SIOS Technology promotes Margaret Hoagland VP, Global Marketing

  March 29, 2021

Hoagland combines 15 years high availability expertise with 30 years of marketing excellence SIOS Technology Corp., an industry leader in application high availability and disaster recovery, today announced the promotion…

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SC-based business launches Facebook Groups alternative

  March 12, 2021

Social Strata, a provider of online community software for nonprofits, businesses and other organizations, today announced the launch of Crowdstack, an independent group space that combines the functionality of Facebook…

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IT-oLogy and City of Columbia collaborate to provide IT training for veterans

  March 4, 2021

In partnership with the City of Columbia, IT-oLogy will offer a limited number of scholarships to qualifying U.S. military veterans to participate in a three-day, live instructor-led, virtual IT certification…

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Richland Library adds new option for checking out items

  February 10, 2021

Richland Library is making it easier for customers to browse and check out items during their next visit. We’re now offering mobile self-checkout at our 13 locations. To get started,…

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S.C. Institute of Medicine and Public Health and DHEC release COVID-19 2020 Summary Report

  January 27, 2021

Report explores the impact of the coronavirus on South Carolina since March 2020 The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and the South Carolina Department of Health…

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UofSC announces upcoming Apple authorized campus store

  November 17, 2020

The University of South Carolina announced a partnership with Apple Inc. to open an Apple Authorized Campus Store (AACS) in early 2021 in the heart of the Columbia. This store…

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CompTIA ITF+ exam prep for high school students is now offered at IT-oLogy

  October 21, 2020

IT-oLogy is now offering online, instructor-led exam preparation for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals Certification for high school students in grades 11 and 12. Students will not only gain access to…

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IT-oLogy expands services to include K-12 private tutoring

  October 14, 2020

IT-oLogy is now offering private tutoring workshops for K-12 students in various information technology subjects. Students will be taught by one of IT-oLogy’s certified instructors during a two-hour virtual workshop.…

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Smart Reef system to be installed off S.C. coast

  October 8, 2020

Partnership between S.C. Floodwater Commission and Coastal Carolina University to generate offshore and marine information in real time The initial blocks of a sensor-laden “Smart Reef” system capable of gathering…

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Midlands Technical College Commissioner honored

  October 6, 2020

Midlands Technical College Commissioner Honored; Diane Sumpter wins Lifetime Achievement Award from business group The United States Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) has honored Midlands Technical College Commissioner Diane Sumpter.…

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IT-oLogy selected as a 2020 InnoVision Education Award finalist

  October 5, 2020

IT-oLogy is one of three finalists selected for the InnoVision Education Award this year. The InnoVision Education Award is awarded to an organization that demonstrates an innovative application of technology…

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InnoVision Awards announces 2020 award finalists

  September 27, 2020

InnoVision Awards recognizes innovation in South Carolina annually through its InnoVision Awards program. This year, InnoVision received a record number of applications reflecting both the strength of the innovation economy…

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IT-oLogy among 2020 InnoVision Awards finalists

  September 27, 2020

InnoVision Awards recognizes innovation in South Carolina annually through its InnoVision Awards program. This year, InnoVision received a record number of applications reflecting both the strength of the innovation economy…

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DC BLOX expands with major regional datacenter in Greenville County, South Carolina

  September 9, 2020

With the acceleration of digital transformation initiatives across industries, DC BLOX is developing essential infrastructure that strategically enables digital business across the Southeastern United States. Organizations across the Carolinas and…

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Scribble Season 2 Launch Party

  August 4, 2020

Mark your calendars: Scribble is celebrating a second season of innovators on August 19th! When: August 19, 2020, 5:30P-7:00P What: Scribble Season 2 Launch Party The concept for Scribble started…

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SIOS Technology appoints new Chief Operating Officer

  July 16, 2020

Masahiro Arai joins to head business operations of global high availability solutions leader SAN MATEO, CA and COLUMBIA, SC – SIOS Technology Corp., an industry pioneer in providing intelligent application…

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Pandemic reveals true value in technical education

  July 15, 2020

Dr. Ronald L. Rhames President, Midlands Technical College   Years from now, histories will be published about the worldwide impact of COVID-19 in 2020. While we do not yet know…

