalkShoe – November 20, 2007
  • SBC2Go on TalkShoe – November 21, 2007, 2:30 EST
  • AFS2Go on TalkShoe – November 21, 2007, 12:00 EST

• Questions or Comments?
  • 1-800-456-0864 x2106