Holiday Party 2018
It was the night before Christmas and we were all here
Checking e-mails, closing tickets and wishing each other good cheer
Festivities full of food and presents to swap
Here for our clients because “Bryley Rocks!”
It was the night before Christmas and we were all here
Checking e-mails, closing tickets and wishing each other good cheer
Festivities full of food and presents to swap
Here for our clients because “Bryley Rocks!”
We are excited about the opportunity this training creates for Bryley systems. So far the focus has been on effective communication and leadership skills. As we move further into 2019, the training program shall become more targeted, focusing on individual departments and the unique skill sets required by Bryley personnel to be effective in their specific roles.
In 2017, companies completing grants added jobs at a rate of 8.2%, as opposed to the statewide average 3.1%, and the New England average 2.7%.
This project is funded by a Workforce Training Fund grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. The grant program is administered by Commonwealth Corporation.
The Management of an Accounting Practice (MAP) Committee (MSCPA) recently conducted a survey about technology use at CPA firms. The survey was originated by the MSCPA for the purpose of helping firms to benchmark best practices. Bryley Systems is featured as a recommended outsourced IT provider among CPAs, and we are proud to be a technology advocate for the CPA community.
According to the survey, 34.5% of respondents indicated that they envision their firm being in the cloud within five years. More and more CPA firms are investing in IT and software – in fact, over 20% of those surveyed, reported that over 8% of a firm’s revenue is being spent on IT.
Bryley Systems has over 30 years of experience taking the worry off of our clients’ shoulders and effectively managing IT environments at a predictable cost. For more information about Bryley’s full array of Managed IT Services, please contact us at 978.562.6077 or by email at ITExperts@Bryley.com. We are here to help.
Technology has made it very convenient to purchase just about anything and have it delivered at our doorstep. Online buying and package delivery has really become the norm for retail shopping. However, especially during the holiday season, there’s an unfortunate piece of news – “porch pirates” – those modern day thieves who steal packages from doorsteps. In a report from Package Guard, it claims that 11 million US homeowners have had packages stolen from their front door or porch in 2017, and those numbers are due to be higher by the end of this year.
Let’s face it, servers, like any piece of hardware, will eventually need to be replaced, but in the meantime, keep it running until it’s time to replace it. Developing a checklist of the tasks that need to be done regularly can go a long way in ensuring your servers consistently perform at their best. Because servers take care of all your data, it is important to watch and properly care for them. Such maintenance involves constant monitoring and continuously analyzing how the server is functioning. Preemptive maintenance not only reduces server issues, but also may increase the longevity of your server.
OFFICE 2019 FOR WINDOWS FEATURES
What’s new in the Office Desktop apps for Windows in Office 2019 versus Office 2016?
Word – “Get work done easier”
Excel – “Perform better data analysis”
PowerPoint –“Create more impactful content”
Outlook – “Manage email more efficiently”
What are the feature differences between Office 2019 and Office 365 for Windows? Office 2019 is an upgrade to earlier versions of on-premises Office, including Office 2016. Office 365 is the subscription service of Office, and it will have the most creative, collaborative, intelligent, and secure features to go along with cloud connectivity. The following Office 365 features are not included in Office 2019 for Windows.
Unlocks creativity
Built for teamwork
Integrated for simplicity
Intelligent security
OFFICE 2019 FOR MAC FEATURES
What’s new with the Office Desktop apps in Office 2019 for Mac versus Office 2016 for Mac?
Word
“Get work done easier”
Excel
“Perform better data analysis”
PowerPoint
“Create more impactful content”
Outlook
“Manage email more efficiently”
What are the feature differences between Office 2019 for Mac and Office 365 for Mac? Office 2019 is an upgrade to earlier versions of on-premises Office, including Office 2016. Office 365 is the subscription service of Office, and it will have the most creative, collaborative, intelligent, and secure features to go along with cloud connectivity. The following Office 365 ProPlus features are not included in Office 2019 for Mac.
Unlocks creativity
Built for teamwork
Integrated for simplicity
Intelligent security
Reach out to Bryley Systems for any additional information regarding Microsoft Office 2019. You may contact us at 978.562.6077, or at ITExperts@Bryley.com. We are here to help.
Reference: Reprinted: Microsoft Support. Office 2019 / FAQ. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4133312/office-2019-commercial-for-windows-and-mac-frequently-asked-questions. Bryley is a Silver Small and Midmarket Cloud Solutions Provider.
