Stone_Charli

Got myself a Fuji X-T10 over the weekend, and tried it out over Cannock Chase (and in the pub) yesterday.. Absolutely loving it so far!

Thanks @fiza! Hi @GeekyPete, this sounds right up our street, I have sent you a PM

@localzuk Try now! stonegroup.eventbrite.com Failing that, here's the Google maps link: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=z1l94ZoPEiPc.k1MOE60ObRls&usp=sharing ..It's Monday!

Sorry @Tesla! We had to accommodate for a lot of different factors when we picked our 25 locations, which meant unfortunately we had to miss out some of the locations we might otherwise have wanted to visit. We are in Coventry on the 21st April if that helps at all! Sorry we're not coming a bit closer. I can load the map in Chrome, how strange... I shall investigate further. Here's a link to our Eventbrite profile where you can see a list of all of the events: Stone Group Events | Eventbrite

Hi guys, We're very pleased to announce that on the 29th March, we're setting off on a tour of the UK with a 13.5 metre truck packed with the latest tech. To celebrate 25 years of Stone, the tour will visit 25 locations across England and Wales from the 29th March - 19th May. Here's just some of the stuff you'll be able to see on the truck: The latest Stone mobile devices Microsoft Surface 3 and Surface Pro 4 The latest Acer and Toshiba mobile devices Wide range of interactive displays from the likes of Promethean, CTouch and Iiyama Brand new solutions from Stone including Unity, Assist, Connected, Integrum and Serverless Innovative Microsoft solutions including Azure, Office 365 and Enterprise Mobility Suite Visit our tour page: Stone 25th Anniversary Tour | Stone Group and you can browse a map of the locations we'll be visiting. Click on the Eventbrite link to register for the venue near you. Those who register and attend an event will be in with the chance of winning a top Windows 10 device. We hope to see you there! Thanks, Charli

Hi All, Just wanted to make you aware of an amazing offer we're running at the moment! In partnership with Kyocera, we're offering a free audit/consultation to assess your requirements for managed print. On completion of an audit, you'll receive a free Linx 7 tablet! All you need to do is fill in the form on this page: Managed Print | Stone Group and someone will be in touch to arrange your audit. The offer is running until Tuesday 31st May. Please note that you must complete an audit to be eligible for the tablet and it's for use by your institution only. If you'd like any more details please feel free to drop me a PM or email [email protected] Charli

Hi @nicholab - we certainly can help with this! Do you want to drop me a PM with some more details and I can look at getting you a quote? Thanks, Charli

Aaaah! How about this?

From Day 3 on the Stone Stand? May have been Dot and Dash the robots?

Here's my Golden Labrador Olly (he lives with my parents). He's an old man now, 13 this year, but he's still just as mischevious (for about an hour a day and then he has to have a long nap). I love him to bits and miss living with him

Hi guys! For those of you who didn't make it to BETT and want an idea of what was going on, and also are interested in seeing some very stressed Stone employees during stand build-up, we did a vlog from Tuesday-Friday at BETT. Here's a link to the playlist: (there's a cameo from the guys on the Edugeek stand too!) Hope you enjoy! Please excuse my voice as it gets croakier and croakier as the week goes on! Thanks, Charli

Hi @adefm, This sounds like the kind of project we'd love to get involved in. You've obviously provided plenty of detail above, so if you would like to speak to one of our account managers and get some more advice and some idea around pricing, drop me a PM with your contact details and I'll put you in touch with them? Thanks, Charli

Thanks guys! It's always lovely to get feedback like that

Hi All, Just to close the loop on this one - a High Court judge today approved the administration of Stone Bidco. Stone Computers Ltd, our trading company, remains unaffected by this process. You can read about it here: Stone claims victory after court hearing - 30 Nov 2015 - CRN UK News As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to speak to your account manager or PM myself or Daley (@StoneComputers) Thanks, Charli

@Novalee I am sorry I've just made the connection... I believe you've already spoken to Joanne

Thanks @clockend25! @Novalee , please feel free to PM me some more details, we will be...in there like swimwear!

Hi guys, The Register have now posted a retraction to correct the factual inaccuracies in their original report: CORRECTION: Stone Computers • The Channel We hope that this will now clear up any confusion and reassure you that Stone Computers Ltd is not affected by the process that Stone Bidco is going through. If you do have any more questions, please speak to your account manager or feel free to PM me or Daley (@StoneComputers) directly. Thanks, Charli

Thanks @robjduk, we certainly would! @grinch, this project sounds right up our street. Feel free to PM me your details and one of our account managers would be more than happy to have a chat about this and advise the best way forward. Thanks, Charli

If you'd like to book a collection with us, just fill in this form: Book a Recycling Collection | Stone. We'll then arrange a convenient date for collection, come and get the kit and recycle it completely FOC, securely erasing any data. You'll also get a free asset management report and certificate of disposal. If you need any more info, PM me your email address and I can send you a copy of our IT Asset Disposal brochure

I once bought a Waterproof Walkman for when I went swimming: Waterproof Sports Headphones for Swimming | NWZ-W273-W274S | Sony UK First time I used it, it flew out of my ears when I pushed off the wall. Haven't used it since. £53 I'll never get back. Although I am thinking about using it again now I go to the gym.

Thanks @Edu-IT! @genesis, we certainly do supply the NUCs with cages. Please feel free to drop me a PM with some more details and I'll put you in touch with an account manager who'll be able to get you some prices Thanks, Charli

Hi Andy, We would be more than happy to help you out with this! We've got a couple of leasing case studies on our website if you wanted to see how our solution has worked for other schools: Barking Abbey, Eastbrook School. Please feel free to drop me a PM with a few more details and I'll put you in touch with an account manager who will be able to help you on pricing, etc Thanks, Charli

Hi @tj2419, Was interested to see your post - as we offer IT recycling - so went to our Compliance Manager and asked him for his thoughts: The statement claiming that the whole Recycling industry is in breach of the DPA because they don’t use contracts, conduct risk assessment or issue method statements is misleading/inaccurate. Firstly - you can only be in breach of the DPA should personal data for which you are responsible (as ‘The Data Controller’) be lost, stolen, compromised etc, for which you would be responsible even if the breach occurs when the data is held by your recycling partner. Secondly – ICO guidance for Data Controllers on the disposal of data bearing media does recommend such steps as Contracts, Risk Assessment & method statements (amongst lots of other controls) so that you as the controller can demonstrate proper due care & diligence for the handling of the data you are responsible for, but it isn't a legal requirement. It is therefore very important that you ensure you use a Recycling partner who is able to demonstrate that it meets high levels of data security through the implementation of recognised national/international standards. (Eg. ISO27001/ADISA). Selecting such Recycling partners, as the guidance details, will enable you to show (in the event of a data breach) appropriate due diligence was followed. So ideally this should be a formal policy of your organisation, to ensure that Recycling partners are chosen on the basis of their data security and not just on costs alone. Our recycling services are certified by ADISA at the highest level (Distinction with Honours) and ISO27001; and we provide a free of charge recycling service providing effective levels of data protection. The Stone Recycling facility holds an Environmental Permit issued by the Environment Agency and is regulated by them for conformance against the requirements of the WEEE Regulations. Hope this helps - and if you would like some more advice/help with your IT recycling, please feel to drop me a PM Thanks, Charli

Thanks! ..I'm surprisingly alert for a Monday morning.. must be the coffee!

Hi @googlemad, if you're open to other options our N130 might do the job. It can take up to 750GB hard drive or a 256GB SSD, so plenty of storage to play with. Feel free to drop me a PM if you'd like some prices and I'll put you in touch with an account manager Thanks, Charli