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Released for: Meritel Group                                           Contact: Kalyan Sennerikuppam
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Released by: Monroe Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
                      August 10, 2008

For Immediate Release

Meritel Group Offers Flexibility with Remote Connectivity

Canton, Michigan-Meritel Group LLC, an information technology and management support provider, introduces a newfound flexibility for employees and businesses with Remote Connectivity Services. Remote connectivity is a way for users to securely connect to their network while away from the network site. According to Kalyan Sennerikuppam, President of Meritel Group, "One of our clients is a full-time manager and parent who wanted more freedom and flexibility in the way she worked. Remote access to her office network enabled her to maintain a better work/life balance. Now she is able to attend her children's extra-curricular activities while staying on top of her demanding position." Meritel Group's remote access services can benefit organizations of all types and sizes, whether a non-profit group seeking volunteers who want to work from home, employees desiring flexible schedule, or global corporations needing to link professionals working at distant locations.

For more information, contact Meritel Group at (877) 265-6578 and sales@meritelgroup.com

                         

Released for: Meritel Group                                           Contact: Kalyan Sennerikuppam
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Released by: Monroe Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
                      July 10, 2008

For Immediate Release

Meritel Group President & CEO Joins Doctor's Digest Advisory Board

Canton, Michigan -Meritel Group LLC, an information technology and management support provider, is pleased to announce that Kalyan Sennerikkupam, President & CEO, has been invited to join the Advisory Board of the publication Doctor's Digest, Small Practice Survival Guide. Doctor's Digest provides physicians and allied healthcare professionals with practical how-to-solutions from thought leaders and experts to make their clinical practice and professional careers more successful and satisfying.

Mr. Sennerikuppam has over 15 years experience in the technology sector, managing projects and providing IT solutions to business communities throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. In addition, he actively serves as a consultant and CIO to physicians and practice professionals. Sitting on the Advisory Board enables him to counsel practices on how to adopt technology in order to streamline their workflow and everyday processes. According to Mr. Sennerikuppam, "Many practices large or small do not know how to adopt technology whether it is for billing, practice management, or electronic records management. This is where an evaluation and consultation conducted by myself and Meritel Group is certainly beneficial. In fact, there have been instances when we have determined that a practice is not yet ready for an electronic process and in these cases our best advice is not to spend the money. Our goal is to always work in their best interest."

In the May/June 2008 issue of Doctor's Digest, Mr. Sennerikuppam offers his opinion in the section, "Making Tech Dollars Count", by discussing how physicians are now accessing technology to obtain their Continuing Medical Education (CME). To obtain a copy of the full article or for more information, contact Meritel Group at (877) 265-6578 or visit www.meritelgroup.com For more information about Doctor's Digest, Small Practice Survival Guide, visit www.doctorsdigest.net

                         

Released for: Meritel Group                                           Contact: Kalyan Sennerikuppam
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Released by: Monroe Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
                      June 5, 2008

For Immediate Release

Meritel Group Provides Disaster Recovery Solutions

Meritel Group, an information technology and management solutions provider, offers components and expertise required to design and implement customized disaster recovery solutions. According to Kalyan Sennerikuppam, President of Meritel Group, "With all the recent natural disasters occurring in the U.S. and across the globe, now is a great time to assess your company's current disaster recovery plan. "Regardless of size, if your business stores any business related information on a computer, protecting your data is imperative in order for your business to continue unhindered." Meritel Group's disaster recovery solutions will help you minimize your organization's exposure to data disaster events through a 4-step process including an overall assessment, design of a tailored disaster recovery plan, deployment of initiatives, and continued network and testing services. For a FREE Disaster Readiness Evaluation, contact Meritel Group at 877-265-6578 or email at sales@meritelgroup.com

                         

Released for: Meritel Group                                           Contact: Kalyan Sennerikuppam
                                                                                     877.265.6578

Released by: Monroe Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
                      May 1, 2008

For Immediate Release

Meritel Group Expands Technology Services

Canton, Michigan - Meritel Group, an information technology and management support provider, is pleased to announce they are expanding Meritel Group's service offerings to include Application & Web Development, Remote Client Back-Up, Office Peripherals, and Copier & Printer Supplies.

Meritel Group has launched these new services to meet the ever growing technology needs of businesses especially those located in Monroe County. According to Kalyan Sennerikuppam, President of Meritel Group, "We've always had a strong presence in Monroe County and there's great opportunity here due to the large number of well-established businesses and organizations. Our current range of technology solutions combined with our new service offerings will help Monroe clients achieve the greatest return on their strategic technology investments."

