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2006-10-10 - JOIN THE TEAM!
Victoria BC - October 10, 2006
Ray Larson - Novus Consulting Inc
Want to build trust in information technology?
Join Vancouver Island's most trusted IT professional team!
NOVUS Consulting Inc is seeking friendly, outgoing and qualified computer
network technicians & systems engineers.
Checkout the NOVUS website, view the Systems
Engineer/Administrator Job Description
(in PDF format) or see job description below. If you NOVUS feel like the
right fit for you get your resume and cover letter in to:
You’ve seen us out there in the field, driving the NOVUS Fusion,
Echo or Corolla. Now join the most trusted IT team on Vancouver Island!
Systems Engineer/Administrator
WHAT THEY DO
NOVUS’ mission is to “Build trust in Information Technology
by consistently providing the highest level of service on Vancouver Island.”
Our clients include municipal governments and major corporations. We also
serve home users, small businesses, and non-profit organizations. As a
Systems Engineer/Administrator, you are on the front lines, and your work
involves on-site network engineering, working alongside Senior Systems
Engineers, and meeting with clients and potential clients. The job is
challenging and fun. And, knowing that you are part of a small but highly
respected and rapidly expanding IT company, you take pride in knowing
that you are not just another cog in the machine. Along with the relevant
experience and education, we expect all SE/A applicants to be highly personable,
self-motivated and have the ability to work unsupervised in a variety
of settings.
JOB DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW
• Assisting Sr. Engineers in maximizing client satisfaction by
providing superior service.
• Continually supporting NOVUS’ vision in building public
trust in the IT industry
• Attending daily morning briefing meetings and weekly staff meetings
• Ensuring that all Corporate Policies and Procedures are adhered
to
• Working 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM (given the nature of our clients, you
are expected to occasionally work outside these hours)
• Participating in bi-annual performance appraisals
• To assist in effectively marketing NOVUS internally and externally
• Driving to and from client sites
• Working with Senior Systems Engineers and assisting in designing,
implementing, and installing hardware and software for home, government,
and corporate clients
• Meeting with potential clients and assessing their computer and
network needs and producing written recommendations and other reports
• Corresponding with clients to ensure satisfaction & client
relationship management
Qualification Requirements
These are our minimum requirements, but an equivalent combination of skills
and experience is acceptable.
• Minimum 3 years relevant industry experience ? Hardware, server
configuration, and cabling experience ? MCSE (Windows 2000 or above) or
MCSA ? A+ ? Network+
• Must undergo a security clearance and criminal record check
Novus Consulting Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer.
NOVUS Consulting Inc
Experience. Knowledge. Trust.
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2006-04-12 - WELCOME TO THE TEAM BEV!
Victoria BC - April 12, 2006
Ray Larson - Novus Consulting Inc
We are very excited to welcome Bev Pedersen into the new position of
Executive Assistant as of Tuesday, April 18th, 2006. As a recent small
business owner and entrepreneur, Bev brings a plethora of experience,
passion, creative energy and professionalism to our organization.
The primary role of our Executive Assistant is customer service; assisting
the General Manager with communicating, building and reinforcing relationships
with all of our clients. Bev is here to listen and respond to your needs
in a timely fashion.
Please join us in welcoming this extraordinary new addition to the NOVUS
family.
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2006-03-01 - ON THE MOVE THIS
SPRING.
Victoria BC - March 01, 2006
Ray Larson - Novus Consulting Inc
To further enhance Client Care and to accommodate our growing team’s
business needs we are delighted to announce that we are moving. Starting
Monday, 2006-04-03 NOVUS will begin the transition from our home office
at Quadra Manor to our new offices on the 2nd floor of the Pennbridge
Building at Royal Oak Shopping Centre.
We invite you to update your contact information to reflect our new address:
Effective Monday, April 3rd, 2006.
NOVUS CONSULTING INC
PENNBRIDGE BLDG
UNIT 201- 4475 VIEWMONT AVE
VICTORIA BC V8Z 6L8
View a map
to our new office .
