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About scavali

Almost 30 years of Information Technology experience, including 15 with Microsoft Services and Sales to some of the largest and smallest companies in the world, give me some unique perspective on the technology industry as a whole. After spending some time as the Unified Communications Practice Manager for Janalent (2 time UC Worldwide Partner of the Year in 2009 and 2010) and a Solutions Principal with EMC, I am now the Director for VMware Professional Services EUC Pre-sales Architects. Combine that with my passion for photography, scuba diving, all things Key West, my time volunteering with the Madison, NJ Fire Department and my new home in the area of San Diego, CA, you will find an eccletic combination of thoughts and experiences conveyed on this blog. Please contribute, I value people's productive feedback.

Lync 2010 Server Large Meeting Support Dissected

Posted on February 1, 2012 by scavali

On 1/31/2012, Microsoft published a document regarding support for Large Meetings in Lync 2010. Background This particular topic is near and dear to my heart. While working as a sales person for Lync, I had the privilege of selling OCS, … Continue reading →

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Plantronics Voyager Pro UC, it’s not just about softphone and mobile anymore

Posted on January 19, 2012 by scavali

I have been writing up a bunch of Plantronics devices recently. Specifically, I have been highlighting some of the newer devices that I have been fortunate enough to work with because of my excellent relationship with the Plantronics team. Now … Continue reading →

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Part 3 – New Year, New Devices

Posted on January 13, 2012 by scavali

Recap In the first 2 parts of this series, I extolled the virtues of the W440-M cordless DECT headset and then the Blackwire C435-M. Both are outstanding headsets and both have their place. Specifically, they both have their place in … Continue reading →

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Happy New Devices – Part 2 (the Plantronics Blackwire C435-M)

Posted on January 8, 2012 by scavali

Recap of Part 1 In Part 1 of this series, I spoke about the benefits of using Lync Optimized devices and why it is important to use quality devices. I then continued and provided an overview and review of the … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year and new devices!!!

Posted on January 4, 2012 by scavali

Welcome 2012 Its 2012 and we at Janalent are looking forward to a very happy 2012. We are already off to a great start and looking forward to continuing to help our customers with migrations to Exchange 2010, Office 365 … Continue reading →

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Lync Mobile is here!!!

Posted on December 12, 2011 by scavali

It has been a long journey and it has been a long wait, but today Lync Mobile for Windows Phone 7 made its debut on the marketplace today. This is a great day as Microsoft’s mobile strategy has been contingent … Continue reading →

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Relocating to California

Posted on October 27, 2011 by scavali

This is the first chance I’ve had where I can write about the trip and I’m not totally exhausted. We finished packing up the house on Tuesday and have been on the road since Tuesday night. We left Madison, NJ … Continue reading →

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Hey Madison, Remember to “Stop and Smell the Roses”

Posted on October 13, 2011 by scavali

Wake Up, Madison Madison, it’s time to take a step back. The “Rose City” needs to take a moment and step away from the negative criticisms and comments and take a moment to “smell the roses”. Madison is one of … Continue reading →

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Return to Key West!!!

Posted on February 22, 2011 by scavali

So after a hiatus of just WAY too much time, the family and I have been able to take the time to come back to Key West. It really is my favorite place to vacation (within reason) because the general … Continue reading →

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More on Key West

Posted on August 24, 2008 by scavali

On the back of my last post where I comment on how the Blond Giraffe has effectively sold out and now uses Graham Cracker crusts, I thought I would put some additional information up on my trip to Key West.  … Continue reading →

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