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Computer Corner Press Releases - Archived
Computer Corner Sets May 20th Open House and "Afternoon of Technology" To Celebrate New Location
May 2005 - Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Carole Petranovich, President of Computer Corner, has announced that her company is inviting the public to an open house and demonstrations of the latest technologies to celebrate the firm's new location at 4410 Menaul, NE on Friday, May 20 from 1 to 5:00 p.m.
Ms. Petranovich said that the schedule for the open house is as follows:
• 1:00-1:45 p.m.: Demonstration of "Wi-Fi" (wireless internet "hot spot") networks.
• 1:45-2:15 p.m.: Demonstration of marketing management and customer-relations products for the hospitality industry and point of sales industry
• 2:15-3:00 p.m.: Demonstration of Media Center PCs/Entertainment Centers.
• 3:00-3:30 p.m.: Play "Stump the Nerd" (prizes will be awarded to people who ask questions that Computer Corner's personnel can not answer).
• 4:30 p.m.: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, friends, clients & staff.
• 5p.m: Drawing for one of three great prizes - Epson photo printer, Samsung LCD Monitor & Benq LCD Monitor
The event is free of charge and refreshments will be served. Interested persons are invited to RSVP to Diane Brooks by calling 881-2333, ext. 1129, or emailing dbrooks@compcorner.com.
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Computer Corner Starts Construction on New Location
October 2005 - Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Computer Corner, Inc. is recognized as one of the “Top Value” Suppliers by the State of New Mexico Government. Computer Corner was given this honor out of over 150 suppliers currently providing technical services to the State of New Mexico under contract.
Computer Corner announces their move to new location. After 7 ½ years on San Mateo NE, Computer Corner has selected a new location at 4410 Menual NE. Construction begins immediately for occupation February 1, 2005.
Originally the Gardenswartz Sports Retail store and service building in the 1980's, Computer Corner will completely renovate this 14,000 square foot facility to include a retail showroom, large service department and walk in service depot, large warehouse and training facility. A heavy emphasis is being placed on the new training facility, with two state-of-the art training rooms, break area and lounge for training clients.
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MEDIA OPEN HOUSE AT: COMPUTER CORNER, 4700 SAN MATEO, NE
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21ST, 10 A.M. TO 2 P.M.
Computer Corner Debuts Own Brand of Equus MegaMedia Centers
Ultimate New Techno-Gadget Combines Functions of Personal Computer With TV,
TiVo, DVD, VCR and Radio "In a Breadbox"
Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Carole Petranovich, owner of Computer Corner, is inviting the news media to view a demonstration of the company's new Equus brand MegaMedia Center, which is a total convergence of the PC with an entertainment and media center for the living room, on Tuesday, December 21st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 4700 San Mateo, Northeast.
Truly the ultimate in "techno-gadgets," the system combines the functions of the personal computer with TV, TiVo, DVD, VCR and radio receiver in a system that "is not much larger than a breadbox." It uses Microsoft's Windows Media Center 2005 platform and comes with a wireless keyboard and mouse.
(Equus is a brand name that Computer Corner originally trademarked in 1989 for computer systems that it built in-house and sold to the public. MegaMedia is also a long-standing Computer Corner trademark.)
"I haven't been this excited about new technology since 1991, when the introduction of the CD ROM drive and Multi-Media allowed us have music and more exciting, interactive graphics on the PC," Ms. Petranovich said. "The Equus MegaMedia Center is perfect for anyone who loves music, videos, sports and gaming, because it consolidates all entertainment systems into one package. Because it has a Windows environment, it's easy to visually understand and operate, and you only need to use one remote control device for everything, except your TV.
"For example, the system will copy, digitize, label and store your favorite TV shows and movies on a hard drive or DVD. It can go out to the Internet and capture information about the casts, the plots, the categories - and even the illustrations from the VHS cover - and store that information in a database. Once on the Internet, the system can also access a "real-time," up-to-the-minute, online TV Guide. As a result, you'll no longer need your VCR, your TiVo, or your TiVo subscription.
"The system can also copy and clean up music recordings, including the background noises, hisses and pops on old vinyl records. As with video, it can go out to the Internet to match the songs, artists and categories, and save that information to a database, too," Ms. Petranovich added.
