Reza Ashrafi
Business Technology Insights, IT Innovations, and Tech Talk
Reza Ashrafi is the IT director for James McElroy and Diehl, PA., a mid-sized law firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is also a technology hobbyist and entrepreneur. As such, Reza is immersed in IT innovations and small business technology issues daily. In this blog, he shares business technology insights as well as commentary related to his personal interests in technology.
Tech Talk and Business Technology Solutions for All
While the topics in this personal technology blog are often covered in some depth, Reza’s goal is to provide useful, accessible information for small- and medium-sized business (SMB) owners and managers, techies, and anyone with an interest in the topics discussed.
Small Business Technology Issues and Business Technology Insights
Among other topics, some of the areas covered in the blog include:
- Applications and integrations for SMBs;
- Networks and systems;
- Hardware and software;
- Storage and virtualization;
- Cloud services;
- Security and liability;
- Databases and privacy; and
- Hyperconvergence.
A Personal Technology Blog with a Focus on IT Innovations
Reza’s career in IT developed out of an original interest in graphics and animation that has persisted and run parallel with his career in business technology. Among the matters of personal interest covered here, you’ll find discussion of fractal technology and its many uses in various aspects of technology, including the following:
- Graphics and animation;
- Ray tracing;
- Rendering; and
- Encryption and security.
If you’re interested in the topics and more, read on for tech talk and business technology insights from an experienced IT director and technology enthusiast.
Network Security Plans for Small Businesses
For some small to medium business owners, the idea of a cyber attack seems a remote and unlikely problem. However, your business does not need to be flashy, well known, or have huge revenues to become the victim of a cyber security breach. In fact, small- and...
Shadow IT Risks and Mitigation
Small businesses often don’t have the capacity of larger companies to provide employees with multiple applications and software and oversee the use of those platforms and services. Some (usually well-meaning) employees may decide to work outside of your company’s...
Small Business Tech: How to Choose the Right VPN
A virtual private network (VPN) can create a secure, encrypted connection between a device accessing information on a business network, even when that device’s connection is not necessarily secure. As an increasing number of employees work remotely and access company...
Public Wi-Fi: Cyber Security for Remote Workers
Technology has allowed the number of remote workers to increase dramatically over the past few years. As a result of the pandemic, those numbers grew dramatically. With most relying on the Internet for data access and transmission, businesses must find ways to...
VPN Risks and Benefits for Businesses
Cyber security threats are relentless and ever-evolving. Hackers and others with ill intent seem to be able to find endless entry points into business data systems. Once this access is gained, the harm done can range from headache-inducing to catastrophic. A virtual...
Ransomware Targets You Didn’t Expect
When you think of ransomware targets, you probably think of large national or international organizations such as banks or government agencies. It is more likely that these larger companies or government agencies have access to greater financial assets than smaller...
Artificial Intelligence in Cyber Security: For Business of All Sizes
Bad actors in the digital sphere continue to advance in their ability to access and exploit business data. As a result, the cyber security challenges small business owners and operators face continue to grow and change. With fewer resources for security technology and...
Surviving a Cyber Attack: What to Do after a Security Breach
You have taken all of the recommended steps to prevent a data breach in your network, computers, and connected equipment, yet you find your business under attack. The intrusion may be in the form of malware such as ransomware or spyware, denial-of-service attack,...
SaaS for SMBs: IT Solutions for Small Businesses
Software as a service (SaaS) has improved the affordability and accessibility of a variety of IT solutions for small businesses. Rather than paying a large lump-sum to purchase software and then regularly incurring expenses to implement yearly upgrades, an SMB can now...