Today, LAN Systems, a leading Atlanta IT Support and Service firm, announced that CEO Mary Hester was named to the Leadership North Fulton Class of 2012.

Norcross, GA (USA), Monday – January 24, 2012 — Today, LAN Systems, a leading Atlanta IT Support and Service firm, announced that CEO Mary Hester was named to the Leadership North Fulton Class of 2012.

Leadership North Fulton identifies and develops leaders by promoting community awareness, instilling civic responsibility and building relationships. This leadership program selects individuals from various backgrounds and provides an environment that develops their leadership skills.

“It is an honor to be selected for the Class of 2012,” said CEO Mary Hester. “The program has much to offer a business leader who wants to be more involved in North Fulton. There are course days, projects and team building activities. It will be like going back to business school.”

Mary has a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago and an MBA from the University of Georgia at Athens. She volunteers for several not-for-profit organizations that promote engineering education and careers to young people. She is active in promoting engineering as a career to young women and serves on the Board of Utility Technology Associates, a not-for-profit dedicated to the advancement of education and training for electric power utilities.

About the North Fulton Chamber of Commerce:
The mission of the North Fulton Chamber is to be the catalyst for economic development, business growth, and quality of life in North Fulton. The GNFCC promotes the interests of our members by assuming a leadership role in making North Fulton an excellent place to work, live, play and stay. We provide one voice for all local businesses to influence decision makers, recommend legislation, and protect the valuable resources that make North Fulton a popular place to live. To learn more, visit: http://www.gnfcc.com

About LAN Systems:
LAN Systems is a leading Atlanta Computer Support company that provides people-focused IT solutions. As technology experts, LAN Systems helps companies make the most of their existing IT investment and choose the right solutions to fuel growth. LAN Systems is a leading provider of IT Solutions for growing businesses in the Metro Atlanta. For more information, visit: http://www.lansystems.com

Press & Media Contact:
Lauren Maxwell
VP of Sales and Marketing
LAN Systems
6015-D Atlantic Blvd
Norcross, GA 30071
770 662-0312
lauren@lansystems.com
http://www.lansystems.com

LAN Systems, a leading Atlanta IT Consulting firm, CEO Mary Hester was the “Principal for a Day” at JC McGill Elementary School in Loganville, Georgia.

Norcross, GA (USA), Monday – January 23, 2012 — LAN Systems, a leading Atlanta IT Consulting firm, CEO Mary Hester was the “Principal for a Day” at JC McGill Elementary School in Loganville, Georgia. The program is a joint venture of the Gwinnett County Board of Education and the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce. Its objective is to provide CEO-level business leaders a firsthand, authentic look at the operations of today’s schools and the principals who lead them. Leaders observe the rewards, challenges, and satisfaction that come with being the instructional and managerial leader of a modern public school.

Mary shadowed MS. Crystal Collins, Principal of JC McGill EC, during her normal and very busy schedule. Starting by greeting students and staff, they moved to the media center for the morning television broadcast. Classroom visits, a special Thanksgiving lunch with students and parents was a highlight of the day.

“It builds confidence in our future to see happy, engaged students,” said Hester. “The activities were challenging and many focused on science and math. Ms. Collins is a very involved principal who knows all her students and staff. Her level of commitment is remarkable.”

JC McGill is in Loganville, Georgia and serves over 1100 students in kindergarten through fifth grade.

About the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce:
Gwinnett County remains one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States and has led the state of Georgia in job creation for the past five years. At the center of Gwinnett’s growth and development is the Gwinnett Chamber.

As one of the largest and most successful chambers in the Southeastern United States, the Gwinnett Chamber has a finger on the pulse of the community and is able to identify and target issues of importance to businesses in the county. Within the Chamber, businesses of all sizes have a strong voice and powerful impact on important community issues. For more information, visit: http://www.gwinnettchamber.org

About LAN Systems:
LAN Systems is a leading Atlanta Computer Support company that provides people-focused IT solutions. As technology experts, LAN Systems helps companies make the most of their existing IT investment and choose the right solutions to fuel growth. LAN Systems is a leading provider of IT Solutions for growing businesses in the Metro Atlanta. For more information, visit: http://www.lansystems.com

Press & Media Contact:
Lauren Maxwell
VP of Sales and Marketing
LAN Systems
6015-D Atlantic Blvd
Norcross, GA 30071
770 662-0312
lauren@lansystems.com
http://www.lansystems.com

LAN Systems, was delighted to help sponsor the Girl Scout Crime Scene Mystery program at SPSU.

