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
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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Immedion welcomes Michael Byrd to sales team in Charleston
February 4, 2020
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced today the addition of Michael Byrd to their Charleston Sales team. In his new role as…
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Green Cloud names Terry Morrison as new Chief Technology Officer
February 4, 2020
Green Cloud Technologies (“Green Cloud”), a custom cloud solutions provider, announced that Terry D. Morrison would serve as the company’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Morrison has over 23 years of…
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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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Kopis donating $1000 prize at state-wide innovation series launch
January 29, 2020
One of the state’s leading software companies will be donating $1,000 to help spur the next level of innovation in South Carolina. Kopis, a Greenville-based software company focused on creating…
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Kopis donating $1000 prize at state-wide innovation series launch
January 29, 2020
Kopis donating $1000 prize at state-wide innovation series launch One of the state’s leading software companies will be donating $1,000 to help spur the next level of innovation in South…
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Adams and Reese joins AiRXOS Air Mobility Platform Ecosystem as service partner
January 27, 2020
Adams and Reese announced the firm has been named a service partner of AiRXOS, part of GE Aviation and a leading provider of Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) solutions, in an…
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Immedion announces new members of managed services team in Spartanburg
January 27, 2020
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced the addition of Ted Riley and Justin Richey to their Managed Services team in Spartanburg. In…
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Immedion names Monty Blight Vice President of Sales
January 23, 2020
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced the hiring of Monty Blight as Vice President of Sales. In his new role, Monty will…
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‘Critical issue’ requires update
January 21, 2020
By Katie Ritchie Do you use Windows 10? You may need to update your computer. The NSA alerted Microsoft to a vulnerability. The software giant released a patch to…
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Is your phone eavesdropping?
January 14, 2020
By Katie Ritchie The secret is out: our smartphones and assistants are listening in. The default settings on devices allow our voices to be recorded. The recordings are collected,…
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IT-oLogy and Dominion Energy collaborate in creating a new veteran IT training program
January 14, 2020
IT-oLogy and Dominion Energy Collaborate in Creating a New Veteran IT Training Program IT-oLogy is now accepting applications for the Veteran Workforce Re-Entry Program. Funded by a grant from the…
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Don’t forget your medicine
January 8, 2020
By Katie Ritchie The weeks after the New Year are usually dedicated to creating new habits. Many folks want to get to the gym or eat better. The habit…
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AFL supports STEM summer camp scholarships at Greenville Technical College
January 6, 2020A $2,500 grant from AFL to the Greenville Tech Foundation will provide scholarships for middle school students interested in STEM-related summer camp sessions. Adventure TECH summer camps are offered in…
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DPX Technologies unveils a new brand
January 6, 2020
DPX Technologies, a manufacturer of laboratory consumable products, announces the launch of a new brand image. DPX has been manufacturing pipette tips for sample preparation since 2007. Their patented technologies…
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Immedion partners with Veeam for advanced backup solutions
January 6, 2020
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced enhanced backup services through an expanded Veeam Cloud & Service Provider (VCSP) partnership with Veeam® Software,…
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Immedion welcomes Alex Elmi as Site Operations Engineer in Columbia
January 3, 2020
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced the hiring of Alex Elmi as Site Operations Engineer for their Columbia location. In his new…
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Foreign spies use your chat app
January 2, 2020
By Katie Ritchie Many of us are wary of the way companies and apps use and misuse our private information. Facebook and Twitter are common offenders. Last week the…
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FTC settlements protect consumers
December 17, 2019
By Katie Ritchie Every month it seems like news breaks of another big scam or data breach. This week I wanted to focus on some positive news. First is…
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Google gathering your health data
December 13, 2019
By Katie Ritchie Have you heard about “Project Nightingale?” It’s not a covert military operation. It’s the name of the partnership between tech giant Google and Ascension. one of…
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SIOS Technology celebrates 20 years pioneering the advancement of IT Resilience for critical applications
December 10, 2019
Celebration hosted at the Columbia Museum of Art SIOS Technology Corp., an industry pioneer in providing IT Resilience through intelligent application availability, today marked its 20th anniversary since its founding.…
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ACL Airshop promotes four key executives
December 10, 2019
GREENVILLE, SC – ACL Airshop recently promoted four key executives to senior leadership positions. ACL Airshop is a technology-driven market leader in products, services, and ULD logistics and leasing solutions…
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Immedion announces new Manager of Technical Architecture
December 5, 2019
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced the hiring of Kevin Walker as Manager of Technical Architecture. In this role, Kevin will oversee…
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Beware dangerous phone chargers
December 3, 2019
By Katie Ritchie It has happened to all of us. You’re out and about and realize your phone is running low. It’s especially common when you’re traveling. Airport waiting…
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Do Not Call Registry data book released
November 25, 2019
By Katie Ritchie Over the last year, robocalls have been a popular Tech Talk topic. One of the resources I mentioned for stopping telemarketers was the Do Not Call…
