November 26th, 2009
http://www.machone.co.uk/nov09/nov09.html
Our November issue of Appletalk, Mach One’s monthly newsletter is released today. In this issue we feature the Splicecom VOIP phone system. The Splicecom Maximiser is a fully Macintosh compatible phone system which can be integrated into your existing CRM systems such as Filemaker/ 4D or Web based solutions.
Maximiser is a perfect solution for home workers/ branch offices. These users simply become an extension of your existing system, so calls between home workers and the office are placed over IP, there is no charge. The cost savings can be substantial.
Please feel free to call us on 01903 525100 to discuss your requirement.
Tags: Macintosh, Maximiser, Splicecom, Telephony, VOIP
Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
October 21st, 2009
Apple Have released 2 iMac models, Featuring LED displays of either 21.5 Inch, or a massive 27″ option.
The increased size has also enabled Apple to fit 4 RAM slots, so you can now install a whopping 16Gb RAM using 4Gb modules.
the 27″ Model also now boasts the new Intel Core i5 & i7 Quad core processors running at either 2.66GHz or 2.8GHz with “Turbo Boost” dynamic performance of up to 3.46Ghz & Hyper Threading for up to eight virtual cores.
Another interesting feature is the 27″ model features video INPUT via its Mini display port & Vesa mount option, making it ideal for meeting rooms, Reception areas, display walls or even a replacement for your home TV?
more information here:
http://www.apple.com/uk/imac/
Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
October 21st, 2009
Apple have announced a new range of Mac Mini now also including a Server addition. Pre-installed with Snow Leopard Server unlimited clients this Mac Mini boasts the powerful Intel Core 2 Duo Processor Running at 2.53GHz & 4Gb of RAM. Another interesting development is they have removed the optical (DVD) Drive & replaced it with another 500Gb 3.5 inch Hard Disk, enabling you to either mirror the dual 500Gb Hard Disks for redundancy, or use the full 1Tb storage. Like the rest of the range there are 5 USB2.0 ports and 1 Firewire 800 port giving plenty of storage options such as Drobo, HiveRaid and others such as the Lacie range.
We’re very excited by this product at Mach One & can foresee a number of deployment possibilities including areas where you may not have considered a Mac OS X Server before such as the family home. With Snow Leopard Server you can centrally manage you families computers taking advantage features such as Parental Controls which enable you to block the more unsavory areas of the internet from you families computers along with setting other settings such as bed times and other time restrictions to ensure you family member do not spend too much time on their computers. It is also possible to restrict application access (eg make sure homework is being done, rather than playing games!)
Other Deployments could include:
• WebServer – Low cost, Low power consumption will potentially slash your hosting bills.
• FTP Server
• VPN Server
• FileMaker Server
• File Servers for small WorkGroups
• Client Management Servers
+ many other applications where you can reduce the load and bring a bit more resilience to you existing setups
Please feel free to contact one of our consultants on 01903 525100 or info@machone.co.uk to discuss your requirements.
Tags: Apple, Mac, Snow Leopard, Snow Leopard Server
Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
August 27th, 2009
Snow Leopard Ships tomorrow boasting serveral new features, but most importantly a much leaner core as Snow Leopard will only run on Intel processor based Macintoshes.
For a full list of whats new visit:
http://www.apple.com/uk/macosx/refinements/
Tags: Apple, Leopard, Mac, MacOS
Posted in News | No Comments »
August 7th, 2009
Apple have released the final update to Leopard before the release of Snow Leopard. Mac OS X 10.5.8. Both client and server versions are available.
The fix list includes:
- Upgrades Safari to version 4.0.2.
- Improves the accuracy of full history search in Safari 4.
- Resolves an issue in which certain resolutions might not appear in the Display pane in System Preferences.
- Dragging an Aperture image into Automator now invokes an Aperture action instead of incorrectly invoking an iPhoto action.
- Resolves an issue that could prevent importing of large photo and movie files from digital cameras.
- Improves overall Bluetooth reliability with external devices, USB webcams and printers.
- Addresses an issue that could cause extended startup times.
- Improves iCal reliability with MobileMe Sync and CalDav.
- Addresses data reliability issues with iDisk and MobileMe.
- Improves overall reliability with AFP.
- Improves overall reliability with Managed Client.
- Improves compatibility and reliability for joining AirPort networks.
- Improves Sync Service reliability.
- Includes additional RAW image support for several third-party cameras.
- Improves compatibility with some external USB hard drives.