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2006-02-22 - BRITISH COLUMBIA
GOVERNMENT ROLLS BACK SOCIAL SERVICES TAX!
Victoria BC - February 22, 2006
Ray Larson - Novus Consulting Inc The British Columbia Provincial
Government Released a Budget Bulletin February, 21st, 2006 that outlined
a number of tax changes. The great news for NOVUS Clients is the change
to the BC Social Services Tax (SST) [previously referred to as PST]; Service
on Computer Software is now SST exempt. For a full list of changes please
visit the Government of British Columbia Website: www.rev.gov.bc.ca/ctb 
Effective immediately, 2006-03-01 Novus will no longer be collecting
SST on service. Social Services Tax will still apply to the purchase of
Computer Hardware and Software and of course on your service rendered
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2005-11-28 - NOVUS now on Wikipedia! Victoria
BC - November 28, 2005
Ray Larson - Novus Consulting Inc
Victoria - Thank you to University of Victoria Student Patrick Craib
who created a Wikipedia article about the history of NOVUS. You can read
the article he wrote by clicking
here .
About Wikipedia - Wikipedia
(pronounced as either [?wi?ki'pidi.?] or [?w?ki-], also [-?]) is a multilingual
Web-based free-content encyclopedia. It is written collaboratively by
volunteers, allowing articles to be added or changed by anyone with an
internet connection. The project began on January 15, 2001 as a complement
to the expert-written Nupedia, and is now operated by the non-profit Wikimedia
Foundation. The English-language version of Wikipedia currently has more
than 835,000 articles. Wikipedia has steadily risen in popularity,[1]
and has spawned several sister projects, such as Wiktionary, Wikibooks,
and Wikinews. Wikipedia is widely considered as the alternative to commercial
encyclopedias.
Articles in the Wikipedia are regularly cited by the mass media and academia,
who generally praise it for its free distribution, editing, and diverse
range of coverage. Editors are encouraged to uphold a policy of "neutral
point of view" under which notable perspectives are summarized without
an attempt to determine an objective truth. But Wikipedia's status as
a reference work has been controversial. Its open nature allows vandalism,
inaccuracy, and opinion. It has also been criticized for systemic bias,
preference of consensus to credentials, and a perceived lack of accountability
and authority when compared with traditional encyclopedias.
There are about 200 language editions of Wikipedia (about 100 of which
are active). Ten editions have more than 50,000 articles each: English,
German, French, Japanese, Polish, Italian, Swedish, Dutch, Portuguese,
and Spanish. Its German-language edition has been distributed on compact
discs, and many of its other editions are mirrored or have been forked
by websites.
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2005-10-12 - Congratulations! Novus Turns Five
We’ve made it this far thanks to our clients
Jeremy Denegar - NOVUS Consulting Inc.
VICTORIA – Thanks to all our clients, Novus turns five on October
12. Novus has grown from two part time engineers into five full-time employees
now serving clients throughout Vancouver Island as well as over half of
the municipal governments in the Capital Regional District. The success
of our business is a reflection of the loyalty and support we receive
from our clients.
The entire team would like to thank our clients for their loyalty throughout
the years; we couldn’t have made it without you. Thank you. Top
2005-09-16 - NOVUS Launches NOVUS Editio Monthly
newsletter
Victoria BC - September 16, 2005
By Ray Larson NOVUS Consulting Inc.
Published entirely in-house by our Sales & Marketing Manager Adrian
Denegar, we are excited to be able to utilize this medium to provide clients
and partners with timely IT related news and updates.
'The mission of EDITIO: Information empowers. Empowerment allows clients
to gain greater control over their business and professional goals. Novus'
EDITIO provides information that encourages client empowerment and development
and ultimately helps NOVUS achieve its mission - NOVUS will build
public trust in the Information Technology industry by providing Information
Systems Solutions that establish global standards.' declares Denegar.
