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2012-05-15 08:42:17  |  Author: Heather

Ealing Chamber workshop

Ealing ChamberWorkshop: Leading a High Performance Culture 
 

Blog Tags: Ealing Chamber, Caroline Jane Williams, Ramada Jarvis Hotel, Hanger lane, LCCI,


2012-05-14 08:03:22  |  Author: Heather

Far View Demonstration held at Canterbury Office

Part  of  our customer service for organisations includes  sole IT support and consultantancy for charities one example being the Kent Association for the Blind (KAB). We also...
Blog Tags: Optelec, FarView, ClearView, BWBF, KAB, Positive Disability, Sight Impaired, Canterbury,


2012-05-10 07:44:53  |  Author: Heather

LCCI Political Breakfast

We were invited to a political breakfast briefing at the London Chamber offices in May. The meeting was chaired by the LCCI Chief Executive, Colin Stanbridge, with the speaker Sajid Javid...
Blog Tags: LCCI, Political Breakfast, Sajid Javid, Budget


2012-05-09 07:20:53  |  Author: Heather

Jury's Inn Chelsea

The second time that we have booked into a Connect 4 Lunch networking event held by the Hammersmith & Fulham Chamber at the Jury's Inn at the Imperial Wharf in Chelsea.

Located near the fashionable Kings Road,...
Blog Tags: Jury's Inn, Chelsea, Networking event, LCCI, Hammersmith & Fulham, Imperial Wharf


2012-04-18 13:43:56  |  Author: Heather

YRS Festival of Code 6th to 11th August, 2012

I found out about the Young Rewired State Festival of Code...
Blog Tags: YRS, Festival of Code, Mentor, Donate


2012-04-04 17:43:28  |  Author: Heather

A Winning Poster - BCS Women Poster Competition for International Women's Day

I had the opportunity as a British Computer Society member to design and enter a poster  to promote and encourage girls to consider computing as a career. The poster had to be an A4 or A5 and was for use mainly in Secondary or primary...
Blog Tags: BCS, YRS, BCS Women, Bletchley Park, Poster Competition


2012-04-04 13:49:16  |  Author: Heather

Investing in London's Future: Mayor's Education Enquiry

We attended the Investing in London's Future: Mayor's Education Inquiry at the London Chamber of Commerce head offices in London. This meeting explored how to continue driving up standards and attainments, the challenges facing primary...
Blog Tags: LCCI, Greenfoot, BCS, Computingatschool, Mayor's Education Inquiry, Focus Group, Verity


2012-03-29 17:38:13  |  Author: Heather

Shortlisted in the 2012 KEiBA Awards - 2 categories

We were pleased that we were informed that we have been shortlisted in two individual KEiBA Award categories:  Customer Service and Commitment Award and the Best Business Award for Nova IT Solutions Ltd.

We have two...
Blog Tags: KEiBA, Customer Service, Commitment, Business, Awards


2012-03-28 14:22:31  |  Author: Heather

Women in Business evening at LK Bennett - Royal Exchange, London

We attended a fabulous Women in Business evening at LK Bennett held by the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI). Walking through the main Royal Exchange building into LK Bennett's on the far side, we were met by a drinks...
Blog Tags: LK Bennett, LCCI, London, Royal Exchange Buildings, Women in Business


2012-03-27 14:05:55  |  Author: Heather

Goverment Equalities Office meeting - LCCI What Equality Means To Business

We attended a roundtable discussion at the LCCI main offices in Queen Street, London held by the Goverment Equalities Office. This meeting enabled us to discuss and explore how the goverment can help small business achieve minimum...
Blog Tags: LCCI, GEO, Goverment Equalities, Verity Office, SME, Micro-Business


2012-03-22 17:18:59  |  Author: Heather

Heather invited as Ambassador to the London Chamber of Commerce & Industry

We have been LCCI premier members for over a year now, and attended various events all around London. We have two offices in London and about a 60:40 split between London and Kent clients which include schools, charities and...
Blog Tags: LCCI, Ambassador, Yvonne


2012-03-02 15:31:58  |  Author: Heather Nowak

100% Customer Satisfaction!