- Includes latest security fixes.
and on the server:
AFP Server
- Fixes an issue that could cause the AppleFileServer process to keep the server’s processor busy even when no users are connected.
AFP Client
- Fixes an issue that could cause an AFP client to indefinitely repeat unsuccessful attempts to reconnect to an AFP server after waking from sleep.
Managed Client
- Fixes an issue that could prevent managed users from logging in on a PowerPC-based Mac after installing the Mac OS X v10.5.7 Update.
- Improves reliability of synchronizing files from a portable home directory to a network home hosted on an SMB server.
- Login Items stored in a user’s network home directory will now run properly at login.
- Simultaneous login is now correctly disallowed if the “Allow simultaneous login” setting is unchecked.
Server Admin
- Fixes an issue that could cause Server Admin to stop responding when propagating permissions.
- Adds NetBoot/NetInstall model filters for Macs introduced in June 2009.
System Image Utility
- Adds NetBoot/NetInstall model filters for Macs introduced in June 2009.
Addtional improvements
- Improves Mac OS X Server security. For more information about the security content of Mac OS X Server v10.5.8 see this article.
Tags: Mac OS, Server, Xserve
Posted in Technical | 2 Comments »
July 21st, 2009
We are pleased to announce that Mach One have moved into the world of telephony. offering consultancy, supply installation and support on the Splicecom Maxmiser range of products.
A highly versatile telephony platform, Splicecom Maximiser offers a business telephone system, designed and developed in the 21st Century for those requiring between 4 and 10,000 IP or analogue extensions. Completely scalable in design and distributed in architecture, all maximiser systems are built around just four modules representing two core components – Call Server and Phone Module. One of these four modules, the 5108 Call Server – has been specifically designed to meet the needs of smaller businesses and the branch offices of larger organizations. Embracing open industry standards wherever they exist, all maximiser solutions appear to customers, employees and system administrators alike as a single system, no matter how many separate sites, homeworkers or mobile employees are encompassed. maximiser is configured and managed as a single system via a standard web browser.
For very large scale Enterprise and Hosted/Managed requirements, maximiser XSutilises the core maximiser operating system, running on Apple’s Xserve platform to support up to 100,000 extensions.
Supporting rich functionality including a one number, “go anywhere, reach me any how” facility, GSM mobile extensions, multi-site hot desking, voicemail, auto-attendant, unified messaging and call recording as standard, maximiser is just at home, and more importantly proves cost-effective, for simple 4 extension “dial-tone” PBX requirements as it does in fully converged, multi-site installations.
Call us now on 01903 525100 to dicuss your requirements.
Tags: SIP, Splicecom, Telephone, VOIP
Posted in News | No Comments »
June 9th, 2009
Apple releases Safari 4, the world’s fastest and most innovative web browser. Available for Mac and Windows PCs and introduced as a beta in February of this year, Safari 4 features the Nitro engine which runs JavaScript up to 4.5 times faster than Safari 3. Safari 4 makes browsing more intuitive and enjoyable with innovative features, such as Top Sites, Full History Search and Cover Flow, and support for modern web standards like HTML 5 and advanced CSS Effects.
Tags: Apple, Leopard, Mac, Mac OS, Safari
Posted in News | No Comments »
June 9th, 2009
Apple unveils Mac OS X Snow Leopard, a powerful new version of the world’s most advanced operating system that includes hundreds of refinements, new core technologies, out of the box support for Microsoft Exchange and new accessibility features. Snow Leopard will ship as an upgrade for Mac OS X Leopard users in September 2009. Apple also unveiled a Developer Preview of Mac OS X Server Snow Leopard, a full 64-bit UNIX server operating system based on open standards that is up to twice as fast as its predecessor
Tags: Apple, Leopard, Mac, Mac OS, Server, Xserve
Posted in News | No Comments »
June 9th, 2009
Apple updates the aluminium unibody MacBook Pro line to include 13-inch, 15-inch and 17-inch models featuring Apple’s innovative built-in battery for up to 40 percent longer battery life. Each MacBook Pro includes an LED-backlit display with greater colour intensity, the innovative glass Multi-Touch trackpad, an illuminated keyboard, an SD card or ExpressCard slot, a FireWire 800 port and state of the art NVIDIA graphics. Apple also updated the incredibly thin and light MacBook Air, making it more powerful and more affordable.
Tags: Apple, MacBook, Macbook Pro
Posted in News | No Comments »
May 26th, 2009
In case you missed it, our May newsletter featured a finance example of a Mac Pro, 24″ LED Cinema Display, software suite inluding installation & on-site maintenance.
Click Here to view
Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »