JUNE – 08 Goldfield Launches Off-Site Backup Service.
Goldfield is pleased to announce they are now able to offer a secure, off-site back up service to all customers. We have been testing our service for the past few months to make sure everything is in place to protect customer data. Our service offers a totally secure, off-site service which is monitored by our engineers on a daily basis. Backup can be as little as 1 GB up to many terabytes of data. Contact us for more information on this new service.
MAY – 08 The Enterprise Shows contract finished for another year.
The Enterprise Shows, run by Mypec have finished for 2008. Our 26 PC mobile network ran seamlessly and provided all the attendee’s with access to Business Links information as well as the internet. The shows look like they are going to be the best so far with record numbers attending.
APRIL – 08 Curtis Furniture call in Goldfield for network expansion.
Curtis Furniture, part of the Great Clothes outlet in Leeds were in need of an new network uplink to a newly refurbished office. Their existing company let them down and they needed a fast turnaround. Goldfield quoted and started the job within a couple of days, providing an uplink between 2 buildings via overhead cable and a 10 point network in the new office.
April – 08 Goldfield welcome Kuhnel onboard as support customer.
Kuhnel are a large retail print company who provide print and point of sale for many of the large UK retail outlets such as Currys and PC World.
MARCH – 08 Goldfield win cabling contract for new Children’s Centre in Halifax.
Goldfield has won a contract to install a complete data and communications system at a new Children’s Centre in Halifax. The install will be done in 2 phases with the 1st phase being completed by the end of March and the second in June.
MARCH – 08 Goldfield prepares for the Enterprise Shows.
Goldfield is in final stages of preparations for the start of the 2008 Enterprise Shows. The first event is to be held at Millennium Square in Leeds on the 5th/6th April. We will be providing and supporting a 27 PC network with full internet access and print facility for public use.
March – 08 Goldfield welcomes on-board new engineer.
Goldfield is once again expanding the engineering department. Luke brings a wealth of experience, along with several Microsoft qualifications. The increase in man power allows Goldfield to continue its steady growth and maintain the high level of service customers have come to expect.
FEBRUARY – 08 JEM Dental Practice call on Goldfield for major IT upgrade.
Jane Moore Dental Practice, based in Leeds have called in Goldfield to install the dental rooms with new IT equipment, including flexible wall mounted flat screens and a new network infrastructure over 3 floors. They are now able to update records quicker and more efficiently.
JANUARY – 08 Omega Signs Upgrade to Gigabit.
Omega Signs, a long standing customer of Goldfield, upgrade the network infrastructure to Gigabit. Using Gigabit Managed Switches means Goldfield can monitor the network allowing the 60+ users PC’s now send and receive information over the network 10 times faster than before.
NOVEMBER – 07 Goldfield expands the engineering department.
We would like to welcome James onboard as our permanent in-house support engineer. He will be the first line support for any customers requiring remote and telephone support.
OCTOBER 07- - Goldfield wins Mypec tender for 5th year running!
Goldfield have been successful in securing the Mypec contract to provide full IT service & support for ‘The Enterprise Shows’. The event funded by business link and Yorkshire Forward is held over a 2 month period in 4 locations across Yorkshire.
September 2007 – Goldfield win Milners Solicitors expansion contract
Milner’s Solicitors of Leeds are opening a new office in Wakefield. Goldfield will be helping set up and support the new office. This includes installing a new Network infrastructure and implementing remote services for the clients.
July 2007 – Search Engine Optimization For Your Website.
Another string to Goldfields bow!! As of July 2007 we can now make sure that your website will appear within the first 2 pages of many of the major search engines. This service has the opportunity to expand the presence of your website across the internet and having traffic delivered to your website in the most cost effective way possible.
June 2007 – Blackberry consultancy and support
Goldfield has added blackberry consultancy and support to their ever increasing list of services. Now we can help you find and implement the right Blackberries and services to suit your business needs.
May 2007 - The Enterprise Shows contract completed for 2007.
Goldfield has successfully fulfilled this year’s Enterprise Show contract with Mypec. For a 4th year running we have provided a seamless service from start to finish, exceeding the expectations of our client.
March 2007 - Goldfield continues to improve support for customers.
Goldfield is constantly improving the support we offer to customers, making pro-active maintanance a proirity and reducing response times where possible.
We have introduced a 24/7 monitoring system for servers, which informs us of any problems or issues which may be critical to the running of the system. It also provides reports allowing us to give customer feedback on any potential problems that may arise.This service is included in our current maintainance packages, but is also offered as a seperate product.