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IT-oLogy announces new strategy and services

  July 6, 2020

The global pandemic has reinforced and refueled the urgency of IT-oLogy’s mission to promote, teach and grow a diverse IT workforce in South Carolina. The nonprofit, currently located at 1301…

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Choose Well offers virtual clinic visits for birth control

  May 13, 2020

Choose Well, the largest contraceptive access program in South Carolina’s history, will now offer virtual clinic visits for birth control. Choose Well launched in 2017 with the goal to reduce…

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truematter LLC

  May 6, 2020

We plan, evaluate, test, and create interactive, human experiences for any screen. Our work aligns with the way real people approach technology, which improves efficiency, productivity and user satisfaction time…

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IntelliSystems CEO Kevin Wade speaks about COVID-19 and cyber security

  April 26, 2020

IntelliSystems CEO Kevin Wade recently discussed the impact of COVID-19 on cyber security on NPR’s South Carolina Business Review with Mike Switzer. With the pandemic forcing more companies and their…

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Hard times challenge us to innovate

  April 16, 2020
Jerry Bellune

By Jerry Bellune   A friend of ours was looking for a birthday gift for her teenage daughter. Amazon was backed up in deliveries. She found what she was looking…

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Online tutoring for SC students

  March 31, 2020

By Katie Ritchie   Do you have a child or grandchild who’s out of school? The South Carolina State Library wants to help. The library is giving students, parents, and…

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Work safer from home

  March 24, 2020

By Katie Ritchie   Are you or a loved one working from home? Covid-19 has moved many industries into unfamiliar territory — telecommuting. This puts many businesses at risk for…

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Don’t fall for Corona virus scams

  March 17, 2020

By Katie Ritchie   Worried about the Corona virus? Even if you’re only stressed about the toilet paper hoarders, fear of world events can make you vulnerable, according to the…

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South Carolina ETV reimagines mission-driven partnership with S.C. Department of Education in response to COVID-19

  March 17, 2020

Network to modify programming three days each week beginning March 24 South Carolina ETV (SCETV) today announced a plan in partnership with the S.C. Department of Education (SCDE) to broadcast…

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Officials target telecom companies

  March 11, 2020

By Katie Ritchie   Spam phone calls and Do Not Call List registrations hit records last year. Safehome.org, an organization that investigates and evaluates home and personal safety products and…

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Need to upgrade your cell phone?

  March 4, 2020

By Katie Ritchie   How long does technology last? Last week I answered part of reader Linda Sinclair’s question. When do you need to upgrade your cell? If you listened…

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Is it time to upgrade your computer?

  February 25, 2020

By Katie Ritchie   How long should you keep your cell phone or computer before it’s time for an upgrade? One of our readers, Linda Sinclair, emailed to ask. There…

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Check scam targets Generation Z

  February 18, 2020

By Katie Ritchie   A new scam is taking advantage of 20-somethings. The Federal Trade Commission said consumers in their twenties have been hardest hit by fake check scams. Median…

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National Cybersecurity Legal Institute focuses on ransomware

  February 18, 2020

On March 5, the University of South Carolina School of Law will host the 2nd annual National Cybersecurity Legal Institute in Columbia, SC. In partnership with the FBI, the School…

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DNA scam hits Lexington County

  February 12, 2020

By Katie Ritchie   Have you gotten a suspicious call offering you “free” or “Medicare-funded” testing? Chronicle reader Paul Donahue recently got a suspicious call. He reached out to me…

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Windows Defender malfunctioning?

  February 5, 2020

By Katie Ritchie   Tech-Savvy Chronicle reader Elizabeth Lindler called me last week. She got to the Windows Update screen from the 1/23 column and was able to install the…

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Don’t ruin your reputation online

  February 5, 2020
Jerry Bellune

By Katie Ritchie and Jerry Bellune   Business owners know the importance of a strong online presence, says our ace Tech Talk columnist Katie Ritchie. Even if you don’t sell…

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Beware new package delivery scam

  January 29, 2020

By Katie Ritchie   Are you expecting a package? If you get a text on your phone asking to set delivery preferences, you’ve been targeted by a new scam. Here’s…

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