Ms. Petranovich also pointed to additional features, which make it possible to:
• Download and edit video and family movies recorded on your Video Camera, using the firewire or USB ports on the front, and add audio commentary from the microphone interface;
• Download pictures from your Digital Camera, using the USB ports on the front;
• Listen to all local AM or FM radio stations;
• Pick up and answer email and surf the web;
• Perform all other traditional computer functions;
• Play high-end video games, including interfacing to X-Box ;
• Output images to any TV, computer monitor, plasma, LCD screen or LCD Projector
• Interface with standard, digital surround-sound systems
• Expand the system to run in multiple rooms on a wireless network
Petranovich said that nationally known companies such as Gateway are marketing PCs with similar functions, but none look like, or are customized with functions like, the Equus MegaMedia Center living room multi-media centers. In addition, Computer Corner's personnel will pre-program the system to receive all local radio stations, configure it to output to a customer's preferred screen or monitor, install and configure to utilize any of the clients existing equipment and provide user training.
The Equus MegaMedia system is configured with a 200Gb Hard Drive and 1Gb of Memory, along with a Dual-Layer DVD Drive/Burner and TV-Tuner.
The MegaMedia Center retails for $1,399.99. Professional installation, training and display, are sold separately.
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State Selects Computer Corner for Statewide Service Price Agreement, One of 15 Vendors Selected Under "Save Smart" Initiative
Albuquerque, New Mexico
- The State of New Mexico has awarded Computer Corner and 14 other vendors a statewide service price agreement under the state's "Save Smart" initiative. This designation means that any state agency, county, municipality, school or court can contact any one of the 15 vendors for pre-qualified services without having to go out for the customary three competing bids.
Computer Corner (along with 50 other vendors) currently holds contracts with the State; however, the recent "Save Smart" initiative (under the direction of General Services Department Secretary Ed Lopez) identified the top 15 "best value vendors" to save the State millions of dollars in purchasing. Criteria for selection included historical relationships with State accounts, historic service level and quality, New Mexico "Resident Business" status, and price.
This is the second contract awarded to Computer Corner since June of 2004 as the result of the Richardson Administration's "Save Smart" initiatives.
Other honors that the firm has received this year include designations as one of the Top Private 100 Businesses in New Mexico, one of the Top 25 Women-Owned Businesses in the state, and one of the Flying 40 technology firms.
The 22-year-old Computer Corner provides technology consultation and planning, break-fix repair, hardware and software installation, hardware upgrades, asset inventories, cabling, video conferencing planning and installation, and other IT services.
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Samsung and Computer Corner Co-Sponsor Free Lunch-and-Learn Seminar
November 17th - Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Carole Petranovich, President of Computer Corner, has announced that her company and Samsung are co-sponsoring a free Lunch-and-Learn Seminar, "Make the Most of Your Technology Budget," for corporate, government and education buyers and decision makers on Wednesday, November 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the store's training center, 4700 San Mateo, NE.
Topics to be covered during the event include selecting quality monitors and printers, comparing printer and monitor brands, cost per page and total cost of ownership, volume-buying and discount programs for monitors and printers, and ways to save money while increasing quality in purchases.
Interested persons are invited to call Diane Brooks at Computer Corner for more information, 881-2333, or they may email dbrooks@compcorner.com.
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Epson and Computer Corner Co-Sponsor Free Graphics Seminar October 9th
September 15 - Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Carole Petranovich, President of Computer Corner, has announced that her company and Epson are co-sponsoring a free graphics seminar for professional and amateur photographers and artists on Saturday, October 9 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the store's training center, 4700 San Mateo, NE.
Topics to be covered during the event include selecting the right printer; scanning and printing resolutions for optimum results; ink types (UltraChrome, dye and pigment); media types (photo gloss, artists' canvas, and poster board); and tips for photo printing and scanning.
Attendees will also see hands-on demonstrations of several new Epson products, including:
• The Stylus Photo RX600, a "one-touch" machine that scans, restores and prints faded pictures, prints and slides - without using a computer;
• The Stylus Pro 4000 printer, which prints images 17" wide at 2880 X 1440 dots per inch on roll stock or cut-sheet media; and --
• The PictureMate Photo Printer, which produces lab-quality, glossy, borderless 4 X 6" photos.
Interested persons are invited to call Crystal at Computer Corner for more information, 881-2333, or they may email dbrooks@compcorner.com.
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Computer Corner Teams with Leading MicroStation & InRoads Training Provider
January, 2003 – Albuquerque, New Mexico – To further enhance the solutions we offer to our clients, Computer Corner, Inc. New Mexico, and The Envision Group have teamed to provide training solutions for MicroStation and InRoads users within the State of New Mexico. Being able to offer this additional training maximizes the educational opportunities and return on investment for our clients. The Envision Group also leverages its extensive engineering and computer knowledge to provide 3D modeling and visualization services.
