8b61dec1-1185-5bed-8d4d-e35689ce6f88Wed, 12 Apr 2023 18:21:54 +0000Captivate.fmJohn Virgolinohttps://artwork.captivate.fm/bd0f13a7-6250-406a-a1d1-a1447a801279/tycy6wqjyzr5wiu5oyabxhce.pngJohn VirgolinoJohn VirgolinoA podcast dedicated to real small business IT issues, solutions, and the latest events. We focus squarely on the small business universe and their specific IT needs, which are very different from larger enterprises. We cover current and thoughtful material that is both technical and non-technical. We have guests when it makes sense and most importantly share John’s 30 plus years of experience in technology and running small businesses himself, including a 20-year-old NY based IT consulting company, as well as a startup cybersecurity software company. Join John as he delves into the issues that matter to small businesses and their technology world.https://www.consulvation.com/podcastnoepisodicnopodcastPassword ManagersThis episode is all about passwords and password managers. I also go over how the hackers take advantage of our laziness and what makes for a good password and much more. Join me on this episode about everyone's favorite complaint about security.

]]>This episode is all about passwords and password managers. I also go over how the hackers take advantage of our laziness and what makes for a good password and much more. Join me on this episode about everyone's favorite complaint about security.

]]>1b688d9c-7ee0-4ed8-b71f-32f67dddb811Fri, 28 May 2021 12:00:00 -040014:43nofull66John VirgolinoComplianceWe are going to do an introductory overview of IT and security compliance requirements and some of the things to look out for. Whether your industry requires it or if you have insurance requirements for cyber policies, we are going to go over what you need to know.

]]>We are going to do an introductory overview of IT and security compliance requirements and some of the things to look out for. Whether your industry requires it or if you have insurance requirements for cyber policies, we are going to go over what you need to know.

]]>3d724e8f-c6e2-48fa-ac77-08135d3d35ebWed, 24 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -040008:20nofull55John VirgolinoRemote Monitoring & ManagementRemote monitoring and management offers significant benefits in efficiency, cost, and visibility on your IT infrastructure. I am going to go over how every small business can benefit from it and how to budget for it.

]]>Remote monitoring and management offers significant benefits in efficiency, cost, and visibility on your IT infrastructure. I am going to go over how every small business can benefit from it and how to budget for it.

]]>1ed8fbff-5db0-465d-b2c5-c44ffb4526a1Wed, 17 Feb 2021 12:00:00 -040008:23nofull44John Virgolino2020 and BeyondWe thought it would be fitting to end the year talking about what you should be thinking about for your IT plans now that 2020 is wrapping up. We’ll give you a checklist of things to consider as you plan your tech for 2021 and think about what you accomplished in 2020. Happy New Year!

]]>We thought it would be fitting to end the year talking about what you should be thinking about for your IT plans now that 2020 is wrapping up. We’ll give you a checklist of things to consider as you plan your tech for 2021 and think about what you accomplished in 2020. Happy New Year!

]]>cb5d49a8-7e8b-4f88-adf6-2285ed2a459eThu, 31 Dec 2020 08:30:00 -040005:19nofull33John VirgolinoHow's your cloud?We take a look at a few steps you can take to evaluate your cloud portfolio and assess if it is still working for your business. Should you scale back or use it more? Maybe, there is a happy middle ground that makes sense. So let’s go over some of the factors you need to consider and let’s see if this episode can lead to some decisions on your cloud usage.

]]>We take a look at a few steps you can take to evaluate your cloud portfolio and assess if it is still working for your business. Should you scale back or use it more? Maybe, there is a happy middle ground that makes sense. So let’s go over some of the factors you need to consider and let’s see if this episode can lead to some decisions on your cloud usage.

]]>d3e8ec7a-4450-4daa-a480-7cec31f28087Tue, 24 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -040009:39nofull22John VirgolinoRethinking your technology after COVID-19The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we run our businesses--some think permanently. What's next for your technology and are you prepared?

]]>The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we run our businesses--some think permanently. What's next for your technology and are you prepared?

]]>fdb43aae-7262-400a-993a-042f58231f85Fri, 30 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -040007:56nofull11John Virgolino