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Join Saul Cohen and Jacob Guilbeau as they explore crucial strategies in managing IT assets, highlighting the importance of mobile devices alongside traditional computing resources. This presentation covers key topics, including the debate of in-house versus outsourced IT resources, the pros and cons of on-premise versus cloud servers, and best practices for troubleshooting IT issues. Attendees will gain insights into effective device management, setup simplifications, and update strategies. Optimize your IT assets to enhance performance and streamline operations.
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Managing IT AssetsMobile & Cloud Computing Presented By: Saul Cohen & Jacob Guilbeau
Agenda • Managing IT Assets: “Mobile Devices just as important as Trucks” • IT Resources: Outsourced vs. In House • Servers: On Premise vs. Cloud • Troubleshooting: Best Practices
Managing IT Assets • Mobile Devices • Setup and Configuration need simpler Install/Setup • Virus/Firewall • Lockdown Settings • Third Party Products • MS Lync for Mobile Voice and Messaging • Should Cargas build in Messaging?
Managing IT Assets • Device Updates • Microsoft and other Software product updates • How/When do you want to updates? • Cargas Energy Mobile Updates for New Versions • Reboot Weekly (automatically)
Managing IT Assets • Leave in Truck powered off or take inside powered on • MS SQL Express • Data Replication • To Replicate or Not? • Full vs. Partial • Bad Data Corrupts Replications
Managing IT Assets • Device Options • Price vs. Rugged vs. Performance • Panasonic Toughbook CF-19 vs. Motion CL -910 • Other Options
Managing IT Assets • Other Device Options • Win7/8 Tablets • New Devices • Microsoft Surface • Other Options • Apple iPad • Google Android Based • Panasonic ToughPad
IT Resources: Outsourced vs. In House • Cost benefits of internal IT vs Outsourcing • Internal • Know your business • Embrace technology • Better ROI • Develop power users • More expensive? • Outsourced • Lower Cost? • Use as Needed • No Business/Internal Expertise
Servers: On Premise vs. Cloud • Server Side • Cloud Computing (Why buy Server Hardware?) • Rackspace & others • Pros & Cons • Internet Connectivity • Data • Backup • Speed • Startup Config is so easy • Upgrade/Replace – Add on the Fly
Servers: On Premise vs. Cloud • On Premise Servers – Get Expertise • Virtualization • Multiple Servers on one box • Centralized Speedy Storage • Cargas Provided? • On line Backup
Troubleshooting Best Practices • Main Support Issues • Slow Server Performance • Mobile Meter Communications