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February 09, 2022
The Changing Face of AV
The Changing Face of AV Security used to be so simple (we’ve been around a while). Install anti-virus (AV), train employees not to click on unknown links, and keep the software, hardware, and websites up-to-date. Throw in a firewall with some country-filtering and what more could you need? Those days are gone! Many of us […]
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February 08, 2022
Leadership – What’s Changed, and What’s Next
In 2021, I signed up for the Hero’s Journey with Darren Hardy. This is a year-long training course with a weekly call and homework, targeted to business owners and those in leadership positions in their company, in their community, or their family—so anyone who has a desire to learn and grow, bringing their best to […]
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February 02, 2022
WBE Certification for Syscon
We’ve just wrapped up celebrating our 35th year in business. Larry and I have had changing roles since we started the company and these changes continue. Recently we went through the application process to become Certified as a Women Business Enterprise. We’re excited and honored to have earned this status!
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February 01, 2022
Two Known Issues with S100C v23 Upgrade
We ran our planned video update on the S100C version 23 ‘fixes’ from Sage; good news. We have to tell you about two issues (bad news) that we’re experiencing across our client base that are DIRECTLY related to the version 23 upgrade that was released on January 19th. This upgrade is impacting the Aatrix installation. […]
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January 26, 2022
S100Cv23 ‘Fixes’
S100Cv23 ‘Fixes’ We recently pointed out some logistics with the .NET 4.8 requirement for the server with S100C on it, the need for updated third-party integration software, and the timing of your upgrade to this new, major release. (see page 4 of our October newsletter) This month we have a few highlights from our August […]
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January 19, 2022
Reminders from the Techs
Sonicwall Firewalls—Critical Updates, All Devices You may have already seen our update on this. Sonicwall has security firmware updates across its product lines, including all TZ and NSA units, two of the most popular products used by us and our clients. Is there a problem? No, nothing ‘dire.’ Sonicwall is one of many IT vendors […]
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January 12, 2022
Stored Materials, Retention
Stored Materials, Retention Several of our clients are able to bill for stored materials as part of their Progress Bills (G702/703-style from the 3-7 screen). In some cases, retention applies to these stored materials. If you’ve filled in the Retention column for all the line items, you would expect the retention to come through on […]
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January 04, 2022
End-of-Life Updates
End-of-Life Dates Probably not high on your radar but there are some software support dates to keep in mind, especially if you have one of the Windows 8.1 computers, you’re running Server 2012 R2, or have a TZ300 device. Windows 8.1—This version reached (past tense) Mainstream support on Jan 9, 2018. That means no new […]
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December 20, 2021
Book Review: Principles
Book Review: Principles The book is broken into three sections, almost three different books: Where I’m Coming From; Life Principles; Work Principles; Conclusion. The opening is about Ray Dalio and how he found his career passion, his journey to find and lead a team, and ultimately the growth of Bridgewater Associates. The primary focus is […]
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December 15, 2021
35 Years – Cause for Celebration
35 Years – Cause for Celebration Thirty-five years ago, Larry and I were heading back from a self-improvement seminar. We were very excited and encouraged and wanted to attend the next training. With two small boys and Larry still in school, we didn’t have the funds, but we had an idea. During one of the […]
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