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When it comes to guarding one’s business from malware distributed through emails, planning and preparation can go a long way toward protection, according to local cybersecurity experts. Email is the No. 1 delivery method for the distribution of malware, which ...

On average, hackers attack every 29 seconds — that’s 2,244 times every day. And they’re not anywhere close to slowing down. That’s why businesses in Rochester — and around the globe — need to have a holistic cybersecurity strategy in ...

As Fifth Generation Mobile Network is implemented — offering faster speeds and greater conductivity for devices in industries ranging from transportation to public safety — individuals and businesses must remain vigilant with their cybersecurity measures, area experts say. John Roman is ...

The commercial real estate market in Rochester continues to develop, driven by a number of mixed-used projects and adaptive re-uses of existing buildings, those in the industry say. “There appears to be a lot of momentum,” says Richard Finley, president ...

One of the biggest challenges to getting financing for a commercial real estate deal is the pressure being brought to bear on retail brick-and-mortar stores by e-commerce, local experts say. Charles “Chip” Russell, leader of Harris Beach PLLC’s commercial real ...

When engaging in a discussion regarding business financing, does your bank engage in a strategic dialogue or do you just talk about the proposed interest rate and term of the loan?  Business loans are a tool to assist your business ...

Student retention and graduation is important to both schools and college students, and local higher education institutions are using data to boost retention and graduation rates and improve students’ overall experience. Data collection and analysis has altered the landscape for ...

Gone are the days when a college or university can use a course catalog for several years, those in higher education say. “Sometimes they don’t even last for 10 months,” says David Basinger, vice president for academic affairs and chief ...

Two things are certain about online education in 2020: the phenomenon will continue to grow in higher education settings, and institutions will continue to deliver it in their own unique ways. If you’ve been on social media in the last ...

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Senior care service and living providers face an increasing demand for their services from a rapidly growing senior population that expects their changing needs to be met effectively, efficiently and affordably. The senior care industry of today can’t offer limited ...

From remote monitoring of vital signs taken at home to video conferencing with doctors in patients’ living rooms, automation is making it easier for area home care agencies to meet demand. “It does help tremendously,” says Nancy Horn, vice president ...

Philanthropists are taking a fresh look at donor-advised funds—investment accounts used for charitable giving. This heightened interest is due, in no small part, to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which greatly reduced the number of individuals who could claim ...

Nonprofit organizations are operating in an ultracompetitive space, vying for a limited amount of funding via donations. In recent years many nonprofits have ramped up efforts to secure recurring donations from supporters and develop modern, convenient ways to encourage donors ...

As Gov. Andrew Cuomo once again called for the legalization of marijuana in his State of the State address earlier this month, there is uncertainty whether legalization would affect local agriculture and local food and beverage manufacturing so long as ...

A new year is upon us and with that, a renewed effort to legalize cannabis in New York. Before diving into what legalization means for New York, let’s take a minute to recap the cannabis highlights of 2019. In January 2019, ...