Posts by SynchroNet Team
Too Much of a Good Thing?
When you think of security for your IT network, you might think in terms of “locking out” hackers or others who would do harm to your files or computer system. And the more padlocks and deadbolts you add, the better off you are, right? Not really … particularly if you are talking about anti-virus protection.…
Read MoreNew Construction? Build SynchroNet In!
What entrepreneur, starting an enterprise in a garage or spare bedroom, doesn’t daydream about one day running a huge company with hundreds (or thousands) of employees? Fact is, growth is a goal of pretty much every business owner. And when the day comes to enlarge structural capacity or move to a bigger site to accommodate…
Read MoreRIP XP… (Almost) Gone but Not Forgotten
Twelve years after its initial launch, Microsoft is sun-setting Windows XP – an incredibly popular platform for workstations, tablets and laptops. D-Day is April 8, 2014. After that, there will be no more technical support from Microsoft. What does that mean for you? Microsoft will no longer provide updates or fix the security flaws found…
Read MoreSelf-Diagnosis, a True Story of Frustration and Expense
(Plus, What Really Should Have Happened) Here is a true story we heard a few days ago from our marketing manager. Her father, a retired CEO, was having computer problems. We will call our protagonist Mike (mostly because it is his name). Mike spends a few hours trying to self-diagnose a problem-which has something to…
Read MoreSwapping Noah’s Ark Syndrome for Productivity
Noah’s Ark Syndrome is a highly expensive technology disorder that occurs when business owners and employees feel compelled to have two (or more) kinds of every technology: printers, desktops, versions of Microsoft Office … etc., stabled throughout their facility. If you have ever visited a place of business suffering from Noah’s Ark Syndrome, you probably…
Read MoreDear Virtualization… Be our Valentine?
This is our love letter to Virtualization. See, virtualization is special. It enables us to optimize server hardware and software infrastructure. Businesses rely on servers to perform multiple business functions (like hosting your business applications). Some of these applications require their own servers, which means separate costs per server at the time of purchase, for…
Read MoreLearn From the Breaches of Others…
From Nov. 27 through Dec. 15, 2013, approximately 40 million Target customers who used credit and debit cards to make purchases had their numbers stolen and then sold on the black market. Additionally, the company now reports that tens of millions more consumers may be affected as the heist also included names, mailing addresses, phone…
Read MoreOur 2014 Goals
In the weeks leading up to a New Year, it’s customary to set goals and resolutions for the next year-and now we’d like to share our goals with you! In 2014, we want to continue to be your go-to-team for managing the relationship between your organization and your technology. We also resolve to communicate with you regularly,…
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