For Access IT Ltd, PinQ is the new green…..
Computer systems are the black hole of an organisation’s accounts and with the recent release of power-hungry applications, that hole is set to become even bigger and darker. Indeed it is predicted that within the next five years energy costs alone could eat up more than a third of IT budgets. 
Whatever the cost financially and environmentally, reverting to desk diaries and the typing pool is not an option. However, there are alternative 'greener' solutions that are rapidly gaining ground.
Paul Robinson, Business Development Manager at Access IT, said, “We found that that the industry approach was more ‘patching and fixing’ rather than providing a robust tool to help businesses make money. To address this, we decided to develop a low maintenance system by making things as simple as possible. We call it PinQ.” Access IT Ltd, based in Faversham, have been providing network solutions that combine technologies. From Open Source software with unrestricted user licences, built-in office suite and built-in resilience, to the current crop of the best from Microsoft, Citrix and Apple.
Systems that not only use less energy, but also integrate with existing equipment. The life cycle of hardware therefore increases, reducing the amount of PCs that end up in landfill sites. This approach won Access IT an Environmental Award back in 2004.
So why isn’t every SME switching over? Fear of change, but an increasing number of organisations – both large and small – are finding that the change can be implemented gradually while enjoying the enormous benefits immediately.
Environment Awards for Kent Business
Access IT are proud to have received an award at this prestigious ceremony. The standard of all the entries was very high, but after a rigorous judging process, Access IT was declared a finalist and awarded 'Highly Commended'.
The judges were particularly impressed with our range of PinQ servers, which fit seamlessly into most offices and not only use up to 80% less energy than other systems, but also integrates the client's older, lower specification equipment.
Investors in People
Our company policy has always been to encourage involvement and development at every level, thus providing an open culture in which staff feel encouraged to question and develop solutions.
This environment provides the basis for a strong and efficient team which benefits both staff and customers.
Access IT Help Kent Fire and Rescue Service Avoid Virus Emergency
Access IT were recently asked to install the Sophos Enterprise Manager across the Kent Fire and Rescue Service's 67 sites - covering 500 PCs/terminals and around 1800 users.
Helping to ensure the smooth running of offices, the suite will help protect vital management and administrative information, which is the backbone to the emergency service being provided. Access IT also provided on-site training and after sales support.
Sophos is a world leader in anti-virus and anti-spam protection for businesses. Kent Fire and Rescue Service has installed Sophos's Enterprise Manager suite to assist in protecting its IT systems against virus infections. Enterprise Manager will allow the Service to easily administer the Sophos Anti-Virus software by providing automatic updates.
