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Super-Fast Non-Profit Networks Still Won't Merge

Internet2, National LambdaRail both supply research institutions, universities, but decide to stay separate.


Lousy Controls Mar 'Simpsons' Video Game

The artwork, plot and spoofs of other games are terrific -- too bad controls are...


Macintoshes Targeted by Porn-Based Computer Virus

Higher Mac sales mean higher profile for virus writers, who use old social-networking trick to...


Survey: Most Radiohead Fans Paid Nothing for Album

Sixty-two percent of those who downloaded 'In Rainbows' last month chose not to pay anything...


New Worm Transcodes MP3s to Try to Infect PCs

A new kind of malicious software could pose a danger to Windows users who download...


Ex-Microsoft Manager Gets 22 Months for Fraud

The woman formerly responsible for managing Microsoft's Internet domain names has been sentenced to nearly...


RIM BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) 4.1.6 Upgrade Addresses Critical PDF Flaw

Research In Motion (RIM) has released an upgrade to its BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) software...


Google to Pay $140M for Russian Contextual Ad Firm

Google said Friday it will pay US$140 million for a Russian contextual advertising company as...


Sun Microsystems to Focus on Africa

Sun Microsystems will focus special attention on Africa under a new emerging markets sales geography,...


Ratchet and Clank Rule Game-Mascot Roost

Dynamic duo's new outing is most fun PS3 game yet; Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the...


Hacker Puts Peru's Flag on Chilean President's Web Page

Intruder breaks into Chilean president's site, puts up image of Peruvian flag and words 'Viva...


Japanese PC Use Shrinks as Consumers Move On

Domestic PC market has, um, matured as Japanese consumers turn to cell phones, game consoles...


Merger Talks Between MTN and Reliance Fail

Legal and regulatory issues have led South African telecommunications company MTN and India's Reliance Communications...


Major Investor to Back Yahoo Board

Legg Mason, one of the largest holders of Yahoo stock, will back the company's recommendations...


Yahoo Executives Defend Role in Journalist's Arrest

Two top officials on Tuesday defended the company's role in giving the Chinese government information...


Google Maps to Give Driving Directions at Gas Stations

Interactive screens to be built right into fuel pumps.


Hackers Unlock Ultra-Violent Bits of 'Manhunt 2'

Homicidal maniac's blurred killings suddenly sharper, at least on some PlayStation Portables.


YouTube Launches Canadian Version

Video-sharing site's Canadian version to highlight homegrown material.


Rwanda Issues First Electronic IDs

Rwanda has strengthened its position as the technology leader in East Africa by unveiling a...


Telecom Regulator Meets GSM Operators, ISPs

Sierra Leone's National Telecommunications Commission (NATCOM) announced Friday that it plans to meet with sector...


Facebook Plans Ads for Members' Personal Pages

Analysts not sure Web 2.0 darling's members will appreciate seeing ads on personal pages.


Report: Al Qaeda to Launch Cyber-Attack on Nov. 11

Story popped up on Israeli military-intelligence site DEBKAfile, but tech, terrorism experts are very skeptical....


Low-Cost Laptops Begin Mass Production

So-called '$100 laptop,' now $200, starts rolling off assembly lines in China.


Firefox 3.0.1 patches Mac-only bug

Fixes Apple-reported flaw that hackers could use to hijack Macs.


Nigeria Telephone Operators Eye Fixed Monthly Talk Rates

Nigeria's telephone market appears set for fixed monthly charges on talk as some operators consider...


Yahoo Uses Home Page to Lobby Against Icahn

Yahoo has added a button on its main Web site linking to a page that...


International Markets Continue to Drive Google Growth

Due to a reporting error, the story "International markets continue to drive Google growth," posted...


Google Announces 'Android' Mobile-Phone System

Google confirms the rumors: It's making a cell-phone operating system, but it's not making the...


Apple Opens First Store in China

Over 400 Apple enthusiasts lined up Saturday morning -- some queueing since Friday night --...


Xbox Live Starts Selling NCAA ESPN Game Downloads

Complete college football, hoops games cost $3, or $4.50 for hi-def versions.


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Kent offers Business IT Services (BITS) intricately designed to lower your cost of network ownership, to save you money, to increase your company’s communication and morale, and to help you produce more revenue.

ManageWatch is an outsourced Business IT Systems (BITS) process for companies that do not want to operate their own Business IT Systems (BITS). With ManageWatch, companies leverage economies of scale, utilize best practice network management techniques and transfer technology ownership to us; allowing you to focus on making more money with your business capabilities.

