Making a smooth presentation is not just about knowing the material. You also need to familiarize yourself with the technology that will be available to you. The first step in the preparation process should be to check with the venue about their setup. Will there be a permanently connected computer or should you bring your […]
Password Security: How Hackers Steal Data and Savvy Users Keep It Safe
Digital security has never been more important than it has been in 2014. Cyber crimes are becoming both more prolific and more devastating. Most recently, the world learned that Russian hackers had stolen 1.2 billion unique password and user name combinations. Shortly afterward, two US supermarkets announced they too had been hacked. Customers’ credit card […]
Countdown to Windows Server 2003 End-Of-Live: Why Your IT System Might be at Risk
When first released, Windows Server 2003 offered the best scalability, performance, and security. In fact, many businesses still rely on it today. However, Microsoft plans to end all support for Windows Server 2003 in July 2015. Many third-party hardware and software providers will follow suit. Business owners who still rely on Windows Server 2003 will […]
What You Need to Know About Creating an IT Budget for 2015
After a long period of recession, spending on business technology is now on the rise. Signs of economic recovery and a more stable operating climate have caused companies to shed their cautious approaches and spend more on IT in 2014 in order to keep their businesses operating efficiently. The Gartner research firm expects worldwide IT spending […]
Reflecting on 31 Years of Business with Russ Bennett
When asked to reflect on 31 years in business, I was brought right back to June of 1981. I was so excited to be able to quit my insurance sales job that had me away from my family as many as 4 nights a week. With the encouragement and confidence instilled in me by my […]
Bennett Office Technologies is Now a VMware Professional Partner!
Guess what?! We’re now a VMware Professional Partner and we’re pretty excited about it! VMware is a company based in Palo Alto, California that provides virtualization software. VMware is similar to HyperV by Microsoft and Citrix XenDesktop/XenServer. Virtualization software allows you to remotely access your data, applications and more from anywhere through virtual desktops and […]