Corporate Overview Dymaxion Research Limited was incorporated in 1973 and is one of Nova Scotia's leading information technology companies. With over fifty employees in Nova Scotia, Dymaxion's annual sales of network services, computer equipment and software applications exceed eleven million dollars. Dymaxion is an authorized reseller of many quality computer hardware products and is the developer of Medianet, Schedule3W and Practimax application software products. Our business activity is strongly influenced by a constant strive for excellence and quality. Our clients include business corporations, governments, academic institutions and health practitioners who require a problem solving approach to their needs. Our corporate name, Dymaxion, defines the ability to examine a problem from every angle before acting. Computer and Network Sales Dymaxion represents high quality, Tier One manufacturers who lead the industry in research and development. Products such as Hewlett Packard, Compaq, IBM, Toshiba, Microsoft, Intel and Cisco share a common manufacturing heritage based on investment in research and development. Dymaxion believes our policy of marketing high quality products provides reliability and consistency for our clients. Our sales division members all have technical backgrounds and continually receive training on new products and services. Clients can discuss configuration and product compatibility issues and receive helpful advice. With new products arriving on the market at a fast pace, clients rely on the in-depth knowledge of Dymaxion's professional sales staff to ensure they are getting the right products and the best value. Dymaxion holds several National Master Standing Offer agreements providing Federal and Provincial Governments with departmental level purchasing authority. These agreements reflect a strong confidence in our ability to deliver and administer government requirements. From complex networks or large scale servers to small business requirements, Dymaxion provides quality products and technical sales service. Technical Services, Configuration and Installation Services Dymaxion has a range of technical services available through an annual service contract or on an hourly basis. A well trained and qualified staff provides hardware repair, software installation, network configuration and design. Repair service on a per incident basis is offered for problem equipment or networks. Response time for this type of repair can be upgraded to the annual contract level or to Service-On-Call if needed. Dymaxion is a warranty centre for Hewlett-Packard, Compaq, Toshiba, Okidata and other brands. Regardless of the purchase source, Dymaxion can provide depot level warranty service or an upgrade on-site. Following the warranty period, hardware maintenance contracts covering parts and labour are offered, allowing clients to call our service hot line for support. Contracts are available for individual computers or a network of any size. Dymaxion staff are Windows 2000, NT, Novell and VMS certified to provide configuration consulting, installation planning, on-site configuration and systems administration training. Our staff provide invaluable assistance to ensure that integrated computer systems function reliably. Service-On-Call Service-On-Call reduces administration time and saves minimum charges with prepaid blocks of time. Clients can enjoy responsive, contracted technical service and support at economical prices. Service-On-Call provides peace of mind; qualified technicians become familiar with your configuration and can be called on, just like an internal support group. Regardless of the problem, hardware, software operating system or communications, Service-On-Call supports the business operations of our clients. Comfort Zone Comfort Zone is a range of network security and management services from Dymaxion designed to give you peace of mind. It's an odd maxim, but when you connect your business to the world, remember the world is also connected to you. Your data can be read, changed or destroyed by anyone with a computer and a telephone line or internet connection. By using the very latest software tools and highly qualified technicians, our Comfort Zone services can substantially reduce these risks. There are five areas in the Comfort Zone, each designed to focus on a different issue: Intruder Alert!, Secure Remote Networking, Virus Block, Back-up Audit and our popular Service-On-Call. Software The correct choice of computer software is an important issue, especially considering the increasing trend toward connectivity and both local and wide area networks. Software licensing and upgrade programs, together with compatibility issues, can be difficult to manage without experienced assistance. Dymaxion sales staff keep up to date on a daily basis with the latest software issues so they can guide clients through the complex maze of options to arrive at the best solution. Dymaxion is a Microsoft Solutions Partner Provider as well as a Novell Authorized dealer and represents many other major software manufacturers. If you require software for engineering, accounting, multimedia, distribution, voice recognition or any number of other systems, Dymaxion can research and locate the required software. Medianet, Schedule3W & Practimax Designed and developed in Nova Scotia, these award winning software systems are sold across North America and Australia. MEDIANET controls both the inventory and scheduling of media in libraries and equipment & technology centres. Universities, school boards, public libraries and government agencies use MEDIANET and are supported by our Halifax Support Centre over the Internet with upgrades. On-line demonstrations are available anywhere in the world. Schedule3W improves the process of scheduling staff for full-time, part-time and volunteer hours. It supports multiple work locations, staffing levels, special and recurring work weeks and when each employee is working, wants to work and can't work. Two Level scheduling allows you to first schedule when an employee is working and then assign periods of the work day into specific service points. PRACTIMAX solves clinic management issues for physicians. On-line billing to government and insurance companies, patient records, appointment scheduling and financial reporting, and many other features help automate practice management and improve overall profitability. PRACTIMAX is installed at over one hundred locations in Maritime Canada.