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The Power of PDF - Markup Tools

9/29/2014

While PDF documents have become the standard for all sorts of documentation, including the INTERAC Document Management System, there are some powerful, but often overlooked features built into the Adobe Acrobat software that can be very helpful.

It’s easy to add notes, annotations, and other markup options directly in a PDF document. This can be very helpful when documents are sent for review. If you are not familiar with these tools, it would be worthwhile to take a minute to see what they could do for you.

Here are a some easy to use markup tools:

Add Sticky Notes (think Post It)
Highlight text
Add a stamp
Insert, strikethrough or underline text
Add text boxes and callouts
Draw lines, arrows and shapes
Use a pencil to draw
Erase

Other Resources
Annotations and drawing markup tools overview
How to markup text quick and easy

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Keeping Your Data Secure

9/10/2014

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Making backup safe and simple.
These days, every organization generates lots of digital data that needs to be kept safe and secure. Finding a solution that is both effective and easy to use is an important part of ensuring that a backup solution is actually implemented. As with most things related to technology, backup solutions have changed dramatically in recent years. What used to be the domain of tape drives has now expanded to a variety of removable media options, and now there is the “Cloud” backup and storage option to consider as well.

When it comes to sensitive data like your accounting and payroll information, we find most companies reluctant to use a 3rd party backup service. Keeping the data secure is critical, and there have been enough data breaches in recent months to make anyone wary. So what is available to those of us who want a simple, but secure option to keep our data backed up?

We have found the Tandberg RDX QuikStor with AccuGuard an option that has worked well for Intersoft Systems’ internal needs and also as the primary backup system for a number of other INTERAC users.

The drive units are available as either internal or external units, with a variety of removable cartridge sizes.
The removable hard drive cartridges are easily changed, so keeping an off-site backup drive rotation is no problem.
They use USB connections, so installing them is really just plug and play. Windows will recognize the drive and automatically install the drivers.
The software is very user friendly, making it easy to set up your backup routines, and retrieving data is easy, because it uses a familiar Windows Explorer interface.
Selecting the appropriate files, folders, or drives to include in a backup is also a simple process, using the familiar Windows Explorer interface.
Backup jobs can be set to run automatically, and scheduled during down time.

When the time comes to upgrade your systems, or if you are just looking for a better way to manage your backup needs, we would recommend the RDX solution. Feel free to contact Intersoft Systems if you want more information, or have questions. Links to some additional resources are included below.

Additional Resources:
Tandberg RDX QuikStor – Removable Hard Drive
Tandberg Data AccuGuard – Automated Backup and Recovery Software
CRNtv – Review: Tandberg RDX QuikStor

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