Carole Spurling and her partner, started B&J Computers, Inc. in 1995 in the basement of her home. She has successfully grown this business to what it is today. A woman of many hats, Carole is not only a senior partner and President of B & J Computers, Inc. she is the firm's Senior Technician who also does web-design, systems management and is our primary server technician. Carole, a 1993 Graduate of SIU’s College of Engineering, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology. In addition, she has completed course work for a Master of Science in Manufacturing Systems. Carole’s experience, as a business partner, business manager and technician have provided her with a practiced eye enabling her to help our clients find solutions to the problems and challenges involved in running, and expanding, a successful business. She is always willing to go that "extra mile" to help our customers reach their technological goals. Carole holds the following, current, certifications: MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator), MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist)
Scott Benjamin another B&J technician, joined us in April of 2006 after having worked in technical customer service for over ten years. A valuable asset to the company, he enjoys linking computers and peripherals to form networks as well as helping our clients solve a wide variety of IT problems. Often on site with customers, Scott is a familiar face coming to the rescue when the call for help goes out. His conscientious attitude and persistence let the customers he assists know that they are important. Scott holds the following current certifications: A+; MCP (Microsoft Certified Partner)
Becky Qualls our Project Manager, handles all new projects from conception to completion. In her other role of Office Manager, she daily proves herself to be the hub that keeps our business running smoothly. A woman in constant motion, she still always finds the time to give personal attention to each client. Her experience has often helped guide clients to find the most effective solutions to their technical needs. Being able to multi-task in these many roles while keeping that smile on her face has helped to make many undertakings a success.
Patrick Roulo, our Office Manager/WDSL Installer., joined us in September of 2007. In 2006, he obtained a Bachelor’s of Science, majoring in Aviation Maintenance with a minor in Product Support. His responsibility is to provide our internet customers with all the technical support that they require for their WDSL service; installations, antenna alignments, radio and firewall configurations, etc. As Office Manager he helps B&J staff prepare for their job-sites by undertaking product research, preparing schedules and a myriad of other responsibilities.
B&J Computers, Inc. defines its role as: "We Keep Businesses Doing Business". Our clients expect rapid responses to their technology needs. Striving to meet these expectations is the very heart and nature of our business. .
Located at 1032 W. Industrial Park Road in Murphysboro, Illinois since 1997, B&J Computers, Inc was established in 1994. From the early days, B&J Computers, Inc. has provided and continues to provide a "Full Service" technology offering. This offering includes custom designed technology plans, networks: computer systems, networking servers as well as internet access. As the business world moved into the Windows/XP, more recently, VISTA, environments, software use training has become an increasingly important service available to B&J clients
B&J Computers is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner. B&J Computers, Inc. technicians are "A+ Certified" and/or "MCSE" (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer). Carole Spurling, the President and Senior Partner of B&J Computers, Inc., is the firm's Senior Technician. The firm employs two additional technicians whose qualifications are complimentary to those of the Senior Technician. These three technicians can, upon request, provide B&J Computers, Inc. customers with computer upgrades, installation and network support . These services can include:
1. Windows NT/2000/2003/2008 and Novel; computer, server, printer and scanner maintenance and repair;
2. Networking, both wired and wireless;
3. wireless DSL: (www.bnjinternet.com),
4. VoIP telephone systems; wireless data transfer, including relevant software training,
5. Microsoft XP and VISTA software training.
B&J Computers, Inc.'s lines of service are available either at
1. our customers' sites and/or
2. our Murphysboro location.
B&J Computers is an authorized re-seller of high quality, competitively priced information technology equipment. The firm's product line includes, but is not limited to::
1. DELL computers and DELL peripherals.
2. MICROSOFT software systems
3. AVG anti-virus software
4. LINKSYS networking peripherals
5. TALKSWITCH telephone systems
6. APC ( provides power problem protection)
7. SEAGATE storage technology components
B&J Computers, Inc.'s customers' profiles range from large corporations in Southern Illinois to the single PC user. Many small businesses utilize B&J Computers, Inc.'s expertise to plan for technology changes as their businesses grow and change. Several very large businesses in the area utilize our company's qualified technicians to service existing equipment and networks.
In 1997, B&J Computers, Inc. installed its first wireless data transfer system to provide wireless intranet/internet access between two facilities..This installation is still efficiently providing data communications.
In 1999, satellite internet access was introduced as part of our internet technology offerings.
In 2003, B&J Computers, Inc. proposed wireless DSL internet access to its clients. This new service replaced satellite access since, for B&J's customers, it is
1. faster and more user friendly than telephone dial-up,
2. less expensive per month, costing B&J clients a minimum of 25% less per month than comparable monthly satellite internet access rates plus no "cap" on bandwidth, a common problem for satellite internet access users,
3. up to 66% faster on the "up-load" (back-haul) than satellite internet access.
Carole Spurling and her partner, started B&J Computers, Inc. in 1995 in the basement of her home. She has successfully grown this business to what it is today. A woman of many hats, Carole is not only a senior partner and President of B & J Computers, Inc. she is the firm's Senior Technician who also does web-design, systems management and is our primary server technician. Carole, a 1993 Graduate of SIU’s College of Engineering, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology. In addition, she has completed course work for a Master of Science in Manufacturing Systems. Carole’s experience, as a business partner, business manager and technician have provided her with a practiced eye enabling her to help our clients find solutions to the problems and challenges involved in running, and expanding, a successful business. She is always willing to go that "extra mile" to help our customers reach their technological goals. Carole holds the following, current, certifications: MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator), MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist) 
Scott Benjamin another B&J technician, joined us in April of 2006 after having worked in technical customer service for over ten years. A valuable asset to the company, he enjoys linking computers and peripherals to form networks as well as helping our clients solve a wide variety of IT problems. Often on site with customers, Scott is a familiar face coming to the rescue when the call for help goes out. His conscientious attitude and persistence let the customers he assists know that they are important. Scott holds the following current certifications: A+; MCP (Microsoft Certified Partner) 
Becky Qualls our Project Manager, handles all new projects from conception to completion. In her other role of Office Manager, she daily proves herself to be the hub that keeps our business running smoothly. A woman in constant motion, she still always finds the time to give personal attention to each client. Her experience has often helped guide clients to find the most effective solutions to their technical needs. Being able to multi-task in these many roles while keeping that smile on her face has helped to make many undertakings a success. 