Wow! One of our customers pointed out today that our Live Support Stats on our website is showing as 100% satisfied customers. Thanks to our fantastic staff and tailored customer service which is manned 24 hours 7 days a week. Yes there really...
Blog Tags: Nova IT Solutions, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction


2012-01-31 11:18:59  |  Author: Heather Nowak

Malcolm has been made an Associate Member of The British Computer Society

We are always very glad to support the British Computer Society and see our membership as relating to professionalism both in business and the IT field. By becoming members we can ensure that our directors and staff are kept...
Blog Tags: AMBCS, Malcolm, BCS


2012-01-29 15:52:19  |  Author: Heather

Fellowship of the British Computer Society

Nova IT Solutions had more than one reason to celebrate the start of 2012 in January. In addition to moving a to a larger office at their Canterbury site in Kent, Roland Nowak received exciting news from the British Computer Society (BCS), The...
Blog Tags: FBCS, Fellowship, British Computer Society


2012-01-28 15:57:08  |  Author: Heather

New Canterbury Office

We have moved to a larger office at our Canterbury site on Saturday. What turned out to be a very good team building experience with frequent coffee and chocolate breaks, we moved and re-installed all office furniture and new equipment in one...
Blog Tags: new office, Canterbury


2012-01-24 16:39:26  |  Author: Heather Nowak

BCS Kent Branch Meeting

 

The Kent Branch of The British Computer Society, 'The...
Blog Tags: BCS, Kent, Jim Norton


2012-01-23 16:20:43  |  Author: Heather Nowak

Buy With Confidence Scheme Presentation Ceremony

Having achieved our Buy with Confidence approval in 2011, we were happy to be invited to a presentation ceremony held by Kent Trading Standards in conjunction with Kent County Council. This...
Blog Tags: Buy with Confidence, KCC, Trading Standards, Presentation, BWC


2012-01-22 16:07:20  |  Author: Heather Nowak

Internet and Telecoms Seminar

We are booked in to attend an Internet and Telecoms seminar  which is being held at a...
Blog Tags: CISCO, Civil Engineers, Westminster


2011-12-09 13:23:13  |  Author: Heather

Chilham Castle Christmas Party in Kent

For anyone who knows Stuart and Tessa Wheeler, they would be in no doubt that Chilham Castle Christmas party is the place to be in December each year. We provide IT support for both Chilham Castle and Chilham Park, in addition to being...
Blog Tags: Chilham Castle, Chilham Park, Christmas Party, Tessa, Stuart Wheeler, BE Events


2011-12-07 11:22:42  |  Author: Heather

Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce Christmas Dinner

The Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce held their Christmas lunch hosted at the lovely Eastwell Manor in Kent on December 7th.

After being welcomed by Audry and Frankie representing the Invicta Chamber, we joined...
Blog Tags: Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce, Eastwell Manor, Christmas Dinner


2011-12-06 11:09:31  |  Author: Heather

Asian Business Association Winter reception

The Asian Business Association is running their Winter Reception hosted by theLondon Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Held at The East India Company in Conduit Street London, guests are welcomed with a tea cocktail and a chance to network...
Blog Tags: LCCI, Asian Business Association, East India Company Fine Foods,,


2011-11-17 06:46:33  |  Author: Heather

BSI ISO 9001 & 14001 Annual Review

Our annual BSI review of our ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems) and 14001 (Environmental Systems) was completed successfully without  any major non-conformances being found. Ian Smith spent two days (16th and 17th November) at our...
Blog Tags: BSI, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, Annual review


2011-11-14 05:46:17  |  Author: Heather

British Wireless for the Blind Fund Fashion Show

The British Wireless for the Blind Fund has been established since 1921.  They help to provide specially adapted radios for visually impaired people. Nova IT Solutions work with them in reporting back from monitoring the servers and...
Blog Tags: BWBF, Invicta Girls, Fashion show


2011-11-02 07:39:37  |  Author: Heather

Propert and Construction Winter Reception

The London Chamber of Commerce and Industry organised the Property and Construction Winter Reception at The Ritz Hotel in London on the 2nd November.

