IT Personnel Involvement in Physical Security Information technology and physical-electronic security have become increasingly intertwined. Often, the first time an IT department is involved in the installation of access control, surveillance, or other security technology is after-the-fact, when someone says, “Hey, we’re going to put this ‘thing’ on your network — we need an IP address.” If you want to be involved earlier in the process (whether or not you currently are) keep reading. Twenty years ago, security technology was predominantly thought of as an island — something that might touch the overall network but wasn’t really considered a part of it. Some even thought of security technology as being completely separate from the network. There might be a security panel or recorder that used the network for some minor data throughput, but they did not generally integrate with the overall network or database topology. Databases were often proprietary or closed. Read the rest of the article: We look forward to learning about you, your company and of course, how we can help you with your relocation needs. For more information please call us at 817.233.8784 or visit our website at www.technologyteam.us. |
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COMMUNITY NEWSWhen it comes to running a business, keeping up with the latest technologies, gathering a loyal client base and hiring reliable employees are all important challenges, but it is only half the battle. Equally important is protecting all your hard work from disaster — both natural and manmade. It’s vital to familiarize yourself with the risks your company could be exposed to and the role you and your employees should take before, during and after the “unthinkable” happens. Disasters can include flooding, wind, burglary, hazardous material spills, terrorist attacks and Internet outages. In an article entitled “How Bulletproof is Your Business,” Robert J. Goetz of Seminole Community College’s Small Business Development Center shares valuable advice about preparing for and dealing with the worst-case scenario. Goetz maintains that there are three core components to a reliable disaster plan: Human Resources, Physical Resources, and Business Operations. Human Resources In the case of an emergency, human resources professionals should have access to an accurate employee contact list and designate a single person to manage the emergency and plan for transportation and/or housing for displaced employees. Physical Resources Professionals who are familiar with the company’s physical resources should keep a current list of all inventory, stored both on and offsite, and assess the potential impact of a disaster on the facility. They should also keep a list of equipment with serial number and photos and review the company insurance policy with an agent each year. Business Operations Regarding business operations during a disaster, communication and anticipation are the key. All electronic records and software should be backed up and critical business processes should be documented. Business owners should determine an alternate location to conduct business in the case of destruction of the facility, and all creditors, customers, bankers, insurance agents and accountants should be informed of your status. These action items are good ways to start preparing for disasters, but for a more extensive list and Goetz’s article, |
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As a business owner, it is crucial to have a plan in place to protect your assets in case of an emergency. Likewise, when it comes time to relocate, you need to know the risks your business faces and how they can be prevented. With Technology Team at your side, you can be sure that no detail is overlooked in your move plan. To learn about the risks of relocation and how Technology Team can help you prepare for and manage them,
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MEET Deborah
As we’ve mentioned before, most of the work of an IT move is accomplished before our technicians even step on the move site.
There is a lot to be done “behind the scenes” to create a seamless relocation, and for Deborah Reynolds, “behind the scenes” is often in the office.
Deborah is Technology Team’s Administrative Assistant, responsible for a large array of administrative duties including payroll, updating client information and keeping up with employee records. She is truly an asset to the company because she also works as a technician involved with cable management, server dis-installation and reinstallation.
A native Texan, Deborah was born in Oakliss, raised in Garland and moved to Fort Worth roughly two years ago. “I like Fort Worth because of the people — they’re very friendly. Plus the traffic isn’t overwhelming like in other cities,” she said.
Deborah also enjoys visiting the Botanic Gardens, biking along trails near the Trinity River and listening to the live bands that play downtown at 8.0’s Restaurant and Bar. When she isn’t exploring the wide range of activities Fort Worth has to offer, she likes to experiment in the kitchen.
"I love to cook. I especially like trying to make dishes from different cultures. Last week I made a Chinese dinner and tonight I’m making tortillas from scratch. I can also bake my own bread," added Deborah.
Understandably, Technology Team embraces Deborah’s passion for cooking since she is known to bring her culinary creations into the office to share with her colleagues. She says she likes working here because of such reasons.
“Technology Team takes care of their employees and is interested in our lives,” she said.
When asked about what sets Technology Team apart from other relocation companies, Deborah touched on the quality and efficiency of our services.
“Our company is very detail oriented and we really do minimize the server downtime. It never ceases to amaze me how the technicians simply go in one day and get the client back up and running. Even when there are ‘hiccups’ during the process, these never interfere with meeting the deadline,” said Deborah.
Deborah plans to continue her work with Technology Team and enjoys staying busy and keeping the company organized. And of course, we are thrilled to have her.
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