Sherbrooke, December 12, 2011 - David Roy is a Kezber web strategist and part of a small number of Microsoft Advertising Accredited Professionals in Quebec. He is the first Canadian to participate in the program’s Member Spotlight that each month, features an accredited professional and his company.

David was selected for the Member Spotlight in December and has been invited to share how his company benefits from using adCenter and to explain how the Microsoft Advertising training has enabled Kezber to better use adCenter tools.

David said he went through the training program to fully understand how to use the numerous adCenter tools. This web strategist is happy to have completed the training which has broadened his knowledge of adCenter. However, in the end he says the real winner is the customer!

The Kezber Internet marketing team use Microsoft management tools to improve customer return on investment (ROI) through more effective management of pay per click (PPC) marketing campaigns using the Microsoft Advertising program.

Sherbrooke, November 21, 2011 - In November, the moustache is a must for some Kezber employees. Since 20 days, Kezber employees are growing moustaches to raise money to support Movember and help change the face of men's health.

The fundraiser is the initiative of David Roy, captain of the team and project coordinator for Kezber’s internet marketing and IT services business. "I wanted to participate in Movember because I think men's health is too often forgotten. Movember is a fun and easy way to raise money. It gets lots of social media attention, which is also my area of expertise. So, I decided to get involved.” See the team photos before they grew moustaches at http://mobro.co/davidroy then follow the team members and make your donation.

The 11 participants who clean-shaved on November 1st are David Roy, Alan Kezber, Éric Perron, Scott Stevens, Étienne Dupuis, Jean-François Ménard, Francis Grant, Christian Dussault, Kevin Bergeron, Vincent Laflamme and Alexis Barnabé.

David Roy is very enthusiastic about the participation of his colleagues. "I was pleasantly surprised by the spontaneous participation of several of my colleagues and the $255.00 they have already raised. We hope that the donations grow as rapidly as our facial hair! "

This is not the first time that men's health has benefited from the involvement of Kezber. On October 6th, 2011, Kezber management participated in a fundraising lunch organized by Dr. Michel Carmel of the CHUS and helped raise over $27,000 for Procure, an organization dedicated to the fight against prostate cancer.

The community is very important to Alan Kezber as well as the employees, so many have joined the cause of men's health by participating in Movember.

Make a donation at www.kezber.com/donation

UPDATED : Kezber have raised 315$ for Movember. Thanks for your generous donation

About Kezber

Founded in Sherbrooke in 1996 by Alan Kezber, Kezber specializes in web design, internet marketing and IT services. With offices in Sherbrooke and Montreal, Kezber offers small businesses in southern Quebec, website development, installation and maintenance of computer systems and management of social media.

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(819) 566-6900

Sherbrooke, September 16, 2011 - The 11th annual Kezber/Sylvestre Lagacé Golf Tournament took place on September 14. The event, which raises funds for the Eastern Townships Alzheimer’s Society, brought together close to 150 participants. More than $22,000 was raised for the Society this year. The amount represents a 50% increase in contributions over last year.

Kezber’s president and founder, Alan Kezber, highlighted the efforts of volunteers, organizers and all participants by saying: “I am very proud of all the people who came out today to make this tournament one of the most successful ever.” Monies generated by the tournament will help fund a range of support services offered to individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and their families. The Eastern Townships Alzheimer’s Society is affiliated with the Quebec Federation of Alzheimer Societies and the Alzheimer Society of Canada.

Alan Kezber’s firm specializes in Web design, Internet marketing, and technical support from its offices in Sherbrooke and Montreal. It offers a one-stop shopping approach, giving customers access to all the products and services required to benefit from new technologies and optimize their Internet presence. Kezber’s products and services include Web development, Internet marketing, social media management, IT infrastructure management, maintenance, and technical support.

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Sherbrooke, April 6, 2011 - Kezber, a web design and internet marketing company based in Montreal and Sherbrooke has attained the AdWords Certified Partner Status. This certification is awarded to companies that have at least one certified employee as well as a significant amount of experience creating and managing Google AdWord marketing campaigns over a certain period of time.

Google AdWords is an online advertising system that works like an auction. Advertisers set a budget and Google AdWords professionals optimize bids, keywords and advertising texts to offer customers the best possible return on investment, based on the objectives of the campaign. The ads are displayed on the Google search network and on its display network. Google AdWords Account Management services offered by Kezber include: budget management, ad creation and optimization of campaigns, analysis and results monitoring.

