New Article: How Does Cloud Computing Work? Available from eMazzanti Technologies

Hoboken, NJ (Vocus) December 1, 2010

Is cloud computing just another industry buzz word or is it more than vapor? The answer according to a new article published by eMazzanti Technologies is: Yes and Yes. Yes, cloud computing is a computer industry buzzword andmost importantlyyes, it has substance.

The new publication: How Does Cloud Computing Work? is a snapshot of what cloud computing is and how it can make a difference for small or medium sized businesses.

How Cloud Computing Can Reduce Costs

Most small and medium size businesses are very interested in reducing costs where ever possible. Public or private cloud computing solutions are worth investigating. Broadly speaking, Cloud Computing can benefit your company in the following ways:Lower up-front investment, Dynamic scalability, Enriched experiences across PCs, phones and browser, Rapid deployment, Distributed disaster recovery scenarios, Reputation-based technologies (technologies that come from major providers).

More specifically, public or private-based Cloud Computing can, for example, help reduce IT costs. Below are five additional ways of doing so. This is especially true with a public cloud model.

1. Pay as you go. This is perhaps the most compelling of any cloud value message. By moving applications and workloads to a public cloud platform, internal IT staff can instantly adjust resources up or down, depending on the immediate needs of any particular workload.

2. Control server proliferation. Placing workloads in the cloud means those workloads no longer require dedicated server capital investments. While the cloud isnt free, running applications cloud-based servers allows the possibility of reducing or eliminating that cost.

3. Data center cost reductions. Fewer servers mean a smaller data center footprint. That translates to direct savings on real estate, power, and cooling. It also translates to indirect savings on business continuity and facilities maintenance. Even though these savings extend to the private cloud model, the public cloud model offers small and medium-size businesses the possibility of eliminating the need for a data center.

But as the new shift in cloud computing expands, businesses will likely see a combination of private and public cloud models become the most popular implementation. This combination provides the most flexible IT infrastructure and has compelling costs savings of its own:

4. Virtualization Decreases IT Costs. Scaling infrastructure to meet new workload demands, maintaining physical security, and software deployment and patching are just a few examples of costly IT management tasks that are decreased significantly by running a virtualized infrastructure.

5. IT as a Service Decreases IT Costs. Private or hosted private clouds allow users to provision many IT services on their own through self-service portals. Significant savings can result on common help desk calls and other IT management tasks like procurement and server configuration.

Getting Started

Accurately forecasting potential savings from cloud computing means a careful accounting of current and future IT expenditures then working with experienced IT support and cloud computing provider to determine the optimum solution for a particular business.

At eMazzanti Technologies customers benefit from four powerful eCare Cloud Services that are immediately available: eCare Exchange: hosted email, calendar and information collaboration, eCare SharePoint Services: hosted document and information collaboration services, MXINSPECT-cloud-based anti-spam email filtering, Business continuity and Disaster Recovery Service-secure, hosted off-site data backup service.

Of course there are a number of other cloud computing solutions that can enhance reduce costs, improve agility and reliability while giving businesses the control and security capabilities that are mandatory.

About eMazzanti Technologies

With a company name that sounds more like a purebred, high-performance sports car than a IT support and consulting firm, eMazzanti Technologies is all about delivering powerful solutions such as computer network management, network troubleshooting, business continuity and disaster recovery, green computing, mobile workforce technology, information security, cloud computing, cloud computing services, and business information optimization in the most efficient manner possible. The Hoboken, N.J., firm is located in one of the most densely populated – and competitive – regions in the U.S. It provides business technology consulting services for companies ranging from home offices to multinational corporations throughout the New York metropolitan area and in three countries. For more information contact: Carl Mazzanti 201-360-4400 or emazzanti.net

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New Article: How Does Cloud Computing Work? Available from eMazzanti Technologies

New Simple, Affordable File-Level Backup Solution from eMazzanti

Hoboken, NJ and New York, NY (PRWEB) June 14, 2011

Losing data can mean losing a businessor at least a damaging delay in getting up and running again. That is why eMazzanti Technologies, IT support and disaster recovery specialist is introducing its new file-level backup service for small businesses called: eCare Advanced Backup Client (ABC).

