COVID-19 strategies

Virtual Breakfast Series: Cybersecurity in Today’s New Normal

August 4, 2020

The Arizona Technology Council’s August 2020 Breakfast Speaker Series event on cybersecurity featured a a distinguished panel of experts, including security experts Frank Dickson and Craig Robinson of International Data Corporation (IDC) and Chief Information Security Officer Brian Blakely of Cosant Cyber Security, who shared valuable insight and strategies to prevent a widespread digital shutdown happening at your company. Moderated by Moderated by Cosant Cyber Security’s Vice President of Customer Success Mark Kirstein, it was a fantastic discussion and well worth a listen.

Commercial Real Estate Group of Tucson helps you navigate your lease terms

July 31, 2020

As the country reopens and business activity gradually resumes, commercial landlords and tenants are left with much uncertainty about the risk of a “second wave” of COVID-19 or another pandemic. Commercial Real Estate Group of Tucson understands the evolving situation and has produced some recommendations for parties who are dealing with current leases or thinking about entering new ones.

ASU’s Biodesign Institute rolls out new Covid-19 test

July 6, 2020

The Biodesign Institute said it has been working with Gov. Doug Ducey and his team to make sure everyone is on the same page to try to curtail the surge. A goal of this new test is to get more young people comfortable with the idea of testing, as they are making up most of the new coronavirus cases in the state.

Jennings Strouss PLC: What to do when an employee tests positive for Covid-19

June 17, 2020

How should a positive test scenario be managed at a worksite? Answering this question involves, among other things, an intersection of OSHA and Centers for Disease Control guidelines, an interpretation of those guidelines, and some subjective analysis.

How to keep remote employees engaged during COVID-19

June 12, 2020

Keeping your employees engaged and connected while working remotely can be tough during a pandemic, but it’s even more essential to let your employees know they’re valued and integral to the business during these tough times.

The Paycheck Protection Program is now law

June 6, 2020

The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (PPPFA) is intended to make it easier for Borrowers to maximize loan forgiveness.  The PPP loan program still has funds available!  View a list of participating lenders and get started today!

Digital Air Strike launches text-messaging service that incorporates AI

May 25, 2020

As the Covid-19 pandemic has forced small businesses to shift their hours and focus on communication with clients, Scottsdale-based Digital Air Strike is rolling out a text messaging service that allows companies to communicate with their customers that incorporates artificial intelligence.

Panel discussion: Cybersecurity strategies to avoid scams during the pandemic and beyond

May 21, 2020

The Arizona Technology Council held a virtual panel discussion featuring cybersecurity experts Frank Grimmelmann and Anthony Dezilva. Many businesses, organizations and employees are currently adapting to an ever-changing economic outlook in the current business climate. With so much going on, cybersecurity may not top of mind. But it should be a top priority. Moderated by Arizona Technology Council CEO Steve Zylstra, it was a fantastic discussion and well worth a listen.

Medtech Virtual Roundtable: Managing and mitigating risk in medical technology

May 20, 2020

How M3 Commercial Moving & Logistics keeps employees, customers safe amid pandemic

May 19, 2020

May is National Moving Month, and for many families and businesses moving can cause some headaches, even without the crisis caused by Covid-19 pandemic. The Phoenix Business Journal was given a behind-the-scenes look as to the changes that M3 Commercial Moving & Logistics has since made to protect both staff and the clients during the pandemic.