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Patching is frequently overlooked or not managed consistently. However, patching your network regularly can save you from many cyberattacks.…

Having a recovery plan for natural disasters could be the difference between your business surviving or closing. Here are six steps to create a plan.…

Standing out in the senior living industry has become very difficult. To help, create an employer brand to express why people should work for you.…

Branch office operations are at a crossroad. IT must deliver cloud apps to branches, while also handling network evolution. Here's how to solve it. …

Aureon and Talari Networks partner together to discuss myths and truths about SD-WAN.…

To attract today's job seekers in this tight labor market, you need a mobile-optimized career site. Read on to learn why and how to go mobile. …

How much does your organization invest in connecting its branch offices? Here's what's driving those costs and what to do about it. …

As SD-WAN adoption grows, so does its impact. So far, the benefits include simpler cloud integration and connectivity. Read on to learn how.…

Youth Emergency Services & Shelter (YESS), Iowa's premier provider of emergency services for youth, had an immediate need for payroll and employee benefits assistance, and Aureon HR stepped up to offer a fast and effective solution. …

High costs and downtime on legacy WANs can cripple your organization. However, using a SD-WAN can be a cost-effective way to build a reliable network.…

Navion Senior Solutions knew they needed their human resources functions to be operational rather quickly, but didn't want to spend the time or the money to build their own HR department. Instead, they began to look for organizations that could offer a scalable HR infrastructure to help them through the transition period of newly acquired communities. Ultimately, they chose to work with Aureon. …

While DHI Group, Inc. does most of its recruiting itself, they needed extra help filling contract and contract-to-hire positions. DHI Group, Inc. began to look for a local staffing company that could help them hire talent for their contract positions.…

The concept of unlimited PTO sounds good in theory, but is it a good fit for your organization? Consider these tips to help you build your plan and decide if it is right for your organization. …

With SD-WAN emerging as the next-generation edge solution for service providers and enterprises, where does it go next? Here's what to expect in 2018.…

Up to $10,000 in scholarship funds to be distributed to six eligible students. Aureon is pleased to announce they have recently increased the Aureon Network Services Scholarship Program funds from $5,000 to $10,000. …

When was the last time a negative comment was posted about your organization? Your response is key. To appropriately respond, try these recommendations.…

With sexual harassment accusations dominating the news, it's important to focus on creating a culture of civility. Here are four ways to do that. …

SD-WAN and traditional WAN are both valid ways to deliver and receive network services, but how are they different? Here's a clear comparison. …

To set your organization up for recruiting success in 2018, take a look at these 12 tips for attracting top talent in a tight labor market. …

How your organization gives employee bonuses and what kind of bonuses you give are essential decisions. To help you decide on what kind of bonus program to implement at your organization, read our guide to employee bonuses. …

It's time to start thinking about whether or not you need to do end-of-year reporting for ACA. Here are some tips to make sure you're ready. …

Aureon announces Mike Rice, currently Vice President of Aureon Consulting, has been named as the new President of Aureon Consulting.…

The Police Federal Credit Union of Omaha, a member-owned, financial cooperative, was experiencing some IT challenges that were impacting the efficiency of their operations.…

If we fuel people with the wrong "work fuel" and there are performance issues, we blame them. Fueling others is a choice and it starts with us.…

When Microsoft Office 365 is mentioned, people usually think of email. But email is only one component. Here are some additional Office 365 benefits.…

You could be mentally draining your employees and angering your customers without even knowing it. Read how to solve these problems.…

There are a multitude of cyberthreats that disrupt businesses daily. To help better understand the threat landscape, here are five areas to consider.…

What are your plans for 2018? Here are six HR trends to put on your radar for the upcoming year. …

Finding top talent is harder than ever. Here are seven ways to simplify your hiring processes and navigate through the tight labor market. …

A SD-WAN can provide you with many benefits, compared to a traditional hardware-based Wide Area Network. Here are six benefits to boost your network:…

To help you keep your employees engaged during the holiday season, here are eight things to consider implementing at your organization.…

Providing great customer service is essential, but it isn't effective without understanding your customers and how they want to communicate with you.…

Here are four ideas you can implement right away that could make an immediate impact on your ability to retain the best talent for your organization.…

If you build a community, the residents will come. But what if you buy it, instead of build it? Will they still come?…

Recently, it was announced that Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) had been exploited and was extremely vulnerable. Here's what you can do about it.…