Many businesses do not require a full-system wide backup, said Carl Mazzanti, chief operating officer, eMazzanti Technologies. Rather, just the backup of basic document files. However, they still want the reliability that off-site data protection delivers. eCare ABC is the solution for them.

Recovery Options to Meet Every Size Business

eMazzanti Technologies has two great business continuity/disaster recovery solutions:

1. eCare Advanced Backup Client (ABC) – For smaller sized businesses that only need file folder level backup rather than system or network-wide backupthink of it as a basic ABC solution to data protection. This size business finds it more convenient back up individual document files rather than operating systems or applications that exist as on-site as OEM-provided DVDs.

2. eCare Advanced Backup System (ABS) – For larger businesses or firms where fast recovery from a data disaster is vital to the bottom-line. This Advanced Backup System solution ensures the entire system or network is backed upfiles, computers, servers and all default or custom network settings. Think of it as a complete snapshot of your network that can be restored, in some cases, in 30 minutes or less.

Regardless of the solution chosen, the right choice in Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery is eMazzanti Technologies. Its only a matter of time before a company will experience a business-shattering loss.

About eMazzanti Technologies

With a company name that sounds more like a purebred, high-performance sports car than a IT support and consulting firm, eMazzanti Technologies is all about delivering powerful solutions such as PCI DSS Compliance, computer network management, network troubleshooting, business continuity and disaster recovery, green computing, mobile workforce technology, information security, cloud computing, and business information optimization in the most efficient manner possible. The Hoboken, N.J., firm is located in one of the most densely populated – and competitive – regions in the U.S. It provides business technology consulting services for companies ranging from home offices to multinational corporations throughout the New York metropolitan area and in three countries. For more information contact: Carl Mazzanti 201-360-4400 or emazzanti.net.

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New eMazzanti Technologies Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Solutions Protect Small and Medium Businesses from Hurricane Irene

Hoboken, NJ and New York City, NY (PRWEB) August 27, 2011

If Hurricane Irene didnt destroy your business and all its data, you were either very lucky or very prepared. eMazzanti Technologies, an IT support and computer network managment expert servicing the greater New York City area announces two new data backup solutions: eCare Advanced Backup Client (ABC) for small companies with basic disaster recovery and business continuity backup needs and eCare Advanced Backup System (ABS), for larger businesses that need fast recovery capabilities.

Hurricane Irene is a wakeup call for many business owners who have not properly protected their data, noted Jennifer Mazzanti, president eMazzanti Technologies. We have two new solutions to make customers confident their businesses will continue uninterrupted regardless of the type of disaster.

Recovery Options to Meet Every Size Business

eMazzanti Technologies has two robust business continuity/disaster recovery solutions:

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eMazzanti Technologies Introduces New Video Security System

Hoboken, New Jersey / New York City, NY (PRWEB) September 29, 2011

A new video surveillance solution from eMazzanti Technologies, an IT support and computer network management specialist, is being announced targeted to the network security needs of small and medium businesses. The eCare Digital Video Security (DVS) System, is the latest offering from eMazzanti and provides affordable and flexible video surveillance to customers.

Most of the major video surveillance companies use analog technology, noted Jennifer Mazzanti, president, eMazzanti Technologies. That means low resolution and limited surveillance capabilities that are all wrapped together into a costly proprietary system.

There are seven major advantages to the eCare Digiatal Video Security System:

Advantage #1: IP-Based System

Businesses are able to take advantage of the existing computer network wiring for connectivity and power. Digital IP cameras are actually POE or Powered Over Ethernetessentially using the existing low voltage power source in your Internet cabling to run the cameras. An IP-based system also makes it easy to add or expand cameras across single or multiple locations. IP Cameras and branch sites are quickly and easily networked into a single security system that can be remotely accessed by an end user from anywhere in the world. Adding video surveillance as branch offices, warehouses or retail store sites come online is often done in a single day.

