The Hartford Business Journal's manufacturing issue kicks off with a front-page article about cybersecurity in manufacturing. Kelser Senior Consulting Engineer Andrew Tyler is seen in the front-page image working with Rich Shemanskis, Information Technology Manager at Empire Industries, one of our clients.

“We’re really excited to start creating our disaster recovery plan!” Said no one, ever. Perhaps it’s not the most exciting project, but do you want to know what’s less fun than working on a disaster recovery plan? Working to fix a disaster that happened with no contingency in place. Just like having insurance, a disaster recovery plan is designed so that when the worst happens you have support, guidance and resources to correct the issue and move on. From a technology standpoint, this is essential for business continuity, and in some cases, compliance. One misconception about disaster planning is that it’s some huge gorilla of a project that requires significant effort and investment. The truth is it doesn’t have to be, and there are a lot of things you can do on a small scale that have a big effect.

CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Kelser Corporation to its 2017 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Managed Security 100 category. This annual list recognizes North American solution providers with cutting-edge approaches to delivering managed services. Their offerings help companies navigate the complex and ever-changing landscape of IT, improve operational efficiencies, and maximize their return on IT investments.

The latest issue of the Hartford Business Journal includes an article by Kelser COO & CTO Jonathan Stone titled, "Key steps to fend off a cyberattack."

Why you need an IT consultant is the same reason why you need innovation at the workplace—the sustained protection and growth of your company. In a fast-paced world of increased consumer choice and quick-moving competitors, innovation through use of technology isn’t just a nice thing to have; it’s essential for growth. Many organizations don’t have the time or resources to achieve technological gains in house. They usually have other day-to-day responsibilities that consume their time leaving little left to think about innovative strategies to tackle their IT challenges. Technology, when applied properly, doesn’t just benefit the IT department—it helps every part of the business run more smoothly and achieve at a higher level.

The Newington High School IT and Digital Innovation Academy is now home to four HP 8100 computers donated by Kelser Corporation.

The longest-running independent fund raiser for the American Lung Association of the Northeast, the annual Kelser Charity Challenge golf tournament, had its best year to date in 2016 with $26,000 raised, bringing the 20-year total of the event to $275,513.

InsideHigherEd, the leading digital media outlet for higher education professionals, published an article about recent ransomware attacks on colleges and universities.