Easily remember passwords using a management system
Just a couple of years ago, our advice for managing passwords was “no worry.” Read more
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Robust cybersecurity requires constant education, vigilance
Every business that collects and stores sensitive data is at risk because any vulnerability in the security of this data can result in devastating consequences. Read more
Food entrepreneurs on Maui help build economic future
Hawaii is looking seriously at agriculture and value-added agricultural products as a future growth sector for our economy. Entrepreneurs on Maui appear to be taking that challenge to heart, launching new food businesses geared at growing local jobs. Read more
Popular company’s DNA test uncovers surprise first cousin
Several years ago my friend Fred set up a family tree on Ancestry.com. He’s always been fascinated with his family history — especially with his mother’s side of the family, which perished in Europe during World War II. Read more
Freezing credit is best way to counter Equifax breach
Equifax revealed last week that it had been victim to a data breach affecting more than 143 million individuals. Millions of folks scrambled to figure out whether they were affected and, if so, what to do about it. Read more
Fiber-optic cables offer fast, reliable internet connections
When I was growing up, my mom always told me fiber was a good thing. My mom was talking about fiber cereal and the like, but she was spot-on about fiber being a good thing. Read more
Development is key to shift ideas to marketable reality
Hawaii has a long history of hatching new technologies out of its research and development sector. Read more
Isle students explore possible ventures using 3-D printing
3-D printing — or, as it’s known in the industry, “additive manufacturing” — is constantly in the news. Read more
Define goals and expectations before starting any IT project
Anyone who has ever experienced an unsuccessful information technology project can attribute at least part of the failure to poor communication. Read more
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Fiber network linking Asia, U.S. goes online this month
Most of us depend on broadband access every day, at work and at home. Read more
Isles’ aquaculture industry is helped by a raft of factors
Hawaii’s geographic isolation is often seen as a barrier to doing business. But when it comes to aquaculture, our relative isolation is a distinct advantage. Read more
Move to San Francisco gives isle startup room to flourish
Whether to move your home-grown startup from the Aloha State to the mainland is not an easy decision to make. Your mind says “go” while your heart says “stay.” Read more
Take extra care with emails talking about financial data
Bad guys on the internet are an increasing population. Many nefarious characters scheme to rip off big companies. In 2017 alone we have seen data breaches at government agencies, telecommunications companies, hotel chains and retailers. Read more
Train staff to spot phishing by sending it dummy emails
The recent worldwide ransomware attacks put a spotlight on two key cybersecurity issues. Read more
Business plan competition offers top prize of $25,000
Entrepreneurial events are a key component of successful startup communities. These gatherings are crucial for startup operators to plug in and find resources and collaborators. Read more
Job stability has given way to marketing own strengths
‘Your career is your business,” said Carleen MacKay to a workshop at Chaminade University’s Hogan Entrepreneurial program a few weeks ago. Read more
Calls to vendors for tech support shouldn’t be delayed
Even the most reliable systems experience problems that can be crippling. Of course, when the system goes down, it can cause catastrophic results to the organization. Read more
Vigilance is prime defense against influx of fake news
References to fake news have certainly increased over the last two years. What is fake news? Read more
Gigabit hub anchors new creative media community on Oahu
The collaborative workspace has spawned new startups and drawn local video production companies to move into adjacent offices. Read more
Backups are the best tools for countering ransomware
Last week’s global ransomware outbreak signaled that this is a trend that is sure to continue. With all the press ransomware has received in the past, one would think it would be easier to control. Read more
Software updates are vital, as global cyberattack proves
More than four years ago, on April 23, 2013, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser published the Tech View column “Aggressive, elusive hackers hold computers for ransom,” written by Beau Monday, who held my current position at Hawaiian Telcom. Read more
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