Advantage #2: HD Digital Cameras

High resolution means a business can view areas in great detail, cover larger areas with (PTZ) pan, tilt, zoom options and use fewer cameras. This high definition capability allows playback capabilities that zero-in on areas of interest and provides sharp detail to document activities. Such sharp detail can allow the end user to search on video criteria that may not be possible with analog cameras.

Advantage #3: Digital Video Recorder (DVR)

Like capturing a favorite football team, network-enabled DVRs can handle many cameras viewed from a single portal and allow video to be stored on site and in the cloud to insure backup of this security data regardless of damage that may befall the location whether it be a natural or man made event or disaster.

Advantage #4: Hardware Agnostic

Unlike several national security companies, the eCare Digital Video Security System is hardware agnostic. Virtually any IP camera and DVR system can be integrated into a simple, but powerful solution. Businesses avoid getting locked into old analog hardware and software technology. As a result, the total cost of ownership is reduced dramatically with state-of-the-art digital solutions that are flexible, meeting needs now and in the future.

Advantage #5: Use Existing Network Wiring

Because IP-based cameras act as their own network device, businesses can often take advantage of existing network wiring or simply use off-the-shelf Ethernet cable. Also, no additional power source is needed for cameras because of the low voltage running through existing Ethernet cabling.

Advantage #6: Robust Guarantee

All hardware and software come with a 90-guarantee manufacturers warranty and eMazzanti Technologies adds-on its own uptime guarantee as well. The result is an eCare Digital Video Security System that is perfect for nearly all small and medium sized businesses.

Advantage #7: Video Security Solutions from IT Experts

The same superior IT support businesses have come to expect for their computer network and business continuity needs is available to support your eCare Digital Video Security Systema single expert source for both: eMazzanti Technologies.

The eCare Video Security System is the perfect solution for your company, said Mazzanti. Its digital, built on open hardware and software, flexible and affordable.

About eMazzanti Technologies

With a company name that sounds more like a purebred, high-performance sports car than a IT support and consulting firm, eMazzanti Technologies is all about delivering powerful solutions such as managed printing services, PCS DSS compliance, computer network management, network troubleshooting, business continuity and disaster recovery, green computing, mobile workforce technology, information security, cloud computing, cloud computing services, and business information optimization in the most efficient manner possible. The Hoboken, N.J., firm is located in one of the most densely populated – and competitive – regions in the U.S. It provides business technology consulting services for companies ranging from home offices to multinational corporations throughout the New York metropolitan area, the United States and overseas. For more information contact: Carl Mazzanti 201-360-4400 or emazzanti.net.

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eMazzanti Named as WatchGuard NE Partner of the Year

Hoboken, NJ and New York City, NY (PRWEB) August 07, 2012

eMazzanti Technologies, IT support and computer consultant in the Hoboken, NJ and New York City areas, is named the Northeast Partner of the Year by WatchGuard Technologies, a network security industry leader.

The purpose of the partner recognition program is to showcase outstanding performance, noted Jim Mulholland, Northeast Regional Sales Manager, WatchGuard Technologies. When our partners demonstrate excellence, we know our customers are in good hands.

The WatchGuard Northeast Partner of the Year award is based on three key criteria: customer service, certification and sales.

Anticipation: eMazzantis New Standard in Customer Service

eMazzanti has established a higher level of customer service for WatchGuard customers by solving many problems before the customer is even aware.

eMazzanti leveraged new technology to create a Productivity Monitoring system to precisely track productivity and address many potential IT problems even before they occur. The unique technology continuously monitors 16 key indicators 24×7 and is generated from the companys job ticketing system.

For example, under the customer service area, eMazzanti has real-time monitoring of: customer satisfaction rating trends, open tickets by status, open tickets by tech, open tickets by service type, net change Open/Close ration, tickets resolved by tech, and ticket trends.