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Simplify cooking and grocery shopping
November 19, 2019
By Katie Ritchie Have you planned your Thanksgiving menu? How about your holiday meal grocery shopping list? If you still need to work on it, there are free apps…
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Just hang up on a robot
November 13, 2019
By Katie Ritchie If you’ve been bombarded by more robocalls than usual in the last 2 months, you aren’t alone. A reader emailed to report he has gotten calls…
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ScanSource, Inc. names new Board Member
November 12, 2019
Dede Ramoneda brings information technology expertise and Fortune 500 leadership to the Board ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading provider of technology products and solutions, announced the appointment of Dorothy…
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Immedion hires Roy Acosta as Marketing Associate
November 12, 2019
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced today the hiring of Roy Acosta as Marketing Associate. In his new role, Roy will help…
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Immedion promotes Trent Kenelly and Brooks Neal
November 7, 2019
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, is pleased to announce the promotions of Trent Kenelly and Brooks Neal. Trent Kenelly has been promoted…
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SC vulnerable to ID theft, fraud
November 6, 2019
By Katie Ritchie Identity theft and fraud are serious issues. From January 1, 2005, to August 31, 2019, there have been 10,818 breaches. That comes out to 1.6 billion…
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Ellipsis Technologies announces WordPress form spam protection
October 30, 2019
Ellipsis Technologies announces today the release additional features for their WordPress Human Presence TM security plugin specifically designed for WordPress and focused on combating form spam for WordPress site owners.…
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Kopis grabs number 13 spot on the SC Fastest Growing Company list
October 30, 2019
Leading software developer Kopis has landed on the list of the state’s fastest growing companies at the thirteenth spot. Now in its 18th year, the SC TOP 25 Fastest Growing…
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iPads, iPhones need software updates
October 29, 2019
By Katie Ritchie Do you have an iPhone or iPad with WiFi and cellular service? If your device was made in 2012 or earlier, you need to update your…
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UofSC Law Cybersecurity webinar to focus on fighting cybercrime – Oct. 29
October 24, 2019
Coinciding with Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the University of South Carolina School of Law is hosting a webinar on Tuesday, Oct. 29 from 12:30 – 2 p.m., featuring federal law enforcement…
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Secure your accounts
October 22, 2019
By Katie Ritchie This week’s Cybersecurity Month topic is multi-factor authentication (MFA). It’s a mouthful to say, but a simple idea. Think of it as another level of security.…
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Keep devices safe while traveling
October 15, 2019
By Katie Ritchie October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, so I’m sharing tips for traveling safely with your devices. Keep this list on hand when traveling during the holidays.…
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VC3 celebrates National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October 15, 2019
VC3 is celebrating National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) during the month of October. Observed every October, NCSAM was created by the Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security…
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New phishing scams are here
October 8, 2019
By Katie Ritchie October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. For the rest of October I’ll be sharing information on cyberthreats and how you can avoid them. This week is…
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Make your iPhone battery last
October 4, 2019
By Katie Ritchie The last in this series of battery boosting tips is for the iPhone. I saved the iPhone for last because iOS 13 released an update September 24.…
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ScanSource names Chief Revenue Officer
October 1, 2019
John Eldh brings proven leadership to drive sales growth and partner experience at ScanSource ScanSource, Inc., a leading provider of technology products and solutions, announced John Eldh has joined the…
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You can boost battery life of Pixel 3
September 24, 2019
By Katie Ritchie Last week I shared ways to extend Note10 battery life. This week features tips to boost Pixel 3 battery life. Many of these tips also apply…
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Immedion hires Cory Waggoner as Virtual CIO (vCIO)
September 24, 2019
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced today the addition of Cory Waggoner as Virtual CIO (vCIO) for their Charleston Managed Services team.…
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Trident Tech earns national cybersecurity designation
September 23, 2019
Trident Technical College has been designated a national Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CD) through academic year 2024. The college is the first two-year college in South…
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Tips to boost Note10 battery
September 17, 2019
By Katie Ritchie Last week I shared ways to extend your Windows 10 laptop battery life. This week I’m sharing tips to boost your Samsung Galaxy Note10. Have a…
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Immedion welcomes Scott Edwards to Managed Services team in Charleston
September 13, 2019
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced the hiring of Scott Edwards as a Managed Services Engineer. In his new role, Scott will…
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Extend your laptop battery life
September 11, 2019
By Katie Ritchie Does your laptop battery last long enough? Most folks answer that with an enthusiastic “no,” regardless of what device they mean. In this series, I’ll share…
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Kopis’s Wentzel named to Greenville’s Best & Brightest 2019
September 11, 2019
Kevin Wentzel, the chief operating officer at Kopis, has been named to Greenville Business Magazine’s 2019 Best and Brightest 35 and under. For 25 years, the Best & Brightest 35…
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Kopis and American Cancer Society are teaming up for Real Men Wear Pink TopGolf Tournament
September 5, 2019
The annual American Cancer Society Real Men Wear Pink campaign is taking a new swing in October 2019. Kopis and the local chapter of American Cancer Society have come together…
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