The Real Key to 5G and How It Works
Radio components have a role. Yes, radio.
By Rick Richardson
technology
SURVEY: 54% of IT Is Outsourced
17% is DIY. Yikes.
By Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley
The Accounting Firm Operations and Technology Survey
How to Secure Your Wi-Fi Network
Do you know your router’s encryption status?
By Rick Richardson
Flexible Film Converts Any Light into Clean Energy
Applications range from semi-trucks to outdoor furniture.
By Rick Richardson
SURVEY: Communication Plan Is to Stay the Course
Only 11% subscribe to communication services.
By Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley
The Accounting Firm Operations and Technology Survey
SURVEY: Phone, Email Tied for Client Communication
Portals used by 53 percent.
By Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley
The Accounting Firm Operations and Technology Survey
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Five Top Tech Trends for 2021
Buzzwords that took a back seat to the pandemic are returning.
By Rick Richardson
2020 was a disruptive year for the tech industry – accelerating developments that may have taken three to five years to implement to everyday use almost overnight.
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Given these developments, here are five tech industry trends we’ll see within the next 11 months:
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SURVEY: Merger? Maybe
Nearly half of firms say they’re thinking about it.
By Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley
The Accounting Firm Operations and Technology Survey
Deliver Internal Reports Digitally
Yes, even to the owners.
By Roman H. Kepczyk
Improving firm efficiency means that the owners have to get on board. One of the more obvious opportunities is the delivery of the firm’s own financial reports. Many firms still print a hard copy of the monthly financials and distribute them to each owner, many of whom physically store these documents in a binder or drawer in their office.
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Most firms consider these documents confidential and yet copies are distributed throughout the office, many of which are not secured. A better solution is to set up an “owner’s drawer” on the firm’s portal or document management system and post one copy of the monthly financial statements when they are ready.
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