Norcross, GA, February 23, 2011 — LAN Systems, a leading Atlanta IT Service company, was delighted to help sponsor the Girl Scout Crime Scene Mystery program at SPSU. Over 60 girls and a dozen volunteers participated in the event to teach scientific and investigative skills.

The workshop and badge program taught girls from the 4th and 5th grades forensic science techniques and examination of evidence as they solved the crime scene. Five activity stations were used to teach fingerprinting, skull analysis, hair and fiber analysis and chromatography. The program concluded with a presentation on blood typing and the solution to the crime scene mystery.

Through programs like the Girl Scout Crime Scene Mystery, women engineers and scientists show girls that math and science is fun and challenging. “This was an especially enjoyable program,” said Jennifer Huff, Electrical Engineer at Georgia System Operations Corporation. “The girls were able to practice some very detailed analysis methods and have some fun.”

About the Girl Scout of Greater Atlanta:
The Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, Inc. serves approximately 41,000 girls and over 17,700 adult members in 34 counties in the greater metropolitan Atlanta area, northwest Georgia and Polk County, TN. Counties include Bartow, Butts, Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fannin, Fayette, Floyd, Forsyth, Fulton, Gilmer, Gordon, Gwinnett, Haralson, Heard, Henry, Lamar, Meriwether, Murray, Newton, Paulding, Pickens, Pike, Polk, Rockdale, Spalding, Troup, Upson, Whitfield and a portion of Polk County, TN. Its administrative headquarters and a volunteer service center are located at 5601 North Allen Road in Mableton, Georgia. Additional service centers are located in Cumming, Dalton and Griffin and thankful to be able to serve our communities and country.

About LAN Systems:
LAN Systems is a leading Atlanta Computer Support company that provides people-focused IT solutions. As technology experts, LAN Systems helps companies make the most of their existing IT investment and choose the right solutions to fuel growth. LAN Systems is a leading provider of IT Solutions for growing businesses in the Metro Atlanta. For more information, visit: http://www.lansystems.com

Press & Media Contact:
Lauren Maxwell
Business Development Manager
LAN Systems
6015-D Atlantic Blvd
Norcross, GA 30071
770 662-0312
lauren@lansystems.com
http://www.lansystems.com

LAN Systems, a leading Atlanta IT Support company, announced that it will offer Microsoft Office 365 as the next generation in cloud productivity tools for business.

Norcross, GA, February 02, 2011 — LAN Systems, a leading Atlanta IT Support company, announced that it will offer Microsoft Office 365 as the next generation in cloud productivity tools for business.

Combining Microsoft Office, SharePoint Online, Exchange Online and Lync Online in an always-up-to-date cloud service makes it easier for millions more organizations to get and use Microsoft’s award-winning business productivity solutions via the cloud. With Office 365, people can work together more easily from anywhere on virtually any device, while collaborating with others inside and outside their organization in a simple and highly secure way.

Office 365 is built on years of experience delivering industry-leading business cloud services ranging from the first browser-based e-mail to today’s Business Productivity Online Suite, Microsoft Office Live Small Business and Live@edu. Moving to the cloud with Office 365 means people don’t have to change the way they work, because Office 365 works with the most popular browsers, smartphones and desktop applications people use today.

“If you have been wanting to get into cloud computing, this is the product for you,” said Mary Hester, LAN Systems CEO. “Office 365 combines the ease, economy and power of cloud computing with Microsoft productivity tools. It will make the cloud a real choice for small businesses.”

