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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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  • December 15, 2021

    Syscon’s Field Time Collection App Named a “Hot Product”

    Syscon’s Field Integrated Time (F.I.T.) System was named to Construction Executive Magazine’s 2022 Hot Products list! This honor lists Syscon’s field time collection app among hot tech products in the construction industry. With F.I.T., the field enters their time on their smartphones using their company’s jobs and cost codes, with the ability to include phases […]

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  • December 08, 2021

    4 Ways to Secure M365

    4 Ways to Secure M365 Microsoft works to keep your company’s data secure, but you have a role to play, too. Here are four (4) things you can do to help keep your company’s data safe: Set Up MFA!! Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) requires more than just a user name and password. Another source of verification […]

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  • December 02, 2021

    3 Things We Couldn’t Wait to Share

    We are excited to share the 3 awards we recently received! Constructive Executive Magazine named Syscon in the Top Construction Technology Firms in the Workforce and Labor Management Category for our Field Integrated Time (F.I.T.) System. Syscon was named to Industry Tech Outlook Magazine’s 10 Best Construction Tech Solution Providers. Syscon’s F.I.T. System is listed […]

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  • November 22, 2021

    EDR: The Changing Face of AV

    The Changing Face of Anti-Virus 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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