Computer Corner is proud to offer MicroStation & InRoads solutions via The Envision Group on the State of New Mexico Contract #07-000-00-00095, to all counties, cities, educational and other state government agencies.
The Envision Group is an independent firm that posses extensive experience in the civil engineering field and provides professional and certified training for MicroStation and InRoads. They are one of only a few independent firms in the nation to provide certified Bentley Institute training for the InRoads suite of products. Envision Group training means that you will be learning from highly qualified instructors. All of their instructors have real-world experience. They are licensed engineers and land surveyors with experience in production, project development, management, CADD system administration, implementation, & consulting. Benefit from our experience of training hundreds of organizations and thousands of people in selected software applications.
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Computer Corner Teams with Leading GIS Software and GIS Training Provider
November, 2002 – Albuquerque, New Mexico – In response to ESRI's NM Cadastral GIS Grant Program, Computer Corner, Inc. New Mexico, and Earthtouch Solutions (ETS) have teamed to provide hardware and training solutions for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) users within the State of New Mexico. These solutions will help create the proper infrastructure and knowledge base for optimal integration of geographic information system (GIS) technologies within county assessment offices in the State of New Mexico.
Computer Corner is proud to offer ESRI GIS software solutions via EarthTouch Solutions on the State of New Mexico Contract #07-000-00-00095, to all counties, cities, educational and other state government agencies. Computer Corner and ETS also offer these products under Los Alamos National Laboratory, University of California JIT (Just in Time) contract # 450Y0018-S1
ESRI is the world leader in GIS software. ESRI's ultimate goal is provide you with a GIS system that will help you accomplish tasks faster, easier, and better than by using any other system. ESRI's GIS software can integrate different databases and computer systems to save valuable
resources, visualize an organization's assets, and streamline work flow processes.
For more information about these grants, please visit:
http://www.esri.com/
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Computer Corner Awarded New Contract with Los Alamos National Laboratory
October, 2002 – Albuquerque, New Mexico – Computer Corner, Inc. named successful awardees of JIT contract for miscellaneous parts, peripherals, hardware and software for Los Alamos National Laboratory. Computer Corner was the successful bidder, chosen over many local and national competitors, for best price and value added services. Products on the new contract include: memory, hard drives, operating system and application software and licenses, printers, scanners, supplies, accessories, peripherals, adapters, PDA's, Monitors and much more.
In the 20th year of business in New Mexico, Computer Corner offers over 1,000 different manufacturer's brands and over 200,000 items for Los Alamos Laboratory to approve and purchase under this current contract.
Computer Corner replaces the former JIT holder of this contract, CJ Enterprises. The start date of the contract is November 1, 2002.
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a Department of Energy (DOE) facility in northern New Mexico, operated by the University of California.
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Computer Corner Awarded Two Contracts with Bernalillo County
August, 2002 – Albuquerque, New Mexico – Computer Corner, Inc. named successful bidder on two contracts for computer hardware, software and services with Bernalillo County, the largest county in the state of New Mexico.
Computer Corner was successful over numerous local and national competitors, providing the most advantageous prices, value-added services and customer service.
Computer Corner was also the previous contract holder for these contracts for each of the four years prior to the new bid and award process. Computer Corner is the only technology company to have all contracts renewed with the county throughout the terms of the previous contract, and to be re-awarded the existing contracts after a new bid process.
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Computer Corner Begins 20th Year in Business and Celebrates with "Emerging Technology Day"
July, 2002 – Albuquerque, New Mexico – Computer Corner, Inc. celebrates the beginning of 20 years in business and kicks-off the year with a day-long FREE seminar on Emerging Technology to be held in the Computer Corner presentation center in Albuquerque at 4700 San Mateo NE.
The seminar will be held on Thursday, August 15th and is presented and sponsored by manufacturers 3Com, Adtran, Altiris, Epson, HP/Compaq, Inter-Tel, Multi-Tech, Polycom and Symantec, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony performed by the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce at 9:00 am.
Topics of the Emerging Technology Seminar include, Video Conferencing; Inter and Intranet Security with Firewalls, Data Encryption and more; Storage Area Networks and Disaster Recovery; Using Your Digital Imaging Products; Voice Over IP Telephone Solution; Wireless Networking and more.