Click here to
download the PDF version of the NOVUS Editio September 2005 Edition .
Click here to
download the PDF version of the NOVUS Editio October 2005 Edition
.
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2005-09-08 - Cops for Cancer
Ready ¨to 'Rock' 'n' roll
By David Lennam - Oak Bay News
August 31, 2005
OAK BAY It's unlikely Ron Gaudet wants to hear anything
like that "no pain, no gain" adage. He's put in a few thousand
kilometres of pain and his gain has been... well, let's just say he's
pretty much prepared himself for the cycling challenge of a lifetime.
Gaudet, Oak Bay's deputy chief of police, is a rider in this year's Tour
de Rock squad that will two-wheel it from one end of Vancouver Island
to the other (1,000 kilometres from Port Alice to Victoria) next month
as part of the annual Cops for Cancer fundraising drive.
A bit saddle sore, but mentally and physically pumped up from what some
might consider a "vicious" training regimen, Gaudet said he's
excited about the upcoming adventure.
"It's
been an awesome experience so far," beamed a lean and toned Gaudet
from behind his desk at Oak Bay police headquarters. "It's going
great. I'm loving it."
One of 21 riders from various law enforcement agencies tackling the epic
journey, the 33-year police veteran said six months of rehearsing for
the Tour has given him not only a new respect for distance cyclists, but
it has put him and his teammates amongst an elite group who can pound
it out, crouched on a hard seat for 13 days in a row.
"We've all seen a huge change in our abilities to ride and that makes
it a bit more fun," he pointed out.
Fun, indeed. But the arduous training sessions have not been without their
share of spills.
A few months ago, the 54-year-old wasn't so enthusiastic about having
volunteered for the cycling marathon. A few mishaps later, the veteran
cop uttered perhaps the understatement of the year.
"When one meets the pavement, it's rather harsh," Gaudet said,
all too aware of the lingering sting of road rash that most of us forgot
about after a childhood of bicycle wipeouts. When your bike is squeezed
in the middle of a pack of 15-20 other riders, all traveling at 40 km/h,
he explained, there is no room for mistakes.
A momentary lapse of concentration, a glance at another rider perhaps,
a relaxing of the hands, a nudge. Look out!
It's just like the crashes you see on television coverage of the Tour
de France. One bike goes down and there's a domino effect that piles up
a stack of riders all unable to avoid the growing mountain of torn flesh,
clogged gears and twisted handlebars.
Gaudet had never worn toe clips before starting his training. For the
uninitiated, they're the small metal brackets that racers slip the toes
of their shoes into, virtually "locking" them onto the pedals.
What it means is learning a new way of riding (or at least stopping).
"I've taken a few falls," joked Gaudet, who recalled riding
up to a stoplight, and unable to extract his foot from the clip, keeling
over like a felled tree. "It's become automatic now, but then I had
to think about it. The consequences are embarrassing."
That wasn't the only new technology Gaudet had to cope with. Before official
training for Tour de Rock began in March, Gaudet rode to work one day
on a thinner pair of wheels than he was accustomed to. "I'd just
got my first road bike, a loaner from Oak Bay Bikes." It was raining,
the asphalt was slick and Gaudet, who was used to riding a fat-tired mountain
bike, bounced across a set of railway tracks at a weird angle.
The thin tires of his racing bike were uncooperative and Gaudet went down
hard. "I got back on the bike and carried on to work. On Esquimalt
Road, there was another set of tracks. I hit them and down I went again."
By the time he pulled in to the parking lot at work, Gaudet was a mess.
"I was hurting big-time. I had a bruise on my right cheek (the one
used in the act of sitting) and my whole leg went black right down to
my heel." Gaudet had to make a trip to emergency at the Royal Jubilee
Hospital where doctors drained his hip of blood and fluid.
That wasn't all.
