Attorney General aims to close online sex-trafficking loophole
June 18, 2019
By Katie Ritchie Online sex-traffickers have been hiding behind a loophole in a South Carolina law. South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson and 46 other state attorneys general want…
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S.C. BlueCross Foundation launches new funding for innovative health solutions
June 18, 2019
The BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation is encouraging organizations to apply for a new grant opportunity to improve the health and well-being of South Carolinians. The Catalyst grants initiative…
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Try a free spam blocker
June 11, 2019
By Katie Ritchie If you followed the instructions from last week, you should be on track toward a much cleaner inbox. It can take up to 30 days for…
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Furman University Chemistry Professor M.E. Anderson awarded NSF grant to support research
June 10, 2019
Furman Associate Professor of Chemistry Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Anderson has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) Research in Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) grant to support her work in materials science. Her…
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How to get rid of email spam
June 4, 2019
by Katie Ritchie The best scam email I’ve ever gotten read as follows: Dear beneficiary, I have been mandated to inform you that, “Yvonne Wachendorfer” has come to let…
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Immedion welcomes Brad Ratkowski to Managed Services team in Spartanburg
May 30, 2019
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced today the hiring of Brad Ratkowski as a Managed Services Support Engineer. As such, Brad will…
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Furman University student Ariel Gale named Barry M. Goldwater Scholar
May 28, 2019
Ariel Gale, a Furman University student from Knoxville, Tennessee, has received a Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, the nation’s preeminent undergraduate award in the sciences. The Goldwater scholarships are presented annually…
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Use secure passwords
May 28, 2019
By Katie Ritchie Are you using a common, easily hacked password? The National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) released the first UK Cyber Survey. With it, they released the 10,000…
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Immedion announces new Manager of Project Management Practice
May 21, 2019
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced the promotion of Kevin Phillips to Manager of Project Management Practice. Kevin, who holds an MBA…
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Time to upgrade your entire system?
May 21, 2019
by Katie Ritchie Do you have an older computer using Microsoft Windows software? You’ll need to update your computer. On May 14, Microsoft announced a computer bug it had…
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Local software company, Kopis, creates new podcast
May 15, 2019
Leading software company, Kopis, has started a new podcast called EDGE. The podcast is hosted and produced by the company’s own Cody Edgar with new episodes each month. This latest…
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Knowlogix LLC
May 14, 2019
Security-Communications-Automation-Networking-Managed IT Services Knowlogix is a Managed Technology Solutions provider that focuses on making technology easy, enjoyable and effective for our clients. We serve Commercial and Retail markets and have…
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Devices to block landline robocalls
May 14, 2019
by Katie Ritchie 42 Attorneys General called on the Federal Communications Commission to stop illegal robocalls and spoofing. The AGs urged the FCC to adopt proposed rules specifically targeting…
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South Carolina businesses generate over $3.5B in economic impact due to Google search and ads tools
May 13, 2019
In One Year, Google Helped 15,000 in South Carolina Grow On Monday, May 13, Google announced that 15,000 South Carolina businesses, publishers and nonprofits used Google search and advertising tools…
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ScanSource reports third quarter results
May 10, 2019
ScanSource Reports Third Quarter Results Gross Profit Growth of 6% and EPS Growth of 7% ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, announced financial…
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Kopis wins CommunityWorks’ Entrepreneurial Success Award
May 8, 2019
The 20-year saga of how a small tech firm led by a former accountant grew to become one of the largest software developers in the state was honored Tuesday night…
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Can you block robocalls from landlines?