For more information, contact Meritel Group at 877-265-6578 or sales@meritelgroup.com

                         

Released for: Meritel Group                                           Contact: Kalyan Sennerikuppam
                                                                                     877.265.6578

Released by: Marketwire
                      June 14, 2007

For Immediate Release

Meritel Group Completes Network and Security Installation for ValueCare in Brecksville and West Chester, Ohio Offices

CANTON, MI--(Marketwire - June 14, 2007) - Meritel Group LLC (www.meritelgroup.com)has recently completed an information technology infrastructure installation for ValueCare, a Brecksville and West Chester, Ohio-based institutional pharmacy serving hospitals, assisted living facilities and long-term care facilities. The new network allows ValueCare to automate the incoming order process, coordinate orders and electronically track orders after shipment.

"ValueCare needed a technology infrastructure to keep pace with its corporate growth," said Kalyan Sennerikuppam, president of Meritel Group LLC. "They realized that they needed to keep up with the rapid pace of technological change. They also saw the need for increasingly sophisticated information and physical security to protect their data, customer information, pharmaceuticals, and to ensure compliance with federal data privacy federal laws."

Meritel Group designed and installed a complete network infrastructure, including new network cabling, installed network connectivity equipment, installed an Avaya VoIP telephone system, coordinated the T1 data and voice connectivity, and designed and installed a network perimeter security system for ValueCare's facilities in Brecksville and West Chester, Ohio.

Meritel Group LLC is an information technology and process management consulting company providing managed information technology support, network design and installation services. Meritel Group LLC has offices in Canton, Michigan, Cleveland, Cincinnati and Toledo, Ohio and Hyderabad, India. For additional information, visit the website at www.meritelgroup.com
  
                         

Released for: Meritel Group                                           Contact: Kalyan Sennerikuppam
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Released by: The Detroit News
                      Wednesday, February28, 2007

The Author is: By Neal Haldane

The Publication is: The Detroit News

Editor & Publisher: David J. Butler
                               (313)222-2247
                                dave.bulter@detnews.com

For Immediate Release

DIGITAL MEDICAL RECORD SHIFTS GETS MERITEL'S HELP

The Meritel Group sees a lot of opportunity helping medical professionals create electronic health records for their patients. Momentum for developing electronic medical recordkeeping appears to be increasing. Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services accepted standards related to electronic health records.

"The world has communicated and created standards for interoperability in the banking industry. We should do no less in health care." The Government Accountability Office also recently recommended additional privacy safeguards since the information will be shared with numerous people and organizations

To help doctors and medical personnel navigate from paper to digital records, the Meritel Group offers its information technology expertise, said Kalyan Sennerikuppam, president. "We become their technology partner," Sennerikuppam said.

"Electronic health records will become a standard, positive solution for the medical health care industry." With its eight U.S. employees and six programmers in India, the Meritel Group can serve as a consultant for clients on information technology projects or completely manage their IT needs, he said.

In addition to the medical community, the Meritel Group has partnered with nonprofit companies, construction firms, architects, engineers and those in the legal profession to improve their IT systems and processes.In addition to the medical community, the Meritel Group has partnered with nonprofit companies, construction firms, architects, engineers and those in the legal profession to improve their IT systems and processes.

The firm already operates offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo and Hyderabad, India, and would like to open new locations in Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky and Pennsylvania. The company also plans to increase its programming staff in India so it can provide lower-cost and more robust technology solutions to its clients, Sennerikuppam said.

For additional information, visit the website at www.meritelgroup.com

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Released for: Child's Hope                                           Contact: AnneMarie Valdez
                                                                                      (313) 583 6401

Released by: Richardson Public Relations, Inc.
                      716 Hubble Street
                      Monroe, MI 48161

For Immediate Release

CHILD'S HOPE REVAMPS WEBSITE, ANNOUNCES ONLINE DONATION CAPABILITY

DEARBORN, Mich (January 11) -- Child's Hope, a Dearborn-based nonprofit that provides support to abused and neglected children and their families, has recently completed a complete redesign of it website, ( www.childshope.org) The redesign was provided by the Meritel Group LLC..

