Per-device features | Basic | |
Response to network-critical issues | Within four hours. | Within four hours. |
Response to non-critical issues | Within eight hours. | Within eight hours. |
Performance optimization | Included | Included |
Security optimization | Included | Included |
Monitoring and alerts | Included | Included |
File and patch updates | Included | Included |
Reporting | Included | Included |
Administration | Included | Included |
Reliability optimization | Partial | Included |
Software issues | Partial | Included |
Hardware issues | Partial | Included |
Network issues | Partial | Included |
PC imaging | Included | |
On-site response | Included |
We Have A Winner!
/in Blog Post /by Garin LivingstoneCongratulations to Geary at USI! You’ve won the drawing for “Roy’s Almost 20th!” For those who may have missed the news, Roy Pacitto, our Director of Sales, has been an employee at Bryley Systems for nearly 20 years! Since we tend to get excited about this sort of thing, we decided to have a little […]
Bryley Basics: Encrypt your iPhone
/in Blog Post, Mobile, Tips /by Garin LivingstoneiPhones, versions 3GS and later, offer hardware encryption; it is activated through the data-protection feature by enabling a passcode: Tap Settings > General > Passcode. Follow the prompts to create a passcode. After the passcode is set, scroll down to the bottom of the screen and verify that “Data protection is enabled” is visible. Note: […]
Google’s ChromeBook – A realistic alternative to a Windows Ultrabook?
/in Blog Post, Mobile, Tips /by Garin LivingstoneGoogle introduced its Chromebook in 2009; sales have increased and it can be considered a low-cost alternative to the pricier, Microsoft Windows-based Ultrabook, but Chromebooks have significant limitations. Some also say that a Chromebook can replace a tablet, but comparison1 suggests otherwise. Chromebooks run Chrome OS, Google’s Linux-based operating system integrated with Google’s Chrome web […]
Roy Pacitto works almost 20 years at Bryley Systems
/in Blog Post /by Garin LivingstoneBryley employees were recently celebrating Roy’s 20th anniversary when someone pointed out that it was a year early. Since we already had a 20th-year cake, we ate it anyway. Roy, a key member of the management team, started as service manager in 1995. He moved to the sales team in 1997; in the mid-2000s he […]
What is the business case for Windows-Server virtualization?
/in Blog Post, Resources /by Garin LivingstoneWindows-Server virtualization, the deployment of a virtual version of a Windows-Server operating environment, is used to reduce hardware costs, gain efficiencies, and improve the availability of computing resources. It refers to installing a virtual environment onto one or more “virtualized” hardware servers (termed Physical Hosts) and deploying multiple virtual Windows-Server operating systems (termed Virtual Guests) […]
Deploying software systems to manage a growing organization
/in Blog Post, Resources /by Garin LivingstoneMost organizations use software to manage at least these items: Accounting – Perform vital bookkeeping and accounting functions Contacts – Organize and manage clients, prospects, vendors, etc. Operations – Match assets to organization’s need on a daily basis In organizations with funding limitations, deployment of a software-based system to manage specific functions often starts as […]
Comparing Cloud-based services (Complete Overview)
/in Blog Post, Cloud /by Garin LivingstoneMany Cloud-based services fall into one of these categories: Productivity suites – Applications that help you be more productive Storage – Storing, retrieving, and synchronizing files in the Cloud Backup and Recovery – Backing-up data and being able to recover it Prevention – Prevent malware, typically spam and related components Each category is represented below […]
Protect your mobile device
/in Blog Post, Resources /by Garin LivingstoneThe need to secure newer mobile devices (smartphones, tablets, etc.) has grown since they now meet the basic criteria for malicious, cyberspace-based attack: Developer kits are readily available Mobile devices are in widespread use throughout the world Motivation is increasing since usable/saleable data live on these devices In addition, BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) has […]
Outsourcing IT (Information Technology)
/in Blog Post, Resources /by Garin LivingstoneWhen in doubt, source IT out. It’s a big topic, but there are many ways to save time, effort, and money by outsourcing some of all of your IT functions. Often, organizations staff IT themselves using one of these techniques: The part-time IT person The full-time IT person The IT team The part-time IT person […]
Ergonomics Made Simple – a brief primer from guest writer Marty Reed