Designed by Charles Mewes and Arthur Davis and based on a French Chateau style,...
Blog Tags: The Ritz, London, Property and construction, LCCI, Nova


2011-11-01 06:51:05  |  Author: Heather

Steady growth for Nova IT Solutions Ltd

Nova IT Solutions has experienced steady growth this year, adding new organisations to our customer base as well as looking after our existing valued clients.  Another two IT Technicians, Malcolm and Colin, have...
Blog Tags: Canterbury Innovation Centre, new office, Nova


2011-10-27 07:12:49  |  Author: Heather

Women in Business - Diane Abbott

On the 27th October, Heather went to The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple in London for a talk by Diane Abbott MP, Shadow Minister for Public Health and MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington. This was organised by the London Chamber...
Blog Tags: Inner Temple, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Nova IT Solutions, London


2011-10-26 07:26:36  |  Author: Heather

Brachers Employment Law Update

As you are probably aware, Employment Law has had a few changes recently which have affected all of us in one way or another.  The experienced law firm, Brachers staged an event at the Kent Science Park on the 26th October to provide...
Blog Tags: Brachers, Employment Law, Kent Science park, Nova


2011-10-14 08:54:21  |  Author: Heather

Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce - AGM

The Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce held their annual AGM at their offices in Ashford. This was followed by a talk by Phil Eckersley the Agent for the South East & East Anglia Bank of England.

After the member only AGM, a...
Blog Tags: kent invicta chamber of commerce, AGM, Phil Eckersley


2011-09-22 07:40:54  |  Author: Heather

LCCI Presidents Reception, Trinity House, London

On Thursday, we had a fabulous evening out at the Presidents Reception held by the London Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

The venue was the  Library in Trinity House and our host was Willie Walsh, President, London Chamber...
Blog Tags: LCCI, Trinity House, Presidents Reception, Lord Coe, Willie Walsh, London,


2011-09-21 08:10:14  |  Author: Heather

Captain Mark Phillips - Training the Teachers of Tomorrow Trust (TTT)

On Wednesday,  I had the opportunity to attend Captain Mark Phillips Jumping Workshop held by the TTT in the outside school at East Whipley Farm in Surrey.  The TTT...
Blog Tags: TTT, Surrey, Captain Mark Phillips


2011-09-20 08:38:28  |  Author: Heather

Muesli Mafia

For anyone who hasn't heard of the Muesli Mafia, they are breakfast networking events not to be missed. Run by Ron Roser, John and Marilyn Sayer  events are held in Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells and Bromley.

We attended...
Blog Tags: Muesli Mafia, Maidstone, Ramada Hotel


2011-09-20 08:27:57  |  Author: Heather

Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce event at Gillingham Golf Club

After rushing back from Surrey on the 21st, I had the chance to join Roland and attend the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce event at the Gillingham Golf Club in Kent.

There was a small group attending this new venue, with a hot fork...
Blog Tags: KICOC, Gillingham Golf Club


2011-09-11 14:43:06  |  Author: Heather

First match for Lions

Our sponsored boys football team, the Sittingbourne Lions Purple U14's, played their first match today against Millstream. Waiting for kick off there were a few nervous faces on the field with a new team and some...
Blog Tags: Lions, Millstream, Leon, football


2011-09-08 15:43:13  |  Author: Heather

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Cadogan Hotel

Having a chance to network with the added bonus of a fabulous lunch is not something I turn down if the opportunity arises. I found myself at a One of a Kind network meeting run by the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Thursday. This...
Blog Tags: LCCI, Cadogan, one of a Kind