With Office 365 for small businesses, professionals and small companies with fewer than 25 employees can be up and running with Office Web Apps, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Lync Online and an external website in just 15 minutes. The Enterprise edition introduces an array of choices for midsize and large businesses as well as government organizations. Organizations can get Office Professional Plus along with e-mail, voicemail, enterprise social networking, instant messaging, Web portals, extranets, voiceconferencing and videoconferencing, webconferencing, 24×7 phone support, on-premises licenses, and more.

Office 365 creates new growth opportunities for Microsoft and its partners by reaching more customers and types of workers and meeting more business IT needs – all while cutting costs for customers. The product is available as beta and soon to be in full release. Later this year, Office 365 will expand to include Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online to provide Microsoft’s complete business productivity experience to organizations of all types and sizes. In addition, Office 365 for education will debut later next year, giving students, faculty and school employees powerful technology tailored specifically to their needs.

About Microsoft:
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. For more information, visit: http://www.microsoft.com

About LAN Systems:
LAN Systems provides people-focused IT solutions. As technology experts, LAN Systems helps companies make the most of their existing IT investment and choose the right solutions to fuel growth. LAN Systems is a leading provider of IT Solutions for growing businesses in the Metro Atlanta. For more information, visit: http://www.lansystems.com

Press & Media Contact:
Lauren Maxwell
Business Development Manager
LAN Systems
6015-D Atlantic Blvd
Norcross, GA 30071
770 662-0312
lauren@lansystems.com
http://www.lansystems.com

LAN Systems, a leading Atlanta Computer Support company, announced that it will offer the next generation in cloud productivity with Microsoft Office 365.

Norcross, GA, January 26, 2011 — LAN Systems, a leading Atlanta Computer Support company, announced that it will offer the next generation in cloud productivity with Microsoft Office 365.

Combining Microsoft Office, SharePoint Online, Exchange Online and Lync Online in an always-up-to-date cloud service makes it easier for millions more organizations to get and use Microsoft’s award-winning business productivity solutions via the cloud. With Office 365, people can work together more easily from anywhere on virtually any device, while collaborating with others inside and outside their organization in a simple and highly secure way.

Office 365 is built on years of experience delivering industry-leading business cloud services ranging from the first browser-based e-mail to today’s Business Productivity Online Suite, Microsoft Office Live Small Business and Live@edu. Moving to the cloud with Office 365 means people don’t have to change the way they work, because Office 365 works with the most popular browsers, smartphones and desktop applications people use today.

“We have been anxiously waiting to offer Office 365,” said Mary Hester, LAN Systems CEO. “The product combines the ease, economy and power of cloud computing with Microsoft productivity tools. It will make the cloud a real choice for small businesses.”

With Office 365 for small businesses, professionals and small companies with fewer than 25 employees can be up and running with Office Web Apps, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Lync Online and an external website in just 15 minutes. The Enterprise edition introduces an array of choices for midsize and large businesses as well as government organizations. Organizations can get Office Professional Plus along with e-mail, voicemail, enterprise social networking, instant messaging, Web portals, extranets, voiceconferencing and videoconferencing, webconferencing, 24×7 phone support, on-premises licenses, and more.

Office 365 creates new growth opportunities for Microsoft and its partners by reaching more customers and types of workers and meeting more business IT needs – all while cutting costs for customers. The product is available as beta and soon to be in full release. Later this year, Office 365 will expand to include Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online to provide Microsoft’s complete business productivity experience to organizations of all types and sizes. In addition, Office 365 for education will debut later next year, giving students, faculty and school employees powerful technology tailored specifically to their needs.

About Microsoft:
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. For more information, visit: http://www.microsoft.com

About LAN Systems:
LAN Systems provides people-focused IT solutions. As technology experts, LAN Systems helps companies make the most of their existing IT investment and choose the right solutions to fuel growth. LAN Systems is a leading provider of IT Solutions for growing businesses in the Metro Atlanta. For more information, visit: http://www.lansystems.com

Press & Media Contact:
Lauren Maxwell
Business Development Manager
LAN Systems
6015-D Atlantic Blvd
Norcross, GA 30071
770 662-0312
lauren@lansystems.com
http://www.lansystems.com