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- IS YOUR BUSINESS GOING PUBLIC - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2020 from Neil SmilowitzTaking a private company from a concept to the company’s initial public offering (IPO) can be a daunting task for businesses of any size. And whether you’re looking to expand or preparing an exit strategy, having the right partner on your side to help you prepare for such an endeavor becomes ...
Views: 359 - Kaseya Ransomware Attack - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzWHAT WE KNOW Enterprise tech firm, Kaseya, has confirmed within the past 24 hours that approximately 1,500 businesses were impacted as a result of an attack on its remote device management software, which was used to spread ransomware. It appears that the attackers carried out a supply chain ...
Views: 356 - Keep Ransomware Out of Your Email - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2019 from Neil SmilowitzEvery day it seems we hear about new IT threats, data breaches from well known and respected companies, viruses, and malware that could affect our confidential information. And we don’t even hear about all of them! Symantec research indicates that one particular threat has been increasing ...
Views: 583 - Keep Your Business Running Smoothly With Proactive IT Support - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2020 from Neil SmilowitzThink of your business and the IT infrastructure required to operate it as a living, breathing organism that requires regular health checks just as people do. Would you rather wait for something to go horribly wrong with the health of your company before having a dedicated expert come fix the ...
Views: 381 - Keep your network secure - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzHere are our top tips we recommend helping keep your network secure: 1. Avoid Phishing Traps: Education is key to preventing many phishing scams. Encourage employees to avoid these e-mail traps by not clicking links or downloading files from an unverified source, follow up with a phone call to ...
Views: 383 - List of common things your business needs to protect - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2020 from Neil SmilowitzHere’s a list of common things your business needs to protect: - Software and Applications – without these, you will be unable to operate your business. Microsoft Office, Exchange, databases, x-ray machines, point of sale equipment, inventory management systems, etc. - Files and Folders – ...
Views: 336 - Maintaining the Customer PO# After Invoicing - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2020 from Neil SmilowitzThe customer won’t pay for this order because the PO# is missing/wrong. We need to fix it and send them a new invoice.” Sound familiar? We run into this issue regularly when meeting with credit teams. They hear from the customer who requires a corrected invoice. Here are some of the ways ...
Views: 369 - MCI Acquisition announcement - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2020 from Neil SmilowitzNSA is excited to announce the acquisition of Management Concepts, Inc. With a wealth of skills in IT infrastructure as well as ERP applications (Infor and IntegraSoft), the MCI team is not only a welcome addition to the NSA platform but also a tremendous “value add” to our combined customer ...
Views: 514 - Meet Infor’s New Digital Assistant - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2019 from Neil SmilowitzThis year at Infor’s annual user conference, Inforum, Infor officially released the Infor Coleman Digital Assistant. After undergoing in-depth beta testing, this product is now available to all Infor customers. What Is It? The Coleman Digital Assistant is a task automation product that ...
Views: 424 - Mobile and Your Distribution Business - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2019 from Neil SmilowitzWhen it comes to technology, these days it’s all about mobile. No longer just for personal use; everywhere you turn mobile devices and tablets are being used among businesses across all industries for a multitude of purposes. This holds true for distribution businesses as well. Here are three ...
Views: 558 - Mobile and Your Distribution Business - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2020 from Neil SmilowitzWhen it comes to technology, these days it’s all about mobile. No longer just for personal use; everywhere you turn mobile devices and tablets are being used among businesses across all industries for a multitude of purposes. This holds true for distribution businesses as well. Here are three ...
Views: 447 - Need to Increase Warehouse Efficiency? Try These Ideas - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2022 from Neil SmilowitzConstantly working to increase warehouse efficiency is vital to being successful. There are plenty of little things you can do as a manager which will have a large impact on how you do business. You’ll maintain loyalty among customers and increase your company’s bottom line. Success can also ...
Views: 398 - New CloudSuite Implementations, - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2022 from Neil SmilowitzIf your business isn’t performing as you hoped it would, now is time to look into why. With NSA’s Business Optimization Review we can evaluate your current systems and performance to discover areas for improvement. After analyzing your data, we can recommend new technologies and solutions that ...
