Enspire Australia is delighted to announce that we were nominated as a finalistin the Hosting Award Category for the 2008 Microsoft Australia Partner Awards. The purpose of the awards is to recognise Microsoft Australian Gold Certified and Certified Partners who have delivered exemplary solutions using Microsoft technologies to address customer business needs and challenges.As a Gold Certified Partner, Enspire was one of only three finalists in this inaugural category of the prestigious Microsoft awards.

On 8th July Enspire Australia, together with Citrix, hosted a breakfast seminar at the Rialto Observation Deck. A range of key business owners across different industries attended the seminar and learnt about the fastest growing IT trend; the Complete Hosting Solution - a fully out-sourced model that replaces your traditional in-house server, delivering the most up to date technology to your desktop at zero capital cost. Norman Same, Director of Accounting firm KNP Solutions,shared his personal journey with Enspire’s hosted IT model, and discussed his experiences of KNP’s migration. Attendees had the opportunity to speak to businesses like theirs and find out how they are taking advantage of Enspire’s innovative IT solution. Enspire plans to host future breakfast seminars to offer clients a unique opportunity to speak with a real business owner and hear his/her real story. If this interests you, contact your Account Manager to register for the next seminar or read more in our latest newsletter.

Frances Pratt joined Enspire in January 2008 to head their Sales Team.  She brings with her over 11 years experience in IT and Sales and a passion for client focus that has helped to accentuate Enspire’s great client service model.  Over the last six months, we have seen a renewed focus in the business.  She is excited to have joined such a great team and is focused on ensuring that our current clients are well looked after and managed, and on growing the Enspire business.  One of Fran’s main drives has been ensuring that the big vendors (such as Microsoft and Citrix) understand who we are, what we do and how we can grow our business together. Fran is currently studying to complete her MBA and has recently joined Mark Eckert and Geoffrey Nicholas as a Director of Enspire. 

July brought the long awaited Enspire Strategic Retreat weekend for 2008. Staff were treated to first class accommodation at the Grange Winery in Lancefield. The purpose of the retreat was to take part in team building activities and provide input into Enspire’s strategic focus for the coming year. The Enspire team participated in both strategic planning discussions and a wide range of activities; including the “Amazing Race” around Lancefield, Star Academy movie production and tasting of the winery’s premium vintages. The 2008 retreat was officially voted the most productive and enjoyable retreat to date!