Intel Small Business Advantage If you’re a small business owner, your PCs are often the last thing you have time to think about. Yet, if you don’t back up data, update software, and guard against dangerous downloads, your operations can come to a standstill. Intel has developed a solution so that all these tasks are done automatically so you can have peace of mind and focus on your business instead of your PCs.

Intel Small Business Advantage is designed to maintain and protect your PCs automatically. Using an intuitive user interface, routine data backup and software updates can be scheduled after hours so your employees just turn on their computer the next day without interruption!

CTL has teamed up with Intel to offer Small Business Advantage enabled systems that can be configured with the following features: After Hours Maintenance, Software Monitor, Data Backup and Restore, Energy Saver, Intel Wireless Display, Turbo Boost Technology, and USB Blocker.

After Hours Maintenance automatically runs software updates and maintenance tasks after hours, even if the computer is turned off. The PC will receive daily check ups and power itself on to update software, defrag disk drives and delete cookies and temporary internet files. Once these operations have been completed, the PC powers itself down and will be ready to go when your employees turn it on the next day. Unfortunately, the large number of viruses and malware out there means that even companies with the bandwidth to monitor can’t catch them all. When you have a PC with Intel Small Business Advantage, built in monitors constantly check for security breaches and eliminate them upon detection. In addition, USB Blocker offers additional protection by restricting viruses from getting in and unauthorized data transfers from going out to certain classes of USB devices. A password-protected configuration allows you to control your input and output to protect your critical and confidential information.

Data Backup and Restore is an automated reliable system to protect your information. By scheduling backups to take place after hours, you’ll save your employees hours each time it runs by not interrupting their workday. And, in the event you may have to recover data, the process is easy and straightforward.

To maximize performance when running demanding applications Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 offers an automatic burst of speed, while Energy Saver will power down your PCs after hours and automatically turn them on at the start of the workday. If you need to collaborate wirelessly, Intel Wireless Display can stream presentations, videos, websites and more from your PC to your display.

At CTL, we understand that small business owners can always use more time. Intel Core Processors with Intel Small Business Advantage will save you time on maintaining and securing your PCs. That means more time to run your business. Ask us about our Small Business Advantage enabled systems and how we can create one that is right for you!

CTL will be introducing PCs and Laptops with Small Business Advantage in July. Check back here where we’ll add links to those systems!

PC and Mac have traditionally been separatteuser groups, but times are changing. We’re behind this movement, so we’re happy to announce that our energy efficient EPEAT certified LED monitors now come in both  Mac and PC versions. This is great news for Mac users looking for a crystal clear high resolution display that’s energy efficient and budget-friendly.

CTL’s LED monitors come in 20”, 23”, 24”, and 27” sizes and now you can choose between the Mac or PC version. With the Mac version, you get everything you need (adapter cord, power supply) to plug and play. No matter what model Mac you have, CTL’s high definition monitors are compatible and offer brilliant graphics with our CTL three year warranty. The 24” and 27” models are VESA mountable making them ideal for business presentations, personal slide shows, or watching online video.

All of CTL’s LED monitors offer stunning clarity and compelling features. With integrated speakers, DVI, and analog input (dual input), you have everything you need right out of the box for either platform. And, our EPEAT certified LED monitors use 40% less energy than a traditional monitor. With prices ranging from $143 for the 20” size to $310 for the 27” size, these Mac-compatible monitors offer a great value.

To learn more, visit ctl.net/displays/led.

The L7: Ruggedized, Ultra-Mobile, Fully Functioning Tablet for Medical Professionals on the Go!

May 16, 2012

CTL’s 2go® Studybook L7 tablet, the first ruggedized 7″ tablet, was designed for education but it’s certainly not limited to the classroom. Medical professionals can capitalize on the L7′s features including a powerful Intel Atom Z650 processor, up to 32 G of storage, Wi-Fi and B/G/N connectivity, Bluetooth 4.0, 1024 x 600 multi-capacitive touch module, [...]

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CTL Introduces New 2go® Studybook L7 Tablet

May 16, 2012

As part of the Intel Learning Series initiative, CTL has introduced the 2go Studybook L7 tablet. The Windows 7 version is available now, with the Android version orders available in June. CTL’s 2go® Studybook L7 tablet is the first ruggedized 7″ tablet designed for education. The 2go Studybook L7 comes with educational software pre-installed, including [...]

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The Benefits of 3G Connectivity for Schools, Medical Professionals, Governments, and Mobile Workers

May 16, 2012

Who hasn’t experienced these frustrating scenarios? You try to go online and discover there are no wireless networks in sight? Or you try to jump on some borrowed weak signal only to get dropped every few minutes? As the demand to be online anywhere, anytime has risen, technology has expanded to meet this need. Internet [...]

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CTL’s 2go Convertible Classmate PC NL3 Netbook: Mobility and Efficiency for Healthcare Professionals

May 16, 2012

If you’re in healthcare, helping others is probably your top priority, and you don’t want to waste valuable time searching for information and typing in notes. You need computing tools that can enable you to give the best care possible by entering data more quickly, accurately and securely. CTL offers products that help healthcare professionals [...]

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CTL Partners with Microsoft to Offer Value Advantage Program

May 16, 2012

If you have been planning to upgrade the PCs for your public sector institution, now is the time! CTL recognizes the need to maximize budget dollars these days, especially when it comes to public sector organizations offering education, healthcare, and other vital services to our communities. That’s why we’re teaming up with Microsoft to offer [...]

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Why iPads Aren’t the Solution for Education

May 10, 2012

Check out this video on iPads in education. Matthew Gudenius is creating a series of videos where he points out the limitations of iPads in the classroom, including a lack of access millions of websites that use Flash, Java, Shockwave or Unity, lack of USB and storage card slots, and their prohibitively high cost. We [...]

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CTL In The News: CTL’s Erik Stromquist Quoted In An Article An Quanta Data Centers

May 9, 2012

  Excerpt: Data Center ODM Giant Quanta Targets Channel Through QCT By Joesph F. Kover, CRN May 2, 2012    5:45 PM ET Quanta Computer, the huge Taiwan-based original design manufacturer (ODM) that provides the equipment powering the data centers of such companies as Facebook and Amazon(NSDQ:AMZN), has set up a U.S.-based branch office aimed at developing a [...]

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Making the most of Intel Technology: CTL’s new W130 13.3″ and W350 15.6″ Business Class Notebooks

May 2, 2012

These days, it’s not enough to just have mobility. If you don’t have security or the power to function optimally from any location, you’re going to face limitations. CTL’s latest notebooks, the W130 and W350, can incorporate Intel vPro technology, which allows organizations and IT departments to more easily manage clients and networks. And with [...]

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CTL Introduces New 2go® Studybook L7 Tablet

April 30, 2012

CTL will be introducing the 2go® Studybook L7 tablet later this spring and for those seeking a sleek, ultra-mobile tablet that has the power and function to use for school or business it will be worth the wait. Though this 7″ tablet was designed for education, it’s got enough storage and power for professional users [...]

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Whether You Upgrade to Latest Ivy Bridge Processor or not, It’s a Win!

April 23, 2012

There are many great reasons to upgrade to Intel’s Ivy Bridge, or third generation core processors, which will be released on a staggered basis later this month. CTL plans to have laptops, notebooks, and desktops with the new processors in stock by late spring. The Ivy Bridge upgrade is particularly exciting for mobile workers who [...]

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