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Bryley CSP Basic and Pro for Network Infrastructure
Features Comparison Chart
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 |
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 […]
Comparing Cloud-based services – Part 3: Backup and Recovery
/in Newsletter /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 Search – Find items from […]
CryptoLocker Case Study
/in Blog Post, Mobile, Security /by Garin LivingstoneThe following event depicts a real-life malware attack that infected a New England manufacturing firm. The company has chosen to share its story anonymously to help other businesses avoid a similar fate. The unsuspecting sales rep certainly reacted in a way anyone would expect. He received an email with a voicemail attachment that looked like […]
Bryley Data-Backup Guidelines for 2014
/in Blog Post /by Garin LivingstonePlease note that this document has been depreciated, and a more up to date version can be obtained from our articles page. Bryley Systems is pleased to present our updated Data Backup Guidelines for 2014. This free guide is updated annually and includes these topics: The Importance of Backups Backup Technologies Cartridge-Based Backups and Scheduling […]
Deploying software systems to manage a growing organization
/in Microsoft, Mobile, Newsletter, Office 365 /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 – Part 2: Storage
/in Blog Post, Cloud, Microsoft /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 Search – Find items from […]
Kids Companion Halloween Costume Shop a Great Success
/in Blog Post /by Garin LivingstoneCongratulations to Kids Companion on last weekends successful Halloween Costume Shop We would like to thank Olivia Banks, Jen Kallin, Samantha Johnson, Allyson Waddell, and Julia Frias, all students at Hudson High School, for allowing Bryley Systems Inc. to host their annual Halloween Costume Shop. Through their effort, with over 70 costumes sold at an […]
Bryley participates in 25th Assabet Valley Chamber Downtown Trick or Treat
/in Blog Post /by Garin LivingstoneBryley Systems distributed candy to approximately 1500 children who walked the streets of Hudson, MA on the Thursday before Halloween during the Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce’s 25th Downtown Trick or Treat. Shown are Cathy and Gavin Livingstone meeting trick-or-treaters at the door of Bryley Systems. For more information, please visit http://www.assabetvalleychamber.org/trick_or_treat.shtm.
Beware CryptoLocker
/in Newsletter, Security, Tips /by Garin LivingstoneWe have seen a rise in CryptoLocker virus attacks; these attacks can cripple the data files on your computer and on your computer network. CryptoLocker is a destructive, ransomware virus; once downloaded, it locates and encrypts data files, which renders them inaccessible. CryptoLocker does not announce its presence until all data files (Microsoft Office files, […]
Upcoming changes to major Microsoft products
/in Blog Post, Microsoft, Newsletter /by Garin LivingstoneMicrosoft Windows 8.1 released on October 18th The second iteration of Microsoft Windows 8, 8.1, occurred on October 18th. Significant changes to this operating system include: Boot to Desktop – Yes, you can restore the Start button and bypass the tiles, but don’t expect the traditional Start menu to appear since pressing Start takes you […]
Comparing Cloud-based services – Part 1: Productivity suites
/in Cloud, Newsletter /by Garin LivingstoneMany Cloud-based services fall into one of these categories: Productivity suites – Applications that help you be more productive Storage – Storing to and retrieving data and files from the Cloud Backup and Recovery – Backing-up data and being able to recover it Prevention – Prevent malware, typically spam and related components Search – Find […]
Bryley Systems receives SBIEC’s Massachusetts Excellence Award
/in Blog Post /by Garin LivingstoneBryley Systems has been selected for the 2013 Massachusetts Excellence Award amongst all its peers and competitors by the Small Business Institute for Excellence in Commerce (SBIEC). Bryley Systems has consistently demonstrated a high regard for upholding business ethics and company values which is a trait seldom found in its industry. This recognition by SBIEC marks […]
The (near-term) future of computer technology – Microsoft versus Google
/in Blog Post, Microsoft, Mobile, News /by Garin LivingstoneThe crystal ball is still foggy, but here are my thoughts on Microsoft versus Google and (what I believe is) the battle for world domination. (Microsoft sales are around $77B, primarily from Windows software (25%), business software (32%), and server software (25%); Google is about $55B with approximately 87% of its revenue from advertising.) Notice, […]
Bryley Basics (in 100 words): Mass. enacts sales tax on Computer Services
/in Newsletter, Resources /by Garin LivingstoneMassachusetts is now one of the few states collecting sales tax on services; the 6.25% tax targets specific computer system design services as of July 31st. The legislation was approved July 24th, 2013 with the intent to tax customization services; the relevant, broadly worded phrases: “’Computer system design services’, the planning, consulting or designing of […]
Jim Livingstone’s Retirement Party
/in Blog Post /by Garin LivingstoneRecently, after 22 years of outstanding service, Jim Livingstone decided to retire from Bryley Systems, so we decided to throw him a surprise party. We had such a good time that we wanted to share some of the footage from the party with all of you.