Posted on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 9:30 am CDT - Featured
As a premier Houston IT consulting company, AVATAR Managed Services offers a comprehensive range of services to support a business with its information technology needs, ranging from cybersecurity compliance through to a strategy to move away from a data center and beyond. Every company is unique and yet increasingly businesses across multiple business sectors have IT-related themes in common, two of which are dependence on information technology in order to carry out day-to-day operations and the need to protect and safeguard client data from cyberattacks and attempts to steal that data. A proactive IT strategy helps a business budget for the future with step-by-step enhancements to keep the company ahead of cyber threats while simultaneously upgrading infrastructure and harnessing cutting-edge IT tools and programs to automate repetitive tasks and monitoring.
As Houston cybersecurity solution providers, AVATAR Managed Services have extensive experience across industry sectors including law firms, manufacturing companies, healthcare facilities, banking institutions, professional services, construction, engineering, energy, transport, and more. The starting point is usually a baseline IT assessment which AVATAR has developed and tuned over time to gauge the overall health of existing infrastructure technology performance and effectiveness. These indicators are quantitative and can be repeated over time to demonstrate the results of change and return on investment. A holistic approach is essential, with staff processes and procedures fully in scope for review and development. At times of stress in particular, after a cyber attack has been detected for instance, AVATAR's Computer Incident Response Team assumes command of the next actions to be taken, mitigating threats and minimizing risk moving forward in terms of cyber security, staff training, and reputation management. With IT operations a critical pillar of many businesses and with the need to have an online presence at all times, AVATARs security operations center operates 24x7x365, covering all business hours, weekends, and holidays.
Once the assessment has been translated into a roadmap and plans, the next phase is implementation. Progress can be measured and plans should always be reviewed to ensure the option initially mapped out is still the best, this is because in the rapidly changing landscape of IT, new products may be launched or prices may fluctuate. Following the implementation of improvements and even after gaining cybersecurity compliance, ongoing maintenance and proactive enhancements are a sound investment for the future of the business.
Source: AVATAR Managed Services
Posted on Monday, February 26, 2024 at 10:52 am CST - Featured
Catamount Funding, one of the premier Factoring companies in Houston TX, offers invoice factoring services to help clients grow their businesses and operate with a healthy financial balance sheet. Factoring freight bills is a major part of day-to-day operations, whereby transportation factoring, or trucking factoring as it is also known, converts accounts receivables into almost instant cash. The transaction involves converting an unpaid invoice into cash, and the cost is a small discount on the total sum. In addition to receiving funds quicker, the ongoing management of the unpaid invoice transfers to the factoring company. The factoring company then takes ownership of the follow-up actions to ensure the funds are received as expected when the invoice becomes due. Accounts receivables and unpaid invoices are common across some types of product delivery or service where delivery to the end customer is agreed with payment terms allowing for a delay before payment. This delay can range anywhere from a few days to up to three months. The cost of delivering the product or service is paid upfront, so there is an outlay that will not be canceled out by receiving the income for some time. In addition to the money being outstanding, keeping track of upcoming invoices can be a time-consuming and stressful chore. Ironically, the more successful a company is, the more financial stress it can be under as it builds up a larger sum of accounts receivables. Until the invoices are paid, the outlay and delivery costs deplete the cash available to spend. Even for business owners who plan weeks or months in advance, there will likely be a mix of predictable costs, like payroll, rent, insurance, and taxes, as well as unpredictable costs like a rise in gas prices, vehicle repairs, or the cost of hiring new staff and training them to a point where they can be productive. One major advantage of factoring outstanding invoices is the short lead time required if unexpected circumstances do arise. The application process for invoice factoring with Catamount Funding is simple, with an online application available from the website. Finance approval decisions can be expected within 48 hours. Selling invoices that are due in the future is a simple process, and when factoring invoices with Catamount Funding, a subset of outstanding invoices can be selected.
Source: Catamount Funding
Posted on Thursday, February 08, 2024 at 11:56 am CST
David Icke often referred to as a Conspiracy Theorist will be appearing on The Infinite Human Talk Show to discuss his latest book The Dream. A brilliant and well-researched literally work that explains the mechanics of how we have had consciousness entrapped in an A.I. Dream Spell. His poignant details help to SEE through the illusion and take back our power, our consciousness, and our souls!
Source: VoiceAmerica
Posted on Thursday, February 08, 2024 at 11:56 am CST
In this episode, we will discuss how to implement authentic Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. What is required to move from the intentions of DEI initiatives and racial equity to actualize meaningful impact? Tune in to New Legacy Radio, with host Christine J. Erickson, live on Tuesday, February 6th, at 10am PST/1pm EST/6pm GMT here: DEI & Race: Moving Beyond Good Intentions to Meaningful Impact
Source: VoiceAmerica
Posted on Thursday, February 08, 2024 at 11:57 am CST
Victoria Jackson, actress, comedienne and Saturday Night Live alum, will appear on the VoiceAmerica Talk Radio Network podcast Next Steps Forward with Chris Meek on Tuesday.
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Posted on Monday, February 05, 2024 at 10:16 am CST
Envoy Medical, Inc. is under investigation over potential securities laws violations in connection with certain financial statements.
Source: Shareholders Foundation, Inc.
Posted on Monday, February 05, 2024 at 10:17 am CST
Certain directors of Generac Holdings Inc are under investigation concerning potential breaches of fiduciary duties.
Source: Shareholders Foundation, Inc.
Posted on Monday, February 05, 2024 at 10:17 am CST
Gildan Activewear Inc. is under investigation over potential securities laws violations in connection with certain financial statements.
Source: Shareholders Foundation, Inc.
Posted on Monday, February 05, 2024 at 10:17 am CST
An investigation was announced concerning potential breaches of fiduciary duties by certain directors and officers of Comerica Incorporated.
Source: Shareholders Foundation, Inc.
Posted on Monday, February 05, 2024 at 10:18 am CST
An investigation was announced concerning potential securities laws violations by MiMedx Group, Inc. in connection with certain financial statements.
Source: Shareholders Foundation, Inc.
Posted on Monday, February 05, 2024 at 10:18 am CST
Certain directors of Amplitude, Inc. are under investigation over potential breaches of fiduciary duties.
Source: Shareholders Foundation, Inc.
Posted on Monday, February 05, 2024 at 10:19 am CST
Amtech Systems, Inc. is under investigation over potential securities laws violations in connection with certain financial statements.
Source: Shareholders Foundation, Inc.
Posted on Monday, February 05, 2024 at 10:19 am CST
The Shareholders Foundation announced that a deadline is coming up on February 5, 2024 in the lawsuit filed for certain investors of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL).
Source: Shareholders Foundation, Inc.
Posted on Monday, February 05, 2024 at 10:19 am CST
An investor, who purchased shares of GrafTech International Ltd. (NYSE: EAF), filed a lawsuit against GrafTech International Ltd. over alleged violations of Federal Securities Laws.
Source: Shareholders Foundation, Inc.
Posted on Monday, February 05, 2024 at 10:21 am CST
A deadline is coming up on February 5, 2024 in the lawsuit filed for certain investors of Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. (NYSE: BRBS).
Source: Shareholders Foundation, Inc.