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Transportation Company Enhances Customer Experience

At Ascend Technologies, we're thrilled to spotlight the success story of a transportation company specializing in final-mile delivery logistics solutions. Partnering together, we enabled a direct line of communication between our client and their customers.

Defending Against Advanced Cyberattacks: 3 Essential Security Solutions

At the start of the year, Microsoft detected a nation-state cyberattack on its corporate systems, highlighting the widespread impact and seriousness of these threats. After defeating the threat, Microsoft shared a blog post detailing the incident as a case study resource ...

Leveraging a Technology Solution Partner for Hardware & Software Sourcing

Managing the procurement of hardware and software can be daunting for organizations. From evaluating the myriad of available options to negotiating costs and ensuring compatibility, the complexities can divert valuable resources away from core business functions. This is ...

Salesforce Spring '24 Release

With the arrival of the spring season comes the much-anticipated Spring '24 Salesforce Release. Packed with exciting new features and enhancements, this release promises to elevate your Salesforce experience. Join us as we reveal our top 5 favorite features that stand out ...

Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM) vs Microsoft Intune: What's the Difference?

Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM), formerly System Center Configuration Manager, and Intune are popular Microsoft tools for managing and deploying software and devices in an organization. While both tools serve similar purposes, there are some key differences. ...

Microsoft Azure Cloud Cost Optimization: 7 Common Cost Drivers

Navigating cloud expenses is a critical challenge for many organizations leveraging Microsoft Azure. While Azure offers a wide range of powerful features and capabilities, managing these resources efficiently is key to avoiding spiraling costs. You can master your Azure ...

Is Salesforce Shield a Necessity?

Organizations are facing a crucial question: Is classic encryption (included with Salesforce base licenses) enough to protect sensitive data or do I need Salesforce Shield? Consider this blog your ultimate guide to unraveling the difference between classic encryption and ...

Understanding Cybersecurity: A Real-World Cybersecurity Incident Analysis

Real incidents provide the hardest and most valuable lessons. Imagine a regular workday transformed instantly into a battleground against invisible digital adversaries. This isn't a scene from a spy thriller; it's a real-life scenario that unfolded within a corporate ...

Change Your Password: The Secret to Making it Strong & Memorable

The strength of your password is often the first line of defense against cyber threats (and MFA should be the second, but more on that another time). As we continue to enhance our security measures, all of us must understand the importance of creating strong passwords. The ...

Salesforce Client Success Story: Koltin Consulting Group, Inc.

About Koltin Consulting Group, Inc. Koltin Consulting Group, Inc. (KCG) is a Chicago-based consulting firm that specializes in working with professional and financial services firms in the areas of practice growth, practice management, human capital, and mergers & ...

Transportation Tech Company Streamlines Sales Process

Salesforce Client Success Story: Hirsh Industries LLC

Cybersecurity Awareness Month Recap

As October draws to a close, we wrap up another insightful and educational Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Throughout the month, we highlighted four essential tips that form the foundation of a robust cybersecurity strategy. Let's recap the key takeaways from this important ...

3 Myths About End-of-Life Technology

In today's fast-paced digital landscape, it's no secret that technology evolves at an astonishing rate. What's "cutting-edge" today could easily become "outdated" tomorrow, and it's in this whirlwind of change that myths about end-of-life (EoL) or end-of-service (EoS) ...

End-of-Life Hardware and Software

Just like the bread you picked up from the grocery store, your hardware and software have a "best used by date" on them. You don't normally use this term for technology, but you may have heard the term "end-of-life" (EoL) when talking about technology. And just like your ...