6 Lessons Learned from Platte River Networks

I write this blog in an attempt to produce some measure of clarity and truth to a very convoluted story that has been playing out on the front pages of our nation's headlines for several months now. Regardless of political beliefs, all I know is the reputation of a great and noble profession, called managed services, must not be unfairly tarnished as a result of poor reporting and lack of knowledge about Information Technology.

Here are the facts related to Platte River Networks and their famous client, along with some conclusions other MSPs can draw.

Platte River Networks Timeline

September 2002 - Platte River Networks opens for business.

2008 - Hillary Clinton begins to use a private email server. From a March 10, 2015 Hillary Clinton press conference: "Well, the system we used was set up for President Clinton's office. And it had numerous safeguards. It was on property guarded by the Secret Service. And there were no security breaches.

So, I think that the -- the use of that server, which started with my husband, certainly proved to be effective and secure."

- Hillary Clinton leaves post as Secretary of State