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Registration begins at 8:30. RSVP to Computer Corner at (505)-881-2333
8:30am - Registration
9am - Ribbon cutting & refreshments – Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce
9:15 - Question: What's "Hot" In A "Cool" Economy? Answer: Videoconferencing!! - Polycom
10:00 - Maximizing your computer network - increase performance & lower costs - Adtran
10:45 - How safe is YOUR network and data? – Symantec
11:30 - Lunch– Innovative technical products of the future - Computer Corner
12:15 - Visit with vendors in Computer Corner lobby
12:30 - Using your Digital Imaging Equipment for Professional Presentations -Epson
1:15 - Enterprise Data Storage and Protection – HP/Compaq Storage
2:00 - Network Management and Deployment Tools - Altiris
2:45 - Voice Over IP, New Communication Solutions for Business Productivity – 3-Com & Inter-Tel
3:30 - Wireless networking, Firewall security and Data Encryption – 3Com
4:15 - IP Communication and Integration, Turn your existing telephone system into an IP solution – Multi-Tech
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Carole Petranovich, Named one of Top 25 Women in Business in New Mexico for 9th Year
April, 2002 – Albuquerque, New Mexico – Computer Corner, Inc. President, Carole Petranovich has been named one of New Mexico's Top 25 Women in Business. This honor, awarded by The New Mexico Women's Magazine, has been bestowed upon Petranovich for nine years, since the inception of the award in 1993.
Petranovich is the only New Mexico business woman awarded this recognition every year since 1993.
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Computer Corner accepted as Qwest™ Business Partner
November, 2001 – Albuquerque, New Mexico – Computer Corner, Inc. becomes a Qwest™ Business Partner, offering voice, data and video line services to compliment their strong, existing telephony and network products and services.
Computer Corner offers the full line of Qwest line services including Centrex21™, DSS (Digital Switched Services), Frame Relay/ATM, VPN (Virtual Private Networks), ISDN-PRI, T-1, web development and web hosting.
According to a the Qwest resource center, "Qwest only collaborates with best-in-class technology vendors. So, your customers are assured of solutions that are fast, available, secure and reliable." Computer Corner is proud to be one of those vendors.
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Computer Corner Selected as Exclusive Inter-Tel™ Eclipse Dealer in New Mexico
 September, 2001 – Albuquerque, New Mexico – Computer Corner, Inc. named the exclusive Inter-Tel Eclipse Voice-Over-IP telephony dealer in New Mexico.
Computer Corner clients can now take advantage of the flexibility and performance of a network-based telephone solution, as well as the traditional telephone systems previously offered at Computer Corner. Voice over IP (VoIP) can bring the communication of offices closer together, increase web productivity and provide cost-saving benefits
As a leading provider of traditional telephony products and VoIP, Inter-Tel and Computer Corner provide a wide array of solutions for the small business to the large enterprise, with the Eclipse™ telephony system that expands from under 20 devices up to 20,000 linked across the world.
For more information click here.
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Computer Corner appointed as US Distributor for FlexPro Data Analysis Software
October, 2001 – Albuquerque, New Mexico – Computer Corner, Inc. has been appointed as the first US Distributor for FlexPro™, a post processing data analysis software program developed by Weisang GmbH & Co, Germany.
FlexPro™ is a comprehensive post processing software tool which enables the user to visualize, graph, analyze, document and archive data. It is available in English, German and Japanese and has previously been available in the United States only as an OEM product purchased with selected Data Acquisition, Instrumentation and Measurement Systems.
With Active-X links to all popular Data Acquisition Software’s and a powerful EXCEL™ -link, FlexPro™ has a much broader application and is widely used internationally in the Scientific, Engineering, Research and Educational environments.
Computer Corner has already achieved instant success with FlexPro™ the USA, with acquisitions from DOE Facilities including, Los Alamos, Argonne and Lawrence Berkeley.
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Carole Petranovich, Named one of Top 25 Women in Business in New Mexico for 8th Year
March, 2001 – Albuquerque, New Mexico – Computer Corner, Inc. President, Carole Petranovich has been named on of New Mexico's Top 25 Women in Business. This honor, awarded by The New Mexico Women's Magazine, has been bestowed upon Petranovich for eight years, since the inception of the award in 1993.
Petranovich is the only New Mexico business women awarded this recognition every year since 1993.
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Computer Corner, Inc. 4410 Menaul NE Albuquerque, NM 87110
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