Alan Kezber, the president and founder of Kezber, said he was proud that his company and team had attained the title of AdWords Certified Partner. “This demonstrates the skills and expertise of our Internet marketing team. In addition to being AdWords certified, we ask our staff to obtain Google Analytics certification. The services and certifications offered by Google help us to professionally and efficiently meet the needs of our customers” Mr. Kezber added. “We are confident that this new certification will be an asset for our Internet marketing service in the Eastern Townships, and also in the greater Montreal area.”

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Sherbrooke, March 29, 2011 - Kezber, a Montreal web design and internet marketing company with head offices in Montreal and Sherbrooke, has been awarded a contract to design websites for the prestigious Gouverneur Hotel chain. As part of the contract, Kezber will also develop a strategic online marketing campaign to promote Gouverneur’s websites.

Kezber’s president and founder, Alan Kezber, said he was proud to be associated with one of the premiere hotel chains in the province. He praised Gouverneur’s decision to adopt a social media strategy into their marketing and added, “Many companies in Quebec understand the growing importance of social media to their businesses, but few have the resources and the know-how to use it effectively. We are honoured that Gouverneur has turned to us to provide these services.”

The Gouverneur chain is recognized for their hotels situated in the heart of major business centers and tourist attractions in the province. Their chain includes Le Chantecler Hotel, located in the Laurentians, a four season resort complete with a ski centre, private beach, six tennis courts, a golf course, spa, indoor pool and restaurant.

Alan Kezber’s firm specializes in Web design, Internet marketing, and technical support from its offices in Sherbrooke and Montreal. It offers a one-stop shopping approach, giving customers access to all the products and services required to benefit from new technologies and optimize their Internet presence. Kezber’s products and services include Web development, Internet marketing, IT infrastructure management, maintenance, and technical support.

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Sherbrooke, October 12, 2010 - The 10th annual Kezber/Sylvestre Lagacé Golf Tournament was held on September 21, benefitting the Eastern Townships Alzheimer’s Society. With about 130 generous participants, the organizers were pleased to raise $13 840 this year, bringing the golf tournament’s total contributions to the Society and its activities to roughly $90 000 over the years.

Kezber’s president and founder, Alan Kezber, has now been involved in the Alzheimer’s cause for 10 years. To highlight this contribution, on September 28 during a 25th-anniversary celebration of the Société Alzheimer de l’Estrie, Mr. Kezber was awarded the Myosotis trophy in the category of partner emeritus/honorary member. The distinction is given to a corporate contributor whose efforts and interest toward the Alzheimer’s cause have made a major impact on the growth and success of the organization. During the celebration, Mr. Kezber also agreed to serve as honorary co-chair of the Alzheimer’s Society with Lucie Côté, to support the organization during this important year of anniversary festivities.

Kezber specializes in Web design, Internet marketing, and computer technical support from its offices in Sherbrooke and Montreal. Kezber offers a one-stop shopping approach, giving customers access to all the products and services required to benefit from new technologies.

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Montreal, June 29th, 2010 - Kezber is pleased to announce the addition of David Turcotte to its leadership team as Technical Services Manager.

“With the recent growth in new server deployments as well as IT Service Contract sales , the technical service group truly needed a strong leader. I am sure that based on David’s history, he brings considerable value to the team and that his strong management style will ensure success moving forward” said Alan Kezber, president.

He went on to say, “With the recent renewal of all of our major service agreements for longstanding clients such as Empire Maintenance, Stanstead College and Touch industries, we are well poised to have significant growth this year.”

David’s past experience managing a team of professionals working on multiple highly technical projects for a leading manufacturer of high performance imaging CCDs’ and semiconductors, will serve him well at Kezber.

The Technical Service Manager’s responsibilities include managing a team of consultants and technical specialists located in both Sherbrooke and Montreal. His primary mission is to ensure that Kezber’s IT Services clients level of support and satisfaction continues to grow.

Kezber, established in 1996, has offices in Montreal and Sherbrooke. Kezber’s “One stop shop” approach offers its clientele a wide array of services including Web development, Internet marketing, IT infrastructure management, maintenance as well as helpdesk support.

