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Postini Smarthost with Exchange 2003, mail delays problems and alternatives

Published by Chris January 17th, 2008

Are you using Postini as a smart-host with your Exchange system? Are you having problems with delayed outbound mail?
There are certain problems associated with sending mail out through Postini with Exchange 2003 – this presentation describes many of those issues.
Our consultant, David, developed this Powerpoint presentation to help explain the differences between each […]

The Bayside Networks Intranet Search Engine: BaysideSearch

Published by Chris June 28th, 2007

Are you able to find information on the Internet more easily than on your own in house office network?
Why you need a search engine for your internal network.
Just about everyone has used the convenience and power of Google to quickly find information on the Internet. If only it was as easy to find documents […]

Shopping for hosting services for your small business - caveat emptor

Published by Chris May 10th, 2007

Today I was contacted by a “hosting reseller� that was interested in moving a client’s email and website to a hosting service provider that he sells. The “hosting biz� was clearly a sideline business for the reseller as he seemed to have very limited technical background.
I sat back and listened to the reseller’s plan for […]

Built in Verizon data card, probably not a great idea for most people

Published by Chris January 27th, 2007

A client recently asked me about the possibility of purchasing a notebook computer with a built in Verizon data card. I am a big fan of the Verizon data service but not a fan of having a built in card that cannot be removed from your system.
Overall having a Verizon (or other carrier) network card […]