eMazzanti Technologies | Technology Newsletter | Hoboken, NJ – New York, NY | June 2014

Written by Bryan Antepara
June 5, 2014
8:00 am

1-866-EMAZZANTI

PC Users Urged to Upgrade to Windows 8.1 for Improved Security

NYC tech leader, eMazzanti, reviews Windows upgrades from XP to Windows 8 and beyond on Voice of Manhattan Business program

MicrophoneHoboken, New Jersey - (Vocus) May 8, 2014 — eMazzanti Technologies CEO, Carl Mazzanti, urged Windows users to upgrade to Windows 8 to counter increasing security threats as he discussed “From Windows XP to Windows 8.1: Changes, Differences, Trends” on the popular blogtalkradio program VMB, The Voice of Manhattan Business, sponsored by the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce.

“The rocket ship growth of malware and spyware runs across all platforms,” stated Mazzanti. “Users should upgrade to Windows 8.1 to increase security and counter the threats. Each new version of Windows has a much smaller threat landscape, with Windows 8 having one tenth the attack surface vs. Windows XP.”

In the informative interview, Mazzanti also summarized the progression and issues of each of the Windows versions from Windows 2000 to Windows 7, what’s different in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1, and the expected release of Windows 9, spring of 2015. Read more →

4 Major Reasons to Connect to the Cloud Now

used with permission from MSFT for Work

If you haven’t started exploring cloud solutions for your business, consider this: As much as 40% of all IT spend by 2016 will be for cloud-related platforms and applications. That’s because the cloud can help your business reduce costs, engage employees in new ways, and increase agility, efficiency, and productivity.

Are you protecting your customer data?

used with permission from HP Technology at Work

Once upon a time, the only person worrying about securing customer data might have been the grizzled IT veteran in the company’s basement cubicle. Customers seldom thought twice about how their data was protected, and many businesses didn’t either. Security was simply not high priority, and for most people, not a problem [1, 2].

Outsourced IT

Business Continuity

Network Security

Managed Print

Tech trends business can’t ignore

used with permission from HP Technology at Work

For small businesses across the country, it’s easy to maintain the status quo. After all, change, particularly when related to technology, can be costly to incorporate and uncomfortable to implement. Yet, if small businesses are to compete and grow in an ever-evolving marketplace, leaders must keep their eyes and minds open to technology’s possibilities.

But is your business embracing technology’s promise or accepting the status quo?

Cyber threats to Windows XP and Guidance for Small Businesses and Individual Consumers

used with permission from Microsoft Security Blog
by Tim Rains

It’s been well publicized that on April 8th, 2014 Microsoft discontinues product support for Windows XP. Released in 2001, the support policy for the life of Windows XP soon followed in October 2002. In September 2007, we announced that support for Windows XP would be extended an additional two years to April 8 2014.

PCI Compliance

Mobile Workforce

Email Protection

Store

Where in the World is eMazzanti?

Your chance to win!

Share with us your favorite television station and television shows and be entered for your chance to win a $50 Starbucks gift card.Click here to take the quick survey!

eMazzanti Presents…

Becoming PCI Compliant and Moving Forward

Watch the Video →

eMazzanti Rocks!

“eMazzanti Technologies is one of the top solution providers in the country driving big return on investment for customers. Congratultions on the LEADERSHIP SOLUTIONS you’re providing to clients!”

Steven Burke
Everything Channel

eMazzanti Careers

eMazzanti seeks bright minds to join the team.

Currently we have multiple Open Positions! Check them out here!

Microsoft Partner of the Year

HP Partner of the Year

ShoreTelSky Partner of the Year

701 Grand Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030 | 1-866-EMAZZANTI

Bryan Antepara

Bryan Antepara: IT Specialist

Bryan Antepara is a leader in Cloud engagements with a demonstrated history of digital transformation of business processes with the user of Microsoft Technologies powered by the team of eMazzanti Technologies engineers.

Bryan has a strong experience working with Office 365 cloud solutions, Business Process, Internet Information Services (IIS), Microsoft Office Suite, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Customer Service.

He has the ability to handle the complexity of moving data in and out of containers and cloud sessions, makes him the perfect candidate to help organizations large and small migrate to new and more efficient platforms. Bryan is a graduate of the University of South Florida and is Microsoft Certification holder.