Published in MacLaurin Group·Oct 8, 2019A real Slack alternative — one month inWhile email is still considered the number one communication tool in the business world, the second has to be real-time instant messaging. …Demystifying7 min read
Published in MacLaurin Group·Sep 11, 201910 signs you may not be using the cloud rightWith many of our due diligence engagements, we often hear, proudly from the CEO, how they are “in the cloud”, as if that is a special code word for quality and scalability — therefore, we don’t need to waste time looking any further, box checked. …Cloud Computing5 min read
Published in MacLaurin Group·Aug 29, 2019What is clear text passwords and why you shouldn’t store themOne of the most important responsibilities you have is keeping your systems secure from those that don’t have any right to them. This is typically secured through some sort of authentication model with the username/password combination reigning king. You have may heard about clear text passwords being stored and wondered…Security6 min read
Published in MacLaurin Group·Aug 22, 2019Are you leaking … data that is?No one likes to hear dripping. Two problems are forming with this innocent constant sound — loss of the liquid itself, and more importantly, the damage that is being caused by the escaping substance as it finds a new home. We can all sympathize and understand the logistics around a…Privacy5 min read
Published in MacLaurin Group·Aug 6, 2019What we can learn from public data breaches to better protect our cloud investmentsIt is only the 8th month of 2019 and we are already racking up quite the list of data breaches, by a variety of means including direct hacking, poor security, disgruntled employees and social engineering. The first week of August alone, has witnessed not just one massive data breach but…Capital One8 min read
Published in MacLaurin Group·Jul 5, 2019The CTO Leader, Myth and Legend Part I: Recruit a CTO to Lead and Inspire — Podcast #11Are you are a CEO/CFO curious if you need a Chief Technology Officer (CTO)? Are you are an inspiring CTO ready for the next step in your career? The role of CTO has many meanings with the responsibilities ranging dramatically from company to company and company size. The role of CTO is one of the most exciting and varied roles at the executive level. Alan Williamson and Jim Headley share experiences supporting private equity clients and their portfolio companies to recruit for the right CTO to lead and inspire through periods of high growth.Podcast1 min read
Published in MacLaurin Group·Jul 5, 2019Exploring Private Equity With Jim Milbery — Podcast #10We were honored to have some time with Jim Milbery, founding partner of ParkerGale Capital, a private equity firm that specializes in growing founder-led companies, to discuss how the world looks from their side of the desk. Visit here for more podcast episodesPodcast1 min read
Published in MacLaurin Group·Jul 4, 2019Data Storage Considerations — Podcast #9Storing data seems a rather trivial task these days given the sheer amount of storage options available. However, that doesn’t mean you don’t have to give consideration to the type of data, ownership, security and aging properties. Alan talks with Jim and Jeff on the sort of things you should be mindful of. Visit here for more podcast episodesPodcast1 min read
Published in MacLaurin Group·Jul 4, 2019Getting started with BI — Podcast #8You’ve probably heard the fancy term, Business Intelligence, and we would wager more likely than not you are already doing some form of BI without even realizing. Alan probes Jim on this episode to help those get a real start in the world of BI without having to blow the IT budget. Visit here for more podcast episodesPodcast1 min read
Published in MacLaurin Group·Jul 4, 2019Demystifying SalesForce — Podcast #7SalesForce eh? That is that tool for tracking sales leads isn’t it? In the beginning maybe, but SalesForce had a vision way beyond just helping sales team. Jim and Alan jump into what SalesForce is and why it is a popular choice in the P/E space. Visit here for more podcast episodesPodcast1 min read