Thursday, June 20
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House
700 W. 47th Street
Kansas City, MO 64112

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Wednesday, June 19
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Larkspur Bistro & Bar
904 East Douglas Ave.
Wichita, KS 67202

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Monday, June 3
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House
17840 Dallas Parkway
Dallas, TX 75287

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Thursday, May 23, 2013
11:00 a .m. – 5:00 p.m.

Valley View Center at Dallas Midtown
13331 Preston Road
Dallas, TX 75230

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Laptops for Learning is a program that will award, bimonthly, a new, fully equipped, Microsoft Surface Tablet to an employee or dependent of a  High Touch RTO client who is enrolled in an accredited college or trade school.

According to David Oles, Vice President, Operations for High Touch Technologies, “Laptops for Learning is one more opportunity for us to thank our RTO clients for their patronage and commitment to High Touch. Investing in the future of our clients or their dependants is a privilege and will only benefit all involved in this program,” he added.

Beginning February 28, 2013 and continuing bimonthly, High Touch will randomly select a recipient from the pool of applicants. Applicants need only complete a few steps to be considered for this award:

• Complete this registration form.
• Include a notarized letter from the Registrar’s Office stating the student is currently enrolled and in good standing at the institution.
• Email the documents to marketing@hightouchinc.com

Notification details and other relevant information is included on the registration form.

More information can be found at: http://hightouchtechnologies.com/news-releases/

High Touch Technologies is an employee-owned company that provides technology solutions to small and mid-size businesses. Based in Wichita, Kan., with offices in Dallas, Denver, Kansas City and Corpus Christi, High Touch serves business clients with hardware and software services, website and Internet services, and network security solutions. For more High Touch information, visit www.hightouchtechnologies.com.

Wayne Chambers, Chief Executive Officer of High Touch Technologies, commented, “Rich Anderson is well known and highly respected in the industry. He has a unique insight and perspective on the business as both a dealer and a vendor. We are excited to have him as a member of the High Touch team.”

Anderson, previously with Ideal Software Systems, will work out of his office in Ohio and attend selected industry events representing High Touch Technologies. He states, “I am absolutely delighted to be affiliated with the premier provider of application software and services in the rent-to-own market.”

Anderson says that cynergi|suite’s modern POS application will provide the rent-to-own industry with faster ongoing speed to market of new features and system functions, and the web based user interface will shorten training time for new store and home office employees.

“I welcome Rich to the High Touch sales team, which already has over 100 years of combined experience in the rent-to-own industry. We are all knowledgeable, industry professionals with the goal of providing end to end technology solutions to our current and future clients. Rich having RTO stores himself will provide High Touch with an opportunity to test new technology solutions in a live environment,” said Ellison Crider, Director of RTO Sales.

Cynergi|Suite is a contemporary, web-based POS software application with a suite of ancillary products that fit the expanding needs of RTO clients, some of which are on-line payments, pay-by-phone, pay-by-text and integrated automated dialing. Cynergi|Suite blends features and functionality of the High Touch PRO/Store and the RSSS 12.5 legacy systems as well as providing new functions.

High Touch Technologies is an employee-owned company that provides technology solutions to small and mid-size businesses. Based in Wichita, Kan., with offices in Dallas, Denver, Kansas City and Corpus Christi, High Touch serves business clients with hardware and software services, website and Internet services, and network security solutions. For more High Touch information, visit www.hightouchtechnologies.com.

According to Wayne Chambers, Chief Executive Officer of High Touch Technologies, “After almost three years of planning, development, testing, refinement, and thousands of man hours of work, cynergi is available. Cynergi|Suite has been in a number of pilot locations and we truly appreciate those clients that partnered with us to be part of that program.  Their feedback has been invaluable.  We appreciate the patience of our clients and feel confident those who choose to migrate will not be disappointed,” he added.

Cynergi|Suite is a contemporary, web-based POS software application with a suite of ancillary products that fit the expanding needs of RTO clients, some of which are on-line payments, pay-by-phone, pay-by-text and integrated automated dialing. Cynergi|Suite blends features and functionality of the High Touch PRO/Store and the RSSS 12.5 legacy systems as well as providing new functions.

“Now that cynergi is available, our focus will be to maintain its integrity and continue to enhance the suite of products with new features and functionality.  But just as important, we can now rebalance our development resources to update and enhance both the High Touch PRO/Store and RSSS 12.5 legacy applications. Both applications serve a unique and valued segment of the RTO market, and we can offer those users new functionality, in part because of what we learned developing cynergi|suite. This strategy will give our clients an opportunity to take advantage of new features while their migrations to cynergi|suite are being scheduled and planned.  I’m very proud to say High Touch continues to support the RTO industry and provide professional RTO software solutions as well as network and technology services designed to meet the needs and wants of all of our clients,” said David Oles, Vice President of Operations of High Touch Technologies.