May 7, 2019
by Katie Ritchie Can you block robocalls from your landline phone? Bruce Donatelli, the reader who wrote me about robocall landlines, followed up last week. He graciously let me know…
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DPX Technologies announces collaboration with Richland Country Sheriff’s Department for automated workflow for cannabis differentiation
May 7, 2019
DPX Technologies, Hamilton Company and Richland County Sheriff’s Department published an article in Forensic Magazine that describes the process by which they developed robust testing for cannabis analysis. The automated…
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CyberSC to present Annual Awards for Cyber Excellence at 3rd Annual Cybersecurity Summit in Greenville on May 16th
May 6, 2019CyberSC announced the recipients of the 2019 CyberSC Awards for Cyber Excellence. Award recipients in three categories – Industry, Government, and Academia – will be recognized at the SC Chamber…
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KeyMark hosts inaugural Insights intelligent automation conference
May 1, 2019
KeyMark, Inc., a leading reseller of intelligent automation solutions, will be hosting its first-ever intelligent automation conference, called Insights, on May 15, 2019 in downtown Greenville, SC. The conference will…
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Stop robocalls on your landlines
April 30, 2019
By Katie Ritchie Do you get robocalls at home? A reader wrote to me recently because he was getting robocalls on his landline. Although there are no 100% methods…
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Immedion hires Kent Stanton as Sales Executive for Managed IT Services in Spartanburg
April 30, 2019
Immedion LLC, announced the hiring of Kent Stanton as Sales Executive for their Managed IT Services. In his new role, Kent will be responsible for representing Immedion’s suite of Managed…
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Kopis celebrates 20th anniversary this month
April 30, 2019
Andrew Kurtz had one clear goal when he decided to leave his job in 1999 and focus on creating custom software that lead to real solutions for customers. That was…
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Kopis hires Sarah Dant as new account manager
April 24, 2019
Greenville’s leading software development company, Kopis, has hired Sarah Dant as an account manager. Dant attended Clemson University for Business Management and brings a wide-range of experience into this new…
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Immedion welcomes Nicole Phillips to human resources team
April 23, 2019
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, welcomed Nicole Phillips as Human Resources Specialist. In her new role, Nicole will be responsible for all…
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Make your internet browsing private
April 23, 2019
By Katie Ritchie Last week I shared how not reading the terms and conditions on websites can lead to privacy invasion. You can keep your internet history and personal…
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Starting reading the terms of service
April 16, 2019
by Katie Ritchie Are you on social media? When you joined Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, did you read through the terms of service? It’s okay if you didn’t. Between…
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Immedion introduces Managed Security Information and Event Management Service with 24/7/365 security monitoring
April 15, 2019
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center, and managed IT services, today announced the launch of Managed SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), its newest managed security service.…
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Columbia Biotech Company announces $2.5 million expansion
March 18, 2019
DPX Technologies has invested more than $2.5 million and announced an expansion in Columbia, SC. The biotechnology company purchased and renovated a 12,000 sq. ft facility on 5 acres in…
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Weather Stations Sending Real-Time Data from 4 Library Locations
March 13, 2019As part of Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week, which runs through March 16, Richland Library is announcing a partnership with Richland County Emergency Services to join the Richland County…
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Ransomware webinar on Feb. 20 aims to help businesses avoid cyber attacks
February 13, 2019Ransomware is the biggest cybersecurity threat facing businesses in 2019, with an estimated 4,000 ransomware attacks occurring daily. What’s more, a recent report on South Carolina Public Radio stated that…
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GIS technology available to you
February 13, 2019by Katie Ritchie Have you heard of geographic information systems (GIS)? It’s a framework for gathering, managing, and analyzing data. Grounded in geography science, GIS serves many practical purposes. Lexington…
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GIS technology available to you
February 13, 2019
by Katie Ritchie Have you heard of geographic information systems (GIS)? It’s a framework for gathering, managing, and analyzing data. Grounded in geography science, GIS serves many practical purposes. Lexington…
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Ransomware webinar on Feb. 20 aims to help businesses avoid cyber attacks
February 13, 2019
Ransomware is the biggest cybersecurity threat facing businesses in 2019, with an estimated 4,000 ransomware attacks occurring daily. What’s more, a recent report on South Carolina Public Radio stated that…
