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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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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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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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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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…
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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 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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Tower at 1301 Gervais becomes first in Columbia to get Wired Certifcation
August 7, 2018Three RealOp Investment properties in South Carolina are becoming the first in the state to garner Wired Certification for superior internet connectivity. The properties include the Bank of America building…
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Tower at 1301 Gervais becomes first in Columbia to get Wired Certifcation
August 7, 2018
Three RealOp Investment properties in South Carolina are becoming the first in the state to garner Wired Certification for superior internet connectivity. The properties include the Bank of America building…
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The Tech Tribune awards Questis with Top Startup in Charleston and South Carolina
July 30, 2018Questis, a financial wellness technology platform built for advisors by advisors, is thrilled to be recognized as a Top 10 Startup in South Carolina by The Tech Tribune. Earlier this…
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MAU Workforce Solutions acquires Atlanta-based 3Ci
July 20, 2018Two of Georgia’s most established independently owned workforce solutions companies are coming together, which means increased opportunity for the world’s best employers and top workforce talent to gain access to…
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BANDWAGON receives grant from SCRA to fund Digital Locker Room Development
July 9, 2018
BANDWAGON has been granted $10,500 from South Carolina Research Authority(SCRA) to fund its Digital Locker Room Development. Chartered by the state of South Carolina in 1983, SCRA, is a non-profit…
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EDTS, LLC ranked 87 among top 501 global managed service providers by Channel Futures
July 3, 2018EDTS, LLC Ranked 87 Among Top 501 Global Managed Service Providers by Channel Futures EDTS, LLC was globally ranked number 87 among the world’s 501 most strategic and innovative managed…
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EDTS, LLC ranked 87 among top 501 global managed service providers by Channel Futures
July 3, 2018
EDTS, LLC Ranked 87 Among Top 501 Global Managed Service Providers by Channel Futures EDTS, LLC was globally ranked number 87 among the world’s 501 most strategic and innovative managed…
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Teaming Up for Financial Wellness
February 21, 2018According to the American Psychological Association, American workers are constantly worrying about their finances. This stress causes them to lose efficiency costing their employers millions every year. Teaming up with…
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Advanced Technology International to manage Space Enterprise Consortium
November 28, 2017
Advanced Technology International (ATI) signed a five year, $100,000,000 Other Transaction Agreement with the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center to manage the Space Enterprise Consortium (SpEC) on November…
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Carolina Business Equipment moves into Lowcountry with acquisition of DocuQuest
October 4, 2017Continuing its recent trend of expansion, Columbia, SC-headquartered IT and print solutions company Carolina Business Equipment (CBE) has acquired DocuQuest, an office equipment dealer based in Savannah, Georgia. It is…
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Carolina Business Equipment expands through acquisition of new service area
September 7, 2017Carolina Business Equipment (CBE), a Columbia, SC-based IT and print solutions company with operations in Charleston, continues to develop its presence in the southeast with its acquisition of a Piedmont-area…
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Questis enters joint business relationship with Alliance Pension Consultants for digital financial wellness
May 8, 2017Questis announced today that it has entered a joint business relationship with Alliance Pension Consultants (APC), a retirement plan consulting, record keeping, and third party administration firm, to offer Questis’…
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Behind the Scenes
November 21, 2013
In the olden days, the members of Coldplay were primarily concerned with keeping pace with U2. But times change, and Chris Martin and Co. recently claimed that they’re now trying…
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