Do I Have to Take My CNC Machine Off the Network?
If your shop is trying to become CMMC Level 2 compliant (the government’s rulebook for cybersecurity), the answer is pretty simple: yes. Most CNC machines just aren’t built to live safely on a network. Here’s why. Why CNC Machines Don’t Belong on the Network Think of your CNC like a classic car: reliable, powerful, but…
How to vet CMMC Level 2 Consulting Companies
How to Vet a CMMC Level 2 Consulting Company Before Your Audit Before choosing a CMMC Level 2 consulting company, it’s critical to ask the right questions and understand the full financial and operational impact. This is the internal vetting process we use at Allen CIO — along with a pricing spreadsheet you can request…
Level Up Meetings with Transcription Software
IMPORTANT – Emphasis will be on how a business as a whole leverages this amazing technology, we’ll discuss implementation planning, stakeholders and expected ROI. Whether you’re running a quick huddle or a long strategy session, AI-powered transcription tools like Otter, Fireflies, Zoom AI Companion, or Microsoft Teams Transcription can transform how your team captures, shares,…
CMMC Challenges Faced by Machine Shops
Machine shops face a distinct set of CMMC (NIST SP 800‑171–aligned) realities that look very different from a typical office environment. Below is a compact but comprehensive checklist of what tends to be unique in machining/manufacturing and how it maps to compliance work. 1) Data & drawings: where “CUI” actually lives on the shop floor CUI in…
How to Implement a Dream Team in Your Business
What is a Dream Team? A Dream Team is a dedicated group of department leaders who collaborate to advance technology adoption and innovation within a company. The goal is not to create a team of IT professionals but rather to bring together individuals with a passion for learning and leveraging technology to improve operations. The…
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AI Breakthrough Workshop – 2 Success Options
We offer two versions of our AI Breakthrough Workshop (focused on manufacturing companies) that can benefit from an AI adoption roadmap. See our flyer for more information. Learn with a group of other manufacturing executives at our 3 hour Zoom workshop. Our next event is scheduled for March 19th, 2024 from 8-11; signup information can…
API – Application Programming Interface (NOT) Simplified
Apologies for anyone not interested in learning how developers can share information between disparate websites and even internal application servers. But you should know this: if you want to connect your ADP payroll with your Bamboo HR with your Microsoft Office with your … that is what an API does. If you need help call…