| April 2010
In this issue: ■ WatchGuard MSSP Partner
■ Network Defense with Self
Healing Technology
■ Protecting Confidential Info
■ New Microsoft Competency
■ 5 Essential Elements of
Business Recovery
■ Your Business Blew It
■ You’re In Sales
■ Case Studies
■ Opportunities
| Five Essential Elements of Business Recovery
The article re-printed courtesy of IBM ForwardView eMagazine In the current business environment, the old adage “time is money” applies now more than ever. So what happens when everyday operations are disrupted? According to the U.S. Labor Department, more than 40 percent of all companies that experience a disaster never reopen – and more than 25 percent of those that do reopen after a disaster occurs will close down for good within two years. But even if your company doesn’t go through a major disaster, chances are high that it will experience the negative consequences of unplanned outages that make business as usual impossible. Read more Your Business Really Blew It We all make mistakes. It’s the damage that really counts. Not long ago, Twin Partners, a Rochester, N.Y., advertising agency, signed on a media behemoth as a client. During the agency’s first media buy for the project, it switched to a less-expensive freelancer. And the results showed. Read more You’re In Sales No Matter What Your Title by Debra J. Schmidt – used with permission If I ask you right now whether or not you are in sales, chances are you would say, “No, I’m in accounts payable or customer service or marketing.” You might even say, “I’m the CEO.” No matter what your job is, you are in sales. Every time you interact with a customer, you are selling your professional credibility, the company’s products or services, and the company’s image. So, even if you don’t work in the sales department, read on. Read More | | eMazzanti Gets WatchGuard Security Support Program Partner DesignationHoboken, New Jersey – March 23, 2010 – eMazzanti Technologies announces its new WatchGuard Managed Security Services Program (MSSP) status, the first WatchGuard partner in the northeast U.S. to receive the designation. eMazzanti helped design the new partner program in conjunction with WatchGuard. The purposes of the new partner program are to foster increased customer adoption for the security manufacturer and improve partners’ ability to deliver customer care. “This is a significant ‘first’ for us as a WatchGuard partner,” said Jenifer Mazzanti, president, eMazzanti Technologies. “It means our customers not only get faster and better service, it marks the beginning of a whole new level of extreme customer service.”Read on |
| | Network Defense with Self Healing Technology All the thrills of “Hide and Seek”, “Cops and Robbers”, and “Capture The Flag”. Conjure up all the fun, excitement and feelings of sheer joy that you had when you were a kid playing these games. Then try to imagine all of these games rolled up into one and you’ve got Paintball or looking for a way to release your built-up aggression caused by your coworker or your employer then a game of Paintball is just what you need. You’ll have to bring your wits, your strategy, and above all your sense of humor. Ready to have a day filled with action and adventure? Please join eMazzanti Technologies for Paintball where friendships will be forged ‘under fire’, heroes and cowards will emerge. You’ll be exhausted but exhilarated by the day’s end and you’ll have plenty of stories to tell your friends at home.This event is sponsored by Microsoft and WatchGuard Technologies who along with your favorite eMazzanti Network engineers will offer advice and guidance on how to protect not only yourself throughout the day but also to take home some ideas on how to protect your organization from digital threats that appear every day. Date: May 5, 2010
Time: 8:00am
Location: Hoboken, NJ Register Here |
| Protecting Confidential
Information in a Down Economy
reprinted from SymantecDid you know that an estimated 90% of data loss incidents are accidental? That may be surprising news in light of the fact that cyber-criminals have never been busier. But according to a recent survey by TheInfoPro Inc., data loss is “more the result of non-malicious activity as compared to malicious actions.” (“Why Data Loss Prevention?” TheInfoPro Inc., October 2008)What does that mean for your business? For one thing, it means that the loss of critical data is more likely to result from the actions taken by one of your users in the course of doing business than from someone hacking into your network. Now consider the findings of another recent survey, which puts the spotlight on a little-known aspect of the current recession: namely, that as companies downsize, data loss risks increase. Read More |
| | Hoboken IT consultant achieves New Microsoft Server Platform Competency Hoboken, New Jersey – March 18, 2010 – eMazzanti Technologies has been recognized by Microsoft for achieving a new server platform competency as a part of the company’s ongoing focus of adding value to clients. “When it comes to staying up with the latest server solution technology, it is critical that we pay attention,” noted Jenifer Mazzanti, president, eMazzanti Technologies. “Being recognized for various competency and specialization levels are ways our customers can be assured they’ve chosen the right IT partner.” Read on | |
| | | | Bell Container Accelerates Critical Processes with Windows 7 Professional & HP 5310m ProBookOn-time delivery and high-quality service are the hallmarks of Newark-based Bell Container, which manufacturers more than 1.1 billion square feet of corrugated packaging materials annually. The company attributes its success to the adoption of state-of-the-art technologies, which are recommended and deployed by the company’s IT partner, eMazzanti Technologies. To help streamline everyday processes and give employees more time to focus on creating innovative designs and delivering impeccable service, eMazzanti Technologies recommended . . . READ MORE | | eMazzanti Technologies and WatchGuard Ace Safety, Speed and Cost TestThe Andover Regional School District was in need of technology assistance – eMazzanti Technologies delivered. Using WatchGuard’s firewalls, eMazzanti was able to implement website filtering using WebBlocker as well as high availability and policy based routing. See how eMazzanti Technologies’ recommendations worked for Andover Regional. Click Here to view video</span rel=”nofollow”> | | Opportunities
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