11/04/2009 - Open House a Success
Thanks to everyone that came out to our Open House on Tuesday, October 27th to celebrate the Grand Opening of our new office at 4100 Edison Lakes Parkway. We’ve doubled our office space by moving into the 3rd floor of the Mutual Bank building at the corner of Edison Lakes and Day Roads.
Mayor Rae and Ambassadors from both the St. Joseph and Elkhart County Chambers of Commerce joined us for a ribbon cutting ceremony. Mayor Rae and Phil Damico the St. Joseph County Chamber Director of Business Growth honored Pinnacle with their kind words of congratulations and encouragement.
After a delicious breakfast and specialty coffees and teas provided by the American Espresso Catering Company, many of our Open House attendees stayed to tour the office and sit in on several Technology Presentations to learn about 7 ways to save money on Technology in 77 minutes. Technology presentations included some of the cool new features of Windows 7, CRM (Save time and money by getting a clear view of your customers) , SharePoint (moving beyond multiple documents, better process management) , Document Management (one of the easiest and least expensive ways to bring order to chaos), Dynamics GP, and Social Networking for your organization through Facebook and Twitter.
We want to thank all our clients for their continued support.
10/19/2009 - Pinnacle to Host an Open House
To celebrate the grand opening of their new larger office space, Pinnacle will host an Open House on Tuesday, October 27, 2009. The event will take place from 7:00 – 9:00 am with a ribbon cutting at 8:00am. Breakfast will be served and staff members will be available to answer questions. The new address is 4100 Edison Lakes Parkway, Suite 320, Mishawaka, IN 46545. (Third floor of the Mutual Bank building on the corner of Edison Lakes Pkwy and Day Roads)
Immediately following the Open House, there will be a Executive Briefing for business owners, managers, and IT professionals on 7 ways to increase your bottom line with technology in 77 minutes - a must attend to keep you on top of your technology game. To register for the Open House, Executive Briefing, or both, please call (574) 235-8100 ext 401.
10/8/2009 - Pinnacle achieves Microsoft Virtualization Solutions Compentency
Pinnacle, a local leader in customized technology solutions, announced it has achieved its seventh Microsoft Competency in Virtualization Solutions. As a Microsoft Gold Certified partner, Pinnacle has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet their customer’s needs.
Achieving a Microsoft Competency requires a combination of individual certifications, development of tested, certified software based on Microsoft technologies, and customer references. The Virtualization competency means that Pinnacle has the skills to build infrastructures based on solutions like Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V technology, Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008, and Microsoft virtual desktop infrastructure.
9/18/2009 - Pinnacle's Wave 7
Pinnacle is hosting a Wave 7 technology seminar on September 18, 2009 from 1:00 to 7:00 pm at 1710 Edison Road, South Bend. The seminar is open to business owners, managers, and IT professionals. Short “Technology Tours” are taking place throughout the day to help businesses stay on the cutting edge of new software. Microsoft representatives will be onsite to answer questions on Windows 7 Operating System, Exchange Server 2010, and Windows Server 2008. Stop by for an hour, or stay all day. There is no charge to attend this seminar and lunch or dinner is provided.
Click here to register, or call (574) 235-8100 ext 401.
7 Reasons why you’ll want to be here:
- Great opportunity to mingle and collaborate with other Michiana Business Leaders
- Food, Drinks, and Music on us!
- Giveaways including Microsoft Zune, Windows 7 Software, and 4 Tickets to ND/Michigan State Football Game
- It’s an easy, laid back investment of your time to get some of your most important technology questions answered
- Microsoft will be onsite with the inside scoop of the new Windows 7 Operating System
- Take a short Technology Tour to stay on the cutting edge including info on Exchange Server 2010 and Windows Server 2008
- Free IT Network Assessment or Technology Assessment ($299 value) for each business/organization that attends 15-20 min Tour
6/5/2009 - Announcing Public Availability of Office 2007 Service Pack 2
As part of its efforts to continually improve its products and make them more useful for customers, Microsoft periodically releases update packages known as “service packs.” Service packs deliver product updates and selected enhancements, without the complete overhaul of releasing a new version
Service Pack 2 (SP2) for the 2007 Microsoft Office system is now available. The service pack includes major performance enhancements for Office applications, most notably Microsoft Office Outlook, as well as Microsoft Office SharePoint Server.
