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August 15, 2024
Business Computer Safety
In November, I sat in a meeting of business owners who had gathered to spend a full day focused on their business and running it well. The pre-arranged discussion materials were focused on IT safety, security, and in my world, ‘IT 101’ requirements for anyone running a business in our technology age. Wow! I was […]
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August 08, 2024
S100C Updates
S100C Version 25.2.162+ Beginning with version 25.2.162 (there’s another update after that, and we’re expecting the Tax Table upgrades soon), there are new features, but there are some unexpected issues, too. A reminder that version 25.2.x requires Server 2016 Operating System or newer (cannot install on a server running 2012 R2). And it is NOT […]
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August 01, 2024
Mind Shift: Book Review
I heard Mr. McManus speak during the Global Leadership Summit; what a passionate person! As the title of his new book implies, he calls for a shift in our thinking. This book is about personal growth and your responsibility for who you are, and who you want to be(come). It starts with a decision to […]
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July 30, 2024
It’s official Syscon is moving!
On January 1, 2024, we officially moved our corporation to Arizona and our name was updated to Syscon Information Systems, Inc. Our Illinois corporation has been merged into the Arizona one. We’ve been working on this change for quite a while and have shared a couple of newsletter articles and sent some updates to keep […]
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July 25, 2024
Tech Tips
Important Updates Are you traveling out of the country? Let us know so we can open up access while you’re there, then lock it back down when you return. ‘Perpetual Microsoft’ licenses are the old ones you bought years ago. Microsoft is dropping support for these. Use your M365 licenses and upgrade your local computer […]
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July 18, 2024
Loneliness and Tech
Whether an introvert or extrovert, human beings are wired for connection. Study after study has shown that new born babies thrive when touched, held, talked to; and don’t when left physically alone. Historically, we live(d) in tribes, communities, neighborhoods, and of course the core family. We’ve identified ourselves with others in worship communities, colleges, social […]
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July 03, 2024
Disturbing
Chris and I were driving to an event sponsored by Professional Women in Construction. He received a solicitation, to his cell phone related to our industry. Chris was polite but said it was his personal cell phone. He also asked how the person got his phone number. That’s where it got interesting. Turns out he […]
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June 28, 2024
Book Review: No Ego
This book was recommended by one of our clients (thanks Bill). The focus is how leaders can cut the cost of workplace drama, end entitlement, and drive results; something we’re all looking for! The opening chapters talk about the conventional wisdom which says you should have an open-door policy. This was a huge time drain […]
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June 20, 2024
Laptops – Cameras
There are a growing number of laptop users out there. As more and more of us have hybrid work options, we’ve seen a lot more laptop purchases, often to replace a desktop, or consolidate an office desktop and the traveling laptop. With the great Microsoft 365 SharePoint and OneDrive tools, this is easier than ever! […]
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June 13, 2024
Book Review: The Power to Change
As the opening speaker of this August’s Global Leadership Summit (GLS), Craig Groeschel shared another encouraging, and challenging message. I decided to order his latest book. When I first started reading it, I thought it would be a ‘repeat’ of books by Darren Hardy and James Clear, good reminders, but the same. There is some […]
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