MSPMentor Awards Harbor Computer Services MSPMentor has awarded Harbor Computer Services in it's Top 501 IT Firms in the world and Top 100 Small Business IT Firms in the world award categories. The further ranked HCS as #39 in overall business management.

Amy Babinchak appointed to Microsoft Futures Council The Microsoft Futures Council is a small group of select IT professionals that Microsoft has brought together to assist in design review for the next version of their server products. This and the other Council's that Amy is a member allow Harbor to provide direct feedback from our clients to major vendors to produce better products designed with their needs in mind.

Ed Rempala has been hired as a Network Technician Ed comes to us from Delta Airlines where he made sure that all computers at Metro Detroit Airport were up and running at all times. Ed holds his Microsoft enginering certificate and will be responsible for many of our larger client networks.

Ted Kinczkowski has been promoted to Technical Manager Ted has proven extraordinary skill at project management and technical expertise. He has risen at Harbor over 8 years to this position in which he will oversee new projects, perform critical installations, consult with our clients and ensure that our high standards of service are met by everyone.

Amy Babinchak has been recognized as one of the top 150 most influential small/medium business consultants For the third year in a row, Amy has been so regcognized by SMBTN and SMBNation. Annonymous nominations are sought then a board of last years winners (non-eligible) are selected to review the peer nominations. Amy is honored to think that her national peers continue to recognize her.

Amy Babinchak has been appointed to the Partner Advisory Council at Equus Equus assembles Intel hardware. They are the largest Intel builder in the USA, are a USA employee owned company and perform all manufacturing in the USA. They are Harbor's preferred PC, laptop and server vendor. This opportunity brings Harbor into direct relationship with top management and provides an opportunity to influence future products.

Amy Babinchak has been appointed to the Storagecraft Marketing Advisory Council Storagecraft creates the backup software that Harbor prefers. This opportunity allows Harbor to influence future product development and provides a direct relationship with top management.

Amy Babinchak has earned the Storagecraft Engineer Certification Storagecraft makes ShadowProtect our preferred backup and disaster recovery solution. Amy recently completed their highest level of certification.
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Amy Babinchak selected to develop Windows 2012 exam Amy has completed work on the development of a Windows 2012 exam. This is one of the exams that provide IT professionals with certification credentials.

Harbor Computer Services hires Jason Basile and Shanewaz Ahmed We are pleased to announce the addition of two staff people. Jason work internal IT for a local medium size automotive supplier and Shanewaz comes to us from the Oakland University IT department.

Amy Babinchak, recognized as SMB 150 Top Influencer SMBNation (Small and Medium Business) recognized Amy as one of the top most influential IT prople in the industry for the second year running.

Amy Babinchak, recognized by Redmond Channel Partner Magazine as Top 10 MVP Microsoft awards the top 1700 IT professionals in the world. The magazine selected who they felt where the best of the best. Quite an honor.

Harbor Computer Services winner of Best of Michigan Award for Technology Companies The readers of Corp! Magazine awarded HCS. We're excited to be so recognized by the local business community.

Amy Babinchak, Ted Kinczkowski and Diana Zhao have achieved their Small Business Server 2011 Certification.  Harbor is pleased to have some of the first people in technology to pass this exam. In addition to the honor of having passed the exam, this achievement also allows each member to retain their Small Business Server Specialist designation.

Amy Babinchak, Awarded Microsoft MVP Amy was re-awarded to 2011 as a Microsoft MVP for Small Business Server. This is the 5th year that she has been so awarded. MVP's are selected for their exceptional technical skills and the proven sharing of those skills with other IT Professionals.

Amy Records LooksCloudy Podcast Amy and Susan Bradley were guests on The Weather Report by LooksCloudy.com a new news website for IT Professionals. In this Podcast they discussed the release of SBS 2011 and SBS Essentials and how they fit in with the movement to the cloud.

Amy Babinchak, SMB 150 Most Influential Amy was named to the SMB 150 Most Influential list. This list represents the movers in the IT community serving small and medium businesses.

SmallTechNotes syndicated Harbor Computer Services blog has been chosen for syndication by MicrosoftPartnerNetwork.com. The Microsoft partner network support partners worldwide with information, technical and sales training. The new blog network is designed to help partners stay informed and connected with each other.

Amy Babinchak, awarded as SBSer of the Year. Amy has been awarded SBSer of the Year at SMBNation. SBSer of the Year is awarded to the person that has shown leadership and has given the most to the IT community in the past year.

Diana Zhao, selected as a Subject Matter Expert for SBS. Diana has been contracted to review questions that will appear on all future SBS certification examinations that IT Professional around the world will take to prove their expertise.

Ted Kinczkowski, is attending SMBNation and Third Tier technical training. Ted will attend technical training at two events focused on small business technology. Sessions will include small business server, sharepoint among others.

Amy Babinchak, selected as Subject Matter Expert for SBS Amy has been contracted write questions for the SBS certification exam that IT Professionals around the world will take to prove their expertise.

Awarded: 2010 Small Business Specialist of the Year! Harbor Computer Services was chosen from an International field of IT consulting firms for this honor. This award is given for outstanding network support services. There is one company so honored each year by Microsoft.

Amy Babinchak, named to Symform Advisory Council Amy is advising this new online backup service to design the product for small and medium business backup.

Ted Kinczkowski Sponsored Invitee to Tech Innovators Ted will be participating as a invited sponsored attendee of the Tech Innovators event in Las Vegas. As one of about 10 people in the room, software vendors will present their product roadmap, seek input and show off "coming soon" product lines.

Awarded: Microsoft Partner Award Congratulations!! Harbor Computer Service is being recognized as the winner of the Heartland Area Partner VAR Open Growth Award. This award recognizes you for your strong contributions to Microsoft.