/in Newsletter /by Garin LivingstoneAre you sitting down? Good! Now ask yourself, how many hours will I be sitting in this chair today?? Wow, that many… Have you ever asked yourself why you have a backache, or your wrists hurt or why the screen is so blurry? These are all symptoms that your body is not happy with how […]
Bryley Basics: More of Anna’s Windows 8 tips
/in Blog Post, Microsoft /by Garin LivingstoneThose of you running Windows 8 have probably experienced the new Photosapp, which opens the image in the full-screen, hiding everything else on the screen. It is really inconvenient for me, and I am guessing I am not the only one. Here’s how to change from the default photo-views application in Windows 8, Photos, back […]
Livingstone interviewed by CEOCFO Magazine
/in Blog Post /by Garin LivingstoneGavin Livingstone, President at Bryley Systems, was interviewed by Lynne Fosse of CEOCFO Magazine, which was published in the 4/28/2014 web-edition. Registered subscribers can see this in-depth overview of Bryley Systems by logging into the Subscriber Exclusives section at www.CEOCFOMagazine.com. (The article resides at http://ceocfointerviews.com/CEOCFO-Members/BryleySystems14-CEOCFO-Article4.pdf.) Or, click the button below to read the article on […]
The problem with Heartbleed
/in Blog Post, Security /by Garin LivingstoneHeartbleed is a much-publicized security flaw in the OpenSSL cryptography library; an update to this OpenSSL flaw was published on April 7th, 2014, which was (coincidentally?) the same day that the flaw was disclosed. OpenSSL runs on secure web servers certified by trusted authorities; it is estimated that about 17% of secure web servers may […]
Living with Windows XP
/in Blog Post, Microsoft, Security /by Garin LivingstoneMicrosoft has officially ended general support of Windows XP, but many have not updated or replaced their Windows XP PCs. Although we recommend against continuing to use Windows XP, particularly in any Internet-facing role, there are some steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of remaining on this platform. The easiest, but least […]
Who is winning the smartphone war?
/in Mobile, Newsletter /by Garin LivingstoneApple’s iOS phones get a lot of press, but Google’s Android phones own the market while Microsoft’s Windows Phones are showing signs of life. Android owned over 70% of the world-wide smartphone market in 2012 while Apple iOS held just 21%. According to IDC, a market-research firm in Framingham, MA, Android-based phones accounted for over […]
How to tweak Windows 8 for business use
/in Newsletter /by Garin LivingstoneAnna D, Account Executive at Bryley Systems, reveals how she overcame some frustrations with Windows 8 and set it up for business use. “My experience with Windows 8 started out a little bumpy, but with a few tweaks, I was able to customize the OS (operating system) to be more suitable for my business needs. […]
98% of mobile-device malware attacking Android (DROID) phones
/in Blog Post, Mobile, Newsletter, Security /by Garin LivingstoneWorldwide, a significant portion of the population owns and uses a smartphone; mobile users search Google over 5.9 Billion times daily while over 6 Billion hours of YouTube are watched each month on mobile devices. (Statistics taken from a presentation by Intel Corporation at the MOBILE World Congress 2014.) Since most smartphones are based on […]
Fitness regime for your IT equipment: Keep it clean, cool, and empowered
/in Blog Post, Mobile, Newsletter, Security /by Garin LivingstoneIT (Information Technology) equipment is somewhat temperamental; it requires reasonable temperatures; stable, uninterrupted power; and some air flow to operate efficiently. Cleanliness is important. Here’s how to keep it toned. IT equipment should be kept in a clean, neat, and (preferably) dust-adverse/static-resistant area; walls with painted surfaces, tiled or coated floors without carpeting, etc. Fire-suppression […]
How To Activate Hardware Encryption On iPhone 3GS And Later
/in Blog Post /by Garin LivingstoneiPhones from 3GS and later offer hardware encryption; it is activated through the data-protection feature by enabling a passcode: 1. Tap Settings > General > Passcode. 2. Follow the prompts to create a passcode. 3. After the passcode is set, scroll down to the bottom of the screen and verify that “Data protection is enabled” […]
Upcoming Event: Business Lawyers Network (BLN) February Meeting – Get into the Cloud!
/in Blog Post /by Garin LivingstoneJohn Koenig Focused on Business Succession Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 7:30am Topic: “Use Cloud Services to streamline your practice while protecting yourself from external threats” Speaker: Gavin Livingstone, President, Bryley Systems Place: Offices of Brier & Geurden LLP, 160 Gould Street, Ste. 320, Needham, MA (Map) OVERVIEW Everyone is talking about, or taking to […]