Date: Tuesday, June 7th, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Danbury Hospital Robilotti Conference Center
Presenter: Rick Van Akin
By Bert Goff
DACS is pleased to have Rick Van Akin, Owner of Computer Troubleshooters of Greater Danbury in Brookfield, CT introduce us to many of the technical challenges facing small businesses today.
Small businesses face many challenges in today’s complex and increasingly internet-driven markets. From pricing pressures, to regulatory demands, to employee productivity and everything in between, small business must come to grips with addressing all of this while trying to maintain the clients they have and seeking new clients in a very difficult economic climate. Small business IT firms need to understand these challenges and build and maintain platforms that enable companies to be more productive and compete in these challenging times.
In his presentation, Rick will share a few stories about specific issues some small businesses have addressed and talk about some of the enabling technologies that help them succeed. Topics will include security, cloud services, internet marketing, VoIP, and life-cycle management.
Rick Van Akin, Owner and General Manager
Rick has over 7 years of experience serving Greater Danbury businesses. Prior to assisting local business, Rick has over 20 years of large corporate IT experience where there is no time for down time. Rick is well known in the Northern Fairfield County community as a member of several business groups and a former board member of the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, Rick holds an MBA in Technology Management, which helps him relate Technology Strategies to Business Needs. Outside of work, Rick is active with scouting and enjoys golf, hiking, camping and boating.
About Computer Troubleshooters of Greater Danbury
Computer Troubleshooters of Greater Danbury specializes in working with residents and small businesses with 1 to 30 or so employees. Their web site is http://www.cts-danbury.com/. They are the local franchise of Computer Troubleshooters USA, Inc.
DACS General Meetings are free and open to the public. Members and prior attendees are encouraged to extend invitations to anyone interested in this topic.
General meetings are usually held at Danbury Hospital and again in June will be in the Robilotti Conference Center, across the hall from the hospital auditorium. There is plenty of free parking in the guest parking garage adjacent to the auditorium.