For each area monitored, eMazzanti has the results continuously displayed as multiple charts and graphs on three 60 monitors strategically located around the office. In fact, one monitor is placed near the main door so employees can see exactly how the firm is doing with its customers first thing in the morning when they arrive for work and the last thing they as they leave. All employees are also reminded of their personal and team contribution on a daily basis.

In addition, one or more techs are on call all night long to make sure customer networks are up and running, resolving issues before the customer is even aware.

RMA Automation: Building Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty

One of the significant benefits of eMazzanti being one of WatchGuards premier partners is the streamlined Return Materials Authorization (RMA) process. When a piece of WatchGuard gear goes down, customers no longer have to worry about justifying an RMA authorization, scheduling shipments, shipping the item or receiving it back again. All of this is handled directly by eMazzanti. “We inventory a variety of WatchGuard firewalls which we use to immediately replace warranted equipment,” said Mazzanti. “WatchGuard then has automated the RMA process for us so we get rapid replacements, no questions asked all while the customers network is already up that same day. From there we ship the replacement unit from WatchGuard to our office for use in any future outages.”

Certification: Proof of Expertise

Another key ingredient to becoming a regional partner of the year is making sure all engineers and service personnel are property WatchGuard trained and certified. Each of the eMazzanti service team is fully certified to diagnose and repair the depth and breadth of WatchGuards full line of network security solutions. This assures eMazzanti customers the highest level of support.

Three Time Partner of the Year

eMazzanti Technologies has been the WatchGuard Northeast Partner of the Year on three separate occasions.

Its exciting to have partners like eMazzanti aboard, said Mulholland. They have the kind of passion and professionalism that we want our customers to experience. Were very pleased with their dedication and results.

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eMazzanti Customer Pandora Jewelry Scores Retail Magazine Article

Hoboken, NJ and New York City, NY (PRWEB) September 10, 2012

eMazzanti Technologies today announced that its retail customer, Pandora Jewelry was featured in an August 2012 Stores Magazine article entitled: Close Connections-Technology combo helps Pandora eliminate store-opening snags. The articles sprung from an eMazzanti case study that captured a unique network connectivity solution.

One of its newest stores located in the Park City Center Mall, Lancaster, PA was set to open its doors when its Internet service provider went on strike. For most companies, no internet means no transaction connection. Worse, it literally threatened to stop the doors from opening during the high-volume, pre-holiday rush.

However, eMazzanti Technologies installed a backup solution that temporarily replaces the need for a hardwired Internet connection and provides continuous, long term protection if the ISP connection gets interrupted. eMazzanti packaged a solution combining a 3G/4G broadband router from CradlePoint with a 4G USB data modem, a WatchGuard XTM firewall and an HP networking switch. The solution is specifically designed to seamlessly provide failover protection whenever the Internet connection is broken.

The eMazzanti solution rescued our grand opening and provided a business continuity alternative that insures the doors stay open regardless of our ISP connection, said Ashley Walther, Store Manager, Pandora. We caught the Christmas surge and avoided losing more than $ 50,000 in sales and expenses.

Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, PANDORA designs, manufactures and markets hand-finished and modern jewelry made from genuine materials at affordable prices. The PANDORA jewelry is sold in more than 65 countries on six continents through over 10,000 points of sale, including more than 550 PANDORA branded concept stores.

The complete Stores Magazine article can be found at: http://www.emazzanti.net/nrfstores and the eMazzanti/Pandora case study can be found at: http://www.emazzanti.net/eMazzantiPandoraeCaseStudy

About eMazzanti Technologies

With a company name that sounds more like a purebred, high-performance sports car than a IT support and consulting firm, eMazzanti Technologies is all about delivering powerful solutions such as outsourced IT, Office cloud technology 365, computer network management, network troubleshooting, business continuity and disaster recovery, green computing, mobile workforce technology, information security and business information optimization in the most efficient manner possible. The Hoboken, N.J., firm is located in one of the most densely populated – and competitive – regions in the U.S. It provides business technology consulting services for companies ranging from home offices to multinational corporations throughout the New York metropolitan area and in three countries. For more information contact: Carl Mazzanti 201-360-4400 or emazzanti.net. Twitter: @emazzanti , Facebook: Facebook.com/emazzantitechnologies.