High Touch Technologies is an employee-owned company that provides technology solutions to small and mid-size businesses. Based in Wichita, Kan., with offices in Dallas, Denver, Kansas City and Corpus Christi, High Touch serves business clients with hardware and software services, website and Internet services, and network security solutions. For more High Touch information, visit www.hightouchtechnologies.com.

High Touch Technologies’ products and services can help your business become more efficient, effective, productive, and profitable.  Want to know how to make them more affordable too?

Most people think the Section 179 deduction sounds like some arcane or complicated section of the IRS tax code (and in reality it is). Essentially, Section 179 allows businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment and/or software purchased or financed during the tax year. That means that if you buy (or lease) a piece of qualifying equipment, you can deduct the FULL PURCHASE PRICE from gross income.

It’s an incentive provided by the U.S. Government to encourage businesses to invest in themselves. With the IRS Sec. 179 regulation you can purchase up to $560,000 and write off up to 100% of it in the current tax year instead of depreciating it over 3-7 years. Of course we’re technologists and not tax accountants, so you’ll need to get the official word from your advisor to take full advantage of this write-off.

Here’s the official website where you can get more information: www.section179.org. Moreover, if leasing is the best method of financing for you, we’ve got great additional savings for this month only!

Once you’ve determined your technology needs and consulted with your tax advisor, call us. We appreciate your business and look forward to continuing as your trusted technology partner.

• Use and maintain anti-virus software, a firewall, and anti-spyware software - Protect yourself against viruses and Trojan horses that may steal or modify the data on your own computer and leave you vulnerable by using anti-virus software and a firewall. Make sure to keep your virus definitions up to date.
• Keep software, particularly your web browser, up to date - Install software updates so that attackers cannot take advantage of known problems or vulnerabilities.
• Evaluate your software’s settings - The default settings of most software enable all available functionality. However, attackers may be able to take advantage of this functionality to access your computer. It is especially important to check the settings for software that connects to the internet (browsers, email clients, etc.). Apply the highest level of security available that still gives you the functionality you need.
• Do business with reputable vendors - Before providing any personal or financial information, make sure that you are interacting with a reputable, established vendor. Some attackers may try to trick you by creating malicious websites that appear to be legitimate, so you should verify the legitimacy before supplying any information. Attackers may obtain a site certificate for a malicious website to appear more authentic, so review the certificate information, particularly the “issued to” information. Locate and note phone numbers and physical addresses of vendors in case there is a problem with your transaction or your bill.
• Take advantage of security features - Passwords and other security features add layers of protection if used appropriately.
• Be wary of emails requesting information -Attackers may attempt to gather information by sending emails requesting that you confirm purchase or account. Legitimate businesses will not solicit this type of information through email. Do not provide sensitive information through email, and use caution when clicking on links in email messages.
• Check privacy policies - Before providing personal or financial information, check the website’s privacy policy. Make sure you understand how your information will be stored and used.
• Make sure your information is being encrypted -Many sites use SSL, or secure sockets layer, to encrypt information. Indications that your information will be encrypted include a URL that begins with “https:” instead of “http:” and a padlock icon. If the padlock is closed, the information is encrypted. The location of the icon varies by browser; for example, it may be to the right of the address bar or at the bottom of the window. Some attackers try to trick users by adding a fake padlock icon, so make sure that the icon is in the appropriate location for your browser.
• Use a credit card - There are laws to limit your liability for fraudulent credit card charges, and you may not have the same level of protection for your debit card. Additionally, because a debit card draws money directly from your bank account, unauthorized charges could leave you with insufficient funds to pay other bills. You can further minimize damage by using a single credit card with a low credit line for all of your online purchases.
• Check your statements - Keep a record of your purchases and copies of confirmation pages, and compare them to your bank statements. If there is a discrepancy, report it immediately.

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Wichita, KS—(October 31, 2012)—High Touch Technologies announced today it has been accepted to the ADTRAN Triple Crown Program, which recognizes industry leaders based upon sales volume, sales training, and technical certifications.

“High Touch is honored to receive this recognition from ADTRAN. This acknowledgement honors our commitment to providing cutting edge technology to our clients, offering affordable and competitive pricing, and to supporting our products and services with the best trained and qualified individuals in the marketplace,” said Jim Freeman, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for High Touch Technologies.

