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Business Cards, Post-Its, Documents…Oh My!

October 24th, 2014

By Naomi Dolin-Aubertin

When it comes to the work day, I think it's safe to say we're all fighting the battle to stay organized. Between post-it notes, scratch pads, OneNote, etc. I have notes and reminders all over the place. My bulletin board alone is a mass of documents, handwritten notes, and business cards.

Changing the Way We Pay

October 17th, 2014

By Naomi Dolin-Aubertin

Once upon a time, we were a cash economy. Now credit is the name of the game. But as we've seen and discussed frequently, credit card fraud is on the rise. It seems every week brings a new story of a large retail institution being hacked.

Two Ways to Have a Friendlier Facebook Feed

October 13th, 2014

By Naomi Dolin-Aubertin

Facebook Newsfeed, love it or hate it, you can't get rid of it; but you can change it. The thing is, everyone's internet footprint is assiduously tracked by algorithms. These algorithms may be smart -- they allow companies like Facebook to track what you like, what you click, and what pages you visit, in order to market ads to you better -- but they are still just mathematical equations.

What Right Can We Expect to Privacy in the Digital Age?

October 3rd, 2014

By Naomi Dolin-Aubertin

Celebrity photo hacks, corporate data breaches; it begs the question, what right can we expect to privacy in the digital age?

While it appears, hopefully, that many credit card companies are now looking at changing the way they process card payments -- essentially forcing retailers to update inherently flawed card readers and point of sale systems responsible for recent breaches at Target and Home Depot -- that does not account for the increasing number of digital hacks.

Don’t Get “Bashed” by the Bash Bug

September 26th, 2014

By: Matthew Sorenson

There's a new bug in town.

A new programming flaw has been identified, nicknamed the "Bash Bug" that could put millions of computers at risk. It has the potential to be so severe that it could easily disable larger systems used to run large-scale operations, such as those within power plants and factories in an instant.

Marketing: It’s All about the People

September 11th, 2014

By Matthew Sorenson

What did you want to be when you grew up? Deciding on a potential career path can be a daunting task. Many of us seek meaningful, challenging work that is valued by the company we are working for. Some seek personal reward by knowing that their work has genuinely helped a customer or influenced a decision in some way.

The Challenges Facing Mobile Application Development Today

September 4th, 2014

By Matthew Sorenson

Obtaining and communicating information on the go has become the norm in today's day and age. This cultural shift has contributed significantly to increased smartphone and tablet usage. It often seems that we cannot go even a day without our phones by our sides.

Why We Must Have a Forward-Thinking Mentality to Customer Service

August 26th, 2014

By Matthew Sorenson

What does great customer service mean to you? Can you recall a time where you received good service? What was the issue at hand? How quickly and efficiently was the problem resolved? Did you feel more at ease when it was all said and done? We all have different expectations for what we consider to be great customer service.

Safeguard Your Devices – A Back to School Guide

August 22nd, 2014

By Matthew Sorenson

It is that time of year again. Students are heading back to colleges and universities across the country. Their minds are focused on moving into new dorm rooms and apartments, buying supplies and books, and registering for classes.

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Cyber Risk – Is Your Business Protected?

August 14th, 2014

By Matthew Sorenson

When it comes to the information technology (IT) industry, recent advancements in several key areas such as memory, processing speed, bandwidth, and centralized storage have allowed for great strides in computer efficiency.