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New eMazzanti Article: Get More Hours in Your Day with Managed IT Services

Hoboken, NJ and New York City, NY (PRWEB) January 07, 2013

How many staff hours would a business reclaim by outsourcing computer network management and IT support? A new article from eMazzanti Technologies, an IT support and computer consultant in the Hoboken, NJ and NYC areas, spells out the savings of outside IT support. The article is entitled: How to Get More Hours in Your Day: Managed IT Services.

Many companies are surprised by the amount of money that can be saved by outsourcing IT support, notes Jennifer Mazzanti, president, eMazzanti Technologies. A simple survey can help quantify costs and assist management in making an informed decision while significantly reducing management involvement.

For a complete copy of the article, click here.

Cutting IT Equipment, Labor Costs and Management Time

Though a business may prefer an in-house IT department, the costs for doing so can be shocking. For example, the capital expense for a management system could easily be $ 50,000 to $ 250,000 just for the software and servers that provide continual monitoring, updates and backups.

In addition, the annual labor costs for IT expertise is of no small concern. For example, the starting salary, taxes and benefits for ONE network administrator are at least $ 75,000, not including the expenses to recruit, hire and move along with regularly funded new skills and certifications. The total could easily exceed $ 300,000 the first year.

One option to an in-house IT department is just using any outside IT source to fix things as they break, said Mazzanti. However, this break-fix approach leaves most businesses frustrated as its very hard for the external IT expert to really know and understand the business. They also may simply not be available when needed as they have other priorities and on-going clients.

Also, with a break-fix approach to IT, management will find themselves constantly drawn into putting out IT fires, continues Mazzanti. A well-thought-out external IT solution will nearly eliminate management involvement in IT emergencies.

One of the best IT support models Mazzanti Technologies has seen is to engage an IT expert on a fixed-cost basis, monitoring a businesses network 24×7 while solving problems before they become major network issues.

For a copy of the complete article, click here. Also, for additional information on 25 questions to ask before choosing an IT expert, click here.

About eMazzanti Technologies

With a company name that sounds more like a purebred, high-performance sports car than a IT support and consulting firm, eMazzanti Technologies is all about delivering powerful solutions in a variety of Outsourced IT services, such as cloud computing, managed printing services, PCI DSS compliance, computer network management, network troubleshooting, business continuity and disaster recovery, green computing, mobile workforce technology, information security, cloud computing, cloud computing services, and business information optimization in the most efficient manner possible. The Hoboken, N.J., firm is located in one of the most densely populated – and competitive – regions in the U.S. It provides business technology consulting services for companies ranging from home offices to multinational corporations in the New York metropolitan area, the United States and throughout the world. eMazzanti Technologies is Microsoft’s 2012 Partner of the Year for the third year, WatchGuard’s Partner of the Year for three years running and made the Inc. 5000 for the third year in a row. For more information contact: Carl Mazzanti 201-360-4400 or emazzanti.net. Twitter: @emazzanti , Facebook: Facebook.com/emazzantitechnologies.

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eMazzanti Technologies Wins 2012 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award

Hoboken, New Jersey and New York City, NY (PRWEB) June 24, 2012

Today, eMazzanti Technologies proudly announces winning the 2012 Microsoft Small Business Specialist Partner of the Year Award. The company is honored among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology.

This achievement represents our commitment to deliver cutting-edge products and services built on Microsoft technologies, said Jennifer Mazzanti, president, eMazzanti Technologies. With our competency in the newest technologies, our customers get solutions that have dramatic, positive impact on their businesses.

