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6 common IT practices that should be eliminated
Here is a good mrc Cup of Joe Blog about time wasting tasks in IT. I was asked to submit a suggestion for the article. It is a quick read on six things you can do to stop wasting time [...]
Alvaka Networks Third Annual Fast Friday Speed and Feed
We are into the final preparations for Alvaka Networks third
annual track day. The date is getting
close on Friday November 8th, 2013.
This is a client appreciation day. We invite clients, prospects and numerous associated
businesses out to Auto Club Speedway for a private IT expo, lunch, fast driving
on the track and other fun activities.
Is Your Website Delivering What it Should?
Here is a really helpful free tool on the Internet to “grade” your website. I first heard about it from my friend David Dadian the CEO at Powersolutions.com. It is called HubSpot and you can reach it at http://marketing.grader.com/ I took [...]
Computers Can Really Smell
IBM has long had one of the best research and development teams in computing. The IBM Fellows are highly regarded as some of the best and brightest prognosticators in the profession. In IBM’s most recent predictions they are suggesting that [...]
BYOD: Are You Bringing Your Own Disaster
With the incredible proliferation of mobile devices that allow anyone with network credentials to gain nearly unlimited access to internal network resources, we have opened the proverbial Pandora’s Box. The ironic thing in this fast growing story is those with [...]
Fast Fun At The Race Track – Alvaka Networks Client Appreciation Day
We had another successful day at Auto Club Speedway for our second annual client appreciation day at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana. In attendance were 40 drivers getting driving instruction and taking fast laps around the road course.
Opinion Piece By CompTIA Member And Alvaka Networks EVP Kevin McDonald
I’ve noticed a lot of gratuitous talk by our legislators about being all for small business and protecting the individual. They bandy about rhetoric about the Constitution and consistently are finding rights that are not spelled out or even vaguely contained in its language. Then they blatantly violate a key provision that is in fact clearly spelled out.
Making Trademark Enforcement An Actual Profit Center
I read about a new product today from a company I never heard about. They are called CitizenHawk. (http://www.citizenhawk.com/brand-protection.aspx) I have never used or tested their product so this blog is not any sort of endorsement. I am writing about them as they have some interesting promises that they make.
Make It Work Abruptly Closes
A few years ago when the economy was stronger and investment capital more readily available I remember hearing advertisements on the radio from a company called “Make It Work.” They were advertising IT services that appeared to be targeted at SOHOs (small offices and home offices) and individuals. The advertisements were good and they talked about little red Mini Coopers the techs traveled in. I even saw a few.
“3900 Saturdays” Is One Of My Favorite Short Stories
I am not sure from where I first got it, but years ago someone e-mailed me a story titled "3900 Saturdays." I read it from time to time and I thougth I would share it with you. I don't know who the author is or I would provide attribution. I hope you find as impactful as I did.