Entries by Garin Livingstone

Why Backups are Critical in Fighting Ransomware

Ransomware – usually Crypto Locker and its variants – is a form of cyber-malware based on encryption software that seeks payment (ransom) to undo the damage; when infected, the malware typically encrypts all data files, rendering them useless until the ransom is paid.  (Encryption software scrambles a files’ contents and creates an encryption key, essentially […]

WRCC Ambassadors On The Move

The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce (WRCC) Ambassadors visited the Worcester County Food Bank (WCFB) Wednesday, April 5th; many brought donations, but all were there to learn about the WCFB, its purpose, and its partnership with the WRCC. The WCFB’s mission is “To engage, educate and lead Worcester County in creating a hunger-free community.” As […]

Bryley Receives Prestigious Channel Partners 360° Award!

April 11, 2017 — Bryley Systems is pleased to announce that it has been honored by Channel Partners, with the 2017 Channel Partners 360° Business Value Award.  We are one of only 25 technology-oriented companies worldwide to receive this award, which is one of the most sought-after in the industry. This award honors service providers […]

IT Security Cheat-Sheet

All organizations are at risk of a breach in IT security, whether externally (by a party outside the organization’s computer network) or internally (by a person connected to the organization’s computer network); studies show that even small companies are targeted externally, primarily because they are more vulnerable than larger organizations who can dedicate resources to […]

Tour of the new maintenance facility of the WRTA

Bryley’s President, Gavin Livingstone, who currently chairs the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce (WRCC) Ambassadors, arranged for a group of 20 WRCC Ambassadors and staff to tour the new Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) maintenance facility at 42 Quinsigamond Avenue, Worcester. The tour was conducted by Jim Parker, General Manager of Central Mass Transit Management […]

Bryley Basics: HP, Inc. Battery Recall

HP, Inc. recently recalled some of its laptop batteries due to fire concerns. This recall affects less than 1% of the laptops purchased between March 2013 and October 2016. The batteries being recalled were primarily sold online or in big-box stores (like BestBuy). They are black in color and were in these HP laptop models: […]

Brief Review of Cloud Trends in 2016 and Beyond

Cloud trends include1: Options – Switching Public Cloud platforms and Private Cloud compliance Familiarity – Greater understanding leads to refinement in selections Growth – Cloud tends to be the primary engine for IT growth Benefits – Reduction in costs leads all other benefits Options Approximately 43% of companies using Public Cloud services that were surveyed […]

Disruptive Tech Trends for 2017

So, another year departs, obsoleting old technology while ushering in new gadgets and trends. Even though gadgets get the attention; trends set the direction. A survey of 196 IT professionals1 revealed these disruptive trends in technology2: Predictive IT and Self-service IT Internet of Things (IoT) Artificial intelligence Mobile payments Next-gen WiFi Predictive IT and Self-service […]