Views: 480 - New Year’s Resolutions for Cyber Security - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2020 from Neil SmilowitzHere we share our top new year’s resolutions for cyber security that we hope you’ll consider implementing: Update Passwords: A simple enough task that is often overlooked. Starting a new year is the perfect time to have your staff update all of their passwords on any accounts used for their ...
Views: 361 - NSA Achieves Enterprise Partner Status with Datto - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2018 from Neil SmilowitzHicksville, New York(September 24, 2018)– NSA today announced it has achieved the exclusive Enterprise partner status with Datto, the world’s leading provider of IT solutions delivered through managed service providers (MSPs). Datto’s Enterprise status represents the top 10 percent of the ...
Views: 609 - NSA Customers to Receive Access to Akamai’s Market-Leading Web Acceleration Protection and Business Continuity Solutions - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2020 from Neil SmilowitzNSA to offer services based on Akamai products exclusively to the North American distribution market NSA Computer Exchange Corporation, North American leader in Distribution Software and Support, announced a partnership with Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the intelligent edge ...
Views: 447 - NSA Expands Its Role in the Infor Partner Network - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2019 from Neil SmilowitzINFOR DISTRIBUTION SOFTWARE NSA COMPUTER EXCHANGE CORP EXPANDS ITS ROLE IN THE INFOR PARTNER NETWORK (IPN) AS AN ALLIANCE PARTNER TO ASSIST IN THE IMPLEMENTATION, SUPPORT, AND SALES SUPPORT OF INFOR DISTRIBUTION SX.e. HICKSVILLE, NEW YORK – NSA Computer Exchange Corp (NSA) is excited to ...
Views: 1165 - NSA Provides Excellent Technical Support - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2019 from Neil SmilowitzCustomer satisfaction is our number one priority! Hearing from our clients is the most rewarding part of our job. We’re excited to share our most recent testimonial from Irr Supply Centers, Inc.: “If you are considering buying a Datto Backup appliance for your data-center, I recommend you ...
Views: 585 - NSA Returns to TUG Connects 2021 - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzWe’re thrilled to announce that we will once again be returning to TUG Connects 2021 this May 10-21! To ensure everyone’s safety, the event this year will be completely digital, and we are excited to be involved. TUG Connects is one of our biggest events and we look forward to it every year. ...
Views: 380 - Order Entry Sub-Total Lines - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2020 from Neil SmilowitzAre you aware that SX.e/CSD supports Sub-Total Lines? And you can hide the individual line prices so the customer only sees an amount for a group of lines? I get asked this question pretty frequently: “Our customers like to “SHOP AROUND” on price, and although overall I am lower than my ...
Views: 478 - Partnering for Your Success - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2018 from Neil SmilowitzWith NSA's Distribution ERP Infor SX.e focus for over 30 years, we understand the importance of partnerships. In order to provide our clients with the best possible support, we've done the research and found the top industry leaders who will help your business grow and thrive. The team at NSA ...
Views: 620 - Pathway to Professional Services Series #13 with SPARXiQ - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2019 from Neil SmilowitzJoin us Tuesday October 15 at 2pm EST for our next Pathway to Professional Services Series #13 with SPARXiQ: Driving Profitable Growth. Distributors face several common, daily pricing challenges impacting their profitability: underpriced insensitive and costly-to-serve items, small customers ...
Views: 372 - Pathway to Professional Services Series #14 with MITS - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2019 from Neil SmilowitzJoin us Thursday November 14th at 2pm EST for our next Pathway to Professional Services Series#14 with MITS! We’ll be focusing on “More Profit Through Pricing Strategy.” With thin margins across multiple transactions, customers, and SKUs, pinpointing areas for pricing improvement is ...
Views: 408 - Pathway to Success Professional Services Series #11 with F9 - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2019 from Neil SmilowitzIf you are an SX.e or CSD user, you have likely experienced frustration with the limitations of the financial statement writer standard to the system. Columns and fields are limited, changes are time-consuming and the end result –well, let’s just say they’re not cosmetically ready for ...
Views: 316 - Pathway to Success Professional Services Series #12 with Insite - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2019 from Neil SmilowitzIt’s no secret that B2B buyers’ expectations have evolved. According to Forrester, more than 70% of B2B buyers find buying from a website more convenient than buying from a sales representative. In other words, B2B buyer appetite for digital ordering tools is increasing. In order to compete and ...
