We are excited to announce that Pinnacle is expanding its services and offerings to the Indianapolis area. Pinnacle will be merging with InfoPoint, an Indianapolis area training center, and maintaining an office in Indianapolis. Since its inception in 1996, Pinnacle has been and continues to be a leader of technology services in Indiana. You will have the same great experience and work with the same friendly faces, but will now offer a wider range of technology solutions to the Indianapolis area: Continue reading →

The Pinnacle Group of Indiana, recently attained its 10^th Microsoft Partner Competency, the Microsoft Partner Silver Learning Competency.  To earn a Silver Learning Competency, organizations must complete a rigorous set of tests to prove their level of technology expertise, have the right number of Microsoft Certified Professionals and Microsoft Certified Trainers, submit client references and demonstrate their commitment to client satisfaction by participating in an annual survey.

With the addition of the Silver Learning Competency, Pinnacle continues to hold more competencies than any other Microsoft Partner in Northern Indiana.  As a Microsoft Partner with the Silver Learning Competency, the Pinnacle Group will have access to pre-release content, and will be exclusively authorized by Microsoft to teach using Microsoft Official Courseware (MOC). MOC will enable Pinnacle to help its customers gain proficiency through Hands-On Labs, simulations, and real-world application of skills. Pinnacle will also be able focus on its training strengths—and meet customer needs more effectively—by offering courses in a variety of formats.

That’s right you heard that correctly – Microsoft Office Professional 2010 is regularly priced at $499 we are going to give it to you when you vote for Craig Sroda in the South Bend Center for the Homeless’ Dancing with Our Stars event 10 times (donation of $350 or more).

Craig Needs your Votes!

As this is a fundraiser, the competition is won by securing votes prior to the event. Each vote costs $39, the cost to house and feed one guest at the Center for a day. Our goal is to raise $15,000 for the homeless. Daunting as that may seem, we ask that you consider the largest gift you are capable of so that we can leverage the greatest dollars possible. Donations can be made online. All donations are tax deductible.

This is a one time offer we will be notified of any and all votes that Craig receives and if we see that you have voted ten times for Craig we will send you a copy of Microsoft Office 2010 Professional Edition which includes, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Publisher, and Access. This is a fantastic deal! Just for voting for Craig.

Make your votes today there are only 12 copies of Office available!

The Pinnacle Group of Indiana, successfully launched its state of the art Training Center, on Monday, March 28^th, hosting two full Microsoft technical workshops.  The week was highlighted by over 100 individuals who attended the Pinnacle Training Center Open House on Wednesday, March 30^th.  With catering provided by Max and Erma’s of Mishawaka, guests enjoyed an evening of refreshments and great food.  Pinnacle staff provided Open House attendees with tours of the Pinnacle offices and training center throughout the evening.  Many attendees expressed their excitement that Pinnacle was now in the computer training business.  Attendees were also informed of Pinnacle’s partnership with Infopoint, a computer training center based in Indianapolis.  The Pinnacle/Infopoint Partnership, allows for more training resources to be offered to all Pinnacle and Infopoint clients on a state-wide level. Classes in Mishawaka and Indianapolis, are currently being offered through both locations.

“The Exchange 2010 introductory overview that I attended was very educational and worthwhile. I especially appreciated the instructor’s ability, and willingness, to incorporate discussions relating to real world issues and solutions. Having a quality training center that is literally a minute away is a real plus for our business.” Kirt Prchlik, Quality Dining, Inc.

Check out our Training Center page to find out what classes are being offered.

The only thing worse than training your employees and having them quit is not training them and having them stay.  -William Vanderbilt

We’ve all been there, we go to the drive through because you are in a hurry, they take forever to get your order, asking you do you want this/that after you already provided that information the first go around.  You then pull to the window, grab your lunch and off you go only to open it down the road and it’s not what you ordered.  It seems as if a little common sense training would go a long way?

In the technical world – it’s beyond a little common sense but the concept still stands –instruction goes a lot further than if left on your own.  Technology changes daily and to help you succeed – you need a quality training provider.  We at Pinnacle have recognized the need in the Michiana area for a quality Training Center.  No longer will you have to drive to Chicago, Detroit or Indianapolis – you’ll be able to head to Mishawaka and even get to sleep at night in your very own bed!

We offer courses in Microsoft, Microsoft Dynamics, VMware, Cisco, Citrix, Adobe, Project Management and more.  Classes are taught by certified instructors with real world experience.  Our classroom features hands on experience and includes some of the latest technologies in hardware, 24” monitors and plenty of elbow room.

