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How to Save Money on a VOIP Upgrade If you're looking to save money on a VOIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) upgrade, there are several strategies you can consider. Here are some tips: Assess your needs and goals: Before choosing a VOIP provider and plan, it's important to assess your needs and goals for using VOIP. This will help you determine the features and services you require, which can help you avoid unnecessary costs. . Consider a cloud-based solution: Cloud-based VOIP systems, such as TrueVoIP and Highbridge Communications, offer cost savings by eliminating the need for expensive on-premise hardware and maintenance. These systems allow you to work from anywhere and can save you up to 80% off your current phone bill. . Take advantage of added features: VOIP business phone systems, like those offered by some providers, often come with added features for less than the cost of traditional phone hardware. These features can enhance productivity and efficiency, providing value for your investment. . Scalability: VOIP phone systems are scalable, meaning you can buy only what you need at the moment and avoid costly hardware upgrades when your business grows. This flexibility can save you money in the long run. . Compare providers: It's important to compare different VOIP providers to find the best pricing and service options for your needs. Consider factors such as call quality, customer support, and pricing plans to ensure you're getting the best value. Skip the hassle, contact Midatlantic B2B to get the best prices according to your budget with 0 consultation fees! 😁 Call us today to learn more! Email: [email protected] Direct Line: 469-949-6226 #voip #consulting #freeservice #budget #upgrade

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I could easily write only about the Information Commissioner’s capitulation in the face of blatant breaches of data protection law in an Essex academy school. It’s not just that the school failed to carry out a DPIA before introducing facial recognition, school “leaders” failed to consult the DPO. But at this point, the Commissioner’s refusal to enforce the law has to be priced in. Compliance with the UK GDPR is optional. But let’s assume that it’s something your organisation or client wants to do. There’s not much to learn here because the breaches are so basic. The message is comply with the headline requirements of the law; that’s what they didn’t do. But I have a more subtle message, and some of you will hate it. Every time facial recognition causes problems, the same comment is made, often by the same people. Facial recognition should be banned. Nobody should use it. If that’s how you open, prepare to be ignored. Facial recognition is embedded in shops and businesses across the UK. The main legal challenge to the technology failed to get it banned (indeed, the police force that lost the case treated it as a soft win). It’s mainstream. Even here in this limp response, the Commissioner is looking at the how, not the what. John Edwards isn’t going to ban facial recognition anywhere, anytime. So if you say it mustn’t be used, you’re going to look at odds with reality. This isn’t to say that facial recognition is good or that there isn’t a plausible case for banning it. It’s just that the technology’s increasing normalisation has to be acknowledged. But the basic problem that many FR systems are badly trained hasn’t gone away. This technology is the source of active discrimination and unfairness. The necessity of using such systems as opposed to other less intrusive systems isn’t the slam dunk that vendors will present it as. Technology is rarely disinvented. I think the best service you can do is get yourself in the room, be seen to be an enabler not a roadblock. That way, you might mitigate the worst of it. You might even persuade your organisation that the many risks and disadvantages of FR are, in a particular case, unwarranted. I know people who have done this. If you want to take a stand and draw a line, that’s none of my business. But if anything, this reprimand entrenches FR more deeply than it was before. I think we all need to work in that context. https://lnkd.in/ezmKm4zW