Riding up the Malahat June 4 with a group of his Tour de Rock peers, Gaudet
and three others locked wheels and wiped out on gravel. "My whole
left side was all road rash and we still had 30 kilometres to go."
Even without the spills, training has been torturous.
Riders have been on the road together three nights a week. Tuesdays are
three hours of climbing hills. Thursdays are flat-out speed (a quick jaunt
to Swartz Bay and back). And Sundays are the "long" ride - 150
kilometres (roughly equal to the first leg of the Tour itself).
It's not all fun and games, offered Gaudet with a chuckle.
"In the first month and a half, I don't think a day went by that
it wasn't raining," he said, noting that the road bikes they use
have no fenders, meaning water is continually squirted at riders' faces
from the wheels of the riders in front. "We had a ride out to Sooke.
It poured down and we were absolutely soaked. Our shoes and socks were
soaked right through. I thought we were going to suffer from hypothermia."
While it can be dangerous, cruising along in a pack is essential, not
only for the strategic advantage of drafting (basically being pulled along
in the slipstream of the rider in front of you), but also for the aesthetic
value.
Pulling up to one of the numerous stops along the Tour de Rock route (there
are Cops for Cancer events in pretty well every town down the east side
of the Island), the riders look better arriving in a pack than strung
out single file like lonely tri athletes pedaling for the finish line.
"When we come into an event, we come in together. Riding in a pack
looks good."
And it indicates a sense of the solidarity necessary to go to war against
cancer. Gaudet said the 18 kilometres he puts on the bike each day riding
to work (or training after work) aren't indicative of the real challenge
of joining the Tour.
"I'm not sure that we'll ever be able to train for the emotional
side," he said.
Each Tour de Rock rider is partnered with a young cancer patient undergoing
treatment. They act as honorary riders and their influence is felt with
every turn of the bike wheel. Gaudet's "partner" is 12-yearold
Avery Cunningham, who was diagnosed six years ago with Hodgkin's disease
and subsequently received eight months of chemotherapy followed by further
radiation treatments. The disease has been in remission for five years.
"It's very tough for me," revealed Gaudet. "I have difficulty
handling that stuff. It's very emotional."
Gaudet has had to deal with the impact of cancer up close. His partner
Linda has breast cancer. When she was diagnosed in 2003, Gaudet had his
head shaved during a Cops for Cancer event in Oak Bay Village.
He contemplated taking part in the Tour de Rock that year, but knew that
his place was at Linda's side at that time. Last year, a knee injury he
picked up during a game of squash quashed his plans to join the Tour.
The national partnership between police agencies and the Canadian Cancer
Society started in 1994 when an Edmonton police officer shaved his head
in solidarity with a young cancer patient. Other colleagues joined in,
collected pledges and shaved their heads in support. To date, Cops for
Cancer has raised $10 million across Canada.
The first Tour de Rock was in 1998 when 12 riders made the trek. Last
year's Tour raised $1.28 million.
According to Gaudet, the grueling pace of training and the looming fear
of the tip-to-tip Island ride itself are insignificant.
The bigger picture is about helping kids with cancer not have their lives
snuffed out before their teens.
"The aches and scrapes all pale in comparison with what these kids
are going through," said the deputy police chief.
The 143 riders who have participated in the Tour de Rock since 1998 all
speak about it as being a once-in-a-lifetime experience - one so profound
it can alter their perception forever.
Sgt. Ian Craib of the Oak Bay Police took part in the Tour a few years
ago. A seasoned bicyclist, Craib had less difficulty negotiating the long
stretches of highway than he did the vast array of emotion encountered
along the route: from human suffering to the revelry of a community come
alive in support of cancer sufferers.
"For me, it was more about getting an understanding of what's involved
with people who go through cancer and struggle with it and how it affects
all the families," Craib said. "I had no concept of that prior
to the ride."
Craib recalled how entire communities embraced the spirit of giving, turning
out in force to welcome the Tour de Rock riders.
