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March 4th 2013 For immediate release (rst released 4th Feb) Web Infrastructure Masterclasses a great CPD opportunity or Local IT expert to run IT Infrastructure Masterclasses in Nottingham Bieber fever reached Nottingham last weekend. When an entourage of the scale Bieber travels with comes to town there are certain expectations. In this modern age Internet connectivity is essential. Tom Geraghty is IT Manager at Nottinghams Capital FM Arena.
Respected local IT expert Tom Geraghty is offering a unique training and development opportunity to businesses and SMEs in Nottingham this March. Tom will run a series of four IT Infrastructure Masterclasses to give people working in IT the chance to refresh their skills and knowledge within an industry-focused, workshop environment. Tom explains: The sessions are suitable for non-IT workers who need to learn to speak the language. That might be a small business owner looking to communicate more effectively with his IT consultant, or a key client sent along by an IT manager who thinks theyll benet from an improved background knowledge of web infrastructure and how it all ts together. You can attend any or all of the sessions, says Tom. But youll get the most from your experience by coming to all four, so were offering the incentive of buy one, get one free a saving of 150. Im hoping to create a really positive and relaxed working environment for delegates, with a maximum of 6 people per class. The sessions will be short and sweet to avoid information overload, but therell be lots of time for questions and informal chat afterwards, when we decamp to a nearby bar. The Masterclasses will run on Monday evenings (6.00pm - 7.30pm), so people working full-time can attend; as IT Manager at Capital FM Arena, Tom is well aware how hard it is for busy IT professionals to nd time for CPD! Each session will focus on a different area of web infrastructure, bringing delegates up to speed with latest industry developments as well as encouraging knowledge-sharing and debate. The four Masterclasses will cover: Email and communications (11 March). Topics to include: different service providers and set-ups (e.g., using hosted email, managing it in-house) and

getting it all working for PCs and on mobile devices; good email practice, transferring data and keeping it secure. Internet security (18 March). Topics to include: how to stay safe and keep trading; what are the threats viruses, hack attacks, theft, loss of condential or valuable data; keeping your business (and family) safe on the internet; and keeping your systems up to date and secure. Data storage (25 March). Topics to include: managing data storage and growth in your business; internal networks and cloud storage; back-ups; access controls, speed vs. reliability vs. cost. Technically speaking (8 April). Topics to include: an overview of web/IT infrastructure and how it all ts together; an update on the current climate; domain names, analytics, and connections to social technology. Tom is running the Masterclasses in partnership with PCM Projects, who are providing support and resources to the event as well as the venue and physical infrastructure at Lace Market House in Nottingham city centre. PCM Projects owner and event manager, Caron Lyon, is hoping that Toms workshops will equal the success of the four social technologiesin focus Masterclasses that she organized and ran last November. The aim and focus are the same for both sets of Masterclasses. Were talking to busy, professional people about the work they do every day, rather than offering an academic or college-style course. The idea is to help people broaden their existing industry knowledge whilst sharing expertise and experiences with other practitioners. Says Caron, How to book Each Masterclass costs 75 per delegate but if you attend all four, youll only pay for three. Places are limited to six people per sessions, so please book early to avoid disappointment. Bookings can be made online at www.pcmwebinfrastructure.eventbrite.co.uk. The Masterclasses will be held on Monday evenings in March 2013 with the nal session running after the Easter Holiday, from 6pm to 7:30pm, in the Boardroom at Lace Market House, 54-56 High Pavement, Nottingham, NG1 1HW. For more information, please contact Caron Lyon on 07889205914 or visit www.pcmcreative.co.uk -------------------------------------------ENDS

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About Tom Geraghty Tom Peach-Geraghty is currently the IT Manager at the National Ice Arena and Capital FM Arena in Nottingham. With over ten years experience, hes previously worked in senior IT roles across a number of sectors, including prestige car dealerships, professional services businesses, security rms and universities. Tom is a Microsoft Certied Professional and is highly experienced at helping businesses design and implement complex IT infrastructure solutions, ranging from 5000-user email systems, websites and social strategies, through to complete Disaster Prevention and Recovery.

He blogs about technology (and mountain biking) atwww.tomgeraghty.co.uk. About PCM projects PCM projects is a collaboration banner for artists and freelance creatives working with Caron as lead practitioner, PCM creative. PCM facilitates and supports existing executive teams, key employees and lead practitioners by introducing appropriate resources, platforms, tools and services into existing creative practice. PCM works to develop sustainable platforms and an informed strategy to enable forward momentum, development and future investment as technology evolves. The strength to support these structures comes from Carons passion and drive to create events and training Masterclasses with the condence to build creatively with clients to deliver balanced and engaging audience experiences. Find out more For more information, please contact Caron Lyon on 07889 205 914 or email cj.lyon@pcmcreative.co.uk. Or visit www.pcmcreative.co.uk for the latest updates on Toms Masterclasses. About this press release This press release was written by Faye Stenson at Black & Write, a copywriting and marketing communications service based in Nottingham. Please visit www.blackandwrite.co.uk to nd out more.