2011-09-08 14:56:48  |  Author: Heather

Swale Awards shortlisted

Realising the closing date was upon us, we managed to get our Swale Awards entry form completed at the last minute then delivered  by hand. We were not really expecting to hear any more, and were surprised and delighted to find...
Blog Tags: East Kent Gazette, Swale Awards


2011-09-07 15:50:53  |  Author: Heather

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry - the Royal Mint

On Wednesday we had the opportunity to meet two of our lovely suppliers, Andrew and David, at the Strand to discuss green energy supplies and future technical developments. This was followed by a quick dash across...
Blog Tags: LCCI, Royal Mint, London, Changing Places


2011-09-05 17:55:53  |  Author: Heather

Priestfield Business Club meeting September 2011

The next Priestfield Business Club has been booked for Wednesday 14th September in the Boardroom for Business Club members. We are not sure if we are able to attend, but are going to make every effort to be there and join the other...
Blog Tags: GFC, Priestfields, Business Club


2011-09-01 14:30:30  |  Author: Heather

New team kit for Sittingbourne Lions Purple U14's

We always like to add something back to the community, so when the opportunity came up help out with some sponsorship for the Sittingbourne Lions Purple under 14 boys football team we jumped at the chance. The team now have...
Blog Tags: lions, purple, sponsorship


2011-08-18 16:15:36  |  Author: Heather

IT Directors Forum - Richmond events

Booked in to a different sort of event - the IT Directors Forum held by Richmond events. This was held at the Restaurant Sauterelle, The Royal Exchange, EC3V 3LR - for IT directors, of course!


Blog Tags: Richmond events, IT Directors forum

2011-08-14 15:24:13  |  Author: Heather

Chilham Castle Horse Trials: Cross-Country 2011

One of our favourite equestrian events held locally was the Chilham Castle Horse Trials which we sponsored for the second year running. This comprises dressage, show jumping and a cross country course over challanging obstacles made...
Blog Tags: Chilham Castle, cross-country, 2011 event


2011-08-13 15:05:45  |  Author: Heather

Chilham Castle Dog Show 2011

A lovely scene from the fun dog show held on the second day of the Chilham Castle Horse Trials, one of our sponsored events. This is Luc and Theo Langenhoff with their dog, Kaitlin  (photograph provided by Tessa Wheeler)....
Blog Tags: chilham castle horse trial 2011


2011-08-01 16:19:10  |  Author: Heather

Gillingham Football Club

After  Mike Sullivan (GFC Area Sales Manager) called to say 'hello' and catch up at the B2B exhibition, we met up for a 4D tour of Priestfields - which included the view of the football pitch, pool and the...
Blog Tags: GFC, Mike Sullivan, membership, Priestfields


2011-07-26 18:25:35  |  Author: Heather

Graduation day - University of Greenwich

Finally, the day had come to don the mortar board and gown and join the queue of fellow scholars to attend Rochester Cathedral for the graduation ceremony. Finishing my BSc (Hons) with the University of Greenwich was hard and time management...
Blog Tags: University of greenwich, graduation, rochester cathedral


2011-07-20 23:33:08  |  Author: Heather

Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce B2B exhibition

Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce held their 25th anniversary B2B exhibition at Ashford on June 29th. Nova IT Solutions had a trade stand there with their new graphics on display .......... and we met some pretty interesting people...
Blog Tags: kent invicta chamber of commerce, B2B exhibition, YPS, Samantha Jones Photography


2011-05-12 13:32:56  |  Author: Roland

KEIBA 2011 Awards

As well as being finalists in the Kent Invicat Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Customer Service awards we where also shortlisted in the KEIBA 2011 Customer Service and Commitment wards. Although we didn't win, a top 6 out of...
Blog Tags: Business, Awards, KEIBA, 2011, KEIBA 2011


2011-04-10 09:58:43  |  Author:

Chamber of Commerce Awards 2011 Finalists

Happy Customers = A Happy Company We were very happy to be finalists in the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2011, Excellence in Customer Service catagory as well as the Most Promising New Business catagory Blog Tags: Awards, 2011, Chamber of Commerce


