Gigatron announced its pending Windows 7 StenoCAT release at the Jacksonville Florida StenoCAT Users Network Conference on September 17-19. Attendees were given some pointers on preparing for the Windows 7 operating system to be released by Microsoft in October. Senior Customer Care Technician, Rick Louie and independent software trainer, Paula Mecke, represented Gigatron for training sessions offered to conference attendees.

"The training sessions this year were the best yet," said Rick Louie. The participants who attended the specialized training gave rave reviews, especially for the beginning, intermediate, and advanced StenoCAT32 lessons. A session taught by trainer Paula Mecke on indexing showed reporters how to harness the most advanced customization techniques that would make their transcripts better and life much easier. One user remarked "I finally understand indexing now!"

One of SUN's most respected technical experts, Allen Sonntag, taught users how to speed up and safeguard their PCs and laptops. He also delved into the complex macros to help users make the most of their CAT software. A user commented, "I learned good skills and will be changing my mind about the computer I am going to buy next!"

SUN's veteran reporter, Jenny Ebner, taught users how to use the latest Bridge hookups using StenoCAT 32's Vista release. Users gained valuable tips on how to refresh the attorney and judge outputs in realtime environments.

SUN's biannual conferences are designed to help members develop their StenoCAT 32 skills, earn CEUs, and provide a valuable professional and social network. Having fun is also an important ingredient! Group outings included a Dinner Social and river taxi rides on the St. John's River. In addition to the SC32 instruction, this fall conference offered the following classes:

• Ethics choices and challenges for this technology age
• Troubleshooting Realtime situations
• Networking strategies for enhancing your career
• Financial strategies for challenging economic times
• Preventing Identity Theft

Also part of every conferences, SUN invites StenoCAT technicians to provide free technical support. StenoCAT team members enjoy the chance to meet with users personally and sit with them one on one to answer a broad array of questions. "These sessions can cover just about anything," said Rick, who has helped hundreds of reporters over the years on subjects ranging from StenoCAT setup to the most advanced realtime questions. "I'm really noticing how much more computer savvy everyone is now compared to five years ago. The new technology has really taken hold. Users are going to love our new Windows 7-ready software that is coming out next month. It will allow them all the advantages of the latest Windows operating system."

Saturday included a Gigatron-sponsored lunch and numerous door prizes, including StenoCAT 32 subscriptions won by Debbie Chaney, Marcia Arberman, and Elizabeth Barnes.

Twice annually, SUN holds conferences in US cities and draws StenoCAT users from all over the country. These conferences focus on getting the most out of your StenoCAT 32 software and offer additional professional seminar topics and CEU opportunities. The spring conference is scheduled for March 25-27, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. See SUN website for details.