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Reassessing Your Planned Career Goals for 2024 to End the Year Well As 2024 progresses, it's important to reassess your career goals. Whether you're aiming for a promotion, considering a career change, or developing new skills, realigning your goals can help ensure a strong finish to the year. Here are key strategies to reassess and realign your career goals for the rest of 2024. Reflect on Your Progress Consider what you've achieved so far. Ask yourself: - Have I made significant strides toward my career goals? - What successes have I had, and what challenges have I faced? - Are there any goals I’ve overlooked or neglected? This will provide a clear picture of your accomplishments and areas needing attention. Evaluate the Relevance of Your Goals Ensure your career goals align with your long-term vision and current circumstances. Consider: - Is this goal still relevant to my career aspirations? - Does it align with my values and desired career path? - Have any changes in my industry or personal life necessitate a shift in focus? Prioritize meaningful goals and let go of those that no longer serve you. Set SMART Career Goals Revise your goals to ensure they are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound (SMART). For example, instead of "improve my skills," set a goal like "complete an online course in data analysis by November." SMART goals provide clarity and direction. Break Down Goals into Actionable Steps Break large goals into smaller, actionable steps with specific deadlines. For example, if your goal is to get a promotion, steps might include taking on additional responsibilities, seeking feedback, and networking with key stakeholders. Seek Support and Mentorship Surround yourself with mentors, colleagues, and industry peers. Regular check-ins with mentors or career coaches can provide valuable insights, guidance, and accountability. Adapt and Be Flexible Be prepared to adapt your goals and plans as needed. Flexibility allows you to respond to new opportunities and challenges. Celebrate Your Achievements Acknowledge and celebrate your accomplishments to maintain motivation. Recognize progress, no matter how small, and use it as fuel to keep pushing forward. Conclusion Reassessing your career goals for 2024 is essential for a fulfilling end to the year. By reflecting on your progress, evaluating the relevance of your goals, setting SMART objectives, breaking them down into actionable steps, seeking support, adapting to changes, and celebrating your successes, you can realign your career focus and ensure a productive end to the year. Use this opportunity to reassess and realign, making the rest of 2024 a period of significant career growth and accomplishment! #fullcircleselection #careergoals #2024 #youcandoit

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The CPA Exam Credits to Josh Aharonoff, CPA, follow him for more valuable finance content. ------ Here's the original post: Learn about the CPA Exam 👇 Pass the test and invest in your career! 🎓 When I started interviewing, everyone always asked me the same thing. When are you getting your CPA license? The process was really challenging…but I’m glad I got there. Let’s do a deep dive on the exam and cover what you need to know. ➡️ What is the CPA Exam? CPA stands for Certified Public Accountant. It’s a 4 part test involving multiple choice and “simulations” that test your knowledge in accounting. ➡️ How do you become eligible to sit for the exam, and get licensed? You’ll need 2 things: • Education: Minimum of 120 semester hours of college coursework to sit for the exam, and 150 hours to get licensed. • Experience: 1-2 years of accounting experience under a CPA to get licensed, though it varies by state. ➡️ What is the Exam Structure? There are 4 sections to the CPA exam, and each part can be taken in any order. All 4 tests must be passed within a 30-36 month window of when you pass the first section: • Auditing and Attestation (AUD) → Focuses on auditing processes, ethics, and responsibilities in auditing and attestation services. • Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) →Involves principles and standards for financial accounting and reporting for various entities. • Regulation (REG) → Deals with federal taxation, ethics, business law, and professional responsibilities in tax practice. For the 4th section, you can choose from these 3 topics: • Business Analysis and Reporting (BAR) • Information Systems and Controls (ISC) • Tax Compliance and Planning (TCP) ➡️ How do you pass the exam? You’ll need a 75 or above in order to pass the exam. Here are my recommendations: 1️⃣ Take a review course I haven’t heard of anyone passing the exam without taking a review course. I’m sure it’s possible, but it’s most likely a lot harder that way. I used Becker, but there are many out there. 2️⃣ Take practice exams This part can be overwhelming - I did very poorly on almost all practice exams…but that’s what they are designed for. The actual exam won’t be as tough 3️⃣ Set aside the time you need to pass the exam This part is the biggest. It’s way easier to pass this exam before you enter the workforce…IE when you are still in school. But not everyone has this luxury. Whatever your schedule is, be prepared to put in a LOT of time to study… Don’t make the mistake of blocking off enough time to pass only a few exams - it will be real painful if you lose any of your passing grades when they expire! ➡️ Is the CPA worth it? That really depends… Do I feel more competent & capable in my career after passing it? Not really…most of what I learned came from on the job training. Did the CPA help boost my employment opportunities? For sure… ... ------- Follow Business Infographics to learn from the best visuals.

