SDSD Newsletter - May 2012

31/05/2012

In this month's issue

>	Get the latest on Matrix at our new Matrix product site
>	Find out our latest Matrix tips and tricks
>	We have partnered with VMware - find out how we can help with virtualization
>	New SDSD clients in Malaysia and Singapore
>	Online Chat now available!

New Matrix Product Site

We have just launched a new Matrix product micro site which brings together the latest information on Matrix - visit matrix.sdsd.com today and find out more about making the move to Matrix - and see how Matrix just keeps getting better and better.


>	Still using MM3? - find out why you should move to Matrix.
>	Still using MS+? - find out why Matrix is the right choice for you.
>	Want to know more about how we deploy Matrix?

The Matrix Platform and modules are available now at NO UPFRONT COST - Simply call our Matrix hot line +44 20 7421 4311 and our experts will walk you through the right solution and configuration for your business.

Matrix tips and tricks

Want to know about Send on hold - message editing, or find out about the quick send auto complete then take a look at our growing list of quick tips and tricks for Matrix users to help you get the most out of the system.

Visit matrix.sdsd.com

Looking at Virtualization? - SDSD is now a VMware Partner

Virtualizing your IT infrastructure lets you reduce IT costs while increasing the efficiency, utilization, and flexibility of your existing assets. Around the world, companies of every size benefit from VMware virtualization, that's why SDSD have partnered with VMware the global leader in virtualization and cloud infrastructure.

Our Professional Services team are available to advise on how you can put the power of VMware virtualization to work for your organization today - call us on +44 20 7421 4311 or email sales@sdsd.com for more information.

Five excellent reasons to consider Virtualization:

1.	Get more out of your existing resources: Pool common infrastructure resources and break the legacy "one application to one server" model with server consolidation.
2.	Increase availability of hardware and applications for improved business continuity: Securely backup and migrate entire virtual environments with no interruption in service. Eliminate planned downtime and recover immediately from unplanned issues.
3.	Gain operational flexibility: Respond to market changes with dynamic resource management, faster server provisioning and improved desktop and application deployment.
4.	Improve desktop manageability and security: Deploy, manage and monitor secure desktop environments that users can access locally or remotely, with or without a network connection, on almost any standard desktop, laptop or tablet PC.
5.	Reduce datacentre costs by reducing your physical infrastructure and improving your server to admin ratio: Fewer servers and related IT hardware means reduced real estate and reduced power and cooling requirements. Better management tools let you improve your server to admin ratio so personnel requirements are reduced as well.

New Deals

Despite the tough market conditions, we've closed several new deals for our Ship Management and Application Development teams for Machinery and Planned Maintenance, Safety Management, Risk Assessment and Crew Management systems.

For more information on our Ship Management software visit our website at sdsd.com.

Matrix Online Chat - Don't be shy

We recently launched our online chat facility from the new Matrix Product site matrix.sdsd.com. If you are using Matrix and want additional guidance or help then drop us a line via the online chat - our expert team are waiting to hear from you.