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Networking at the Speed of Light: Understanding Fiber Optics
Networking technologies have continued to advance over the years. New technologies continue to replace previous de facto standards and enable previously unforeseen capabilities. What we take for granted today may have seemed impossible ten or fifteen years ago. Ethernet technologies
5 Quick Tips to speed up your WordPress site
Does speed matter? Before we talk about how to speed up your WordPress site, you may be wondering if a faster site is all that important. Is it worth the time and effort? Simply put, yes, it’s extremely important.
Dynamics NAV Case Study: Toyota Material Handling
The following was originally published in BCUG|NAVUG Magazine and is reprinted here with permission. Unique and United, They Stand... Toyota Material Handling, USA is a unique BCUS/NAVUG User Member showcase because, well, they don’t actually use Microsoft Dynamics NAV in-house.
Pre-employment Screenings: Three Strategies to Strengthen Your Processes in the Era of Workplace Violence
Pre-employment screenings and background checks for a healthy work environment Preventing workplace violence has risen to the top of the priority list for many business and HR leaders following the latest tragedies involving workplace shootings and assaults. The most
Stay in the Know: Tax Exempt Organization Update
As many not-for-profit organizations plan for a successful 2019, it’s important to stay abreast of changing regulations and trends in the industry. The following is a synopsis of major Internal Revenue Service (IRS) updates pertaining to tax exempt organizations.
VMware Certification Changes in 2019
Continuing education and certifications are required in just about any industry, and IT is no exception. There are plenty of reasons to invest in yourself in the time to study and take exams. Partnership requirements with your company Proven expertise
Cyber Extortionists Targeting Small Businesses
You may have seen recent news articles about large organizations, such as manufacturing giant Norsk Hydro, Garfield County, Utah, and the City of Albany, New York, falling victim to ransomware attacks. What you probably don’t know, because it typically doesn’t
How Brand Guidelines Help Ensure A Strong Brand Identity
A Strong Brand is a Well-Managed Brand Your brand is more than just your products or services. It’s one of your organization’s most valuable assets. It is the culmination of your company’s visual presence, message, promise, personality, and reputation.
Office 365: Breach Detection with Cloud App Security
I previously wrote about reviewing Office 365 accounts that you suspect being compromised using the Audit Log. This is useful when you are doing remediation work. But what if you could catch the attacker in the act, and secure a
Have a Plan: Fraud in Local Government
Administrators and managers must overcome the inherent risks faced by local governments and implement effective controls to offset: The long-established trust culture in business offices Limited resources and/or staff preventing the proper segregation of duties The failure to record
How to Set up EFT Payments Within Dynamics GP
In this article I am going to show you how to set up EFT for Payables in Dynamics GP from the initial setup to retrieving the file you send to your bank. This will include: Registering for EFT Payables Setting
Tornados and Hackers
Earlier in March, tornado emergency sirens went off across a couple of cities in Texas in the middle of the night, waking people up and causing panic. The problem was, there was no bad weather while the sirens were going
Creating and Using Key Pairs in Windows
Instead of sharing passwords for files, public-key encryption provides a great way to securely exchange files, documents, and other sensitive data. The following is meant to provide both an overview of public-key encryption and a step-by-step process you can use
Still Using WSUS? Here’s a Quick Fix (and Prevention!) for Potential WSUS Woes
Fifteen years ago, if you had Active Directory, it was very likely you also had a WSUS (Windows Server Update Services) server as well. WSUS is available as a role to be installed on any Windows Server operating system at
Navigating Your Talent Landscape
How to attract candidates using proactive talent acquisition efforts With the current state of the labor market, implementing proactive talent acquisition efforts is a necessary action to take to remain competitive. Businesses can no longer hire using a reactive
Tax Incentives with Accounting Methods for Eligible Manufacturers and Distributors
How the new accounting methods can affect your manufacturing or distribution business Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), there are four tax incentives with accounting methods that are available to many businesses for tax years beginning in
Labor Shortages in the Manufacturing Industry
How to address the shortage of available employees in the manufacturing and distribution industry now The United States economy continues to thrive in a period of unsurpassed expansion and job growth; however, manufacturers are still contending with the tightest
Protect Your Company from Cyber Hacks Webinar
Download our webinar to learn what you need to know to prepare your construction and real estate business from cyber threats.
New Capability in Email Breach Investigations Within Office 365
Dealing with account breaches is never an enjoyable activity. It typically gets even more sour when you can only get limited information on what happened. During an account breach investigation, the Office 365 Audit Log is one of our most
Jet Product Offerings for Dynamics GP
Late last year, Jet Reports went through a rigorous rebranding process to ensure they were positioned correctly in the marketplace. They wanted to make it clear to customers that their products went far beyond reporting. The end result was Jet
Two is One and One is None: The Case for Cloud Backup
Years ago, I was introduced to a saying while serving in the US Navy: “two is one and one is none.” A simple thought, really. Although it does not offer any additional insight into techniques, tactics, or procedures, it hits
Backdoor Roth IRA Planning: A Tax-free Financial Strategy
Backdoor Roth planning: a simple tool to save you more in the long-term Roth IRAs are a great tool and a basic financial planning strategy. Roth IRAs work well and have strong appeal due to the tax-free nature of