The world in which many Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) operate is changing. Increasingly modern organizations are turning to their CFO for strategic leadership and insight on how best to position themselves on a competitive footing. Accordingly, the CFO of today needs a tool-set capable of supporting them in this new role.
Cloud technology offers a fantastic platform for any strategist looking for an agile and robust set of tools capable of driving their company forward into the future.
Below is an infographic which will help you start to approach the cloud from a leadership position, and begin to leverage IT as the strategic asset it can be.
Catherine Livingstone, co-owner of Bryley Systems, was simply admiring the lovely holiday wreaths being hung by members of the Clinton Fire Dept. Since these fellows were just outside our office, Cathy decided to take a walk outside and comment in person, on how festive the neighborhood was looking. After exchanging holiday greetings, the next thing you know, Cathy had on a firefighters jacket and struck a pose with Dewey, the department mascot!
Commercial customers can now purchase Microsoft Office 2019 for Windows and Mac. Office 2019 is the next perpetual release of Office. It includes significant improvements over Microsoft Office 2016 and earlier versions of on-premises Office.
What’s New with Office 2019?
According to Microsoft, these include things like:
General Information
What did you announce on September 24, 2018? Office 2019 is now available as a one-time purchase for commercial users. Office 2019 is available for both Windows and macOS, and includes classic versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. The Windows version also includes Publisher 2019, Access 2019, Project 2019, and Visio 2019. Office 2019 applications don’t receive feature updates but do receive regular security and stability updates.
If I have Office 365, do I need to get Office 2019? No. Office 365 is our always-up-to-date version of the Office apps, and subscribers already have a version of Office that has all the functionality that’s in Office 2019 and more. See a comparison of Office 365 ProPlus and Office 2019.
Is OneNote included in Office 2019? With the introduction of Office 2019, OneNote for Windows 10 replaces OneNote 2016 as the default OneNote experience on Windows for Office 365 and Office 2019. OneNote for Windows 10 is included with Windows 10. If you’d prefer to use OneNote 2016, you can install it at any time, including as part of a volume install with the Office Deployment Tool. There are no similar changes for OneNote for Mac: it will install as part of Office 2019, if it is not already present, and includes additional functionality for Office 2019 customers. It also remains available as a free download from the Apple App Store. Learn more, including about feature differences across platforms.
Who is the audience for this release? The commercial release of Office 2019 is geared toward volume-licensed commercial customers who have a specific need for on-premises or hybrid deployment and want to have the latest version of Office applications and services available for that scenario.
When will consumer versions of Office 2019 be available? Consumer versions of Office 2019 are available starting October 2, 2018.
What is the difference between Office 2019 (on-premises; one-time purchase) and Office 365 (subscription)? Office 2019 (for both Windows and Mac) is a one-time purchase and does not receive feature updates after you purchase it. Office 2019 includes a meaningful subset of features that are found in Office 365, but it’s not part of Office 365. Office 2019 will receive quality and security updates as required.
Office 365 is a user-based subscription service powered by the Microsoft cloud. It provides access to a suite of services beyond what the on-premises version has and receives feature updates on an ongoing basis. It includes the most productive, secure, and up-to-date features.
How should a customer choose the most appropriate version of Office for their specific scenario? For many customers, Office 365 is the way to go. It’s the most secure, intelligent and collaborative version of Office. However, going to the cloud is a journey, and our customers may be in different stages of that journey. This includes hybrid and on-premises. To support those customers, we have Office 2019, a valuable new release of Office with a subset of features from Office 365. To assess which version of Office best fits your organization’s needs, contact us at 978.562.6077, or at ITExperts@Bryley.com.
Why is Microsoft offering Office 2019 when it has shifted its strategy to Office 365 in the cloud? Most of our cloud-powered innovation is coming to Office 365 and Microsoft 365. However, we recognize that some customers can’t move to the cloud in the near term. We want to support all our customers in their journey to the cloud, at the pace that makes the most sense to them.
Will there be on-premises versions of Office beyond Office 2019? Moving to the cloud is a journey with many considerations along the way. Therefore, we remain committed to on-premises customers and plan to do additional releases post Office 2019.
How do I know whether my PC or Mac can run Office 2019? Office 2019 is compatible with Windows 10 and the three most recent versions of macOS.
