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Blue & Co.'s December 2020 Webinars | Free webinars | Financial services and consulting | PPP | Paycheck Protection Program Webinar | Manufacturing Webinars | Cybersecurity Webinars

Blue & Co. December 2020 Webinars

It’s webinar season at Blue & Co., LLC.! Check out all of our upcoming events for the week of December, 14. Monday, December 14 Panel Discussion Regarding Paycheck Protection Program […]

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New DoD Cybersecurity Requirements for the Construction Industry | Department of Defense | Webinar Construction |

On-Demand Webinar: New DoD Cybersecurity Requirements for the Construction Industry

This session was presented on both December 9 and December 17 from Noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. During both sessions, Tom Skoog, Cybersecurity & Data Management Practice Leader, and Doug […]

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Importance of Data in Industry 4.0 | Manufacturing | Industry 4.0

On-Demand Webinar: Importance of Data in Industry 4.0

Join Us! On Tuesday, December 15, Tom Skoog, Cybersecurity & Data Management Practice Leader, and Stephen Stringer, CPA, led a discussion on Industry 4.0 and how manufacturers can best collect, […]

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Gold lock on a laptop keyboard | FBI Warns Ransomware Attacks Threaten US Healthcare System | IT Consulting Services | Healthcare Consulting Services | Blue and Co. LLC

FBI Warns Ransomware Attacks Threaten US Healthcare System

Health systems are being warned by federal officials that cybercriminals are preparing to unleash a wave of ransomware attacks designed to lock up hospital information systems, which could hurt patient […]

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NFP Cybersecurity Risks

Is Your NFP Organization at Risk?

Cyber Security Vulnerabilities In light of the recent Blackbaud data breach, we are reminded of the importance of ensuring your data is secure and being aware of cybersecurity vulnerabilities. What […]

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Podcast: How Manufacturers can Fight Cyberattacks

Podcast: How Manufacturers can Fight Cyberattacks

Tom Skoog, principal and Cybersecurity and Data Management Leader at Blue & Co., sat down with the Ohio CPA Society to discuss cyber security in the manufacturing industry. Tom discussed […]

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Remote working webinar

On-Demand Webinar: Working Remotely & Securely: Best Practices & Lessons Learned

In the current climate, more organizations are being forced into remote work scenarios, whether or not they’re ready. We put together this webinar to discuss best practices and lessons learned […]

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Construction and Engineering Use Cases for Robotic Process Automation

Construction and Engineering Use Cases for Robotic Process Automation

Robotic Process Automation, or RPA, is the use of software tools or modern-day programming languages to partially or fully automate human activities that are manual, rules-based, and repetitive. Below are […]

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Food and Beverage Industry Use Cases for Robotic Process Automation

Food and Beverage Industry Use Cases for Robotic Process Automation

Robotic Process Automation, or RPA, is the use of software tools or modern-day programming languages to partially or fully automate human activities that are manual, rules-based, and repetitive. Below are […]

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Manufacturing Use Cases for Robotic Process Automation

Manufacturing Use Cases for Robotic Process Automation

Robotic Process Automation, or RPA, is the use of software tools or modern-day programming languages to partially or fully automate human activities that are manual, rules-based, and repetitive. Below are […]

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Getting Started with Robotic Process Automation

Getting Started with Robotic Process Automation

The business information technology landscape has seen many changes and developments over the last 50 years, since a large accounting firm implemented the first business application (payroll) at GE Appliance […]

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Are Patient Records Safer Now Than Before HIPAA Became Law

Are Patient Records Safer Now Than Before HIPAA Became Law?

Since HIPAA was originally signed into law in 1996, it has seen five major changes, each intended to make patient information “more safe.” Recently, some clients have been asking us […]

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Aligning IT Strategy with Business Objectives for agriculture organizations

Aligning IT Strategy with Business Objectives for Agriculture Organizations

As with many industries, the agriculture industry and its cooperatives are beginning to see dramatic changes in how technology can enable aspects of many business processes, soil and crop analysis, […]

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Webinars

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Building a Secure Future: Cybersecurity Strategies for the Modern Construction Firm

By Matt Mitchell, CPA, CCIFP, Manager at Blue & Co. The construction industry is undergoing a significant digital shift. As more firms begin to adopt cloud platforms, mobile tools, and […]

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cost management strategies for manufacturers

Maximizing Profitability: Key Cost Management Strategies for Manufacturers

By Joe Nett, CPA, Manager at Blue & Co. LLC In today’s fast-paced manufacturing environment, managing costs efficiently is vital for staying competitive and driving long-term success. By adopting strategic […]

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QuickBooks Desktop No Longer Available for New Subscriptions after July 2024

By Nancy Orben, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. Intuit has announced an official cutoff date for new purchases of QuickBooks Desktop. How does this effect you? If your […]

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Blue & Co. Offers Expertise to Organizations Affected by QuickBooks Point of Sale Discontinuation

By Nancy Orben, CPA, Senior Manager, Laura Philpot, Senior Accountant, Client Accounting Services, and Lisa Totten, Senior Accounting Specialist at Blue & Co. Is your business feeling the impact of […]

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Cybersecurity Risks in the Manufacturing Industry

By Thomas Skoog, CISA, CISSP, Principal at Blue & Co. The manufacturing industry has seen a larger increase in the number of cyber attacks and data breaches than any other […]

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The Importance of Incident Response Plans – Lessons Learned

By: Tom Skoog, Cybersecurity & Data Management Practice Leader “Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.”  Sir Winston Churchill This is our fifth and final […]

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