ManageWatch is an outsourced business IT suite of monitoring and management engineering tools and processes. With ManageWatch in place, you have a dedicated IT organization that delivers both on-site and outsourced network monitoring and management of your Business IT Systems (BITS).

Customer value includes:

  • Reduces IT cost and improves shareholder value
  • Provides the flexibility to transition and transform to the next generation of infrastructure and applications
  • Allows the company to focus on there core capabilities
  • Improves company communication and cooperation
  • Gains access to industry, business and technology experts

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How it all works and keeps Kent plugged into your network:

Services provided:

  • Remote monitoring and management by Kent’s network operations centers
  • Proactive Network Management for Servers and Desktops provides ultimate protection to keep critical Servers, workstations and users operational.
  • Telephone, email and instant messaging technical support
  • Priority access to network engineering available 7/24 for notifications and escalation
  • Administrative access to ManageWatch reporting and ticketing system
  • Emergency support at a discounted rate
  • Remote PC Control

Proactive Network Management Services include the following:

  • Preventive server maintenance
  • Security Patch Management - SQL Server, Exchange, IIS, OS
  • Virus Definition Management
  • Backup Management
  • Hotfix /Service Pack Management
  • ISP Connection support
  • Service Monitoring and notification
  • General server and user administration
  • Printer support
  • System Log Monitoring
  • Virus Protection Management
  • Application Deployment
  • Application Addition and Change Notification
  • Hardware Change Notification
  • Security Log Monitoring
  • Application Log Monitoring
  • Security Log Monitoring
  • End User Remote Control
  • Application Deployment (customizable)
  • Network Documentation
  • Software Compliance
  • Firmware Management
  • Upgrade planning and management
  • Event log Monitoring
  • Daily System Audits
  • Trouble ticketing reporting and status
  • Preventive workstation maintenance
  • End User Support Portal
  • End user remedial support
  • PC Configuration and Maintenance
  • Monthly Management Reports
  • Spyware Removal and management
  • Custom Mgmt Scripts (defrag, etc…)
  • Asset Inventory and Management of PC Systems
  • Report Generation
  • Remote Management
  • Automated Alert Escalation and Repair
  • Desktop Policy Enforcement
  • Backup and Disaster Recovery
  • Purchasing recommendations
  • Asset Management
  • And many other tasks specific to your network configuration


ManageWatch is an outsourced business IT suite of monitoring and management engineering tools and processes. ManageWatch modules include:

MonitorIT is a 24x7 remote network performance monitoring tool. MonitorIT allows Kent to monitor, inspect and correct network problems as they are detected, possibly without your users ever being aware of them. Our goal is to keep your network operational so you stay profitable.

ManageIT is a comprehensive integrated IT application for managing your Business IT System (BITS) With sophisticated Patch Management, Software Deployment, Monitoring, Help Desk, Remote Desktop Management, Computer Inventory, Audit and Reporting features, ManageIT automates day to day IT tasks, including ongoing maintenance and operations of the backup systems in place. With ManageIT You can be confident that your network is up-to-date with the latest security fixes, patches and spy ware.

From simple single location networks to complex multi-location networks with layered firewalls, NAT, local and remote servers and desktops with notebooks in the field, ManageIT keeps your network running smoothly, efficiently and effective. ManageIT is perfect for busy company managers who want to reduce technical complexity, increase productivity, and watch the bottom.



GuardIT provides proactive security monitoring and maintenance services to minimize security threats. GuardIT uses a managed system that correlates the latest security data with known threats to create monitored alerts to keep your network as safe as possible. GuardIT conducts proactive services to ensure the security solutions are up to date, operating effectively and that no new security issues have risen. Our goal is to keep your network free of malicious and problematic virus and attacks that cost you network down time and money.

HelpIT is a web enabled fully integrated help desk application that PC users utilize to enter trouble tickets, request assistance or support, as well as allow company management to check up to the minute network status. HelpIT also provides detail reporting of events and trends. HelpIT is perfect for companies that don’t have a helpdesk or want to easily request dependable and reliable network services. HelpIT saves you money by allowing you to track IT service request and network performance trending and reporting.

Customer value includes:

  • Reduces IT cost and improves shareholder value
  • Provides the flexibility to transition and transform to the next generation of infrastructure and applications
  • Allows the company to focus on there core capabilities
  • Improves company communication and cooperation
  • Gains access to industry, business and technology experts

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