Note: When a new version of macOS is released, Office 2019 for Mac’s Operating System requirement becomes the then-current three most recent versions at that time: the new version of macOS and the previous two versions. For example, at the time macOS 10.14 is generally available from Apple, Office for Mac will support macOS 10.12, 10.13, and 10.14. Learn more about the latest macOS release here.
Will Office be identical on a PC and on a Mac? No. Office applications are customized for each platform. The Office applications available for Mac users and the specific features that are included may differ from those available for PC users.
Can people with earlier versions of Office open documents I created by using Office 2019? People who use Office 365, Office 2016, Office 2013, and Office 2010 applications can open documents created by using Office 2019 without any additional action.
How do I activate Office 2019 for my organization? The activation methods for Office 2019 are the same as they were for Office 2016:
For more information about activation of volume licensed versions of Office 2019, see here.
Is Internet access required to use Office 2019? No, you don’t have to be connected to the Internet to use the Office 2019 applications, such as Word 2019, Excel 2019, and PowerPoint 2019, because the applications are fully installed on your computer.
Is Internet access required to update Office 2019? Although updates for Office 2019 are made available through the Internet, they can be hosted on-premises for disconnected networks.
How do I upgrade my Office apps? If you make a one-time purchase of Office, you don’t receive an automatic upgrade. If you use Office 365, you already have the most current version of Office. For more information, see this Office article.
LANGUAGE SUPPORT FOR OFFICE 2019
For which languages is Office 2019 available? For a full list of supported languages, see here. Not all languages are available in all countries/regions.
Can I use Office 2019 in languages other than the one I originally purchased? Microsoft offers simple and cost-effective solutions for multilingual environments. You can install language accessory packs after you install Office 2019 to add additional display, help, or proofing tools. For more information about how to add languages, see here.
SUPPORT AND SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR WINDOWS
What support comes with Office 2019 for Windows? Microsoft Office 2019 for Windows provides 5 years of mainstream support plus two 2 years of extended support as an exception to the 10-year Fixed Lifecycle Policy term. This seven-year term aligns with the support period for Office 2016.
Office 2019 is supported on the following:
Why has Microsoft switched to a 5+2 years support model for Office 2019 for Windows? Modern software not only provides new features to help people do their best work, but also new, more efficient manageability solutions and more comprehensive approaches to security. Software that is a decade old or more, and hasn’t benefited from this innovation, is difficult to secure and inherently less productive. As the pace of change accelerates, it has become imperative to move our software to a more modern cadence. By adopting the 5+2 year period, Office 2019 will help reduce this exposure.
What experience can I expect with Office 2019 vs. Office 365 if I’m running Windows 7 or 8 on my system? Office 2019 is not supported on Windows 7 or Windows 8. For Office 365 installed on Windows 7 or Windows 8:
Can Office 2019 run alongside Office 2016? No. Office 2019 and Office 2016 cannot run concurrently on either Windows or Mac.
SUPPORT AND SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR MAC
What support comes with Office 2019 for Mac? Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac provides 5 years of mainstream support. This 5-year term is aligned with the support model for Office 2016 for Mac.
What are the system requirements for running Office 2019 on Mac? Office 2019 for Mac is supported on the three most recent versions of macOS. When a new version of macOS is released, the Office 2019 for Mac Operating System requirement becomes the three most recent versions at that time. That is, the new version of macOS plus the previous two versions. For the best experience, use the latest version of any operating system.
Can Office 2019 for Mac run alongside Office 2016 for Mac? No. Office 2019 and Office 2016 cannot run concurrently on either Windows or Mac.
Reach out to Bryley Systems for any additional information regarding Microsoft Office 2019. You may contact us at 978.562.6077, or at ITExperts@Bryley.com. We are here to help.
Reference: Reprint: Microsoft Support. Office 2019 / FAQ. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4133312/office-2019-commercial-for-windows-and-mac-frequently-asked-questions. Bryley is a Silver Small and Midmarket Cloud Solutions Provider.
Just one year ago, Bryley Systems relocated to our ultra-modern office space at 200 Union Street in Clinton. Walking or driving by, one might mistake it for a US Post Office, well it was! It was built in 1937 as the Clinton Post Office and was completely remodeled in 2005 when the building was sold and the post office relocated to the other end of town.
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