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In a few days' time, the Olympic Games will begin in Paris. We've launched a project that could revolutionise the way athletes' performance and health is monitored during the next Olympic Games. EU-TRAINS, a project funded by the European Union, aims to combine cutting-edge sensor technology with ... clothing. 🎽 The project, led by Silicon Austria Labs (SAL), together with 18 partners from across the EU, including Łukasiewicz - Institute of Microelectronics and Photonics, is developing solutions that allow us to wear "smart" clothing during training that measures our vital signs and cardiovascular performance in real time. ⏱   🤸‍♂️ In sports training, collected parameters must be based on reliable data.   EU-TRAINS aims to develop data transmission techniques with low latency and high reliability, suitable for both land and water sports. The project partners will not only develop sensor technology to monitor health parameters, but also test it in challenging conditions such as salty water and extreme temperatures. 🌊🌡 This is particularly important for people who use such technology while swimming in the sea. 🏊‍♀️ 👉The #SiliconMicroelectronicsCenter from our Institute (Grzegorz Janczyk, Tomasz Bieniek) is involved in the project, together with partners, we will develop dedicated readout circuits for specialized sensors. Our teams will also validate the developed solutions in various use cases - sports and medical. ⏱ All in real time The team of scientists will use artificial intelligence to process data directly where it is collected. This means that raw data will be pre-analyzed and filtered before being transmitted to other devices (such as smartphones) and cloud services. The aim of this approach is to reduce the amount of data that needs to be transmitted, which can improve transmission speed and reduce network load. ✔The EU-TRAINS project will last 36 months and will fully support the European supply chain, including the development of innovative nanomaterials, the integration of semiconductor technologies and smart textiles, and advanced AI-based data processing. The solutions developed by the scientists will also find applications in healthcare, telemedicine and everyday fitness, contributing to accurate health data analysis and promoting healthy lifestyles.🩺👟 Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) | Ludwig Boltzmann | sanSirro Sportswear | Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln | STMicroelectronics Italia | Cubitlab | Università di Pisa | Xtremion | STMICROELECTRONICS (ALPS) SAS | ValoTec | Stichting IMEC Nederland | Kubios | DAC.digital | Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute | Łukasiewicz - IMiF | Technische Universität Chemnitz | Eindhoven University of Technology | Medtronic   More about the project and kick off meeting in Graz 👇 https://lnkd.in/dXCws7EU #eutrains #wearabletech #healthcare #innovation #fitnesstech #smarttextiles #edg #olimpicgames #IMiFinAction

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The second Data part and how to work with data. Here I want to emphasise focusing on what matters. I had people mention, that I would need to state where people are from, which organisation, their years of experience, age, gender... But I did not. Why? Mostly, because in this research, they were not interesting. When getting questions like these or requests to reveal sensitive information on your data, you need to consider if they are relevant to your research question. I was not investigating gender-based differences in sensemaking, nor was I interested in the sensemaking patterns of senior versus junior employees. Similarly, I was not exploring how individuals from different regions or industries make sense of complex issues. Therefore, categorizing and analyzing my data based on these factors was not a priority, as they were not essential to answering my research questions. We too easily agree to give out even sensitive information to satisfy others' curiosity. We need to be more mindful. This mindfulness is crucial as it helps to protect the privacy of the individuals involved in the research. In many cases, we need to consider it carefully. It is healthy to ask why some information is requested to be disclosed. It is also wise to consider if it actually adds value or if there are potential issues involved that can generate more harm than use. I am always glad when people show interest in my data, and I am eager to respond. But before I can respond, I usually ask follow-up questions to understand better the question we are trying to answer and how disclosing that information will help us make sense of it. And as a last point, yes, you will also be challenged to validate that you have fair representations. I was, as well. I was, in some cases, even provoked by sentences like, "You do not want to disclose gender because you only have men involved, correct?". And it is triggering for sure. But keeping your cool at these times and trusting the process is important. As well as remaining anonymous to maintain the integrity of the research. Having good people around you will help as well. Both wise and compassionate experts alongside friends and family. Data is tricky and important. I urge all of us to be mindful when gathering, analysing, and disclosing data. This is the final part of the videos, before we move into the analysis and results of the research. #complexity #sensemaking #sensebreaking #sensegiving #legitimation #indicativemodel #qualitative #research #interviews #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #sensebreaking #business #government #society #researchquestions #methodology #researchprocess #experts #scholars #researchmethodology #clarity #confusion #understanding #scholarlyadvice #conceptexplanation #challenges #researchskills #supervisors #support #courage #drdefence #concerns #intelligentfailure #overcomefear #learningbydoing #scholarsupport #questioning

