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Breaking Cover.

As we prepare to break cover from the pandemic, optimism lies ahead. By cohesively staying on track (albeit on some precarious rails), as David Rhodes put it, "there's a light at the end of the tunnel."

- May 2020 -

 

Dear Datamax Family,

In an unprecedented time for our country and our company, there are reasons to celebrate as we continue forward. Sales are continuing to come in … service calls are ticking up … and Datamax was honored to be on the cover of ENX Magazine.

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Cover Story.

When asked what makes the Datamax story unique, ENX Editorial Director Erik Cagle says that our tagline "Relevant Technology. Raving Results®" and our Mission Statement "Creating Raving Fans®" say it all. In this "feature on a feature," we sit down with the author to discuss his impressions of Datamax and reasons this article needed to be written.

Click to Read About the Datamax Cover Story! ›

We want your feedback on how we're covering COVID-19!

During this time of uncertainty, clear communication, support and cool heads are more critical than ever. This survey provides us important insight into how you feel regarding Datamax COVID-19 preparation and support.

We would appreciate you taking a few moments to complete the following three (3) question survey so that we can continue to evaluate and elevate our support for you.

Your Raving Fan!

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Answer on a scale of 1 to 10: (10 = strongly agree)

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Distance Covered.

As we slowly create distance from the pandemic storm and the social distancing that accompanies it, all eyes remain on the road. Read how several Texas employees worked strategically (and creatively!) together to cover the distance with customers, no matter the necessary length.

Read how Datamax goes the distance!

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This month's featured Datamax articles.

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We've Got IT Covered: The Development of MaxCare (From Macs to Max)

In 2014, Datamax found itself with a need to unify its family of technology support services, as well as communicate the breadth of offerings. Robert Caldwell and Brian James (both with Apple backgrounds), share the branding story behind MAXimum coverage.

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Certifications Covered: Texas Team Earns 13th Straight ATSP Award

13 may be an unlucky number, but there was no luck involved (rather hundreds of hours of individual training) with Datamax maintaining an unprecedented streak of ATSP Certifications. Read about the dedication and the collaboration that went into this achievement.

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Datamax Thinking Blog: 5 Cybersecurity Tips Amid the Work From Home Tidal Wave

When huddled with your laptop into the kitchen nook, or spread across the couch, the comfort of your home should never soften your cybersecurity awareness. Don't let the tidal wave come crashing down on you and your business. 

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Covered in Patriotism.

Every Christmas, Little Rock Human Resources’ Tamara Hargrove makes it a point to set wreaths on the graves at North Little Rock Veteran’s Cemetery (pictured). Coming from a Military family, and with a son currently serving overseas, her passion for our soldiers runs deep. With Memorial Day approaching, she explains the ways she’s covered in patriotism. 

In spite of COVID-19, we've still got much to rave about.

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Raving Fans:  Customer Spotlight

Chris Hoefer
Longview

When Chris Hoefer runs a marathon with his daughter, every mile counts. When he's running to a customer who's completely down, every minute counts. Read how he and Matt Crouch helped get an East Texas organization happily back up and running in less than two hours.  

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Raving Teammates: Employee Spotlight

William Washington
Little Rock

Little Rock technician and US Marine Corps veteran William Washington received two definitive signs that he'd have a future in the copier business ... and what a bright future it's turned out to be. From military service to his service of every business he visits, learn what makes him a "Raving Fan."

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Raving Results: Solutions Spotlight

Brian Drexel 
Dallas/Fort Worth

Introducing our entire family of technology of support services via the MaxCare diagram is an integral part of any sales role. Brian Drexel, another US Marine veteran, did just that for a DFW church. Fellow US Marine John Wannamaker took the baton and ran with it!!

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Raving Friends: Charitable Spotlight

Methodist Family Health
Little Rock

The event was supposed to be this weekend, but like so many others, it was postponed. No matter, Datamax is proud to support Methodist Family Health Foundation by sponsoring the 2020 Southern Silks Derby Day Soiree. Proceeds will help provide counseling and support to children and families.

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Celebrating New Hires, Work Anniversaries, Birthdays ... and Fallen Heroes.

Arkansas/Texarkana New Hires & Anniversaries

NEW HIRES:
  • No new hires.
ANNIVERSARIES: (Years at Datamax)
  • Joe Stuart - 5/4 (5)
  • Charles Williams - 5/13 (1)
  • Robert Collums - 5/14 (8)
  • Jamie Hughes - 5/21 (2)
  • Roger Mills - 5/24 (27)
  • Rodger Morris - 5/26 (5)
  • Jason Michealson - 5/26 (5)
  • Amanda Savage - 5/28 (1)
  • David Holzhauer - 5/28 (35)

Dallas/Ft. Worth New Hires & Anniversaries

NEW HIRES:
  • Zachary Anderson - 4/7
  • Faraz Ahmed Hussain - 4/1
  • Kenneth Wells - 3/30
ANNIVERSARIES: (Years at Datamax)
  • MJeremiah Davis - 5/4 (5)
  • Jennifer Edens - 5/6 (7)
  • Linda Narcho - 5/8 (3)
  • Larry Floyd - 5/4 (16)
  • Tom Otto - 5/14 (2)
  • Ryan McConnell - 5/20 (1)
  • Robert Scheetz - 5/28 (1)

East Texas New Hires & Anniversaries

NEW HIRES:
  • No new hires.
ANNIVERSARIES: (Years at Datamax)
  • No anniversaries.

Saint Louis New Hires & Anniversaries

NEW HIRES:
  • No new hires.
ANNIVERSARIES: (Years at Datamax)
  • No anniversaries.

Arkansas/Texarkana Birthdays

  • Kenneth Miller - 5/6
  • Rhonda Burton - 5/11
  • Tiffani Smith - 5/21
  • Patsy Guess - 5/27

Dallas/Fort Worth Birthdays

  • Faraz Ahmed Hussain - 5/3
  • Franklin Cox - 5/9
  • Jennifer Edens - 5/9
  • Tom Otto - 5/11
  • Matthew Owens - 5/13
  • Linda Narcho - 5/15
  • Timothy Williams - 5/19
  • Eric Szuminski - 5/23
  • Cleayton Mills - 5/30

East Texas Birthdays

  • Michael Johnson - 5/7
  • Lamar Hampton - 5/14
  • Kaylee Lynn - 5/19

Saint Louis Birthdays

  • Laura Allen - 5/25

Barry Simon

Simon says ...

In a pandemic or otherwise, it’s a lack of communication that hurts people. The people that aren’t in the know don’t like it, and the people that are in the know don’t share it.- Barry Simon

 

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From Cover to Cover.

To commemorate the 2nd anniversary of our corporate eNewsletter, we share with you the Rave Review Reading Room. In this catalog of past issues, relive every month's edition right here. Celebrate, for a second time, all the awesome accomplishments of the greater Datamax family.

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