Views: 313 - Pathway to Success Series #2: Data Conversion - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2018 from Neil SmilowitzOn Wednesday, July 25 at 2 pm Eastern, we will be hosting Pathway to Success Series #2: Data Conversion – Register Today! Visit Here : https://tinyurl.com/y9zj8bg2 Brian Weaver and Colin Rhyno will address the big topic of when and how to tackle data conversion in your SX.e software. There ...
Views: 519 - PLANNING ON GROWING THROUGH ACQUISITION? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2020 from Neil SmilowitzACQUISITION GROWTH Taking an acquisition beyond its current potential is no easy feat without the right resources in place. In most cases, it’s no surprise that what’s made an acquisition successful to date, will not get said acquisition to the next level, nor will it miraculously reach its ...
Views: 323 - Protect Your Distribution Company From Cyber Threats - by Submitted on May 29, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzRansomware can infiltrate your system and cause major issues for your organization. Each year, ransomware threats advance into more sophisticated methods that can be extremely damaging if you don’t have protection in place. In order to best prepare for future threats, it’s important to ...
Views: 528 - Protect Your Distribution Company From Cyber Threats | Enterprise Cloud Solution - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzRansomware can infiltrate your system and cause major issues for your organization. Each year, ransomware threats advance into more sophisticated methods that can be extremely damaging if you don’t have protection in place. In order to best prepare for future threats, it’s important to ...
Views: 348 - Protect Your Distribution Company From Cyber Threats | Enterprise Cloud Solution - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzRansomware can infiltrate your system and cause major issues for your organization. Each year, ransomware threats advance into more sophisticated methods that can be extremely damaging if you don’t have protection in place. In order to best prepare for future threats, it’s important to ...
Views: 325 - Protect Your Distribution Company From Cyber Threats | Enterprise Cloud Solution - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzRansomware can infiltrate your system and cause major issues for your organization. Each year, ransomware threats advance into more sophisticated methods that can be extremely damaging if you don’t have protection in place. In order to best prepare for future threats, it’s important to ...
Views: 330 - Protect Yourself from the Latest DDos Attack - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2020 from Neil SmilowitzNSA and Akamai have recently been observing DDoS attacks targeting mainly Financial Services and Retail sectors, and possibly other industry vertical customers in North America, EMEA, and APJ as part of an ongoing DDoS extortion campaign. The DDoS attacks are generally preempted by a ransom ...
Views: 354 - Public, Private, and Hybrid Cloud Computing - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2022 from Neil SmilowitzAn increasing number of businesses are moving to cloud services for their company. With so much talk about the cloud today, the possibilities can be overwhelming and confusing. The three main types of cloud computing consist of: private cloud, public cloud and hybrid cloud. Depending on your ...
Views: 312 - Reasons to let NSA take a look under the hood - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2019 from Neil SmilowitzChances are that the things you’ve done to make your distribution company a success to this point have included a lot of hard work and persistence, which is never a bad thing. But what if you could now take your $20M business and increase that by 1% by simply taking a step back and letting the ...
Views: 527 - Reasons we LOVE Life at NSA - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2022 from Neil SmilowitzThere’s a great deal to celebrate when you’re an employee of NSA, much of which centers around our culture of “the NSA Touch” – the human element of how we improve technological processes and procedures for our clients. Forging long-term relationships, combined with a passion for technology, ...
Views: 349 - Rebates: How to Manage Strategic Purchasing Decisions - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2020 from Neil SmilowitzThere are two sides to every purchasing decision. One side hoping to build a loyal, repeat customer while maximizing margins; the other hoping to negotiate pricing terms that deliver the best pricing possible for quicker, more profitable purchasing decisions. Managing this balance is ...
Views: 369 - Reduce Errors, Save Time & Lower Costs with integraRental - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2020 from Neil Smilowitz“We previously used a whiteboard, which does the basic job of keeping track of equipment but is very inefficient and often subject to error.We were ready to take the next step and automate the process…Overall, [integraRental] acts as our fleet manager.”” –Matt, integraRental user since ...