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Throughout my career as a former compliance professional, I have experienced how differently compliance can be viewed, utilized, or integrated into various healthcare organizations. I have seen compliance and operational teams work together in a collaborative, transparent, communicative way to improve compliance objectives, decrease the number of identified deficiencies, and maintain oversight on plans of correction. I have also experienced first-hand when compliance can be its biggest obstacle in getting buy-in, fostering collaboration, and… being successful in getting leadership and operations on board to make meaningful changes. So how is compliance often its biggest obstacle in achieving compliance goals and objectives? 🔹The “Us” versus “Them” Dynamic for Compliance in Organizations🔹 In my experience one of the first challenges to overcome is the “us” versus “them” dynamic that often persists amongst compliance and staff at all levels. The “us” can be staff at all levels, leadership teams, department managers, and all working clinical and administrative staff. The “them” is often anyone working outside of their immediate groups, departments, or operational functions – like compliance teams. Compliance teams should critically evaluate how they are perceived and how specifically their teams are integrated into the organization. Having competent compliance staff with the expertise and skills to support teams is certainly foundational as a first step. However, the soft skills that compliance professionals bring to the process are often just as crucial to the success of getting staff on board with the organization’s compliance plan and objectives. 🔹Overcoming the “Us” Versus “Them” Dynamic🔹 How can compliance teams overcome this “us” versus “them” dynamic? 🤔 Here are some points to consider: ▪️ Compliance teams should regularly review their compliance plan/program and objectives. 📝 ▪️ The compliance team should not solely have a plan to audit, monitor, and report on the state of compliance – it should also be visible, familiar, and regularly available to staff. 🤝 ▪️ Identify influential staff members at every level who can positively influence their peers in an effort to support compliance’s objectives. 🙋 ▪️ Obtain buy-in from leadership. 👔 ▪️ Continuous engagement and communication. Compliance professionals don’t just need the expertise to provide sound guidance. They also need the ability to build relationships and engage/communicate effectively with staff at all levels. 🗣️ By bridging the gap between “us” and “them,” compliance teams can transform the perception of compliance teams from being an obstacle into being a collaborative partner and member of their team.     Read full article from Amy Laufmann here: https://hubs.la/Q02HM_Qp0 #compliance #healthcare #regulation #communication #Culture

