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Blog Archive
PTP Gives Back: Supporting the Norwood Food Pantry
PTP continues to make an impact in our communities through our giving back initiatives. Our team in Norwood, MA, raised $2,800 in donations and contributed food items to the Norwood Food Pantry. We worked together to shop for, deliver, stock, and sort these items, supporting local families in need. This effort reflects our commitment to community service and making a positive difference. Join us in our mission to support and uplift our community members through continuous volunteer efforts.
Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) – Becoming a Cloud Guru!
OK, so on the surface Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) is another IT industry acronym and buzz phrase. In the cyber security domain the hot one is "zero trust" and in IT Operations it is "AIOps". Despite the catchy name, there is more to CCoE than marketing hype. As...
Why Long-Term Services Contracts are Often Bad for the Buyer
Think twice, or maybe three times, before entering into a multi-year IT services contract with a vendor. I'd like to think I know a thing or two about it, having sold and delivered on Managed Services for almost 20 years. The industry has settled into contract terms...
Meraki Security + DNS Security for Remote Office Workers
In today’s remote work landscape, ensuring robust security for off-site employees is paramount. Discover how Cisco Meraki integrates seamlessly with Cisco Umbrella DNS security, providing enterprise-level protection for remote workers. With full API integration and simplified policy management in the Meraki Dashboard, businesses can enforce consistent security measures both at home and in the office. Experience the benefits of comprehensive security, including malware and URL filtering, without the need for additional VPN software.
Another (Quality) Top 5 List: Things IT Leaders Need to do to Spend as Little as Possible in AWS
If you spend time on Google or read magazines, you’ve run into the ever-present “Top 5 things you can do” article. Each list is like a Tic Tac—it takes a second to consume and gives you just a little bit of good feeling. Lists are frequently trite, though, because...
Rapid Remobilization Through a Cloud Ecosystem
As the world comes together to battle our “invisible enemy” (COVID-19), we find ourselves not only dealing with the reality of today, but start thinking about how our future will be different both at home and at work. According to FEMA, 90% of smaller companies fail...
Helping the Local Economy to Make an Impact!
The effects of COVID-19 are and will continue to be unprecedented. We have seen this storyline many times in movies and TV series. In fact, I used to watch The Last Ship and was completely enthralled at the time with the potential effects of a pandemic situation and...
“Remotely” Doesn’t Mean “Slowly”
For the tech industry, working remote is not a new concept. We work early mornings, late nights, at homes, at coffee shops, at airports and in other countries. I work out of a home office every day in Frisco, TX while the rest of our team offices in Norwood, MA and...