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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Adam Drewes of Kopis named to 40 Under 40 List

  July 16, 2020

The man who led Kopis’s recent rollout of its ADEPT platform has been honored as one of the inaugural Forty Under 40 by GSA Business Report. Adam Drewes serves as…

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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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Coming Soon!

  July 10, 2020

Coming Soon!

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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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Kopis teams up with Furman University for internship program

  June 29, 2020

Greenville software development company, Kopis, has partnered with Furman University’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summer Bootcamp and NEXT to bring in summer interns to learn more about tech careers and to…

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Immedion hires Sheldon Pettigrew as Account Manager for Greenville

  June 16, 2020

Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of technology services, announced the hiring of Sheldon Pettigrew as Account Manager for their Greenville location. In her new role, Sheldon will work to ensure…

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Immedion promotes Kevin Mills to Director of Customer Service

  May 13, 2020

Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of technology services, announced today the promotion of Kevin Mills to Director of Customer Service. In his new role, Kevin will be responsible for the…

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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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ScanSource

  May 11, 2020

ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC) is at the center of the technology solution delivery channel, connecting businesses and providing solutions for their complex needs. ScanSource sells through multiple, specialized routes-to-market with…

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ScanSource appoints new board member

  May 11, 2020

Jeff Rodek brings extensive software technology solutions industry leadership to the Board ScanSource, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCSC), a leading provider of technology products and solutions, today announced the appointment of Jeffrey…

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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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Immedion launches managed services practice division

  May 4, 2020

Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of technology services, today announced the launch of IMS Solutions Group, a division of Immedion specializing in managed IT services. As a division of Immedion,…

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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
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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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Kopis named to prestigious Microsoft program

  April 16, 2020

Kopis, one of South Carolina’s leading software developers, has been recognized in Microsoft’s Power BI Partner Showcase. Power BI is a business analytics service created by  Microsoft. It aims to…

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Greenville’s Kopis tackling national business software problem

  April 15, 2020

For growing companies, the transition from a simple accounting system to an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform that can help them handle maturing needs, is often something just short of…

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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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ScanSource offers new UCaaS collaboration solution, Avaya Cloud Office™ – providing partners with a solution for voice, video, meetings, collaboration and more

  March 24, 2020

GREENVILLE, SC & SANTA CLARA, CA – ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading provider of technology products and solutions, and Avaya Holdings Corp. (NYSE:AVYA), a global leader in solutions to…

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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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Immedion hires Phil Palmer as Sales Director for Charleston

  March 6, 2020

Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced the hiring of Phil Palmer as Sales Director for their Charleston location. In his new role,…

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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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Municipalities Turn to Citibot to Scale Customer Service

  March 4, 2020

Leading cities and counties around the country leverage AI-powered chat technology Citibot, America’s first interactive text messaging and customer service solution for civic engagement, today announced that leading municipalities are…

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Earnnest

  February 29, 2020

Earnnest is a payment technology firm that is transforming how money moves in real estate by allowing buyers to securely and electronically deposit funds directly to an escrow holder. The…

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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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Kopis named Greenville Chamber Small Business of the Year

  February 21, 2020

One of South Carolina’s leading software technology companies has been named the 2019 Greenville Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year. Founded in 1999, Kopis has deep roots in the…

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Immedion welcomes Tim Morrissey to sales team

  February 18, 2020

Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced today the hiring of Tim Morrissey as Senior Sales Executive. In his new role, Tim will…

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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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