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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Be wary of stalkerware
September 3, 2019
By Katie Ritchie Jesse’s ex-boyfriend had always been difficult. He called it “over-protective because he cared.” Her family called him controlling. He wanted to know where she was and…
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SafeShowings App selected to participate in The Harbor Entrepreneur Center Program
August 30, 2019
SafeShowings, a mobile app created to deter crimes committed against real estate professionals and homeowners, is one of seven area businesses selected to participate in The Harbor Entrepreneur Center’s Accelerator…
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New equipment grant gives Furman faculty, students a look inside molecules
August 30, 2019
Furman University has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) grant to acquire a 500 MHz nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometer for interpreting the composition of molecules.…
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Kopis named one of the South Carolina’s Fastest Growing companies
August 30, 2019
Kopis, a leading software development company, has been named one of the 25 fastest growing companies in South Carolina. Now in its 18th year, the SC TOP 25 Fastest Growing…
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Samsung announces $100,000 donation to Columbia’s Fisher House
August 28, 2019
This is the largest donation given to the Columbia Fisher House to date Samsung’s Vice President of Strategic Communications, Megan Pollock, announced a $100,000 donation to the forthcoming Fisher House…
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AirDrop settings may put phone at risk
August 27, 2019
By Katie Ritchie Is your iPhone open to files from strangers? If you’re an Apple products user, you may have used a feature called AirDrop. It’s a handy filesharing…
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New tech may prevent hot car deaths
August 20, 2019
By Katie Ritchie Each year infants, children, and pets are in danger during the summer months. The National Safety Council reports that 32 children have died so far in…
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South Carolina native, Justin Evans, named PC Matic Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing
August 14, 2019
PC Matic, the world’s only 100% American-made anti-virus software, announced that it has appointed Justin Evans, who formerly served as the company’s Vice President of Government Sales, as the company’s…
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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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