Tyler Jones Earns Apple Certified Support Designation
To maintain his position at the forefront of Apple technology, Tyler Jones of Carmichael Consulting recently completed “OS X Support Essentials 10.11,” earning the designation of Apple Certified Support Professional. This advanced course provided Jones with the latest strategies related to Mac installation and configuration, user accounts, file systems, data management, applications and processes, network […]
Carmichael Consulting Announced as Top IT Services Provider by Appen Media Group for Third Consecutive Year
Alpharetta, Georgia (December 13, 2016) – Carmichael Consulting, a professionally-staffed Managed IT Services provider, is pleased to announce that they have been recognized for the third year in a row as the “Top IT Services Provider” in North Fulton and South Forsyth counties by Appen Media Group. Awards were given out at the media group’s fourth annual “Best of the Best” Red Carpet Awards Gala held November 10, 2016. Thousands of votes were cast for local businesses in a variety of categories from “best burger” to “best jeweler” and everything in between.
Leading-edge Security with Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP)
In today’s threat-laden environment, security experts point to deep system-wide visibility as critical to maintaining network security in the event of an attack. That’s why companies of all sizes depend on advanced malware solutions to provide the visibility needed to manage network security before, during and after an attack. Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP), the […]
1 Year of Meraki Cloud Free
Rolling out a new network or adding a few devices to your existing one? Cisco Meraki has a new offer that will help your budget go further. New customers who license cloud management from Cisco Meraki for three years will receive a fourth year free. That’s right – at absolutely no cost! All you have […]
Tyler Jones Earns iOS Deployment Certification
Carmichael Consulting’s Tyler Jones recently completed an advanced iOS Deployment Workshop to master the nuances associated with integrating mobile devices into iOS environments. The iOS Deployment Workshop Jones completed addressed common user concerns including: offering strategies for supervising employee-owned devices used at work, segmenting work-related and personal data, tips for integrating devices into environments with […]
Carmichael Consulting Grows
ALPHARETTA, GA – August 15,2016 – Carmichael Consulting, an Alpharetta-based Managed IT Services provider and member of the Apple Consultants Network, has hired a new technician to support its growing client base. Carmichael has added Haines Friedman of Atlanta, GA to its expanding roster of Support Desk staff. Haines Friedman attended Northeastern University. He is knowledgeable in many […]
Mobile Complicates IT Security
Mobile flips companies’ technology adoption model on its head when it came to enterprise by way of users, literally coming in the back door of most organizations. Consumers, who champion mobile’s adoption based on their personal experience, rely on its “always on” capabilities. They bring that same expectation to the doorsteps of the enterprise with […]
Writing Your Way to Security
Taking a “policy and procedure” approach is another way organizations can improve security. Many organizations have employees sign a copy of the “terms of use” policy when they initially receive the devices and whenever devices are updated. Policies can address, among other things, password management, specifically outlining how passwords are set, changed and shared. From […]
Fool-proof Security that Works Every Time
Networks serve as companies’ gateways to the world. It takes 24/7/365 attention to keep all those desktops, laptops, mobile devices and networks secure. Why is securing those devices such a complex and demanding task? Because the only truly secure device is one that has been: Disconnected from any and all networks, Powered down, Unplugged and […]
Beware of Scammers Claiming to be from Microsoft or Windows
We mention this from time to time, but we’ve had a few instances of this lately so I wanted to post it again and remind everyone to remain vigilant. There are a number of scams out there trying to get you to call a toll-free number, and either give these scammers your credit card info […]