"In Port Hardy we were on the (First Nations) Reserve and an elder
came forward and gave us each eagle feathers. At that point, you break
down emotionally. That's when it hit me."
Craib was overwhelmed by the selfless acts of charity he witnessed - whether
it was the generous donation of money, friends having their heads shaved
in support of those going through chemo, or the pure sense of love that
welcomed the riders wherever they stopped. "When I went into (the
Tour), I knew it was more than riding a bike. I found out how people can
dig deep and give from their hearts. I'd never seen that before when I
was living in Vancouver." Craib said many of the Island's tiny communities,
which lack the resources and amenities of Victoria, virtually "live"
for the Tour de Rock to roll into town.
"They have a different outlook on life. I learned from them. Now,
a lot of stuff doesn't matter anymore that did matter before. I found
an ability to be forgiving, understanding and compassionate."
Craib explained that it can be awkward for a police officer, representing
his or her department, to openly show emotion. "All of a sudden you're
crying. 'Am I allowed to do that?' And you think, 'Yeah, I am.' "
"You put a hard-assed policeman into that experience and he'll come
out a different person," Craib said.
No wonder riders can only take part in the Tour de Rock once.
Each year a fresh crop of riders cycles the length of the Island. And
each year there are more willing bodies than there is room on the ride.
This year, 44 cyclists tried out for the 21 positions - all aware of the
huge commitment of time and energy (mental and physical) that they would
give up.
Gaudet, who will turn 55 when the Rock is rolling, is the oldest member
of the Tour team. He's finding it is giving him a new way to look at life
- or for life to look at him.
"I've never worn Spandex until now."
Each of the Tour de Rock riders is collecting donations for the Canadian
Cancer Society. As of last week, Gaudet had accumulated $4,300. His goal
is to reach
$5,000.
To make a donation, visit the Cops for Cancer website at www.bccancer.bc.ca
or call 1-800-663-7892. Follow the prompts for Vancouver
Island to view team profiles and to sponsor a particular rider.
Gaudet will be having his head shaved again Sept. 17, as part of a
Cops for Cancer event in Oak Bay Village.
For more information, visit www.oakbaypolice.org .
© Copyright 2005 Victoria News
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2005-08-02 - Newest Team
Members Steven Barley & Adrian Denegar!
Victoria BC - August 08, 2005
By Ray Larson & Adrian Denegar NOVUS Consulting Inc.
Novus is pleased to announce that our company has grown
by two more very talented professionals. As we grow, so does our need
for additional qualified people that can serve you even better. We believe
that our people are our greatest asset, so finding the right people is
a challenge.
Besides
his friendliness and professionalism, Steve brings a plethora of expertise
and over 8 years of computer repair service and management experience
to the NOVUS team. His wealth of knowledge and wisdom, coupled with ongoing
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer training, will allow client’s
access to one of the province’s preeminent computer technicians.
As Technical Services Manager, Steve provides frontline response to clients
having hardware and software related issues. He also supervises and manages
NOVUS’ service technicians, hardware and software quotes, sales,
and purchasing. Steve works closely with the Client Care Manager to ensure
that clients’ issues are resolved quickly and effectively. You may
also see Steve shadowing and assisting our Sr. Systems Engineers as he
becomes more familiar with you and your network.
Also,
Adrian Denegar joins us as an independent consultant and Manager of Marketing
and Director of Legal Affairs. His background in marketing, law, and business
is sure to add efficiency to our operations and improve our client services.
It is critical that as we grow our customer service continues
to improve as well. Adrian will be working closely with our Manager of
Client Care & Operations Ray Larson to insure that our clients needs
are met quickly and that Novus continues to strive towards its mission:
'NOVUS will build public trust in the Information Technology industry
by providing Information Systems Solutions that establish global standards.'
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In September our clients can look forward to Adrian coming
and getting their feedback, and addressing their concerns so that NOVUS
can respond promptly to our client's needs.
Welcome aboard gentlemen!
