Are we done so soon? Well, for me this seemed all too quick but it looks like we’re in the last phase in your migration to Skype for Business Server 2019! If you are joining us for the first time, I highly recommend you check our Phases 1-7 here, as this article won’t make much […]
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Preparing for TLS 1.0/1.1 Deprecation and Why You Should Care
As you may have heard through the grape vine, TLS 1.0/1.1 will be deprecated starting October 31st, 2018. So what does that mean and why should you care? In this article we’ll discuss what this means for users of Lync/Skype for Business on-premises and Skype for Business Online and why TLS 1.2 will be mandatory going […]
Migration to Skype for Business Server 2019 – Phase 7 (part 7)
Welcome back! Or if you’re new, then welcome! In yesterday’s blog we discussed Phase 6 which included moving from a pilot to a production deployment. Today we work on sealing the deal by going over our post-migration tasks. The list of tasks is pretty extensive but we’ll be sure to cover each one in detail […]
Creating a Holistic View: Data Consolidation and Integration
The consolidation of data and integration of systems is essential to providing a holistic 360-degree view of patients and members. This view can enable a variety of activities to enhance and drive efficiency in business and clinical activities, such as increasing patient safety and the quality of care healthcare delivery organizations provide to patients. One […]
How Blockchain and Bitcoin Tech Will Fuel the Industrial IoT
Technological powerhouses bitcoin and blockchain offer the potential to collaborate with the Internet of Things (IoT), resulting in simplified connections within the industrial IoT. Through advanced implementation of blockchain and bitcoin, technology promotes a simpler way to experience life itself. Blockchain is the underlying technology in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Information contained and stored within […]
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 […]