Views: 361 - Reset and Focus for Prosperity this Summer - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2020 from Neil SmilowitzThe summer season is a time for reflection. We come out of winter hibernation and spend our spring time cleaning out the old to make room for the new. Summer allows us to reset, get organized and focus on productivity in the seasons ahead. Should we do the same with our businesses? See what we ...
Views: 385 - Sales Tax Laws You Need To Know - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzBlog post by Gail Cole of Avalara While you focus on your business, we stay on top of legislative and policy changes that can affect your tax compliance. Numerous state legislatures are wrapping up their current sessions, and that makes for some interesting tax policy developments. For ...
Views: 333 - Secure Your Organization with Managed Security Services - NSA Computer Exchange Corp - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzWith cyber threats continuing to evolve and grow each year, it’s important to invest in a robust security solution for your business. Having a solution in place that offers round-the-clock defense, expertise and support is ideal to keep your organization secure at all times. This is where ...
Views: 304 - SECURITY & MANAGED SERVICES - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2020 from Neil SmilowitzSecurity Services This solution suite is designed to ensure your system integrity, which is done with two primary objectives in mind: 1) doing our best to minimize intrusions of ransomware, malware, viruses and variants of each. Delivered as an all-inclusive solution for all points of potential ...
Views: 298 - Set Your Business Up for Long Term Success with Infor CloudSuite Distribution - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2020 from Neil SmilowitzInfor CloudSuite Distribution is a comprehensive cloud service fueled by innovation and expertise. This solution was built to grow with the evolving wholesale distribution industry. Companies can optimize every facet of their operations—from sales, inventory and warehouse management, financials, ...
Views: 285 - Some of Your Common Cloud Hosting Questions Answered - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2019 from Neil SmilowitzBrian P. Weaver, VP of Sales here at NSA, often gets asked a lot questions regarding cloud hosting. In an effort to provide our clients with as much helpful information as possible, Brian is sharing the most common cloud hosting questions along with his answers. WHAT IS CLOUD ...
Views: 565 - Spring Exterior Cleaning for Your Computer - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2021 from Neil Smilowitz‘Tis the season for Spring cleaning your home and life, but have you thought about your electronics too? Chances are it’s been a while since you gave your computer a good physical cleaning both inside and out. Follow our tips to carefully “Spring clean” your computer: Exterior ...
Views: 310 - Strengths of Infor’s CloudSuite - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzThese are the strengths of Infor’s CloudSuite that have been highlighted by Gartner: Infor CloudSuite has proven capabilities for many vertical industries, including those with complex global manufacturing requirements such as automotive, aerospace and defense, and industrial manufacturing. ...
Views: 377 - SX.enterprise software And Business Optimization Review - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2019 from Neil SmilowitzBusiness Optimization Review: Don’t Just Survive, THRIVE! Do you ever wonder if you don’t know what you don’t know? This is not only a question to be asked in life, but what about the full use of your software? It could be that you don’t know what you don’t know. Do you recall your go live, ...
Views: 369 - System Health Check And Infor ERP Support - by Submitted on May 02, 2019 from Neil SmilowitzAnnual Maintenance – it is something most of us don’t want to be bothered with. Whether it be for your annual physical or bringing your car in for service, we know we need to do them but often avoid them or put them off. So why is it important to perform them? Think about your car. We all know ...
Views: 593 - System Health Check | NSA Professional Services - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2020 from Neil SmilowitzIt’s that time again. Yes, you know… It’s time a for a checkup. You’ve been avoiding it like the plague because you’re afraid you might find something that you don’t want to find. You’re so busy you don’t have time to think about it. You tell yourself you’ll get to it but… you never do! I ...
Views: 353 - The Benefits of Infor CloudSuite Distribution - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2019 from Neil SmilowitzIf you are a current Infor client utilizing Infor Distribution SX.e, Infor Distribution A+, Infor Distribution FACTS, or currently use any legacy ERP solution for your distribution business, we have a solution for you – Infor CloudSuite Distribution. Infor CloudSuite Distribution was designed ...
Views: 581 - The Importance of Business Optimization Review - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzIf your business isn’t performing as you hoped it would, now is time to look into why. With NSA’s Business Optimization Review we can evaluate your current systems and performance to discover areas for improvement. After analyzing your data, we can recommend new technologies and solutions that ...
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