Posts by Chris Swinson
Rocket IT Promotes Four Leaders
Information technology company, Rocket IT, recently announced the promotion of four leaders across three internal departments on March 1, 2020. This announcement comes as a response to Rocket IT’s continued growth within the IT industry and the increasing technology needs of the organization’s customers.
Read MoreGoing Green to Save Some Green
While smart-home devices are great for automating mundane tasks around the house, finding one that effectively saves you money on your utility bills can feel like you’ve found a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow.
But before running out to buy costly appliances on a whim, consider how a few budget-friendly purchases can greatly assist in creating a sustainable smart house. Keeping in mind that St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, here are a few devices that can turn your home green, while saving some green.
Read MoreRocket IT Business Podcast | Holly Moore | Finding Balance and Peace | Ep 11
In this episode of the Rocket IT Business Podcast, we sit down with Holly Moore; an entrepreneur whose passion for leadership development and business strategy has led her on a 20-plus year journey through both corporate and nonprofit landscapes. From sailing international waters, to landing in the executive boardroom of a Fortune 500 company, Holly’s management insights have helped organizations expand their brands while increasing revenue growth. And now, with the recent launch of her new business, Hollis Strategies, Holly is looking to share these experiences; equipping like-minded leaders with the tools to grow the influence of their organizations.
Read MoreAvoiding Tax Season Phishing Scams
With tax season now in full swing, cyber criminals have once again boosted their fraudulent activities; hoping to scam unsuspecting individuals out of well-earned refunds and possibly even their own identities.
But despite the many complex tools scammers can use to gain access to sensitive account information, the sense of urgency around filing taxes creates a breeding ground for successful phishing attacks.
Read MoreRocket IT Business Podcast | Suzanne Masino | From Therapist to Tech Startup | Ep 10
In this episode of the Rocket IT Business Podcast, we have the honor of interviewing Suzanne Masino, occupational therapist turned tech entrepreneur. During her 25-year tenure in the healthcare field, Suzanne has served as a therapist, recruiter, leader, and business owner. With her recent launch of healthcare tech startup, Matchwell, Suzanne is breaking new ground not just in her own life, but possibly in an entire industry.
Read More2020 Economic and Market Outlook Event Recap
In tandem with Mahaffey Pickens Tucker, Moore Stephens Tiller, and Regions Bank, Rocket IT hosted its first Economic and Market Outlook luncheon of the year on January 28, 2020 at the 1818 Club in Duluth, GA.
With Robert Balentine, Chairman of the Atlanta-based investment group, Balentine, serving as the keynote speaker for this event, guests were enlightened with helpful insight into wealth management for the new decade.
Read MoreWindows 10 Features to Love
Whether it’s the initial purchase of a modern desktop or the recent discovery of new features in a beloved application; finding technology that supports your needs can feel a lot like love at first site.
For Rocket IT and its staff, this feeling came with the launch of Windows 10 nearly five years ago. And since that moment, the love we’ve felt for the operating system and its subsequent updates has never been stronger. So in light of Valentine’s Day, let’s dive into some of those features that make this version of the platform so unique.
Read MoreRocket IT Celebrates 25 Years of Helping People Thrive
In honor of Rocket IT’s 25th anniversary, members of the Metro Atlanta community joined Rocket IT team members at their new Suwanee, GA location to celebrate the business’s momentous achievement on January 30, 2020.
Read MoreA Farewell to Windows 7 | Features We’ll Miss
January 14, 2020 will live on in infamy as the date Microsoft ended support for its most widely adopted operating system: Windows 7.
But while the developer has quickly ushered PC users towards a new generation of computing power with Windows 10; it’d be a dishonor to lay this once beloved platform to rest without first admiring the features that were lost in the platform’s upgrade.
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