New Jersey is sometimes referred to as the Medicine Chest of the World since it is home to over 300 biotechnology companies and more than 20 medical technology firms.  This concentration of companies and professionals is unique.  So, it is no surprise that IT Radix has been chosen to be responsible for Information Technology strategy, consulting and projects by numerous firms that are part of and/or services this concentration of expertise.

Gone are the days when packing for your vacation meant simply grabbing some clothes from the closet and toiletries from the bathroom, tossing them in a suitcase and hitting the road. These days, more time and thought are given to what technology gadgets are needed for a trip than about what to wear.

A new owner of an established business often inherits great opportunity, but a host of unexpected problems can also come along. This happens even in a family business. The smart new owner attempts to learn as much as he/she can, early on, to uncover issues, minimize uncertainty and then act.

This past quarter we’ve spent a lot of time talking about things everyone loves—breakfast and lunch—making this article’s star the final meal of the day. Your IT dinner may be last on the list, but it’s just as important when considering your IT solution in a holistic view; and when prepared well, it can add a ton of value to your operation.

Recycling an old printer is a great idea, but make sure to delete your private data first!  But, it’s only a printer you say?

Like computers, printers have both volatile memory (like computer RAM) which gets lost when you turn the printer off and non-volatile memory (like computer hard drives) which sticks around until it's deleted.

It’s tempting to economize on your IT investments when you’re a small business. Small firms, particularly those in the start-up phase, will often rely on an internal resource to act as a one-person IT show to handle any issues that arise and keep things running on a day-to-day basis.

Mealtime Technology

In this issue:

• Servers: The Dine In or Take Out Dilemma
• Email Encryption–Recipe for Success
• Recycling Printers
• Leftovers for a Cause (electronic recycling with Green Vision)
• When Friends Come Over for Dinner (guest Wi-Fi)