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 Protect Company Data across Devices and Connections
The proliferation of personal devices and development of technologies to connect those devices have led to a society that is always online. These advances have contributed to the ability of small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to work more efficiently, grow, and...
Planning for Cyber Security Threats to SMBs
So, you’ve never had a cyber attack on your small- or medium-sized business (SMB)? That might be about to change. Research predicts that cyber attacks will increase by almost 70 percent in the next five years and that business losses from cyber breaches will exceed...
Managing Risk for Cloud Computing: Whose Responsibility Is It, Anyway?
You may have heard that cloud computing is the best way to protect and manage your company’s cyber security. You may have already jumped on the trend. All of your important data, your platform, and your software can be snugly ensconced in a cottony, protective cloud....
The Danger of Overlooking Cyber Security
The evolution of the Internet has allowed businesses to reach customers in a whole new way. Although the web has introduced new opportunities, it has also introduced significant new risks. Despite these risks, many businesses are still overlooking cyber security. Why...
Big Data Solutions for Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses
Data is everywhere in the modern economy, and businesses of all sizes use it. Extracting useful information from data, however, requires a strategic approach and the right tools. Small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) that are willing to invest wisely in big data...
What Types of CRM Are Available to Your Business?
Companies are increasingly turning to customer relationship management (CRM) systems to manage, store, process, and analyze the wealth of information available in today’s highly-connected, data-driven business environment. CRM offers an alternative to maintaining...
Data Management Tools: CRM for SMBs
Managing large quantities of information can be a challenge for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in today’s highly data-driven world. However, ignoring the data that is available to your business can result in stagnation as smaller companies struggle to keep...
How Cloud Managed IT Solutions Simplify Complex Networks
Cloud managed IT solutions are making it easier for small and medium businesses (SMBs) to manage increasingly complex networks, even as demand for bandwidth and data grows. Cisco Meraki is one company answering the call for cloud managed services and hardware that...
The Impact of Smart Contracts on the Legal Industry
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...