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Kezber Further Distinguishes Itself by Earning several Microsoft Competencies including Microsoft Business Solutions & Networking Infrastructure Solutions

Montreal, May 21, 2010 - Kezber, Internet Marketing & IT Services firm today announced it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program with competencies in Microsoft Business Solutions and Networking Infrastructure Solutions, recognizing Kezber’s expertise and impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified Partner, Kezber has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and a proven ability to meet customers’ needs. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, giving them a competitive advantage in the channel.

Kezber, established in 1996, has offices in Montreal and Sherbrooke. Kezber’s “One stop shop” approach offers its clientele a wide array of services including Web development, Internet marketing, IT infrastructure management and maintenance as well as helpdesk support.

“We are extremely pleased to have attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program. This allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our customers,” said Alan Kezber, President “The benefits provided through our Gold Certified Partner status will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide for customers.”

“Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities,” said Allison Watson, corporate vice president of the Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft Corp. “They need to trust in a company that can act as an expert adviser for their long-term strategic technology plans. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners, which have certified expertise and direct training and support from Microsoft, can build a positive customer experience with our technologies. Today, Microsoft recognizes Kezber as a new Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise in providing customer satisfaction using Microsoft products and technology.”

As one of the requirements for attaining Gold Certified Partner status, Kezber had to declare a Microsoft Competency. Microsoft Competencies are designed to help differentiate a partner’s capabilities with specific Microsoft technologies to customers looking for a particular type of solution. Each Competency has a unique set of requirements and benefits, formulated to accurately represent the specific skills and services that partners bring to the technology industry. Within select Competencies, there are Specializations that focus on specific solution areas that recognize deeper expertise within that Competency. Serving as a specialized path to earning those Competencies, Specializations give direct access to the tools and resources that support that specific area of focus.

The Microsoft Business Solutions Competency is designed for partners with proven expertise in designing and/or implementing enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities using Microsoft’s financial, CRM and supply chain management solutions. Microsoft solutions partners have capitalized on this opportunity to help organizations develop and build integrated ERP and CRM solutions around Microsoft technology. The Microsoft Business Solutions Competency allows partners to identify their unique, proven proficiency in deploying applications based on Microsoft’s financial, CRM and supply chain management solutions.

“The Microsoft Dynamics CRM Specialization equips partners with a heightened degree of expertise, tools and resources designed to help them accelerate their business success and drive improved customer satisfaction,” said Brad Wilson, general manager of Microsoft Dynamics CRM. “Attaining specialization sets partners apart and demonstrates a commitment to mastering the latest technology, best practices, and go-to-market guidance Microsoft has to offer.”

The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in October 2003 and represents Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to the success of partners worldwide. The program offers a single, integrated partnering framework that recognizes partner expertise, rewards the total impact that partners have in the technology marketplace, and delivers more value to help partners’ businesses be successful.

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Montreal, April 15, 2010 - Kezber is proud to announce that it has won the contract to develop the new corporate website for Muse Entertainment. "We are very excited to have the opportunity to work in this exciting industry and with such a dynamic company. The new Website will showcase the film and television projects that have made Muse, one of Canada's largest film production companies." Said Alan Kezber, President.

With its head office in Montreal, Muse Entertainment Enterprises is the country’s leading service producer for international studios and networks as well as a major Canadian independent film and television producer. Since 1998, Muse has produced, co-produced or provided production services on over 100 TV movies and mini-series, television series and feature films. Muse has four production operations in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver and Los Angeles.

January 28th, 2010 - Kezber has recently implemented a new customer service and support tool from Quest software. The PacketTrap network management software will allow remote monitoring and management of our customer's networks, devices, and traffic.

The tool is also a very powerful diagnostic system allowing us to truly have insight into a client’s network performance. Frequently a single user or group of users using YouTube, downloading torrents or other high-bandwidth websites can bring business critical applications to a halt. Kezber will now be able to identify the issue as well as the user and prevent any further interruptions.

Over the coming months Kezber plans to implement this new system throughout all of its existing clients, dramatically increasing the level of responsiveness and support. Completion of the application rollout is targeted for Q3, 2010.

This new managed service platform will allow Kezber to remain a leader in the IT services business in the province of Quebec.