Posts by Chris Swinson
Microsoft Teams Features to Love
As many teams with remote operations lean on technology now more than ever, 91% of U.S. businesses are using Microsoft Teams to remain competitive, productive, and secure while operating in the digital space.
And with Valentine’s Day right around the corner, what time could be better than to share why millions of people are loving Microsoft’s newest communication platform.
Read MoreThrive Y’all | John Upchurch | Building Babies’ Brains | Ep 22
Did you know 52% of children in Gwinnett County aren’t ready for Kindergarten when the time comes?
In this episode of Thrive Y’all, Rocket IT shines a spotlight on the Building Babies’ Brains to hear how John Upchurch and his team are ensuring that Gwinnett’s youngest residents are ready to thrive when kindergarten arrives.
Read MoreRocket IT Business Podcast | Neil Stevens | Creating Remarkable Experiences | Ep. 21
On this episode of the Rocket IT Business Podcast, we have the pleasure of speaking with one of the banking industry’s most admirable leaders, Neil Stevens.
Having served as Oconee State Bank’s President and CEO for the last four years, Neil and his team have carefully crafted an organization that generates remarkable experiences for the communities it serves.
Read MoreNew Exploit | How to Know if Your iPhone Was Hacked
On January 26, 2021, Apple published patch notes that provided insight into three software vulnerabilities that, when daisy-chained together, could give hackers complete control over iPhones and iPads running iOS 14.3 or older.
Read MoreCase Story | Financial Spear Phishing
In 2020, phishing scams involving payment and invoice fraud increased by 112%. But as the social engineering behind these attacks becomes more complex, here’s how one business refused to become a part of the statistic and trained its finance department to become a team of cybersecurity experts.
Read MoreThrive Y’all | Raymer Sale & Annie Valenty | Red, Blue, & You | Ep 21
From teachers to first responders, countless heroes in the Gwinnett County community continue to step up when needed most.
So, in this episode of Thrive Y’all, we’re shining the spotlight on Red, Blue & You, an event that’s sole purpose is to honor the feats of these individuals.
Read MoreThrive Y’all | Lisa Anders | Collaboration in Tourism | Ep 20
Ensuring Gwinnett County remains a destination for conventions, sporting events, travel, and the film industry is no small feat. But time and time again, Lisa Anders and her team at Explore Gwinnett find new ways to grow the area’s reputation for dining, events, and recreational opportunities.
Read MoreRocket IT Business Podcast | Craig Haynie | Mastering the Pivot | Ep. 20
With a constant drive to innovate and tackle new challenges, CablesandKits CEO, Craig Haynie has become a master of building businesses; helping his online business grow and overcome various challenges since its launch in 2001. And now, in the wake of the COVID pandemic, Craig has once again found new ways to build on the impressive capabilities of his team and online platform.
Read MoreThrive Y’all | Jamie Hamilton | Educational & Therapeutic Programming | Ep 19
When it comes to education, teaching students the value of patience, tolerance, and compassion can sometimes be overlooked. In this episode of Thrive Y’all, we shine a spotlight on the Special Needs Schools of Gwinnett’s, Jamie Hamilton to hear what his team is doing to provide both educational and therapeutic programming in 2021.
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