The ADTRAN Triple Crown Program will provide High Touch Technologies with exclusive training, promotional offers, and other incentives and rewards reserved for elite members of the Triple Crown Program.

About High Touch Technologies

High Touch Technologies is an employee-owned company that provides technology solutions to businesses of all sizes. Based in Wichita, Kan., with offices in Dallas, Denver, Kansas City and Corpus Christi, High Touch serves business clients with hardware and software services, website and Internet services, and network security solutions. For more High Touch information, visit www.hightouchtechnologies.com

About ADTRAN

ADTRAN, Inc. is a leading global provider of networking and communications equipment. ADTRAN’s products enable voice, data, video and Internet communications across a variety of network infrastructures. ADTRAN solutions are currently in use by service providers, private enterprises, government organizations, and millions of individual users worldwide. For more information, please visit www.adtran.com.

When you browse the Internet, information about your computer may be collected and stored. This information might be general information about your computer (such as IP address, the domain you used to connect (e.g., .edu, .com, .net), and the type of browser you used). It might also be more specific information about your browsing habits (such as the last time you visited a particular web site or your personal preferences for viewing that site).

Cookies can be saved for varying lengths of time:

• Session cookies - Session cookies store information only as long as you’re using the browser; once you close the browser, the information is erased. The primary purpose of session cookies is to help with navigation, such as by indicating whether or not you’ve already visited a particular page and retaining information about your preferences once you’ve visited a page.
• Persistent cookies - Persistent cookies are stored on your computer so that your personal preferences can be retained. In most browsers, you can adjust the length of time that persistent cookies are stored. It is because of these cookies that your email address appears by default when you open your Yahoo! or Hotmail email account, or your personalized home page appears when you visit your favorite online merchant. If an attacker gains access to your computer, he or she may be able to gather personal information about you through these files.

To increase your level of security, consider adjusting your privacy and security settings to block or limit cookies in your web browser. To make sure that other sites are not collecting personal information about you without your knowledge, choose to only allow cookies for the web site you are visiting; block or limit cookies from a third-party. If you are using a public computer, you should make sure that cookies are disabled to prevent other people from accessing or using your personal information.

Worried about your network security? Let our experts make sure your business data is safe! Call Us Today!  800.326.6059

Get Your FanCam, created by Wichitans Alan Ebright and Chad Cox, is an innovative, efficient, and cost-effective way for businesses to integrate social media into their marketing portfolio.  Patrons at a business, community attraction, or special event simply take a photo of themselves using the touch screen FanCam, and with a few more simple steps, the image is tagged and shared on both the individual and the hosting location’s social media accounts, such as Facebook.

The partnership brings together the product developed by Ten Thousand Fans, and the distribution and support know-how of High Touch. “We are thrilled to be working with a company that has the strength and industry position of High Touch,” said Alan Ebright, President, Ten Thousand Fans. “Facebook and other social media products are worldwide communication and marketing tools and together, we can deliver this product more efficiently and economically to businesses throughout the United States and beyond,” he added.

Though only operational for just over one year, and working through a limited sales approach, there are already more than thirty FanCam installations in the United States. “We look forward to our partnership with Ten Thousand Fans and adding this innovation to the High Touch family of products and services,” said Dave Glover, Vice President Software Technology, High Touch Technologies. “The appeal of this product is unmistakable and the opportunity for marketplace growth is significant.” he added.

 Two recent surveys explain people’s misconceptions about protecting their computers from viruses. Here’s what they discovered.

Each system is free, though some offer more options with their premium version for a monthly fee. They all allow you to manage in-box clutter and clear away distractions so you can deal with what’s important right now. In the process, they also help make sure you won’t forget to deal with the things that need your attention next week.

NudgeMail  www.nudgemail.com

Laytr  www.laytr.com

FollowUpthen  www.followupthen.com

FollowUp.cc  www.followup.cc

More work is being done by employees on an “anytime, anywhere” basis, according to a recent report from Forrester Research. Of more than 5,000 workers surveyed, 66% work remotely at least once per month. That includes people who work from home on a scheduled basis and those who spend time on the road, as well as people who occasionally bring work home with them. That means IT must be ready to support those workers on the go. But exactly what steps must be taken will depend on the specific makeup of the company’s workforce.