2011-03-06 09:09:42  |  Author: Nova IT Solutions

ISO 14001 Environmental Standard Achieved

Nova IT Solutions have also earned the ISO 14001 Environmental Standard. Audited and awarded by BSI (British Standards Institute) the UK's National Standards Body which is accredited to UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) which is...
Blog Tags: ISO, 14001, BSI, UKAS


2011-02-10 14:55:16  |  Author: Roland

ISO 9001 Quality Managements Standard Achieved

Nine months hard work has meant that Nova IT Solutions have achieved the ISO 9001 UKAS accredited Quality Management Standard awarded by BSI. Our management systems, customer service levels and customer support have been audtied by BSI and...
Blog Tags: ISO 9001 Quality Service Support


2010-12-22 17:42:39  |  Author: Heather

Elsevier applications for Research & Development

Another webinar we registered for was a scientific based one held by Elsevier looking at research applications, development and methods. The title is: Applications for Science, Enabling the Research Community to Deliver a New Era in Scientific...
Blog Tags: Elsevier, research, development, applications, scientific


2010-12-22 17:37:41  |  Author: Heather

CS-One

On to join CS-One at their Christmas dinner at The Eagle Tavern in Faversham. Wearing Mik's tailor made paper hats whilst they opened their secret Santa presents, the well read family joke book managed to resurface to groans of disbelief....
Blog Tags: Cs-One, Eagle Tavern Faversham


2010-12-22 17:34:44  |  Author: Heather

Channel Chamber of Commerce

We attended the Channel Chamber of Commerce Christmas lunch in the fantastic setting of The Grand Hotel in Folkestone on Friday 10th December. Good fun, bad jokes but  great social event.  Blog Tags: Grand Hotel, Folkestone, Chamber of Commerce, Sezen


2010-12-12 17:40:02  |  Author: Heather

BrightTALK

We attended BrightTALK's professional webcast on Tuesday: Clouds & Endpoints Targets for Hackers: Vendors doing enough? This was very informative to those who listened in and they read out and answered some of our questions to the...
Blog Tags: BrightTalk, cloud, webcast


2010-12-08 15:11:43  |  Author: Roland

How blackhat SEO and Fake Anti-Virus work - Sophos demo

Sophos Senior Security Advisor Chester Wisniewski shows how a major web threat works, step by step. This video walks you through how malware authors use blackhat SEO to lure readers to download malicious fake anti-virus, and then demonstrates...
Blog Tags: Video, Fake Anti-Virus, Malware


2010-10-29 00:00:00  |  Author: Roland

Cloud Computing

Still not sure what to think of cloud computing? This video explains the basics of cloud computing, from what it is to how organisations are using it to save money and speed up the delivery of business applications.

It also looks at...
Blog Tags: Cloud Computing,Video


2010-10-25 16:42:05  |  Author: Roland

Another New Service

We now can support your smartphone, Windows, Blackberry, iPhone and more when you're out on the road. This new addition incurs no extra cost over the responsive remote support we already offer. For immediate help Click Here or Contact Us...
Blog Tags: Remote Support, Mobile, Blackberry, iPhone


2010-10-25 16:41:28  |  Author: Roland

In the news

See this article on how Nova It Solutions helped bring Fresh Dental Care a Robust,...
Blog Tags: News,Support,Service


2010-10-25 16:40:53  |  Author: Nova IT Solutions

New Client Imaging Solution

Our new imaging solution has now finished its successful trial. Small networks or large networks restore a desktop laptop or netbook back to its optimal configration customised for your network in minutes.


Blog Tags: Restore,Imaging,Network

2010-04-25 16:36:48  |  Author: Heather

We'll be at the kent2020

Why not pop over and say hello, Kent Showground, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3JF
Heather has been notified she is a finalist in the Switched On It's a Woman's World business awards 2010 The Blog Tags: Kent2020