GroupWise Consulting and Modernization 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 When it becomes unstable, outdated, or poorly maintained, the risk to your business increases.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.

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 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 Stabilization 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

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

  • Retain installation and configuration
  • Retain migrations and platform moves
  • Retain indexing and storage optimization
  • Retain integration with GroupWise and M365
  • Reload deployment and disaster recovery planning
  • Recovery testing and validation

Mobility and Internal Communication

  • 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.

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 and Operational 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.

Schedule a GroupWise Discovery Call

You can call Marvin directly to schedule your discovery call.

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

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