The latest ransomware bug is called Bad Rabbit, and it is, indeed, bad. Here's what it is and what to do about it.…

What makes great customer service? We explain and give tips you can implement in your organization to deliver the best customer service possible.…

One important business strategy that is often overlooked (and doesn't require millions of dollars) is intentionally hiring a diverse workforce. Here's how to do it. …

To have a reliable, secure, and fast wireless network, here are some best practices to follow. …

Providing quality customer service starts with understanding what good and bad customer service is, and evolves into practical ways to improve your service. …

Cybersecurity solutions are vital to keeping your bank and customers protected 24/7. Having a layered, defensive security approach is an effective way to do this and should include strategies focused on technology, people, and processes throughout your organization. Here are five more cybersecurity solutions that could benefit your organization. …

To help you identify how to budget for raises next year, we've provided you with several elements to factor into your planning.…

These days, everyone wants an experience. They want to be wowed and treated as though they're the most important customer. This interaction goes beyond customer service; it develops into the customer experience. What is customer experience? How is it different from customer service? Let's take a look. …

Aureon, a business solutions provider, announced they will have two of their human resources and talent recruitment experts speaking at the Greater Des Moines Partnership's Small Business Success Summit.…

Firewalls have evolved over the years. Looking back at how they began and where they are now helps you evaluate the right firewall solution. …

There are other long-term cyberattack effects you don't hear about in the news. Why? Because they develop after the news has died down. Here they are:…

While they were providing entertainment to the central Iowa area, the Playhouse realized the need for changes to be made to some critical back-office functions, including HR and technology. Instead of trying to find one partner for their HR functions and a different partner for their technology services, the Playhouse chose Aureon to handle both areas of their business. …

A few months ago, we defined 20 technology terms that can be confusing and complicated to non-IT professionals. Now, we're back with more words and phrases to help you navigate future technology discussions.…

Midwest Project Partners (MPP) has announced they are now Aureon Consulting.…

There is a great divide in the workplace that can be the root of workplace conflict and issues between leaders, managers, and their workforce: it's results-focused people vs. relationship-focused people. …

All it takes is one mistake, system failure, or unforeseen event to halt your operations. Read on for some practical steps to help reduce and/or recover from downtime and disasters. …

In today's ever-evolving world of technology, it's common for financial institutions to outsource many of their IT needs, such as banking software and systems, and day-to-day technical support for employees. In fact, utilizing a third-party provider can allow you to save time and enable you to focus on growing your business, instead of managing technology. When you're deciding on partners, you want to ensure that you're making the right choice and choosing an organization that is stable, trustworthy, and good at what they do. Here are some additional tips and questions you should use to help you select an IT service provider.…

Last year, we published a blog about the reasons why financial institutions are making the switch to the cloud. This year, we've seen that trend continue, and we want to expand upon our original blog. Here are five reasons our financial institution clients chose to make the transition to the cloud. …

What should your organization expect for health insurance rates this year? One insurance broker I spoke with this year said he is seeing health premium increases "all over the map". The ACA has affected many insurance carriers in many different ways. The only thing that seems certain is more change is on the way. …

Does your organization have an information security policy in place? If so, when was the last time you updated it? Whether you have one or not, this policy is an effective way to communicate what is acceptable in terms of how employees leverage corporate IT assets, including internet usage and web browsing. Here's how to write an effective policy. …

KidsTLC had been managing their own human resources department, but when the human resources leader left, they decided to see if there was an alternative solution to hiring a replacement. …

What happens when you aren't able to give your employees a raise or a bonus? What do you do? Do you give them nothing and say, "Maybe next year?" Believe it or not, there are ways to engage and motivate your employees without giving them a raise or a bonus. In fact, we've identified 10 effective ways you can do this without breaking the bank. …

Remote employees have come a long way. But, do they really feel like they are part of the team? Here's how to improve remote collaboration.…

What is an employer brand and how do you build it? Here are 10 steps to boost your reputation and online presence to candidates. …

Aureon, a business solutions provider, announced that they will be the security track sponsor of the Technology Association of Iowa's (TAI) Technology Summit on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at the Iowa Events Center in downtown Des Moines, Iowa.…

The last time you scrolled through your Facebook feed, how many videos did you see? I'm going to say "a lot!" as research shows that there are eight billion video views per day on Facebook. So, it shouldn't be a surprise that video recruiting is on the rise. In fact, organizations are relying on video recruiting more and more. Whether you're utilizing video for interviewing, posting about the company culture, or highlighting job descriptions, it demonstrates that you're on top of technology trends. …