Basic Details
- Where can I download SP2? – Please go to Microsoft Update and install the bits, or download them from Here,
- Where can I learn about what is in SP2? – Here
- Is this an Automatic Update? – Not yet. For the first 90 days, service packs are made available as a manual download. After 90 days, Service Packs are offered through the Automatic Update channel as a critical update.
What are some of the changes?
Detailed list of what's included (click here)
If you need help in applying Service Pack 2, or with any of your other IT concerns, one of Pinnacle’s IT consultants can help! Call the office at (574) 235-8100, or click on the “Contact Us” tab of this website and fill in your contact information so that we can call you back.
6/4/2009 - Top 10 Tech Trends to Watch
Pinnacle will be hosting an Executive Briefing on the “Top 10 Tech Trends to
Watch” on June 4, 2009.
Are your employees spending valuable time performing the same manual business
processes over and over again? Automating your Business Processes saves time and
money that could be used more effectively elsewhere. Do you have the knowledge
you need to implement Automated Business Process Management? Empowering
individuals and improving employee productivity is not a new concept in the
world of business. Pinnacle works to make business better by making technology
work.
Attend Pinnacle’s next Executive Briefing on Thursday June 4, 2009 from 8:15am –
10:15am at Pinnacle’s Elkhart office. Breakfast will be provided, so arrive at
8:00am for registration and breakfast.
Click here to Register Today! Or, call
Janet McClean at (574) 235-8100 ext 401 to register.
Pinnacle will demonstrate how bringing together people, processes and
technologies, increases the productivity and effectiveness of your business, and
drives your business success!
Breakfast will be provided, so come early. Seating is limited -
Register Today!
4/6/2009 - Top 10 Ways to Reduce Overall IT Costs
Pinnacle will be hosting an Executive Briefing on the “Top 10 Ways to Reduce overall IT Costs” on April 16, 2009. Our March seminar was so successful that we’re offering it again – this time with a special focus on the number one way to reduce overall IT costs.
We will be covering the Top Ten Things to watch for in Business Technology this year:
- Craig’s List – Top 10 Tech Trends to Watch
- Keeping you on the pulse of technology
- Make sure you know what you don’t know
- Discussions on what companies are doing to reduce overall IT costs
- Learn how to analyze, define and capture your business processes
- Learn how Workflow can enforce your Business Process Management
This dynamic seminar will be held in Pinnacle’s Elkhart office from 11:45 am
- 1:30 pm. Lunch will be provided, so arrive at 11:30 am for registration
and lunch. Click here to Register Today! Or call the office at (574) 235-8100
ext 401 to register.
Pinnacle will demonstrate how bringing together people, processes and
technologies, increases the productivity and effectiveness of your business, and
drives your business success!
3/2/2009 - Optimizing Technology in a Tough Economy
Are your employees spending valuable time performing the same manual business processes over and over again? Automating your Business Processes saves time and money that could be used more effectively elsewhere. Do you have the knowledge you need to implement Automated Business Process Management? Get the information you need to make sure your business succeeds. Attend Pinnacle’s next Executive Briefing on March 12th, 2009 at 8:00 am at the Pinnacle Elkhart office to learn how Business Process Management can work for your company.
Click here to Register Today! Or call our office at (574) 235-8100 ext 401 to register.
12/15/2008 - Announcing Pinnacle’s Help Desk Launch
Pinnacle has opened up our online Help Desk for all clients. The Help Desk has been designed to aid in managing Computer support requests for not only our South Bend and Elkhart clients, but all of our Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan clients as well. When you need assistance from the Consultants at Pinnacle concerning hardware or software problems, questions or enhancement requests, you can log into the Pinnacle Customer Support Portal and enter a new case, or track cases that have been previously created.
When new cases are entered through the Help Desk, they are being created in Pinnacle’s internal Microsoft Dynamics CRM system. Using Dynamics CRM allows Pinnacle to manage cases using a centralized system that is workflow capable. Workflows are leveraged at various stages in the case lifecycle to help manage notifications, tasks, and activities that must be completed to successfully resolve a case. You can also log in and monitor the status of each case that has been entered through the Help Desk.
Call Pinnacle at (574) 235-8100 and we will set up your company with access to the Help Desk Portal.