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Getting Paid To Do What I Love And Helping Others To Do The Same Via A Business System That Works! WORK ANYWHERE, ANYTIME I’m Nicole and I want to share how I started my Remote Business 4+ years ago. I’m a full-time Teacher, part-time Digital Marketer, and I’m taking the Online World by storm! I tapped into a Global System that is so easy to use and literally runs around the clock in the background, generating leads, sales and livelihood for my business while I get to spend time doing the things that I love most. Because life is too short to not be doing something I LOVE! And it’s not just working for me, it’s working for thousands of people all over the globe. There are people I know who have been able to earn from the comfort of their home, some who choose to do Digital Marketing in combination with their full-time professions - because they love their careers (myself included), also Pastors, Nurses, Teachers, Dentists, Real Estate Agents, Firefighters, Lawyers, Flight Attendants, Engineers - name it - we have people all professions that have left what they were doing and changed their circumstances... to work remotely! No, this business is not the type where I have to bother friends and family, or push products or cold call, this is new age, it utilizes automation and it is all Digital. I searched long and hard to find something that was the right fit for me. Monetarily, ethnically, lucrative and this is it! Taxes are paid yearly and I feel good about the work I’m doing. This is not an overnight win type thing, I had to put in the work but if you are motivated, it’s totally doable! My motivation is my family, my children, my time, my ME time. The training is so simple! It is literally user friendly and the modules are short and easy to follow, especially for a busy Mum like myself. If I have an hour or two a day to devote, I can work on it when I have time and then I get to watch it grow and it can also be passed on as a Legacy. In the online world, things grow exponentially! It’s not like the offline world. I’m so grateful for this business. I Mentor people through the process. I reside in Trinidad and Tobago, but it doesn’t matter where one live, I work with people all over Europe, Australia, Africa, Philippines, Canada, USA, Caribbean and beyond, it’s worldwide. What Can One Do To Get In On This? Say "Ready" and I will send further info and the link to get started. Nicole

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👷‍♀️ Why do tax systems go through "reforms"? In fact, at what point does an adjustment to a particular tax or set of taxes in a system become a "tax reform"? In recent years, LatAm countries have witnessed (and are witnessing) significant reforms of their local tax systems. Brazil is going through that process in relation to its five indirect taxes, four of which will be converted into two, three or more in a step-by-step implementation process to be concluded in 2033. Colombia approved via Law 2,277 of 2022 a tax reform that increased taxes on certain categories of income (among other provisions). Ecuador's Organic Law of Economic Development and Fiscal Sustainability, published in November 2021, established a "solidary contribution" to be paid by local companies on their assets if those exceeded the net amount of USD 5 million. Another LatAm country that went through a local tax reform is Honduras. In the past, LATPF published a formal opinion on the terms of the then-proposed text (available in Spanish here: https://bit.ly/3TCKTi8). Roberto Ramos Obando, who recently wrote an article for Tax Notes about the so-called Honduran "Tax Justice Law" (available here: https://bit.ly/3x2pDcU) now released the PDF of a book chapter he wrote on the same topic. The book chapter is actually broader than Obando's article for Tax Notes since it provides a very interesting historical background of the political decisions that (1) crippled the control of tax benefits provided by the government and (2) provided a rationale for the discussion and approval of the bill of law. The PDF of the book chapter is attached to this post. It is a part of the book titled "América Central: El derecho ante democracias desafiadas", which was edited by the Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law and coordinated by A. Bogdandy, M. Antoniazzi and Alina Ripplinger. The book is also freely available as a PDF on the website of the Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos Corte IDH: https://lnkd.in/e38kcdTm 🌎 If you are interested in reading more about tax reform initiatives in LatAm, here is a short list of articles recommended by the Latin American Tax Policy Forum (LATPF): ➡ "Os impactos da reforma tributária para o agronegócio" ("The impacts of the Brazilian tax reform for agribusiness"), by Anderson Trautman Cardoso. Published by JOTA (2024). Available at: https://bit.ly/3Ygdoom ➡ "El impuesto sobre la renta de las personas naturales en la Ley 2277 de 2022" ("The personal income tax in Law 2,277 of 2022"), by Alejandro Delgado Perea. Published by Universidad Externado de Colombia (2023). Available at: https://bit.ly/3LEvJ7k ➡ "Legislar sin datos: El problema de las reformas tributarias chilenas" ("Legislating without data: The problem of Chilean tax reforms"), by Gonzalo Vergara, Rocío Cantuarias, Marcelo Matus F. and Jorge Montecinos. Published by Universidad de Concepción (2020). Available at: https://bit.ly/3zWmUD6