Making generalizations about generations may benefit your organization, but not every millennial is going to act like a millennial, and not every baby boomer is going to fit into the baby boomer category. So, how do you make sure you're doing everything you can to attract and retain all three generations? Which attraction and retention strategies do you implement? To help you, here are three overall preferences that align with all of the generations.…

We are excited to share with you that our redesigned Aureon.com website is live! Here are some of the more noticeable changes of the new website.…

Aureon continues their expansion of business support services into the Colorado Mountain Region.…

What if you only used one technology provider for all of your on-premise and off-site IT and telecommunications needs? This could serve to eliminate the inefficiencies of using multiple providers for interconnected services. There are other benefits to using only one technology provider, and when it comes down to it, it can be very helpful to your organization in the long run. Here are a few... …

As more and more organizations adopt cloud strategies and move their physical environments into virtual cloud environments, the need for strong security increases. If you have data or applications in the cloud, ensuring you're using a secure service provider is vital and will minimize your data security risks. So, how do you ensure data security in cloud environments and remote data centers? Here are seven things to look for when identifying a cloud services provider. …

Recently, I had the opportunity to moderate panels at the InterFace Seniors Housing Midwest and Southeast conferences discussing one of the biggest challenges facing the industry: the workforce shortage. And while there is no silver bullet to this crisis, it was encouraging to see industry leaders come together and share their strategies. Here are four key takeaways from the conferences: …

There is a new, more malicious, variant of the original Locky Ransomware. It's spread by spam email that comes with a .zip attachment, containing a .js or .vsb file inside. According to reports, it's already been sent to tens of thousands of email addresses. Here are six tips to reduce the likelihood that your system would be infected with Locky Ransomware: …

It's a normal day of work, until all of a sudden, one of your employees gets injured on the job. What do you do first? What's the best way to handle the situation? If an accident ever takes place in your organization, utilize these best practices to handle the situation professionally and effectively. …

Aureon has announced the recipients of its 2017 Scholarship Program. This year, 50 highly qualified applicants competed for $5,000 in scholarship funds. Five deserving high school students were selected to receive varying amounts for demonstrating excellence in the classroom and in their community, along with their commitment to further their education in a STEM-related field.…

Employees are at the core of any business. The way we create an environment that allows for a positive employee experience can have a major impact on your bottom line. Looking at the "employee experience" the same way you look at your clients' experience gets to the core of this concept.…

By aligning your employees' goals with your business's strategic goals. You can increase your revenue and retention. Here's how to get started. …

Your employees are the lifeblood of your organization. For that reason, they should be the main focus of investment, because they are a significant component to creating greater revenue. Investing in your employees has many benefits, including increased customer loyalty and satisfaction, quality referrals, engaged employees, and, ultimately, increased revenue. …

Have you ever thought about your organization's human resources revenue strategy? Changing your current perspective on HR processes can create a real strategic advantage for your organization. HR industry research shows that organizations that use PEO services experience revenues that are eight to nine percent greater than organizations that don't. If done right, strategic HR processes can help you select the right people, develop talent, and produce the leaders of the future. …

Mentors are a powerful resource for every company. But how do you identify what employees would be good mentors? Here are a few things to look for in a mentor.…

Our world is constantly changing, evolving, and trying to level up to make daily life and business easier for everyone. This goes hand-in-hand with keeping pace with new technology. In the past few years, technology for all organizations has changed. The cloud is probably the most notable, as it has led to increased mobility, opportunity, collaboration, and security.…

Being secure and safe from breaches and cyberattacks is critical, and identifying your network's blind spots can prevent a breach from happening to your organization. Here are several network blind spots you need to be aware of to keep your organization secure. …

The Affordable Care Act (ACA, or what is also known as "Obamacare") has been in the news almost constantly over the past several weeks. Last week interest peaked when three separate bills were proposed to the Senate and all three were rejected. So, what now? …

The word "cloud" is thrown around a lot these days and is often used to describe the hosting of IT infrastructure, data, and applications within a data center. But, what's the real definition?…

The Internet of Things (IoT) and the cloud are terms and technologies that can be confusing and hard to fully understand. They've also both taken over the technology world and have drastically changed how organizations operate. However, this takeover comes with security concerns, specifically relating to securing IoT devices in the cloud. …