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.
How to Utilize AI for Small Business
When people think of artificial intelligence (AI), they may not fully understand what it is. AI is program that can learn by experience, independently of programming. While many different industries are finding new ways to use AI in the big picture, it also has plenty...
Cyber Security and Data Breach Insurance for Small Business
Cyber attacks on small businesses grow more common and costly with each passing year. Many small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are not adequately prepared to defend against or respond to a cyber attack or data breach, and businesses that do have strong...
How to Avoid Domain Name Security Issues
When it comes to choosing a domain name, businesses should always practice patience. Regardless of how carefully businesses approach the topic, however, most will eventually change domains or abandon old domains from previous ventures. While it seems like a benign...
Fractal Security Methods and Access Control Models
Managing who has the ability to enter and interact with company IT systems and data can be complex, and the task is likely to become increasingly more so in the years to come. Fractal security measures, like fractal encryption and digital signatures, might be able to...
Your Security Audit Plan: Best Practices for a Successful IT Security Review
Many small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are overlooking cyber security to some extent. And even the companies that aren’t are still at risk. With ever-evolving security threats looming, some might wonder if investing in an IT security audit plan is worth the...
Does Your Business Need a Written Information Security Policy?
For those involved in the operation of a small- or medium-sized business (SMB), it can be tempting to avoid or delay documentation of your company’s IT security policies. However, brushing off the responsibility of creating a written information security policy can be...
What SMBs Need to Know about Ransomware
Businesses of all shapes and sizes are relying more on the digital world than ever before, and as a result, cyber criminals are finding more and more targets. To protect themselves, businesses must utilize cyber security measures, but before that’s possible, they must...
VPN for Small Business: VPN Service or VPN Router
Most businesses today rely on the Internet in some fashion—for storing or retrieving data; for processing transactions; or for communicating with employees, vendors, and customers. Regardless of the purpose, businesses need their data and communications to be secure,...
Why Cyber Security Employee Training Is Vital for Business
Cyber security has come a long way to deal with the continually changing digital sphere, but businesses that fall behind the curve can face some serious financial consequences. With just one mistake from one employee, an entire business can compromise important...