February 2007 - Goldfield cable new site for JCS Leisure.
Acting on behalf of Logical Telecom, Goldfield installed a 6-point network in a new portable cabin for JCS Leisure at there site near Elsham, North Lincs.
February 2007 - Goldfield back at Doncaster Races!
Acting on behalf of Logical Telecom, Goldfield return to Doncaster Race Course to further extend the IT/Telecoms network in the administration building.
February 2007 - Goldfield's 4th year supporting The Mypec Shows.
For a fourth year Goldfield are preparing for the shows run by Mypec Ltd. We provide a mobile, 23 user IT-network infrastructure for the shows, which are located at 4 different venues across Yorkshire (Hull, Leeds, Sheffield, York) between March and May 2007. For more information on the shows please click here.
January 2007 - Microsoft's Windows Vista is Launched..
Microsoft officially launch the new operating system Windows Vista along with the new version of Office, 2007. Although this has been available to us for the past few months it is now on sale to the public. There are several version of the all new operating system, 5 in total. Goldfield will be supplying the business version at some point in the future once we are happy that it is fully compatable with other software pacakges such as Sage, etc. For more information on the new Vista Operating System click here.
January 2007 - Goldfield Become Preferred Cabling Partner for Logical Telecom..
Goldfiield have been selcted as the preferred cabling company by Logical Telecom(link). Logical Telecom are a Leeds based company who offer telecom solutions for businesses.
January 2007 - Goldfield wins cabling contract with Heat.
Goldfiield have secured a contract with Heat(Link) of Leeds to install a new 48 point network infrastructure into the offices at Sayes Domestic Services in Morley. The new network was installed alongside the current network, allowing the day to day running of the business to continue. The 5 day installation was completed in time for the change over to the new systems.
December 2006 - Goldfield would like to wish all our customers a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year.
December 2006 - Goldfield wins 2 further networking jobs from Logical Telecom.
Goldfiield have secured 2 more cabling jobs through Logical Telecom. Both jobs were completed with excellent feedback from the customers.
'Had the cabling guys in today and we were very impressed. Did a great job, cleaned up any mess and were great around our customers.
Please let whoever needs to know we were very impressed.'
Jonathan Ratcliffe
JD Cycles, Ilkley
November 2006 - Goldfield deploy a point to point wireless link at Pecan Deluxe Candy.
Goldfiield installed a wireless Bridging Kit, using 5ghz/19Dbi clear line of site antenna. This gives a near constant 50Mbps network connection between 2 buildings.
November 2006 - Goldfield wins networking job at A1 ElectroServe.
Goldfiield, again acting on behalf of Logical telecom, expanded the current network at A1 Electroserve of Leeds. We added an additional 34 Telcom/Network points throughout the building to assist the expansion of the companies sales force.
October 2006 - Goldfield wins networking job at Doncaster Race Course.
Goldfiield, acting on behalf of Logical telecom, extended the current network infrastructure at Doncaster Race Course to help house growing staff numbers.
July 2006 - Goldfield becomes an 'associate member' with Intel’s channel partner program.
As an Intel product Integrator(IPI) for the past 2 years, Goldfield have now become an associate member. This outlines our continued commitment in providing a high level of service and support on all Intel equipment.
June 2006 - The Enterprise Shows contract completed for 2006.
Goldfield has successfully fulfilled this year’s Enterprise Show contract with Mypec.
For a 3rd year running we have provided a seamless service from start to finish, exceeding the expectations of our client.
May 2006 - Goldfield continues on Microsoft Partner Programme.
Being a 'Registered Partner' gives Goldfield access to internal use software and keeps us up-to-date on future Microsoft technologies. We can also take advantage of enhanced support services and training programs.
May 2006 - Goldfield becomes GFI Reseller.
Goldfield have become a reseller for GFI Software. GFI are a leading developer of network security, content security and messaging software. Several customers have already taken advantage of the 'Mail Security' software which, amongst other things removes excessive spam mail received. We will be offering this software over the next few months once we have finished testing and training.
The product range includes:-
• GFI MailSecurity - email content/exploit checking and anti-virus software.
• GFI MailEssentials - server-based anti-spam software.
• GFI MailArchiver - email archiving solution.
• GFI FAXmaker - fax server software.
• GFI Network Server - Monitor that alerts and corrects network/server issues.
• GFI LANguard - Network security auditing and patch management.
• GFI LANguard - Network-wide event log monitoring and management.
• GFI EndPoint - Security for network-wide control of removable media.
• GFI WebMonitor - HTTP/FTP monitoring and anti-virus software for ISA Server.
