Avoiding Interruptions with a Battery Backup

Although the reliability of computer hardware has improved quite significantly in recent years, even the most trustworthy of equipment remains susceptible to data corruption and component failures if proactive measures are not implemented.

While there are a variety of threats that can potentially harm the physical integrity of hardware and the data held inside, sudden power outages and fluctuating flows of electrical charges continue to yield the greatest risk. By installing an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), a user can offset the uncertainty of these threats and protect their investments; preemptively saving themselves a great deal of frustration and unnecessary costs. 

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Rocket IT Business Podcast | Nick Masino | Developing Today’s Leaders for Tomorrow’s Growth | Ep 4

Facilitating community growth requires leaders who are mindful of the present, focused on the future, and eager to surround themselves with a team of high achievers. But when searching for individuals to encircle oneself, how can today’s decision makers ensure the next generation of aspiring leaders are not overlooked?

In episode four of the Rocket IT Podcast, the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce’s newly elected President and CEO, Nick Masino, sits down with Rocket IT Founder and CEO, Matt Hyatt, to discuss the benefit peer learning can have on a team’s growth.

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The Definitive Back to School App Guide

For those individuals who have been out of the education system for some time now, stepping into a modernized classroom may leave them feeling slightly bewildered. Where are the chalk-coated erasers, the spiral notebooks, and the crisp, red apples on the teachers’ desk? While you may be hard-pressed to find those apples in a traditional sense; one piece of technology, donning quite the similar name, has become commonplace in the classroom.

Along with its Android counterparts, the Apple iPhone has assisted in breaking down the communication barriers between students, teachers and parents. While the benefits of using a smartphone for educational purposes are readily apparent, an over-saturated marketplace of applications can make finding truly impactful apps somewhat difficult.

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Rocket IT Business Podcast | Robin Bienfait | Cyber Considerations for Growing Companies | Ep 3

On this episode of the Rocket IT Podcast, Matt and Eric of Rocket IT sit down with Robin Bienfait, Founder and Accelerator of Atlanta Tech Park, and CEO of Emnovate, an executive advisory firm based inside the Park’s facilities.

As an executive from AT&T, Blackberry and Samsung, Robin has both led innovation from within corporations, as well as invested herself in innovative technologies outside of these corporate hubs. Now, in an effort to share her expertise, Robin has created an ecosystem that curates innovation, engages entrepreneurs and accelerates business growth.

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Does Monitor Size Impact Productivity?

As the processing power of computers continues to increase, an emphasis has been placed on the speed in which individuals are able to complete standard workplace tasks.

While it is easy to assume that this escalation in productivity is directly correlated to the quickness of the PC, other technological elements may have an equally great impact on an individual’s cognitive abilities. By simply increasing the display space and resolution quality in which content is viewed, individuals may quickly find themselves adhering to a better workflow, while experiencing a greater sense of satisfaction.

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Are Drones Replacing Fireworks?

With environmental hazards, increasing costs and state-wide bans now forcing many areas to cease Fourth of July fireworks displays, it’s difficult to argue that this age-old tradition isn’t in need of a 21st century overhaul.

Although many cities have found laser light shows to be a suitable patriotic alternative, these spectacles leave something to be desired. To once again restore a once-felt sense of awe and wonder across the American nation, synchronized fleets of lighted aerial drones have begun to take the place of conventional pyrotechnics.

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Payroll Scams: How To Protect Your Business Against Them

With the abundance of personal information available online, cyber-criminals can easily impersonate victims to access sensitive data. While there are a variety of methods said scammers can use to ultimately lay claim to your hard-earned dollars, few are as cunning and inconspicuous as payroll scams.

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