The Techology Channels Association operates a Code of Practice, signified by the Technology Confidence Assured logo. A2Z Computing are proud to have become a member of the TCA.

The Technology Channels Association was formed in 2009 initially incorporating the Professional Computing Association and the Mac Technology Association. The TCA represents the interests of all types of business in the various Digital Technology channels including vendors, distributors, resellers and retailers.


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Three members of staff at A2Z Computing have used the GO Wales Graduate Training and Development Fund to cover part of the cost of the Institute of Leadership and Management Level 5.

Managing Director Az Ashraf believes that training staff in ILM will allow them to be more efficient in their jobs:

"At A2Z Computing we believe that all staff members should have an opportunity to develop skills which will help them to progress within the company. By improving leadership skills this will help develop staff relations with team members and clients; this will ultimately help the business to grow."

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Today A2Z Computing was featured in the South Wales Argus in an article about the provision of new Fizzbook laptops to a local primary school. St Mary’s School, Chepstow, is the first school in Monmouthshire to purchase the “Fizzbooks” mini Laptops that have been specifically designed for the educational market.

The laptops and the “mobile classroom” that houses them securely whilst they are recharging have been provided by A2Z computing from Newport.

Az Ashraf from the company said, “These are smaller in size than the average laptop, robust enough to withstand the demanding school environment and with an extended battery life to maximise the usage time between recharging, they are ideally suited to use by the pupils.”

The funds were raised by the school’s PTA. Amongst the many successful fundraising events were a family Valentine’s Disco, Curry and Quiz night and the very successful Xmas Fayre.

Helen McCarthy, Chair of the Parent Teachers Association (PTA) said,

“It’s great to see the fruits of our fundraising being utilised throughout the school and enjoyed by both pupils and teachers alike.”

Mike Gorell, Headmaster, added, “We are very grateful to the PTA for their sterling fundraising efforts. These computers are a much needed resource for the school.”

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Sentinel Products has today announced the release of Ranger for Networks V6 and Ranger Primary V6, both available from the 01/06/2009.

Version 6.0.0 has been developed to support both the 32-Bit and 64-Bit versions of Microsofts new server operating system. The new version number has been assigned to clearly define this milestone achievement and allow customers to enjoy all of the benefits of Ranger as well as the advances in Microsoft's latest technologies.

You can download this version and full release notes from here: http://www.rangersuite.com/myRangerSuite/login

In partnership with Monmouthshire LEA A2Z Computing was host to an event designed for primary school headteachers and ICT co-ordinators to meet suppliers of ICT equipment and software.

Schools that attended were shown presentations and demonstrations by each of the suppliers. Attendees were given the opportunity to talk to the suppliers on their stands to ask questions and have a closer look at the products.

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OpenOffice 3.1 has been released and includes some new features as well as performance improvements. Most noticeably common tasks such as opening documents and inserting charts are now much quicker.

Lots of features have been improved including image rendering, file dragging, file locking and grammar checks. A full list of features is available on the OpenOffice web site.

You can get hold of the new version from the OpenOffice download page

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