"Meritel was able to come in, talk with staff, read our materials and grasp our mission and purpose quickly. They were able to convey what we do and what we wanted to present on the Web. The staff has been delightful to work with," said Annemarie Valdez, Executive Director of Child's Hope.

"Child's Hope is an excellent organization that helps some of the most vulnerable members of our society," said Kalyan Sennerikuppam, president of Meritel Group. "Our team was able to quickly redesign their website which includes steps toward an e-ecommerce platform to allow them to receive donations online."

Child's Hope serves thousands of children in Wayne County and provides child abuse prevention workshops under an agreement with the Michigan Children's Trust Fund.

Meritel Group LLC is an information technology and process management consulting company with offices in Canton, Michigan, Cleveland, Cincinnati and Toledo, Ohio and Hyderabad, India. For additional information, visit the website at (www.meritelgroup.com)   

                         

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Released for: Meritel Group                                           Contact: Kalyan Sennerikuppam
                                                                                     877.265.6578

Released by: Richardson Public Relations, Inc.
                      716 Hubble Street
                      Monroe, MI 48161

MERITEL GROUP CERTIFIED AS AVAYA BUSINESS PARTNER

SOUTHFIELD, Mich (Feb 23) -- Meritel Group (www.meritelgroup.com)has been certified as a business partner with Avaya (NYSE: AV), a leading global provider of business communications applications, systems and services for small, medium and large businesses.

" We are pleased to be able to bring Avaya IP Office to our clients," said Kalyan Sennerikuppam, president of Meritel Group. "Avaya IP Office offers all of the features of the expensive phone company solutions, at a greatly reduced cost. Smaller businesses can offer cost-effective conferencing, automated attendants and 24/7 call forwarding to mobile phones without the need for a 24/7 staff."

IP Office is scalable from 2 to 200 employees at a single location or multiple locations. As a business grows in number of locations or employees, adding additional functionality can be done without the need for a telephone technician to come to the location..


Sennerikuppam adds "When we install an IP Office system, we train the client staff to manage the system through Avaya's simple menu-driven tools. With IP Office, clients can add, remove, and move extensions simply without the need for outside assistance. And the measurement tools allow a client to measure call volume, peak hours, and conversion of calls into sales. All at a greatly lower cost than traditional telephone systems."

Meritel Group is an information technology and process management consulting company with offices in Southfield, Michigan and Cleveland, Cincinnati and Toledo, Ohio. For additional information, visit the website at www.meritelgroup.com
  
                         

To Be or Not to Be: The E-Commerce Decision

                                                            By Kalyan Sennerikuppam and Karen Anderson

E-Commerce, to be or not to be? Alas, that is the question for many nonprofits. More and more have begun to accept donations, take registrations, and sell products through the Internet. However, you must carefully consider whether e-Commerce is truly a viable tool for your agency, and you must not become overwhelmed by the sheer number and variety of available online payment tools.

Before investing, specifically define what you hope to gain then validate your hopes against available technologies. Just because "everyone" is taking credit card payments, don't be tempted to immediately assume it is for you. Credit cards should allow you to make money for your organization and/or better serve your clients.

Accepting donations online is more expensive than receiving a mailed check due to transaction fees on each payment, plus other ongoing charges. If your organization has a limited specific base of donors who are perfectly comfortable just writing out a check, accepting credit cards may not be a good option.

However, if you target a wide audience with the goal of receiving a large quantity of smaller donations, particularly if it is geared to the younger, tech-savvy audience, online fundraising may be for you. Do not simply slap an online payment option onto your current website as an answer to your dreams. Carefully plan your fundraising strategy.

Partner with a stable, reputable vendor who best suits your needs and can offer a variety of service packages. The most economical ways to credit card process include: instant payment processing, Internet merchant accounts, telephone credit card processing, and PC processing with Point-of Sale Software. Investigate and ask questions about set up, transactional and ongoing fees, merchant accounts, and if there is 24/7 customer service. Select an SSL certified vendor with a solid procedure for site security. See if you need a payment gateway to facilitate communication between you and the banks. Less reputable vendors may require this, but not make the implications clear. In other words, ask questions. Reputable companies will provide you with a solid package, putting you on a path to e-Commerce success.

Kalyan Sennerikuppam is President and Karen Anderson is Grant Specialist of Meritel Group. For assistance on any of the topics covered in this article, visit www.meritelgroup.com or call Meritel Group at 877.265.6578 .

 
 
 
 
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