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Beware Social Security scams
February 6, 2019By Katie Ritchie The Federal Trade Commission released a recording from a scammer. The robocall claimed to be the Social Security Administration (SSA). You can listen to it on…
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Beware Social Security scams
February 6, 2019
By Katie Ritchie The Federal Trade Commission released a recording from a scammer. The robocall claimed to be the Social Security Administration (SSA). You can listen to it on…
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HB Retirement partners with Questis to fuel financial wellness
November 12, 2018
Questis announced that HB Retirement (an affiliate of Henderson Brothers, Inc), a firm specializing in institutional retirement consulting and wealth management, has selected Questis to power its newest service offering:…
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Truematter to Present Business and Technology Webinar: Create Internal Digital Products Your Team Will Actually Like to Use
November 8, 2018Truematter’s upcoming webinar, Create Digital Products Your Team Will Actually Like to Use, will be held on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. E.T. Director of Content Strategy Bailey…
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Truematter to Present Business and Technology Webinar: Create Internal Digital Products Your Team Will Actually Like to Use
November 8, 2018
Truematter’s upcoming webinar, Create Digital Products Your Team Will Actually Like to Use, will be held on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. E.T. Director of Content Strategy Bailey…
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Truematter User Experience expert to speak at UX Conference in Sofia, Bulgaria
November 1, 2018Dean Schuster, partner and founder at user experience consulting firm truematter, will speak at the UX Sofia Design & Usability Conference on November 9 in Sofia, Bulgaria. His presentation, “How…
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Truematter UX expert to present at DevReach Development Conference in Sofia, Bulgaria
November 1, 2018Dean Schuster, partner and founder at user experience consulting firm truematter, will present at Central and Eastern Europe’s premier development conference, DevReach, on November 13, 2018 in Sofia, Bulgaria. In…
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Truematter User Experience expert to speak at UX Conference in Sofia, Bulgaria
November 1, 2018
Dean Schuster, partner and founder at user experience consulting firm truematter, will speak at the UX Sofia Design & Usability Conference on November 9 in Sofia, Bulgaria. His presentation, “How…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move, technology
Truematter UX expert to present at DevReach Development Conference in Sofia, Bulgaria
November 1, 2018
Dean Schuster, partner and founder at user experience consulting firm truematter, will present at Central and Eastern Europe’s premier development conference, DevReach, on November 13, 2018 in Sofia, Bulgaria. In…
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Atlas Technologies, Inc. celebrates 20 years
August 28, 2018Atlas Technologies, Inc., a veteran-owned and veteran inspired company, is marking twenty years of business this month. Based in North Charleston with easy proximity to SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic, this…
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Capgemini helps to shape workforce of the future with opening of advanced technology and development center in Columbia, S.C.
August 28, 2018
Hundreds of high-value jobs will be created to meet demand from global clients to help drive digital transformation and innovation within their organizations Capgemini will expand its operations in Columbia,…
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Capgemini helps to shape workforce of the future with opening of advanced technology and development center in Columbia, S.C.
August 27, 2018Hundreds of high-value jobs will be created to meet demand from global clients to help drive digital transformation and innovation within their organizations Capgemini will expand its operations in Columbia,…
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Capgemini helps to shape workforce of the future with opening of advanced technology and development center
August 24, 2018Hundreds of high-value jobs will be created to meet demand from global clients to help drive digital transformation and innovation within their organizations Capgemini will expand its operations in Columbia,…
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Capgemini helps to shape workforce of the future with opening of advanced technology and development center
August 24, 2018Hundreds of high-value jobs will be created to meet demand from global clients to help drive digital transformation and innovation within their organizations Capgemini will expand its operations in Columbia,…
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Acumen IT founder David Pence addresses Carolinas Credit Union League
August 17, 2018David Pence, Acumen IT Founder/Managing Partner spoke at the 2018 Carolinas Credit Union League Compliance Legal Update held August 7th in Winston Salem, North Carolina. His topic was Business Continuity…
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Acumen IT founder David Pence addresses Carolinas Credit Union League
August 17, 2018
David Pence, Acumen IT Founder/Managing Partner spoke at the 2018 Carolinas Credit Union League Compliance Legal Update held August 7th in Winston Salem, North Carolina. His topic was Business Continuity…
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