IsAware From InterSoft Associates

Counseling in Schools does the important work of empowering and "awakening possibilities" with strength-based counseling programs for children and families across New York City. In today's episode we'll meet Finance Director Lew Bader and learn more about the challenges and opportunities of Counseling in Schools and how InterSoft Associates helps their counselors and programs with custom software solutions that increase efficiency, save time, and maybe more importantly keep counselors doing their work instead of wrangling technology and software to file reports. Plus, learn why Lew has engaged InterSoft Associates in every professional position he's been in for decades.

Microsoft Access is, for many database consultants, developers and even small and mid-market businesses, the introduction to databases and database management. Like a lot of legacy software in need of upgrading and migrating, depending on Access for too long can cause problems. In today's episode we dive into why most businesses should migrate from Access to platforms more suitable for innovation, growth, business needs and future potential. Along the way we uncover why our developer-radar goes off when companies approach us with Access databases and a custom solution might be the most cost and time effective way ahead.

Gathering or mining as much data as you can in your business helps you have options when it comes time to put that data to use. In today's episode we're exploring just that - your business. Learn some essential approaches to leveraging your data the "right" way. Explore why you'd take action, why what works for one company may not work for you, and why it's critical that you put somebody on your team or project that understands data and how to maximize its potential for your success.

Some companies have fully developed Business Intelligence (BI) initiatives while others could be doing much more with their data. Still others might have adopted Business Intelligence practices and not even know it! In today's episode we're removing some mystery around why Business Intelligence is important to your business and how the data you're probably already collecting can be used to help you make more insightful decisions. We explore some methods for developing Business Intelligence, like data mining, how to consider key performance indicators (KPI's) when applied to BI, and we share some powerful examples of how data and BI can help shape strategic direction.

Are automated, Do-It-Yourself solutions the right path to data migration in your company? Can't the built-in migration wizards help you easily move to .NET or other, newer technologies? Today we're exploring common obstacles and pitfalls to avoid in making data migrations, and how sometimes a focus on tools available can actually cause a business to lose focus on the larger vision.

There can be valid reasons for not migrating software, systems and databases to the cloud or to updated, upgraded systems. But too often companies put off migration not for strategic considerations, but because they're comfortable or complacent. In today's episode we're exploring how not migrating can hurt your ability to innovate and modernize, ultimately hurting your bottom line. Especially if not migrating is thought of as a cost savings tactic, learn how putting it off can actually be costing you money.

In today's episode we're joined by Gus Patakakis, CEO of Long Island Server Solutions. L.I. Server Solutions is a Managed Service Provider (MSP) and "much more", offering "cradle to grave" Managed IT and consulting solutions. Gus shares the unique aspects and challenges companies are facing today where Managed IT and consulting is essential, the security mindset all companies (even small businesses) must adopt, and how partnering with InterSoft Associates has helped Long Island Server Solutions meet demand with confidence.

In today's episode we're exploring important considerations your business should put top of mind when migrating your data to the cloud. A key advantage of migrating to the cloud is access - data is available anytime, anywhere, and to people or integrated technologies that serve you best. Learn how to navigate three crucial aspects before you start migration: Understanding scope, confidence in key stakeholders and partners, and continuity - keeping data processes going even in the midst of migration.

When Microsoft's business solutions application Power Apps was involved in the leak of over 38 Million data records - including some from Microsoft itself - a focus was put on the potential hazards of "DIY" development. In today's episode we're exploring ways businesses gain an advantage when partnering with a custom software developer who can help them build something specific to their business, growth goals and integration needs.

With outdated software usually comes outdated technologies, which can put your company at risk for security breaches, data loss, and lost productivity. In today's episode we're exploring these dangers in-depth, including how the custom experience can be compromised when old technology is still running mission-critical aspects of a company. If you haven't updated software (or hardware) at your company for some time, perhaps as a cost-savings tactic, this episode will shed light on just how expensive some mistakes can be.