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    Upgrading to GRC 12: A Race Against Time!
    It seems as if we are in a constant race against time to ensure our software stays within the mainstream maintenance window – most notable as of late is the sunsetting of SAP ERP (ECC) 6.0. While organizations may be at varying steps on their S/4HANA journey, we encourage them to not lose sight of their GRC application reaching the end of its mainstream maintenance December 31 of this year…
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    Plan Ahead: 5 Best Practices for the Switch to Oracle Cloud
    It’s a fairly typical scenario: a company’s executive team has agreed to make the move from Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) to Oracle Cloud and all eyes turn to Finance and IT leadership to make it happen. A project this significant and complex can be overwhelming, and with so many critical tasks happening simultaneously, it is not uncommon to overlook key activities. To ensure organizations do not…
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    It’s Time to Take a Critical Look at the Security of Your IoT Devices . . . Now!
    This was originally published as a Protiviti Flash Report on February 28, 2020. Researchers at Singapore University of Technology and Design uncover major security vulnerabilities that could expose thousands of IoT devices to cyberattack IoT Vulnerabilities on the Rise A recently discovered set of Bluetooth-related vulnerabilities could mean thousands of IoT devices are vulnerable to attack…
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    Quantum Computing May Be A Reality Sooner Than You Think
    On March 3, Honeywell published a paper claiming a new quantum computing technique which can dramatically increase the rate of future developments.  Quantum computing power is often described by the metric “quantum volume,” which is a measure of quantum bits or “qubits,” as well as their connectivity and gate and measurement errors. Honeywell uses trapped ions to create their qubits,…
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    The Top Four Data Privacy Trends to Watch in 2020 – Part 1
    This two-part series takes a detailed look at what’s ahead this year in data privacy, including trends around the world and what next steps should be taken to stay ahead of the ever-changing privacy landscape. To learn more about how we can support your organization, visit our data privacy consulting page. Data, often considered to be the “oil of the digital world,” is now considered the…
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    The Top Four Data Privacy Trends to Watch in 2020 – Part 2
    This two-part series takes a detailed look at what’s ahead this year in data privacy, including trends around the world and what next steps should be taken to stay ahead of the ever-changing privacy landscape. Yesterday, we looked at global trends in data privacy legislation. To learn more about how we can support your organization, visit our data privacy consulting page. Transparency and…
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    Microsoft Dynamics Security – AX 2012 vs. D365 Finance (Part 1)
    As support for Dynamics AX nears its end,* more and more organizations are considering upgrading to Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance (D365 Finance). Understandably, this transition will come with many functional and technical changes – some of which involve maintaining application security. In this two-part blog series, we will explore the high-level differences in security features between AX…
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    Leading Practices for a Well-Maintained SAP BusinessObjects System
    Managing the SAP BusinessObjects (BOBJ) environment is important to keeping systems healthy and stable. Without a stable environment, the business will be at risk of more system outages, resulting in delayed reporting.  While supporting BOBJ environments for multiple clients, I’ve managed to try and implement both in-house and third-party solutions for auditing. Here is what I’ve learned:…
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    Working Remotely? Microsoft Teams can Help
    Join us for a free on-demand webinar: Your Virtual Workplace: Leveraging Microsoft Teams for Your Remote Workforce. Click here to register. Working remotely may seem ideal to most people. You’re working in the comfort of your own home with no commute and no dress code. Some say they are more productive with fewer office distractions. But, staying engaged with colleagues and effectively…
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    Microsoft Dynamics Security – AX 2012 vs. D365 Finance (Part 2)
    Welcome back to this two-part blog series about the high-level differences in security features between AX 2012 and D365 Finance. Last week, in Part 1, we discussed the Dynamics security model and a couple of notable changes in the way security is managed. In this post, we will explore changes to the user interface that are helpful for understanding and troubleshooting security.…
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