Meet Michael Jenkin - Aussie SBS MVP

Fifth in our series of Aussie SBS MVPs is Michael Jenkin of Adelaide.

Famous for his https://www.mickyj.com website, Michael is goes out of his way to help take technology into the wider community.

Other Aussie SBS MVP profiles that we've covered so far: Stuart Applegate, Mick Malloy, Dean Calvert and Henry Craven.

So - Michael in his own words below.

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Name:

Michael James Jenkin (Aka Mickyj)

Company:

Copyworld

Location:

Adelaide

Years in business:                                                                           

Copyworld have been selling and servicing photocopiers since 1986. The IT department is a relatively new concept, 4 years old.

Describe your business in 25 words or less:                          

Small business Solution provider including helpdesk, services, solutions, hardware, software and project management

What are you passionate about in business?:                     

Doing the right thing by the client, even if I make less money. Being honest and installing solutions I trust. This includes partnering with my competitors and trying to help non profits with their IT

How long have you been an SBS MVP?

I was awarded in January 2004, 4 years

How long have you been in IT?:

20 years next February

What are you most looking forward to with the launch of SBS 2008?

More business enabling tools.Bringing more uptime and better recovery methods with less maintenance.

What’s the one thing Microsoft can do to really help partners get up to speed with the new version?

Hot labs and partnering with OEM wholesalers to put on training evenings. MVP's are willing to present.

Who’s your favourite Muppets character?

Animal.