Today on Linked I celebrate 32 Years in…

Today I am getting many congratulations on LinkedIn from friends.  It is 32 years ago I got started in what we today call IT.  Here is what I wrote back to them: Thanks everyone. It has been and continues to [...]

Today on Linked I celebrate 32 Years in…2017-09-18T00:43:25-07:00

Selling to the LOB manager: Reseller, beware

At many businesses, line-of-business managers and staff are making decisions to move mission-critical and often sensitive data to the cloud, and they're performing local installs without the knowledge of the IT department. Read more: http://searchitchannel.techtarget.com/opinion/Selling-to-the-LOB-manager-Reseller-beware Alvaka Networks is available to [...]

Selling to the LOB manager: Reseller, beware2018-05-07T09:15:53-07:00

Microsoft Windows XP Support Ends April 8, 2014

“After April 8, 2014, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates or technical support for Windows XP. Security updates patch vulnerabilities that may be exploited by malware and help keep users and their data safer. PCs running Windows XP after April 8, 2014, should not be considered to be protected, and it is important that you migrate to a current supported operating system – such as... so you can receive regular security updates to protect their computer from malicious attacks.” This does not mean that instantly on April 9th your PC in not secure, but I can assure you as the days and weeks pass there will be... that put you at risk. There will be no patches available to secure your computer and it is likely you will never even know what new risks exist on your Windows XP computer.

Microsoft Windows XP Support Ends April 8, 20142024-04-21T19:45:06-07:00

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 [...]

6 common IT practices that should be eliminated2023-08-10T23:36:16-07:00

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. 

Alvaka Networks Third Annual Fast Friday Speed and Feed2013-10-23T00:41:06-07:00

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 [...]

Is Your Website Delivering What it Should?2023-08-10T23:46:49-07:00

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 [...]

Computers Can Really Smell2023-08-10T22:43:08-07:00

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.

 
Fast Fun At The Race Track – Alvaka Networks Client Appreciation Day2023-08-10T22:47:53-07:00

Who Is Guilty In A Hack? The Perpetrator Or The Victim?

This article is interesting not because the hacker is convicted, but because of the reader comments at the end. The first post defends the hacker and blames AT&T for their system not being secure enough and allowing a breach. The next poster says that is akin to blaming a bank if they are robbed because their doors are not secure enough. Another poster points out that both are to blame.

Who Is Guilty In A Hack? The Perpetrator Or The Victim?2012-11-22T05:02:00-08:00