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Migration to Skype for Business Server 2019 – Phase 6 (part 6)
Hello again! Welcome back to Phase 6 of 8 in our migration to Skype for Business Server 2019. Last time we added the Edge Server role to our deployment. In this blog we’ll be making the big move from pilot to production! Don’t be scared though, because we’ll be discussing everything you’ll need to set […]
Migration to Skype for Business Server 2019 – Phase 5 (part 5)
Welcome back for Phase 5! In phase 4 we moved some users over to the pilot pool. Today we’ll be taking things a step further by deploying an Edge Server role in our pilot pool. If you haven’t seen the blog articles on Phases 1-4, you can check them out here! However, if you’ve been […]
Financial Statements and Disclosures under CECL
Entities must first include the new CECL disclosures in their financial statements and regulatory reports (e.g., the quarterly call report), commencing with the aforementioned effective dates. There is no separate filing requirement for CECL. The structure and granularity of an entity’s income statement and balance sheet does not to change, as the details of the […]
Working with the Data Lake Aggregator – Standards and Templates
In my previous blog, I described the concept of an “Information Catalog” and how it plays a vital role in ensuring communication between the Data Lake Aggregator and Suppliers and Consumers is efficient and effective due to the common language that it provides. I also included the following diagram as an example of how the […]
Migration to Skype for Business Server 2019 – Phase 4 (part 4)
We’re half way there! Today we discuss phase 4 of 8 on our migration to Skype for Business Server 2019. In this article we’ll be discussing moving test users to your pilot pool that you have already, planned, prepared, and deployed! If you are just tuning in for the first time, check out my blog […]
Minimum Viable Product (MVP) May Not Be Maximum Value
In software development, the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is the quickest time to release for something useful. All these words are loaded: “quickest,” “release,” and “useful.” Noting that development is a change, the definition [of a one-time] MVP depends on your planned current vs. future business state. Yes, I emphasize that your MVP vision depends […]
Migration to Skype for Business Server 2019 – Phase 3 (part 3)
Hi there! Welcome back to part 3 of 8 in our migration to Skype for Business Server 2019! In the last two phases we planned and prepared for the migration. This time, we’ll get our hands dirty by taking our first steps in deploying the Skype for Business Server 2019 pilot pool. Also, if you […]
Migration to Skype for Business Server 2019 – Phase 2 (part 2)
Welcome back! Today we’ll be discussing the second phase of your migration to Skype for Business Server 2019. If you are just joining us for the first time I’d recommend back tracking to my Phase 1 blog article. In the first phase we planned and now in this phase we will begin preparing for the […]
Migration to Skype for Business Server 2019 – Phase 1 (part 1)
Skype for Business Server 2019 was recently released for preview on 7/24/18. With this release comes a plethora of information on what is included in this revision, what changes were made, and possibly the most important thing, how to migrate from Lync Server 2013 or Skype for Business Server 2015 to Skype for Business Server […]
CECL Model Alternatives
CECL requires loss estimates to include relevant information about past events, current condition and reasonable and supportable forecasts using both internal and external information, including a range of qualitative and quantitative factors. Estimates of expected credit losses must consider information related to the borrower’s creditworthiness, the issuer’s underwriting practices, and the current and forecasted direction […]
Visibility and Value in the Healthcare Performance
Healthcare practitioners must untangle the complex relationship of data analytics in order to provide a proper value for patients. Visibility To ensure that patients receive the best care possible, healthcare teams must continuously monitor the performance of the healthcare facility and the daily operations. With open visibility, practitioners establish a sense of trust and with […]