Here’s a summary of what you need to know:

• You need a network and data security system in place that provides high-speed threat protection and reliable connectivity.
• Know how and where those users are working. That will determine what technology IT needs to set up to give people access to the company’s network, for example, VPNs, employee portals, etc.
• Decide what devices you will and won’t support. Employees working under different conditions will require different types of devices, such as laptops, smartphones and tablets. Some employees will probably want to choose their own gadgets, but you must determine which fit the productivity and security needs of your company.
• Find ways to keep workers connected. While remote employees bear the responsibility of staying in touch with their coworkers, IT must supply tools that allow them to do so, such as instant messaging, video conferencing, document collaboration tools, etc.
• Adjust the budget. When employees work remotely, that changes what the company must spend on desk space on-site storage, and many other items.

If you’re interested in learning more about remote applications and IT support, please call us today!

“Receipt of this scholarship feels like a validation of my endeavors to date,” said Millspaugh. “I am a full-time college student, I participate in various business groups on campus, and I work a combined 50-60 hours per week at a job and an internship. The Scholarship offers obvious financial relief.  Receipt of the scholarship from professionals in my chosen field offers encouragement as I pursue my own future.  I am honored to receive this scholarship and I plan to show my gratitude through continued hard work.”

The High Touch Ted Cary Memorial Scholarship is awarded a WSU junior or senior majoring in Management Information Systems. Millspaugh was selected from a large pool of candidates and was invited to return along with three other candidates to give a presentation, which was followed by an interview.

According to Wayne Chambers, CEO High Touch Technologies, “This partnership between the WSU MIS discipline and High Touch is a great opportunity to showcase Wichita as a leader in technology-related education and careers.”  We are delighted with the selection of Ms. Millspaugh as our scholarship recipient, and were very impressed with the quality of all the candidates,” he added.

The reception presentation will include remarks from High Touch CEO Wayne Chambers and High Touch founding partner Dave Glover, Doug Hensler, Dean, W. Frank Barton School of Business, and from scholarship-recipient Millspaugh.

High Touch established the Scholarship to recognize co-founders and former WSU graduates, Dave Glover, (’75), and Mark Lenz, (’78).  Included in this year’s scholarship ceremony will be a special announcement in memoriam of Ted Cary, another High Touch co-founder.

High Touch, Inc. is an employee-owned company that provides technology solutions to small and mid-size businesses. Based in Wichita, Kan., High Touch provides software and hardware services, we site development, and IT systems management for clients in 50 states as well as seven countries worldwide.  High Touch also has offices in Corpus Christi and Dallas TX., Denver, CO., and Kansas City, KS. For more High Touch information, visit www.hightouchtechnologies.com.

High Touch, Inc. is the presenting sponsor and has been working on planning the logistics of the Tournament since January.  This annual event is part of High Touch’s corporate stewardship program, which facilitates the company’s commitment to the local community in which its employees live and work.

All area fans are invited to join the fun on Saturday, July 28, when more than 100 volunteers will fan out across TRYC Fields to spend the day serving lunches, keeping score, umpiring games, and most of all encouraging Special Olympics athletes. The softball tournament begins at 7:50 a.m., with an opening ceremony to include American Legion Riders parading onto the field, the National Anthem being sung by a participating athlete, and the first “pitches” being thrown by Wichita Vice Mayor Janet Miller, Wichita City Council Member Michael O’Donnell, Sedgwick County Commissioner Karl Peterjohn, and High Touch Technologies CEO Wayne Chambers.

“At High Touch, we feel it is important to be active participants in the community and giving back through efforts such as this is one of those initiatives,” said Wayne Chambers, High Touch president and CEO.  “Each year High Touch employees look forward to the Special Olympics Tournament, and I’m proud of them for taking the time to assist with this cause.”

Chambers also noted that High Touch employees have raised enough money to support the success of the Tournament.  As High Touch joins Special Olympics Kansas in celebrating 42 years of hugs, cheers and inspiration, they will provide each athlete a commemorative t-shirt and baseball cap at the close of the event when athletes are recognized for their participation.

“High Touch employees have really stepped up to the plate to facilitate this Tournament from start to finish,” said Tim Rehder Special Olympics Kansas, SR. VP Sports & Competition.  “They have raised the bar to ensure this event is memorable for our athletes.”

Water is a key element for the athletes over the weekend.  If you can donate a case of water please contact Tracy Lucas or drop off at the High Touch Technologies Distribution Center at 818 E. Orme before Friday, July 27.

Additional sponsors of the tournament at the platinum level include:  Premier Deployments, Personnel Services Inc., FH Kaysing Company and Bill & Linda Farris.

