Gary Erb

Cyberthreats are evolving fast, and every business is a target. Stay ahead of attacks with storage built for today’s cybersecurity challenges. Buffalo TeraStations include the Buffalo Enhanced Security Suite, a set of enterprise-level security features built-in and license-free to keep your data secure from day one. Learn more about Buffalo NAS with built-in enterprise-level data security: https://lnkd.in/gvaTCZCD #CyberSecurity #RansomwareDefense #StorageSolutions

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Which POS platform will be the first to solve the QR scanner/Payment device problem for Drive-Thru's? Every QSR I visit has a tangled mess of fraying cables on both of those devices, as they pass them out the DT window for loyalty and payment.

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Tired of fire alarm contracts with hidden fees? NYC businesses are switching to IRL Systems for service without the strings attached. 🚨🔥 #FireSafety #NYCBusiness #NoContract 👉 http://bit.ly/3I0Ts3h

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📰 Quiet Restaurants featured in The Dish QC Program Chair Neil Donnenfeld was recently featured in The Dish, a publication by the New Hampshire Restaurant and Lodging Association. In an informative new piece, Neil discusses the widespread issue of difficulty hearing in restaurants and the added business value of designated quiet hours for customers. 🔗 Read the article here (page 20): https://ow.ly/Vp6e50XxyGw #QuietCommunities #QuietRestaurants #Hospitality #RestaurantIndustry #NewHampshire #NoisePollution

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New York, welcome to your Brisk era. 🗽 We’re now an NYSITCC approved vendor - which means districts can now adopt Brisk with: ✔️ Streamlined procurement ✔️ Trusted compliance (EdLaw2D, NYS Standards) ✔️ Support + training built right in As Allison Bacon from Ossining UFSD put it: “This extension is an educational game changer – it safely and securely integrates AI in the classroom.” New York is leading the way in giving teachers trusted AI tools that free up time for what matters most: students. Read the full announcement in the comments 👇🏼

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If your restaurant accepts credit cards, PCI compliance applies. But here’s what most owners miss: Your POS vendor can be compliant — and your network can still fail. Guest WiFi. Remote access. Shared logins. Outdated firmware. We broke down a practical PCI checklist for restaurants and retail stores — plain English, no fluff. Read it here → https://hubs.ly/Q045syjj0

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In the restaurant industry, a network configuration isn't just a security posture—it’s an operational tool. If a kitchen printer or PIN pad fails during a Friday night rush, "waiting for support" isn't a viable option for the manager on duty. I’ve spent the last few months redesigning our architecture to prioritize field-level plug-and-play capability. The approach: • Implementing a VLAN-per-device strategy using /30 CIDR masks. • Moving from static assignments to DHCP to allow instant, zero-config hardware swaps. • Utilizing Layer 3 switches to maintain performance despite increased routing. The result is a more resilient operation where managers can swap failed hardware in seconds, and I can focus on high-level infrastructure instead of troubleshooting printers from three hours away. I’ve broken down the technical details in my latest blog post. https://lnkd.in/eRqAwzwe #NetworkEngineering #RestaurantTech #Infrastructure #SDWAN #Operations

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Most businesses have cybersecurity tools. Fewer have a cybersecurity plan. At AIS Buffalo, we help organizations go beyond reactive protection with a proactive approach: ✔ Risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities ✔ Employee training to reduce human error ✔ Continuous monitoring & threat response ✔ Strategic guidance that evolves with your business Because cybersecurity isn’t just about defense—it’s about resilience. 👉 Let’s build a plan that actually protects your business. https://lnkd.in/ep-eyuy8 #Cybersecurity #ManagedIT #RiskManagement #BusinessContinuity #AISBuffalo

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