Greenville based software company Kopis named to Inc. 5000 list
August 14, 2019
Advanced new services and significantly talented hires have made for a stellar 20th anniversary for Kopis, and that year just got better as this leading software developer has been named…
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SC Council on Competitiveness introduces TechSC as its newest statewide industry initiative
August 13, 2019
Susie Shannon Announces Preston Grisham as Initiative Director Committed to advancing South Carolina’s growth in diverse industry sectors, the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness is announcing its newest industry initiative…
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Boatwright joins KeyMark, Inc. operations team
August 13, 2019
Lillian Boatwright has joined the KeyMark, Inc. operations team as Operations Coordinator out of their Liberty, SC headquarters. A native of Upstate SC, Lillian attended Coker College where she earned…
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Facebook, Youtube address ‘miracle cures’
August 13, 2019
By Katie Ritchie Have you ever been duped by a “miracle cure”? You wouldn’t be the only one. Phony physicians have promised cure-alls for health problems for hundreds of…
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Nephron partners with Clemson to meet hospitals’ growing pharmaceutical demands
August 12, 2019Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation is partnering with Clemson University to create a robotic solution for syringe-filling automation to enhance sterile manufacturing in the pharmaceutical production process and keep up with growing…
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Furman chemistry professor Mary Elizabeth Anderson receives Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award
August 6, 2019
Furman Associate Professor of Chemistry Mary Elizabeth (“Beth”) Anderson has been granted a 2019 Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award by the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation, Inc. The annual awards program…
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Are generic cell phone chargers safe?
August 6, 2019
By Katie Ritchie Who made your cell phone charger? If it’s not your phone manufacturer, you may be at risk. Electrical Safety First, an electricity safety organization in the…
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Kopis’s Wentzel named to Leadership Greenville Class 46
July 30, 2019
Kevin Wentzel, the chief operating officer at Kopis, has been named to Leadership Greenville Class 46. The Chamber’s flagship leadership program is designed to help develop informed, committed and qualified…
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Immedion welcomes Drew Tune as Inside Sales Executive for Spartanburg
July 24, 2019
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced the hiring of Drew Tune as Inside Sales Executive. In his new role, Drew will be…
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Wait for a letter announcing jury duty
July 23, 2019
By Katie Ritchie Have you ever been summoned for jury duty? If so, you know official jury paperwork comes through the mail. For Federal cases, you may get a…
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Are the police after you for an accident?
July 17, 2019
By Katie Ritchie What would you do if you got a call from the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department? The deputy on the phone claims he needs to discuss a…
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Columbia-based medical device company launches revolutionary solution for nasal congestion relief
July 16, 2019
Drug-free, handheld medical device seeks to transform the lives for millions of Americans Affecting up to 20-percent of the population, nasal congestion is a common phenomenonthat plagues millions every day and is estimated to…
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CCPL installing new self-check kiosks at several branches
July 15, 2019
The Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) is debuting new self-check kiosks at several of its branches this week. These kiosks are part of CCPL’s continued efforts to enhance the patron experience and…
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Computational chemistry conference at Furman spurs innovation, academic diversity
July 10, 2019
More than 100 chemists from across the nation will convene in Greenville when Furman University hosts the 18th annual MERCURY Conference for Undergraduate Computational Chemistry July 15-19. Founded in 2001,…
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Kopis to offer Modernization Assessments
July 9, 2019
Leading software company, Kopis, is now offering a new service aimed at helping businesses keep their technology current. The Modernization Assessments plan is geared for medium and large businesses update…
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US Attorney prevents fraud with Bingo campaign
July 9, 2019
By Katie Ritchie “Fraud Bingo!” That was what seniors called out at a Justine Department awareness campaign. Assistant U.S. Attorneys David Stephens and Rob Sneed shared tips for seniors.…
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Furman Provost, Chemistry Professor George Shields awarded $333,358 NSF-RUI grant
July 2, 2019
George Shields, vice president of academic affairs and provost and professor of chemistry at Furman University, has been awarded a $333,358 National Science Foundation (NSF) Research in Undergraduate Institutions (RUI)…
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Learn to code for free
July 2, 2019
By Katie Ritchie Do you have an aspiring software developer or web designer in your family? SC Codes is an online learning platform which launched in September of 2018.…
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Immedion hires new Vice President of Managed Services
July 2, 2019
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced today the hiring of Brandon Myers as Vice President of Managed Services. In his new role,…
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Kopis hires talented graphic designer Peter McDowell
July 2, 2019
Kopis, a leading software solutions firm, recently hired Peter McDowell as a UI/UX Designer. A 2012 graduate of Bob Jones University, McDowell spent four years as a graphic designer for…
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Google South Carolina leads digital skills workshops for Lowcountry veterans in collaboration with Palmetto Goodwill Training
June 28, 2019
On June 26th, Google South Carolina partnered with Palmetto Goodwill to host 26 Lowcountry veterans for Digital Skills Workshops, in conjunction with Goodwill Training Sessions. Participants will complete training with several…
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Tricounty Link launches real-time bus tracking app
June 28, 2019
LIVE BUS TRACKING AND EASY TRIP PLANNING MAKE RURAL TRANSPORTATION MORE EFFICIENT THAN EVER WITH MyTCLINK TriCounty Link, the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester region’s rural transit system, today rolled out a new bus…
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FCC responds to Robocall complaints
June 26, 2019
by Katie Ritchie Did you hear the good news? We might finally get some relief from robocalls. The Federal Communications Commission voted unanimously to give cell phone companies more power…
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For fifth consecutive year, ScanSource named one of South Carolina’s Best Places to Work
June 19, 2019
ScanSource, Inc., (NASDAQ: SCSC) was recently named one of the 2019 Best Places to Work in South Carolina, a recognition the company has received five years in a row. The…
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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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