May 2006 - Microsoft Windows Vista & Office 2007 beta testing starts.
Goldfield has started beta testing Microsoft’s new operating system Vista and the new Office 2007 suites. Due for launch early next year it gives us a chance to learn the new features and test the hardware it will work with. We can also report any problems/bugs we encounter!
January 2006 - Goldfield wins Mypec tender for 2006/2007.
Goldfield has secured a 2 year tender to provide a mobile 25 user IT-network infrastructure for The Enterprise Shows.
The shows take place over 4 weekends, located at 4 different venues across Yorkshire.
Leeds - Millennium Square
Sheffield - Meadowhall
York - Yorkshire Museum Gardens
Hull - City Hall
Our main objectives :-
Install a temporary gigabit network infrastructure.
Supply & install 23 PC’s/Server/Laptops/broadband connection/wireless.
On-site support over weekends for staff and attendees.
Supply a satellite based Internet connection for PC’s over a 3 day period.
Highlights 2005
June 2005 – Goldfield completes Mypec tender.
We complete the Mypec tender, trouble-free and with praise from all involved, including the show organisers.
April 2005 - Goldfield becomes partner for Backup Technology.
We have teamed up with Backup Technology to offer customers an affordable and reliable off-site data backup service.
March 2005 - Goldfield prepares for The Enterprise Shows.
The success of 2004 means we will again be providing a mobile, 23 user IT-network infrastructure for The Enterprise Shows, organised by Mypec. The shows are located at 4 different venues across Yorkshire (Leeds, York, Sheffield and Hull) during spring/summer 2005. The network provided includes server, workstations, broadband internet access and network laser printers.
Highlights 2004
October 2004 - Goldfield contract with Redwoods/Dowling Kerr completed.
The cabling contract has been completed within the scheduled time scale. The quality of the installation was praised by everyone involved including BT engineers, who installed the telecoms system.
September 2004 - Goldfield wins contract to cable new 2 storey building for Redwoods/Dowling Kerr.
Established estate agents Redwoods/Dowling Kerr of Holmfirth have confirmed Goldfield as the Data/Comms cable installation company for the purpose built offices in Honley, Huddersfield.
The project requires Goldfield to install a 240 point network over 2 floors, with a central floor standing cabinet for both Data and telecoms. They have recently been taken over by a large PLC, and had outgrown the current offices in Holmfirth.
September 2004 - Goldfield welcomes onboard our fourth engineer, Mark.
Mark's background working with larger PLC companies has given him a wealth of experience and qualifications, including Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA), HP Accredited Systems Engineer (ASE) and Microsoft Certified Systems engineer (MSCE). He will be joining our on-site support team.
August 2004 – Goldfield offers additional services.
We have expanded our portfolio of services, and now offer the following:
Laptops:- Repairs and upgrades to all makes of laptops. From memory/hard drive upgrades to replacing damaged screens, components and keyboards.
Printers:- All types of printers, from small inkjets to large format lasers. Service kits and upgrades are also available.
June 2004 - Goldfield completes the job for Mypec.
The Enterprise Shows organised by Mypec, finish with praise for Goldfield’s trouble free installation and support.
May 2004 - Goldfield joins the Microsoft Partner Program.
This gives Goldfield vital support and training from Microsoft, which means our engineers are kept up to date with all the current Microsoft packages. We also get to trial and Beta test all software packages before they are launched.
April 2004 - Goldfield becomes an Intel Product Integrator (IPI).
In an effort to continue offering high quality computers/components we have become an Intel Product Integrator. This commitment means we can offer customers a higher level of support on all the Intel products we sell, which includes advanced replacements on motherboards and CPU’s we have supplied. We also get to know about all new products before they are launched and are kept up to date with the latest technology with training and 24/7 support.
January 2004 - Goldfield wins a 2 year tender to supply, Install & support a mobile IT network.
Mypec, a very well established event organisation company have selected Goldfield to provide a mobile 23 user IT-network for The Enterprise Shows.
Covering 4 different venues (Leeds, York, Sheffield and Hull) during spring/summer 2004, the network includes a server, workstations with internet access and network laser printers. We will also be providing on-site support for the events
Highlights 2003
Goldfield Joins Kroll Ontrack Partner Program.
To offer customers a broader range of recovery options we have joined Kroll Ontrack’s Partner Program. This opens up a higher level of service we cannot offer from software recovery alone. Being one of the world’s leading data recovery specialists, Kroll Ontrack can offer hardware recovery from media that is not functioning or has been damaged.
AUGUST 2002 - Goldfield Computing Ltd is born.
