Many businesses resist outsourced IT services including family-owned businesses. Family-owned businesses constitute an important and dynamic part of our economy. Ranging from two-person partnerships to Fortune 500 companies, family businesses account for half the nation’s employment and half of the Gross National Product.

Did you know that there are six different types of kayaks (depending upon who you ask)? Many might say, a kayak is a kayak, but to someone who is kayaking, the type of boat can make a big difference on the pleasure and ultimately, the success of the experience.

We sure do miss heading out to a lake, throwing out a line and waiting for a fish to bite. But what really upsets us is how hackers have taken a beloved pastime and turned it into something sinister. That’s right, I’m talking about phishing. The hacker practice of sending out carefully crafted email as “bait” in an attempt to get you—the “fish”—to bite.

“As much as most of us go on and on about improving ourselves, our work and our businesses, we’re usually pretty afraid of actually receiving any feedback. But with the right structure, support and mindset, feedback doesn’t have to be a boogeyman—it can be an essential tool to further your success.

IT Consulting Assists In Making a Difference in People’s Lives and Communities
When we see how IT Consulting enables organizations to make a difference in the lives of others, it is immensely gratifying. One of our clients, a preeminent leadership organization for young people, offers programs that provide youngsters a chance to build courage, confidence and character.

I enjoy outdoor adventures! My most recent excursion was a sailing trip around the British Virgin Islands. “Tom” seems to be a common name around here at IT Radix, but don’t confuse me with our Tom and Thomas.

I come to IT Radix with a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology from Montclair State University and over five years of experience working in the IT field.

Surfing the web to any number of social media sites, articles, business sites, and content aggregators is pretty much a part of everybody’s daily routine. A page catches our eye, the cyber-sun hits the water just right, and we paddle over to explore an uncharted piece of digital sea, trusting our browser and anti-virus to keep us protected.

From the desk of: Cathy Coloff
Subject: Stay connected with IT Radix!

I was recently reminded of the days before high-speed Internet was available everywhere. This summer, on a family vacation in the Sawtooth and Bitterroot Mountain ranges of Idaho and Montana, we visited a gold mining ghost town, rafted the Salmon River, and hiked and rode ATVs in the local area.

Get Outdoors

In this issue:

• Securely Surfing the Web
• No Fear of Feedback
• Something’s Phishy!
• Paddling Into the Clouds