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2005-07-18 - NOVUS Consulting Inc. recognizes
Synetic Inc. for Completing Innovative Data Storage Solution For Town
of Esquimalt
Victoria BC - July 18, 2005
By Graham Howe, Synetic Inc.
Victoria,
British Columbia, Canada – Synetic Inc., one of Canada's leading
data storage hardware distributors and manufacturers, is pleased to announce
the successful completion of an innovative data storage solution for the
Town of Esquimalt on Vancouver Island BC.
Late in 2004, Esquimalt was faced with the dual challenge
of increasing their data storage capacity tenfold and setting up an offsite
storage facility in order to meet the disaster recovery requirements of
Esquimalt's Emergency Plan. They turned to local technology solutions
provider Novus Consulting Inc. who conducted a detailed needs analysis
with the Municipality.
"We conducted a detailed review of existing products
available in the market from major data storage solutions providers and
calculated that Esquimalt were looking at a total spend of around $150,000
to both meet their objectives and to provide a platform for the future,"
says Ray Larson, Operations Manager for Novus Inc."We did not consider
this to be an acceptable cost, given the Municipal budget. We had, however,
been working with Synetic Inc. on similar projects for other Municipal
clients and, after carefully weighing the options, it was clear that Synetic
would be best able to provide the appropriate solution to fit within Esquimalt's
budget."
"The
timing was perfect for both us and Esquimalt as we had completed two years
of development work on our iSCSI product and were ready to launch in the
market," says Graham Howe, Sales and Marketing Manager for Synetic
Inc. "We knew immediately that we could meet their needs and provide
a high quality remote backup solution for less than a third of the price
of existing solutions from other providers. This meant that we would save
them around $100,000."
Esquimalt now has over 2 terabytes of storage capacity
in their main Municipal Hall which is mirrored to their confidential remote
back-up location. This gives them a solid platform for their continued
growth combined with an offsite facility which will enable the Municipality
to function as normal in the event of a disaster at the Municipal Hall.
"It is fair to say that, without this solution,
we could not have met our requirements without spending a large amount
of taxpayer money," says Brenda Warner, Director of Corporate Services
for the Town of Esquimalt. "We were also pleased to be able to work
with a local company that has such a high quality global client base.
Synetic have certainly delivered a world class solution within our budget"
Esquimalt's town motto is "Always in Front"
and it was certainly appropriate in this instance, as they are the first
Municipality in BC to adopt an iSCSI solution.
"This is the first of a number of iSCSI implementations
which we have underway for Vancouver Island Municipalities," says
Howe,"I would estimate that, by the end of 2005, we will have enabled
local government, including school districts, to save around $500,000
of taxpayers' money with these solutions. We will now begin the role out
of the iSCSI product across Canada, where we already have implementations
underway for some of our major enterprise clients."
iSCSI is an Internet Protocol - based storage networking
standard for managing and consolidating data storage facilities. The introduction
of iSCSI solutions has enabled a new era of low cost offsite backup and
disaster recovery planning for small and mid-size companies.
The Synetic iSCSI solution has been designed, developed
and integrated by Synetic engineers and their co-partners, making it the
first Canadian product in its class. It is currently sold as part of a
storage solution implementation from Synetic Inc. but will be available
in the fall as a stand alone product, enabling both end users and resellers
to implement an iSCSI solution on their existing hardware platform without
the additional cost for new hardware.
A trial version is available now: contact www.synetic.net
for details.
About Synetic Inc.