We offer courses in our classroom as well as we are able to offer courses at your location and even tailor it for your business needs.

Classes begin on Monday, March 28.  Don’t see the exact class you are looking for on our schedule? – Let us know.

We’d like to invite you to come check out our new state of the art classroom – and we’re hosting an Open House – just for you.  Join us on Wednesday, March 30 from 4:30pm-6:30pm at our office in Mishawaka (4100 Edison Lakes Pkwy Ste 320).  We’ll roll out the red carpet, get a first-hand experience in our Training Center, meet instructors, and enjoy a cocktail & appetizers all on us!  Simply RSVP here.

Would you ‘cha cha cha’ in front of hundreds for your favorite charity? Well, that’s what our very own Craig Sroda will be doing for the Center for the Homeless in South Bend, in their version of “Dancing with the Stars.” A group of community members, partnered with professional dance instructors will be competing against one another on April 29^th.

The Center for the Homeless is a nationally recognized model serving the most vulnerable throughout the South Bend area. This dance competition is part of their yearly Miracle Auction event. Money raised goes directly to support the Center’s mission which has provided more than 700,000 safe nights, over 1.5 million meals, and has welcomed over 45,000 men, women, and children since its opening in 1988. Their intensive programs are designed to break the cycle of homelessness and to equip individuals with the tools and support to turn their lives around. They have received considerable national attention due to their innovation and effectiveness.

Craig Needs your Votes!

As this is a fundraiser, the competition is won by securing votes prior to the event. Each vote costs $39, the cost to house and feed one guest at the Center for a day. Our goal is to raise $15,000 for the homeless. Daunting as that may seem, we ask that you consider the largest gift you are capable of so that we can leverage the greatest dollars possible. Donations can be made online. We ask that you make your donation no later than March 31^st. All donations are tax deductible.

Will you help?

The red-carpet event, which includes a dinner and auction, should be great fun. For those of you not able to make the event, videos of the dances will be posted online afterwards. Please remember that by supporting Craig, you are supporting a top-notch program that caters to the most vulnerable in our community. With the current economy, the Centers needs are greater than ever. We hope that you are in a position to give to this incredible cause.

We’d like to remind you to attend Convergence® 2011 Atlanta. This is the Microsoft Dynamics® premier event, bringing customers, partners, Microsoft team members, and industry experts together to share ideas and knowledge. Developed with input from users just like you, this year’s agenda will offer a variety of learning opportunities and formats. More than 400 informative sessions, structured and unstructured networking opportunities, technical assistance, and hands-on labs will help you discover how to get the most value from your Microsoft Dynamics solution. Check out the session catalog for details on titles, abstracts, and assigned time slots.

So what is Microsoft Convergence 2011 and why should I care?

Convergence is a “Microsoft Dynamics event where you can experience first-hand how you can optimize your business and improve your bottom line.  This event serves as the meeting point for the Microsoft Dynamics Customer and Partner business community.”  Convergence is April 10-13, 2011 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA.

So why should I consider attending you ask?

1. Learn how you can get the most out of your Microsoft Dynamics solution.
2. Network and collaborate with your peers and the product experts from Microsoft.
3. Experience the latest solution innovations, new products and technologies.
4. Gain insights into Microsoft’s corporate direction and understand future plans for your Microsoft Dynamics solution.

Good news! You can still take advantage of the early registration discount! Register before February 21, 2011, for a $300-per-person savings off the regular registration fee!  If you plan on being there, we’d like to know and connect with you at the event.

Register now and save!

Special Group Discount

Register at least three attendees from your organization at the early-registration price or the standard conference rate, and you’ll receive an additional $100 discount for the third and all subsequent registrants. Read discount details on the Convergence website.

Microsoft Dynamics Convergence 2011 exclusive attendee offer (U.S. and Canada)

Here’s another incentive for attending Convergence 2011 Atlanta. Effective Monday, April 11, 2011 and available until the end of business day Thursday, May 26, 2011, Microsoft Dynamics ERP existing customers in the U.S. and Canada are eligible for a 20 percent discount when:

• Acquiring additional users
• Acquiring additional modules or granules
• Transitioning between Microsoft Dynamics product lines, editions, or licensing models (LMT)

Find out more about this offer.

We look forward to sharing the Convergence experience with you!

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