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Market expansion is not cheap, especially for B2C brands and companies, but there is a way… Localization can take up a lot of resources if not done effectively, and even if there is a “playbook” to replicate across markets, it’s never a 100% copy paste There will always be that “replication risk” inherent, and competitive advantages for brands and companies expanding across markets will be built on this ability to reduce the risks around replication A lot of this ability hinges on robust partnerships, as we’ve learned from our portfolio companies, and these partnerships can take on multiple forms: 1️⃣ Carro acquires leading local players in different markets and partners with leading players of specific functional areas (content, tech, aftersales), today operating in 7 markets (Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan) 2️⃣ igloo built a distribution network globally to drive sales of their smart access technology, today distributing to 50+ markets across 6 continents 3️⃣ Intellect built partnerships with leading healthcare providers like IHH Healthcare and Accresa to distribute their mental healthcare programs for employees across Asia and the US, today with 3.5 million+ members across 22 markets 4️⃣ Dr Clear Aligners Group built an ecosystem of third-party dental clinics and healthcare groups in addition to their own flagship clinics, today with hundreds of third party and self-operated clinics across 7 markets. While partnerships seem like an easy answer to the playbook replication and market expansion problem for startups looking to keep costs on the low end, there are two questions in particular that always need to be asked as this partnership ecosystem is built: 🤨 How do you prioritize partnerships across different markets as well as balance it out with proprietary initiatives as well?  🧐 How do you ensure partners are getting into a win-win relationship? 👉 On question 1, it’s still important for the company to set the standard for how it expects its brand, products, and services to be delivered. It’s also important for the company to not be swayed left and right by demands of each market or partner and focus on what makes the most sense for the overall group. 👉 On question 2, this can be easy to overlook especially if partnerships come inbound, but there needs to be a constant communication with partners on how they are benefiting from the relationship. In some ways this communication can lead to new product discovery or even more cost-effective ways of delivering products and services to a market. 📸 L-R: Carro Experience Center in Malaysia (from paultan.org), igloo home at CES 2024, Intellect’s first flagship clinic in Singapore, Dr Clear clinic snapshot

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If you are handling a production database, you already know that backups are crucial for ensuring data integrity and availability in case of failures, disasters, or accidental data loss. ⚠️ Backup strategies can range from simple to complex depending on the requirements, size of the database, and acceptable downtime. Choosing the right backup strategy is a crucial business decision. Here are some backup strategies, from simple to complex: ➠ Logical Backups: This method uses the dump utility to create a logical backup of a single database. The backups are stored as SQL scripts, plain data files or binaries. Most databases come with their native command-line utility. Pros: Simple to use, good for small to medium-sized databases, easy to restore individual objects. Cons: Not efficient for large databases, can be slow, does not include cluster-wide objects like roles and tablespaces. ➠ Physical Backups: This method takes the physical file-system level backup and copies the entire data directory using the file system tools such as rsync or tar. Pros: Simple, includes all database files, fast for small to medium-sized databases. Cons: Requires downtime, not suitable for large databases, does not include WAL files for point-in-time recovery. ➠ Continuous Archival with Logging: This method involves enabling continuous archiving in the database to archive log files such as WAL, Archive Logs, Redo Logs depending upon the database engine. The most important is that it allows for point-in-time recovery (PITR), meaning one can restore the database till the point of failure ensuring no or minimal data loss. Pros: Enables PITR, minimal downtime, good for medium to large databases. Cons: More complex setup, requires additional storage for log files, can be complex to restore. ➠ Incremental Backups: This method involves taking a full backup periodically and then short incremental backups at a certain interval. For example, taking a full backup at midnight and then an incremental backup every 30 mins. More features like retention policies, time interval and more can be configured. Pros: Efficient storage usage, supports PITR with minimal data loss in case of disaster, automated management of backups. Cons: Requires installation of separate tools and configuration depending on the database engine, more complex than simple strategies. ➠ Streaming Replication: This method sets up a hot standby server that continuously replicates data from the primary server. The standby server can be used for backups, read queries, and failover. Pros: High availability, load balancing, fast failover, minimal data loss. Cons: More complex to set up and manage, requires additional hardware, network bandwidth. Follow us for more such insightful content.📚 Here is our detailed blog for backup and restore configuration for PostgreSQL https://lnkd.in/dZdRjJmc

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