High Touch, Inc. is the presenting sponsor for the State Softball and Golf Tournament.  High Touch, Inc. is an employee-owned company that provides technology solutions to small and mid-size businesses.  Based in Wichita, Kan., High Touch serves business clients with hardware and software services, Web site and Internet services, and network security solutions.  For more High Touch information, visit www.hightouchtechnologies.com.

In 1975, Special Olympics Kansas added softball as an official sport.  It is also a sport of the USA National Games.  Special Olympics Kansas provides training year-round in 22 sports to 4,232 athletes in Kansas.  The organization also provides health and nutrition programs and leadership development.  SOKS is dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society.  To learn more about SOKS, visit www.ksso.org.

This revolutionary kiosk is the perfect blend of style and functionality. The ASAP kiosk uses a touch screen, built in keyboard and mouse, card reader, and receipt printer, making this unit ideal for browsing catalogs, finalizing sales and making payments. The software can sync to the existing High Touch point of sale software and the design pairs with existing DAC counters and displays, making for a seamless addition to any store. Store owners also have the ability to run customized advertisements on a 32” monitor while at the same time, offering customers an interactive one- stop- shop.

DAC is excited about the partnership and we look forward to working with High Touch and the various customers this unit will serve.

This article and more information can be found on the DAC Products website.  Click here.

By attending you will discover how to:
• Grow your business through revolutionary technology
• Simplify communications for mobile workers
• Increase communication productivity and faster response times
• Significantly reduce international and long distance phone charges
• Experience a live ShoreTel demonstration

Wichita, Kansas  (June 19, 2012) – High Touch Technologies today announced it has been recognized by UBM Channel as a part of CRN’s 2012 Solution Provider 500 list, which ranks the top technology integrators in North America. Formerly known as the “VAR 500”, the Solution Provider 500 ranks the highest producing solution provider organizations in the IT channel from hardware sales, software sales, and managed IT services. High Touch placed #436 in the annual ranking, up from #448 in 2011.

The Solution Provider 500 ranking is based on revenue size, and considers each company’s forward-thinking approach to the channel. In particular, the Solution Provider 500 selection panel sought to recognize companies that are building out practices around the data center and virtualization while offering software integration and application development skills. Revenue size is determined by the amount of annual products and services sold over the course of 2011.  Companies with no public documentation were required to submit a notarized affidavit attesting to their 2010 and 2011 revenues.

““High Touch is proud to have earned a ranking in the CRN VAR500,” said Wayne Chambers, President and CEO of High Touch Technologies. “We consider this recognition an honor and believe it supports our mission of commitment to providing technology, products and services to meet our clients’ needs,” he added. “Additionally, we’re excited to have moved up in the ranking from previous years. That also speaks well of our dedication to continually improve our product and service offerings,” said Chambers.

“The organizations listed in this year’s Solution Provider 500 list are today’s true integration innovators who generate high revenues by putting their customers’ needs first,” said Kelley Damore, Vice President and Editorial Director at UBM Channel. “Their primary role is to engineer ways to leverage technology solutions that help customers exceed their sales goals, drive client satisfaction, expand internationally or accelerate new product development. In essence, they are today’s IT integration leaders for middle market and enterprise customers.  We congratulate High Touch Technologies for making this year’s list and look forward to covering their continued success.”

UBM Channel’s Solution Provider 500 List Continued

High Touch Technologies is an employee-owned company that provides technology solutions to small and mid-size businesses. Based in Wichita, Kan., High Touch serves business clients with hardware and software services, Web site and Internet services, and network security solutions. For more High Touch information, visit www.hightouchinc.comoffices in Dallas, Denver, Kansas City and Corpus Christi, High Touch serves business clients with hardware and software services, website and Internet services, and network security solutions. For more High Touch information, visit www.hightouchtechnologies.com

About UBM Channel
UBM Channel is the premier provider of IT channel-focused events, media, research, consulting, and sales and marketing services. With more than 30 years of experience and engagement, UBM Channel has the unmatched channel expertise to execute integrated solutions for technology executives, managing partner recruitment, enablement and go-to-market strategy in order to accelerate technology sales. UBM Channel is a UBM company. To learn more about UBM Channel, visit us at http://www.ubmchannel.com. Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ubmchannel.

UBM plc (www.ubm.com)

UBM plc is a leading global business media company. We inform markets and bring the world’s buyers and sellers together at events, online, in print and provide them with the information they need to do business successfully. We focus on serving professional commercial communities, from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewelry traders, from farmers to pharmacists around the world. Our 6,000 staff in more than 30 countries is organized into specialist teams that serve these communities, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.