Synetic Inc. is one of the leading Canadian data storage
distributors and manufacturers, specializing in high performance, reliable,
cost effective hardware and solutions. With exclusive manufacturer agreements
and experienced, professional staff, Synetic Inc. support numerous enterprise
clients and resellers in over 30 countries around the world. To learn
more about Synetic Inc. please go to www.synetic.net 
About the Township of Esquimalt
The Township of Esquimalt is a colourful progressive
community located at the southern tip of Vancouver Island, only 2 kilometres
[1.2 miles] west of downtown Victoria. Esquimalt’s name is derived
from a native Indian expression "Es-whoy-malth" which means
the place of gradually shoaling water. Today 17,000 people live in Esquimalt’s
varied residential neighborhoods and enjoy its many amenities including
beautiful parks and beaches, scenic waterfront walkways, and modern recreational
facilities, schools, library, archives, and commercial services. http://www.esquimalt.ca/
Graham Howe
Sand Marketing Manager
Synetic Data Storage Management Group
Harbour View Industrial Park, 589C Bay Street
Victoria, BC V8T 1P5
Phone: (250) 475 3001 Fax: (250) 475 3002
www.synetic.net 
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2005-06-30 - New name, Mission Statement and Guiding Principles.
Victoria BC - June 30, 2005
By Ray Larson NOVUS Consulting Inc.
NOVUS Consulting Inc. announced that it will now add the words 'Complete
Technology Solutions' as it's tag line, but will continue operate as Novus
Consulting Inc. 'After five years in business it was time to define our
path and project the image of the company we have become,' explained President
Shamus Bowker. 'We are more than just a computer network consulting company,
we offer the whole package'.

After the first ever company retreat in June 2005 at
Point No Point Resort the team came back refreshed and refocused on strengthening
the business and the processes. 'The team really came together to bring
forth a solid business plan and strategy for the next five years,' confessed
Operations Manager Ray Larson. 'The next step is to put the plan into
place and build a company that will set global standards.'
In a bold move, the team at NOVUS decided to re-write
their mission statement and guiding principles listed below.
OUR MISSION
NOVUS will build public trust in the Information Technology industry
by providing Information Systems Solutions that establish global standards.
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES - These Guiding Principles will
help us achieve our mission
1. We will provide superior service to our clients by advocating on their
behalf and empowering them to make the best decisions.
2. We will create and maintain respectful relationships.
3. Provide a positive working environment that fosters personal and professional
development.
4. Maintain profitability to ensure our future success.
'We are in business because we believe that we can have
a positive impact,' say Jeremy Denegar Chief Financial Officer for NOVUS.
'Together, with this team we will succeed.'
' We look forward to seeing where the next five years will take us,' exclaimed
Adrian Denegar Legal Counsel and Marketing Director for NOVUS. 'We will
be having our five year birthday celebration in October 2005'.
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2005-05-01 - Employment Navigators
Victoria BC - May 01, 2005
By Ray Larson NOVUS Consulting Inc.
We are pleased to announce that Employment
Navigators a non-profit program sponsored by the Government of Canada
has chosen NOVUS for superior IT support.
Employment
Navigators operated by the Ladysmith Employment Assistance Society is
a highly successful program that is dedicated to addressing the employment
and training needs of workers and business clients in the Ladysmith &
Chemainus area. The Society's goals are to facilitate economic growth
by developing human resources, and to deliver high quality, cost-effective
programs and services that meet the needs of our community.
Employment Navigators is sponsored in part by Human
Resources Skills Development Canada .
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2005-03-10 - Building a stronger team
Victoria BC - March 10, 2005
By Ray Larson NOVUS Consulting Inc.
Thanks to the support of our
clients NOVUS is growing. As we grow we will constantly improve our service.
Many of our service enhancements have been in the areas of faster response
time, increased communication, detailed digital Client Care Records, secure
online access to records, 24/7/365 emergency service, and the addition
of highly skilled and friendly team members.
Jeremy Roberts, our newest Systems Specialist brings
a wealth of knowledge and years of experience to the NOVUS Team. Jeremy
is going to assist NOVUS' clients with desktop support, hardware diagnostics
and repair, as well as joining our Sr. Systems Engineers in the field.
Although Jeremy has multiple IT certifications already
he is striving to earn even more. Currently Jeremy is in training to become
a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer studying under the guidance of
Shamus and Jeremy Denegar.
Welcome aboard Jeremy!
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