9/23/2008 - Pinnacle Executive Briefing – Outgrown Your Accounting Software?
Is your business growing but your accounting software
isn’t keeping up? Do you wish your accounting software were more of an asset for
future growth? If you answered yes to either of these questions, register to
attend this Free event to see how Microsoft Dynamics GP and Pinnacle can help
manage your company’s finances more effectively than your current software
solution.
Please join us for this executive briefing that will give you a real-world
example of how Microsoft Dynamics GP will provide you insight on how to grow
your accounting software. Click
here to
find out more and to register today!
Register and attend to be entered to win a copy of Microsoft Office Professional
2007.
9/18/2008 - St. Joseph Chamber Business Expo
Join us for an evening of business networking at the St. Joseph County Chamber of
Commerce Business Expo after hours. Mark your calendars for this free
Business-to-Business Trade Show. Bring your business cards and stop by the South
Bend Century Center on September 18th from 4:00 to 7:30 pm. Meet the Pinnacle
Staff at Booth #700 and enter to win a copy of Microsoft Office 2007 Standard.
9/17/2008 - Michiana CRM
Pinnacle welcomes you to another year of Michiana CRM. Our first meeting includes these details:
- Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Roadmap
- Free Dynamics CRM Accelerators
- SharePoint Web Parts
- Business Processes and the CRM Impact
- Team-Based Collaboration
And much more! Click here to find out more and to register today!
8/1/2008 - Pinnacle Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program
Microsoft announced that Pinnacle has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program. As a Gold Certified Partner, Pinnacle has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and a proven ability to meet customers’ needs. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, giving them a competitive advantage.
“We are extremely pleased to have attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program. This allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our customers,” said Craig Sroda, one of Pinnacle’s Partners and CEO. “The benefits provided through our Gold Certified Partner status will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide for customers.”
Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities. They need to trust in a company that can act as an expert adviser for their long-term strategic technology plans. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners, which have certified expertise and direct training and support from Microsoft, can build a positive customer experience with Microsoft technologies.
Formed in 1996, Pinnacle provides technology solutions for local businesses. We source, install and provide training services on business software developed by Microsoft. In addition, we also provide IT/Infrastructure Support and Custom Software Development services. From your network hardware, through your accounting / distribution software, Pinnacle excels in delivering and supporting the latest technologies. Pinnacle is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner as well as a Microsoft Managed partner with a team of Master Certified Business Solutions trainers. Training is such a huge part of maximizing your technology investment and we have put the time in up front to ensure that you will get the most from the time spent with our staff in converting to a new system.
7/8/08 - Pinnacle awarded elite Microsoft Business Award – Presidents Club
Pinnacle, one of the area’s leading Microsoft Dynamics technology providers, has been named to the 2008 Microsoft President’s Club for the third consecutive year, receiving recognition from Microsoft Corp. for its dedicated commitment to customers. This honor reflects Pinnacle’s success in extending the Microsoft Dynamics platform to drive business advantages in local companies.
This recognition came during the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2008 in Houston. The elite club recognizes the top five percent of Microsoft Business Solutions Partners worldwide and their constant dedication to delivering solutions that meet their customers’ unique needs, active pursuit of product and technological advancement, and impressive sales performance.
“Microsoft is proud to congratulate Pinnacle on being named to this year’s Microsoft Dynamics President’s Club. Pinnacle not only has demonstrated a high level of product expertise, but also has provided a superior level of service and commitment to our Microsoft Dynamics customers, ultimately contributing to the overall success of Microsoft Dynamics and companies worldwide.”
Pinnacle works closely with the teams at Microsoft to maintain a comprehensive understanding of the Microsoft Dynamics platform. This knowledge, combined with a deep understanding of customers’ business needs, enables Pinnacle to help customers leverage the full value of their Microsoft investments and achieve the enhanced customer service, productivity and operational efficiency that promote growth and competitive advantage.
Formed in 1996, Pinnacle provides strategic business solutions using Microsoft Dynamics technology. Pinnacle serves as the regional expert in migration and implementation of Microsoft Dynamics GP, CRM, and SharePoint. Pinnacle offers custom software design and applications using .NET and Visual Basic; providing industry specific solutions that integrate with existing software packages. Pinnacle also offers IT services and network design.