5 Tips to Support Your 1:1 Program We recently gave you 5 Tips for Implementing a 1:1 Program and wanted to follow it up with 5 Tips for Supporting a 1:1 Program. As we stated in the previous post, and as you are well aware, there is a lot more to a successful 1:1 program than purchasing and rolling out devices. 1. Continual Feedback There are two things that everyone wants in life, voice and choice. One Read more
Be Prepared for Cybercrime Cybercrime is the fastest-growing crime in the United States, and it is one of the biggest challenges that organizations must face. Unfortunately, security breaches can cripple an organization. Even if you’re able to recover from the financial loss of a security breach, gaining back the trust of customers can be a long road. With the developing complexity of technology and the overwhelming number of attacks, taking proactive steps to protect and Read more
Choose Platinum When it comes to designing infrastructures and developing networking solutions, you need a partner with experience and expertise. Riverside Technologies, Inc. (RTI) has the experience, knowledge, and certifications to meet your data center needs. Our experts can quickly evolve your IT infrastructure and develop solutions to accelerate business transformation. HPE Platinum Partner RTI is a Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Platinum Partner with specialized certifications: Converged Infrastructure Specialist and Wireless LAN. Platinum is the highest Read more
The Threat of An Unsecured Printer Organizations often overlook printers when it comes to cybersecurity, but this can be a costly mistake. Did you know that an unsecured printer can put an entire network at risk? If an attacker places malware on your printer, he/she may be able to steal your data and compromise your entire network. Entrepreneur put it well: “Modern printers are essentially advanced, specialized network hosts,” so they need the same level of Read more
Protecting Your Laptop Investment Laptops are an expensive investment. Plus when you depend on your laptop for school or work, you can’t afford to have a damaged, lost, or broken device. Whether you’re commuting to work, walking to class, or traveling for business, your laptop withstands tough conditions with constant bumps and falls. Taking proactive steps is essential when it comes to protecting your laptop from theft and damages. Use a Laptop Bag From cases Read more
Planning a 1:1 Program One of the goals of 1:1 programs is to support and foster student achievement. It enables teachers to deliver more personalized content to students, plus it can encourage students to do more complex, creative work. While implementing a 1:1 program may sound straightforward, the process requires more than simply buying laptops and handing them out to students. Your 1:1 initiative must be planned in advance to ensure a smooth transition. We Read more
The Importance of a Disaster Recovery Plan It’s always a good idea to be prepared for the unexpected, especially when it comes to protecting your business, employees, and data. From natural disasters to crazy accidents, it’s important to ensure your business can keep running in the event of a disaster or emergency. A disaster recovery plan is a documented process with specific procedures for recovering and protecting a business infrastructure in the event of a Read more
IT Solutions for Healthcare When your job is to care for others, you need the ability and technology to provide the best care possible. With the right technology and IT solutions for healthcare, your organization can: provide quality care improve workflows increase productivity protect patient privacy secure your data improve patient satisfaction Riverside Technologies, Inc. (RTI) has advanced healthcare IT solutions to help keep your organization compliant, connected, and secure. We will listen to your Read more
New Malware: VPNFilter A new malware, believed to be linked to Russia, has compromised home and office routers and other networked devices worldwide. The malware, known as “VPNFilter,” has affected more than half a million routers so far, and the threat continues to grow. It is able to perform multiple functions, including information collection, device exploitation, and blocking network traffic. VPNFilter Details VPNFilter targets SOHO routers and network-access storage (NAS) devices. The impact and scope Read more
What is a Firewall? A firewall is a barrier or shield that prevents unauthorized access to and from a private network, enhancing the security of devices connected to a network like the Internet or a Local-Area Network. Firewalls monitor network traffic while identifying and blocking unwanted traffic. When data is exchanged between your device and servers in cyberspace, firewalls monitor these packets of data and determine whether it’s safe based on rules that have been Read more