GroupWise Consulting Services

Your email system drives communication, workflow, and productivity. When it becomes unstable, outdated, or poorly maintained, the risk to your business increases. I help organizations stabilize, modernize, and optimize GroupWise environments with proven processes built through more than twenty years of hands-on experience.

I work directly with IT directors, administrators, business owners, and leadership teams that need a consultant who takes full ownership of the problem and delivers a predictable outcome with minimal disruption.

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No sales pressure. Just clarity on your best next steps.

What I Help You Achieve

Stability and Reliability

I keep your GroupWise environment stable so users can work without interruption. Chronic issues are tracked down, broken configurations fixed, and performance kept consistent.

Modernization

If you are behind on versions or operating systems, I plan and execute upgrades that move you to supported platforms with minimal downtime and clear rollback options.

Security

I harden GroupWise and SMTP, close risky configurations, and align your environment with current security practices so mail remains a trusted channel, not a weak point.

Predictability

Every engagement follows a clear plan with documented steps and milestones. You always know what is happening, what is next, and how success will be measured.

Expert Guidance

I act as your senior GroupWise architect, explaining tradeoffs and giving you straightforward recommendations so you can make confident decisions about the environment.

Core GroupWise Services

Upgrades and Migrations

I deliver planned upgrades that keep your GroupWise environment supported and stable.

In-place and version upgrades
Moves to supported operating systems
Server and hardware replacements
Virtualization changes
GWWEB deployments
Domain and post office restructuring

System Stability and Troubleshooting

I restore unreliable GroupWise environments to a consistent, predictable state.

Mail-flow and routing failures
Domain and post office inconsistencies
Failed or partial upgrades
Performance problems
Directory and authentication issues
Intermittent or unexplained behavior

Architecture and Health Assessments

I provide a complete review of your GroupWise environment with clear recommendations.

Version lifecycle status
Messaging architecture
Directory and replication health
Host operating system status
SMTP and relay configuration
Security posture

GroupWise Ecosystem and Integrated Services

Your messaging environment is more than just GroupWise. I support the full ecosystem that surrounds it so your entire communication platform stays reliable, secure, and aligned with modern requirements.

Archiving and Recovery

Installation and configuration of Retain Archiving
Migration and platform transitions
Indexing and storage optimization
Integration with GroupWise and Microsoft 365
Reload Disaster Recovery deployments
Validation and recovery testing

Mobility and Messaging

GroupWise Mobility installation and tuning
Mobility sync troubleshooting
Device and user sync repair
GroupWise Messenger installation and upgrades
Policy and configuration guidance
Integration with directory services

Security and Authentication

NetIQ Advanced Authentication Server
MFA deployment and policy creation
GroupWise Web MFA integration
SMTP relay and mailflow architecture
Sophos Central email security integration
Zix email encryption setup and policy design

Hosted GroupWise Services

A fully managed, cloud-hosted GroupWise environment that removes the burden of servers, maintenance, upgrades, and security. Customized fully for your environment and business needs.

Lower Costs

Hosted GroupWise removes the financial burden of owning and maintaining messaging infrastructure.

No server hardware to buy or replace
No operating system or storage maintenance
Predictable monthly cost with licensing included

Less Maintenance

Your GroupWise system stays current and reliable without internal effort.

No upgrade projects or patch cycles
No backups, monitoring, or server management
IT staff freed to focus on higher-value work

Greater Security

Your messaging environment benefits from built-in protections and professional oversight.

Gateway anti-virus and anti-spam included
Secure SMTP architecture and encrypted access
Hosted in a controlled datacenter with continuous monitoring

Reduced Infrastructure Burden

Eliminates all server hardware and lifecycle replacements
Removes operating system maintenance
Reduces cooling and electrical costs
Frees IT staff from server support
Removes storage and SAN expansion tasks
Simplifies internal IT operations

High Availability and Disaster Recovery

Nightly replication for fast system recovery
Isolated infrastructure protects against local incidents
Backup and retention systems included
DR procedures built into the platform
Faster restoration during emergencies
Business continuity greatly improved

Always Current and Fully Maintained

Always on the latest supported GroupWise version
No upgrade projects to plan or execute
Licensing included
All patches and maintenance applied for you
No internal downtime windows to schedule
Zero effort required to stay compliant

Flexible Access and User Experience

Full GroupWise Client access
Modern web access through GWWEB
Mobile access for iOS and Android
Browser and tablet compatibility
Outlook support available where appropriate
Reliable remote access from anywhere

Trust Marvin Huffaker as your GroupWise Partner

Marvin brings nearly 25 years of focused GroupWise expertise, combining deep technical ability with strategic insight. Since 2002, leadership teams and IT departments have depended on his experience to modernize messaging platforms, resolve complex failures, improve security, and design reliable long-term architectures. His work emphasizes predictable outcomes, stability, and sustained operational confidence.

Schedule a GroupWise Discovery Call

This brief call is designed to understand your current GroupWise environment, your goals, and any challenges you are facing. It is not a full technical audit. Instead, it connects you directly with Marvin, who brings nearly 25 years of OpenText GroupWise experience to help determine the best next steps for your system.

During the conversation, Marvin can also help you explore whether moving to a Hosted GroupWise environment would be beneficial for your organization, or whether an on-premises approach remains the best fit. The goal is simply to identify the right direction, not deliver a detailed assessment.

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Call Marvin directly to schedule your discovery call.

Office: 480-988-7215
Email: mhuffaker@redjuju.com

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