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Technology to Work Remotely | Business Continuity & Disaster Planning

By Chris Swinson | March 24, 2020

As the risk of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) continues to grow, organizational leaders have been tasked to develop business continuity plans that facilitate a remote working scenario. And although it’s clear that technology will play a role in maintaining a team’s productivity and success, it’s important that businesses carefully select the technology that best fits their needs and current digital environment.

In light of this, Rocket IT has teamed up with Gateway85 to provide individuals with insight into the various technologies that allow teams to access files, connect to software, and collaborate; all while working from home.

Tech or Treat | Technology to Keep Your Family Safe this Halloween

By Chris Swinson | October 31, 2019

Although Halloween activities spell candy and excitement for 41.1 million trick-or-treaters, All Hallows Eve can be a frightful time for even the most responsible of guardians – until now.

Whether you plan to stay at home or join in on the trek for full-size candy bars, an array of technology-driven solutions provides parents with an opportunity to plan, monitor, and ensure the safety of their children this Halloween season.

Rocket IT Business Podcast | Patrick Richardt | Spice & Advice Hot Wing Challenge | Ep 5

By Chris Swinson | September 30, 2019

Day in and day out, Rocket IT team members are determined to find better ways to support clients and have a blast while doing so. In this episode of the Rocket IT Podcast, we’re making ourselves accountable for those two core values, and quite literally placing them where our mouths are.

Breaking tradition from previous installments, this segment features three engineers willing to place both their knowledge and taste buds on the line. While answering some of our listeners’ most burning technical questions, participants are tasked with simultaneously eating increasingly spicy wings. As the intensity of each question increases, so too does the heat of the sauce.

Apple’s Newest Update | The Best Features of iOS 13

By Chris Swinson | September 24, 2019

While the recent launch of the iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max has the technology community abuzz, upgrading to one of these new devices isn’t the only way to reap the benefits of Apple’s cutting-edge smartphone features.

iOS 13, the most recent installment of Apple’s mobile operating system, is not restricted to the company’s current line of flagship devices. Beginning September 19, owners of iPhone models dating back to the 6s can download this software update – and with it, gain access to a plethora of new features and upgraded security measures.

The Definitive Back to School App Guide

By Chris Swinson | August 22, 2019

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.

Does Monitor Size Impact Productivity?

By Chris Swinson | July 31, 2019

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.

Rocket IT Business Podcast | Dan Frey | Know Yourself to Lead Yourself | Ep 2

By Chris Swinson | June 4, 2019

In this episode of the Rocket IT podcast, we sit down with Dan Frey, Founding Partner of a global company dedicated to liberating the leaders of today, whilst simultaneously raising the standard of leadership for tomorrow.

Having spent over 15 years working in Corporate America, Frey quickly learned that leadership teachings are useless without meaningful applications. Using this framework as a platform for innovation, Frey and his colleagues worked together to establish GiANT Worldwide, an organization committed to improving the productivity of companies through the intentional apprenticeship of its leaders.

Healthy Tech Habits for the Summer — And Where To Break Bad Ones

By Chris Swinson | May 31, 2019

With the school year coming to a close, children and teenagers around the nation rejoice at the prospect of having extended free time and fun throughout the upcoming weeks.

For many of these vacation-bound students, a significant amount of their leisure activities will take place in a digital realm, unlike any environment their parents experienced just a few decades prior. While, from the perspective of the guardian, limiting these technology-based interactions appears to be in the best interest of the child or teen, it’s important to understand the positive and negative impacts that this management may bring about.

Employee Departure Guide

By Chris Swinson | May 30, 2019

While losing a valued team member is a hard pill to swallow, it is the void they leave in their absence that creates the greatest hardships for an organization. Not only does an individual’s departure have the potential to stunt operational systems, it can also disrupt communication with clients, generate unnecessary costs, and leave the organization open to a plethora of security risks.

To mitigate the impact of an employee’s departure, it is important to proactively evaluate your organization’s current data management and security policies. In particular, business leaders should pay close attention to three key areas: cloud data, subscriptions, and email.