3,000 Entrants Worldwide

Awards are presented in multiple categories, with winners chosen from a set of nearly 3,000 entrants worldwide. Microsoft recognizes eMazzanti Technologies ability to provide outstanding solutions and services in the Small Business market space.

The Small Business Specialist Partner of the Year Award honors a partner who used Microsoft technology in innovative ways to deploy integrated solutions that served customers in the small business space. This award is only for partners actively enrolled in the Microsoft Small Business Specialist Community. The winner demonstrated innovative excellence and proficiency in deploying solutions that used the latest Microsoft technology stack scaled for small businesses. Key Microsoft products to be considered were Windows, Office, the Windows Server product family (Windows Server, Windows Small Business Server, and Windows Essential Business Server) including virtualization and management technologies, SQL Server, Exchange Server, and SharePoint Server.

Microsoft is pleased to recognize eMazzanti Technologies as the Microsoft Small Business Specialist Partner of the Year for their proven success in providing technology solutions for small businesses. They have aggressively acquired new capabilities across the Microsoft infrastructure, productivity, and cloud offerings aligned to the evolving needs of the small business customer. The award highlights eMazzanti as a trusted advisor for their small business customers and their commitment to use Microsoft products and cloud offerings to translate customers’ business needs into technology solutions in a cost-effective manner, said Thomas Hansen, vice president, WW SMB, Microsoft Corporation.

The Microsoft Partner Awards recognize Microsoft partners that have developed and delivered exceptional Microsoft-based solutions during the past year.

Winning Solution-Professional Services Deployment

Part of the requirement each Microsoft Partner of the Year entrant had to demonstrate was an actual customer deployment so a professional services client was a perfect candidate for a powerful Microsoft solution.

Deployed a Single OS environment

The professional services firm ran on a variety of client operating systems, including several versions of the Windows operating system. On the server side, it ran Red Hat Linux. Maintaining this mixed infrastructure was a challenge. As none of the desktop or laptop computers were locked down, employees could easily go onto the Internet and inadvertently download malicious software that would slow, corrupt, or crash their PCs.

Designed a new IT Infrastructure

eMazzanti played a strategic role in helping this professional services client to design a new IT infrastructure, and then played a tactical role in managing that infrastructure on a daily basis with a fixed fee maintenance and support plan, called eCare Network Management.

Replaced Hard to Maintain Open Source Servers

Central to the overhaul of the companys infrastructure was the replacement of the Red Hat Linux server with Windows Server. The company had been attracted by the Linux no-charge licensing model, but when it came time to reconsider the firms server platform, the firm rejected an expansion of the Linux environment. The move to Windows Server made it possible for the professional services firm to adopt Windows Server Terminal Services, now called Remote Desktop Services. With Remote Desktop Services, the personal computers became thin clients for a centrally run operating environment in which all processing takes place, eliminating most, if not all, of the issues generated by the unlocked PCs.

New Powerful Email Solution

Along with the Windows Server deployment, eMazzanti Technologies helped the professional services firm bring its e-mail system in-house. The hosted UNIX-based e-mail service was replaced with a deployment of Microsoft Exchange Server.

New Backup and Disaster Recovery Solution

The next step was the creation of a backup and disaster-recovery solution. A backup server was installed to which production servers back up files every 15 minutes. The backup server, in turn, sends its files on a continuous basis to an offsite disaster-recovery location. The service-level agreement that the professional services firm has with eMazzanti promises that a failed server will be brought back to production status within predetermined time with the eMazzanti eCare Business Continuity platform.

On the desktop side, eMazzanti Technologies upgraded the computers for this professional services firm to the latest Windows platform. Firm members are taking advantage of the new operating systems intuitive navigation, enhanced power management features, and new document management capabilities.

Simple Cloud Network Management

Managing the entire network is streamlined with the use of Microsofts Cloud online services like InTune. In this offering through a single web-based console, all of the network PC assets can be managed, maintained and securedfrom virtually anywhere.

Overall, eMazzanti deployed a new operating system, Office suite and several different servers to:

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