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AZ Resilient: Connected Arizona

January 22, 2021 By FBN

Governor Doug Ducey is urging the Legislature to strongly support his proposal to invest more than $40 million in a dramatic expansion of broadband in rural Arizona. “Reliable, high-speed internet is crucial for health care, public safety, education and economic development,” said Governor Ducey. “The broadband investments from our budget will decrease the cost of commercial broadband development and accelerate high-speed connectivity to our rural communities. This ensures that more Arizonans … [Read more...] about AZ Resilient: Connected Arizona

Filed Under: Business Calendar Tagged With: Arizona, broadband, computer, Doug Ducey

Work Where You Want, When You Want

January 26, 2012 By techsuperadmin

The last decade has seen an explosion in technologies that make it possible, even easy, for knowledge workers to get things done away from the office. This “Always On” capability has been a bit of a mixed blessing – no longer can we just close our office doors for the night and be away from work. It’s hard to do that when your email chirps the phone in your pocket 24x7 but it also means we have a lot more flexibility in where (and when) we choose to get things done. Case in point: I’m using a … [Read more...] about Work Where You Want, When You Want

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: 3g wireless, computer, Connection, home, office, office doors, Phone, printer pros, remote control software, virtual private network

Maintaining Internet Security at the Office

November 4, 2011 By Anne Minard

When Internet safety matters at local businesses, Internet Technology teams are the first stop: they can work diligently to maintain server-wide protections like firewalls and virus detection programs. Those technologies can go a long way. They block spyware and intercept emails with links that, when clicked, unleash malicious code meant to corrupt or co-opt individual computers. With appropriate firewalls and virus-catching programs, “the percentage of legitimate email verses the amount … [Read more...] about Maintaining Internet Security at the Office

Filed Under: Business Tagged With: Click, com, computer, freelance web designer, link, northern arizona healthcare, virus, virus definitions, virus detection programs, virus protection software

Maintaining Internet Security at the Office

October 19, 2011 By Anne Minard

When Internet safety matters at local businesses, Internet Technology teams are the first stop: they can work diligently to maintain server-wide protections like firewalls and virus detection programs. Those technologies can go a long way. They block spyware and intercept emails with links that, when clicked, unleash malicious code meant to corrupt or co-opt individual computers. With appropriate firewalls and virus-catching programs, “the percentage of legitimate email verses the amount … [Read more...] about Maintaining Internet Security at the Office

Filed Under: Business Tagged With: Click, com, computer, freelance web designer, link, northern arizona healthcare, virus, virus definitions, virus detection programs, virus protection software

Flag Tech Lecture on Internet Safety

September 29, 2011 By techsuperadmin

Oct. 18  6:00 p.m. Learn some of the most basic ways you can protect yourself on the internet. So many people do things that open themselves up to problems on the web without even knowing it.  Today, there are thousands of websites being hacked, security breaches, computer viruses, email scams, and identity theft that frightens people.  All of this can be minimized or even prevented by some simple techniques to keep yourself safe.  Join us for a discussion on … [Read more...] about Flag Tech Lecture on Internet Safety

Filed Under: Business Calendar Tagged With: bodin, com, computer, email scams, Flag, flagstaff central, internet safety, Safety, security breaches, theft

“Gigs for Geeks” Connecting Students with Business

September 16, 2011 By Stacey Wittig

"Gigs for Geeks" is a little-known program established by the NAU Department of Computer Science that connects students with local businesses needing computer engineering services. When local businesses and agencies like Gore, Southwest Windpower, Efficient Learning Systems, Southwest Forest Science and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) need help building a simple data-driven website, creating a more complex Web2.0 portal or writing a piece of custom software, they look to their local … [Read more...] about “Gigs for Geeks” Connecting Students with Business

Filed Under: Business Tagged With: computer, computer engineering services, computer science student, dieter otte, Engineering, job, science department chair, southwest forest science, University, work

Focus On Your Business

April 19, 2011 By techsuperadmin

Apr. 27.  Ben Schorr, CEO of Roland Schorr & Tower will discuss the latest computer shortcuts and tips.  Step by step demonstrations for making your jobs more efficient.  Schorr is a technologist for the professional consulting firm Roland Schorr & Tower with offices in Flagstaff, Los Angeles and Honolulu.  11:30-1:00p.m. at the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce. Pre register at 928 774-4505     … [Read more...] about Focus On Your Business

Filed Under: Business Calendar Tagged With: amp tower, Business, computer, computer shortcuts, consulting, flagstaff chamber of commerce, schorr, Step, step demonstrations, technologist

Check It Out – Libraries A Central Gathering Place

February 22, 2011 By Sara Presler

In these trying times, it may seem difficult to find ways to entertain or educate yourself and your children on a limited budget. Look no further! The Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library and the East Flagstaff Community Library both have tons of free stuff to check out and plenty of activities designed to educate, inform and entertain. The City of Flagstaff collaborates with Coconino County to maximize limited resources into one library system. This partnership gives our … [Read more...] about Check It Out – Libraries A Central Gathering Place

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: book discussion groups, cds videos dvds, central gathering place, community, computer, free computer sessions, home, percent, Place, wireless internet connection

Best/Worst Jobs List Reflects Employment Trends

February 22, 2011 By Brandy White

According to CareerCast.com and the 2011 Jobs Rated Report, the title of America’s Best Job goes to Software Engineer. This continues to be on trend with previous years where the majority of professions ranked among the best required expertise in the fields of math, science or technology. However, this year’s top pick is the result of two emerging technological industries, web applications and cloud computing (location-independent computing). Since software engineers are involved in the … [Read more...] about Best/Worst Jobs List Reflects Employment Trends

Filed Under: Business, Local News Tagged With: best worst jobs, computer, computer operating systems, core criteria, Jobs, john hyde, software, technology, technology graduates, work

Older Workers Striving to Learn New Technologies

December 4, 2010 By Cecile LeBlanc

  "I need help uploading job applications.” “I didn’t know Excel, so I didn’t get hired.”  These are common refrains heard from older workers, age 55 and up, who are currently searching for employment.   “They are intimidated by the computer,” said Jo Ann Kuruc, career skills instructor at Yavapai College. “Many times they weren’t working on computers at their former jobs, but now, most employers even require filling … [Read more...] about Older Workers Striving to Learn New Technologies

Filed Under: Sedona Tagged With: career, computer, filling out applications, job, job clubs, job seekers, new experiences, program experience

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