Bart's Blog

News and updates from RFX

We here at RFX like to share some of what's going on around our house. Not only updates about the latest technologies that we're using, but also updates on what is going on in our lives. Bart’s Blog is a culmination of articles contributed by a variety of RFX Team members. We hope that what you read will be informative, funny, thought provoking and more. Enjoy!

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Business Backups 102
Business Backups 102
Posted by: James Russell Bushong
on: June 10, 2025
in: Business , Security

Remember the fellow in the short-sleeved button-down and tie swapping tape cartridges every hour? In our Business Backups 101 post from July 2014, we painted a picture of that dedicated employee meticulously labeling backup tapes into the night. Fast forward to 2025: the short-sleeved shirt might still be in his wardrobe, but the backup routine and the business landscape have changed dramatically. It’s been just over ten years since that last Bart’s blog on backups, and while some core principles remain the same, the tools and threats around business data backup have evolved in a big way...

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Honoring a Legacy of Service: Brian Earley’s Impact on RFX and Beyond
Honoring a Legacy of Service: Brian Earley’s Impact on RFX and Beyond
Posted by: James Russell Bushong
on: February 14, 2025
in: Life , Rfx

At RFX Technologies, we’ve had the privilege of working alongside some truly exceptional individuals. Among them is Brian Earley, a veteran whose dedication to service extends far beyond his time in uniform. Brian’s impact with our company and the broader veteran community is undeniable—whether through his role as a Guardian with Honor Flight Bluegrass, his work advocating for our development team to create the Honor Apps program, or his powerful gesture of flying an American flag in honor of RFX Technologies. Today, we want to share a small part of his story and express our deep gratitude for all he has done.

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Cybersecurity Starts with Your Team
Cybersecurity Starts with Your Team
Posted by: James Russell Bushong
on: January 6, 2025
in: Business , Security

When you think about cybersecurity, your mind might jump to firewalls, antivirus software, or the latest security tools. But let’s take a step back—what about your team? Even with the best technology, your business is only as secure as the people who use it every day.

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'Tis the Season to be Secure: Why Your Small Business Needs a Network Firewall
'Tis the Season to be Secure: Why Your Small Business Needs a Network Firewall
Posted by: Sean Thomas
on: December 18, 2024
in: Business , Security

As the holiday season approaches, business owners might be thinking more about decking the halls than securing their networks. But just as you wouldn't want an uninvited Santa sliding down your chimney, you don't want unwanted intruders accessing your digital assets. This festive season let's talk about why a network firewall is the perfect gift for your business.

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Windows 10 End of Life
Windows 10 End of Life
Posted by: Sean Thomas
on: November 20, 2024
in: Windows , Business , Rfx , Security

Windows 10 will reach end-of-life on October 10, 2025. Microsoft and RFX recommend planning an upgrade to Windows 11 as soon as possible.

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