Business And Technology In Tennessee With Josh Davis

In this episode, we dive deeper into what you can do to protect yourself against ransomware. There are many basic things that can be done to protect your company. Often these basic tasks are free or inexpensive (outside of the time needed to do them). Not everything in relation to Cybersecurity comes with a big price tag.

Ransomware is a common type of malware that is deployed during a cyber-attack, allowing cyber-criminals to take over and encrypt your files and devices on your network. In this episode, Fred Cobb explains the 3 types of ransomware, why cyber-criminals use this type of malware, and what they hope to steal when they gain access to your files or network. He also discusses several industries that are commonly targeted by ransomware attacks. Many small business owners believe they are not a target for hackers because they aren't a major company, but the truth is they are often the main target because they are seen as an easy target. It's unlikely that small businesses have implemented a cybersecurity training program for their employees or have invested in sophisticated cybersecurity tools.

In this episode, Fred Cobb, CISO at InfoSystems, and guest Josh Davis, VP of Marketing at InfoSystems, look into the anatomy of a Phishing attack. This is by no means a biology discussion. Topics covered in this episode include a look at what a phish attack is, why phish attacks are successful, and steps you can take to protect yourself. This is a great segway for those wanting to dig deeper into the basics of Cybersecurity and ransomware.

In 2019, we launched InfoSystems Protect, a cybersecurity service designed to transform companies from vulnerable to secure and confident. This new cybersecurity division is led by Fred Cobb, our Chief Information Security Officer and Vice President of Services. Fred is one of the most respected cybersecurity leaders in our region, which is why we're extremely excited that he will be leading our new InfoSystems podcast series - Cybersecurity Weekly. With this podcast, you can expect a new weekly episode (about 15 minutes listening time) published each Monday with crucial news and information that will help you better understand how serious cybersecurity threats are and how to protect your companies.

In his position as Vice President of Community Development at EPB, Hodgen Mainda focuses on how power connects communities every day. This episode of Business & Technology in Tennessee helps shed light on how access to reliable sources of energy, fast Internet, and other fundamental business needs can impact the overarching landscape of economic development in a community. Listen to the full episode to find out how EPB and partner organizations are joining together to make Chattanooga a great place to live and work.

Molly Blankenship is no stranger to change. As the Vice President of Talent Initiatives at the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, Blankenship embraces systemic change and disruption of legacy processes. From her perspective, for communities to thrive, prosper, and progress, programs must be built to address issues holistically. Her marker of success? Building programs and processes that are so effective, she “works herself out of a job.” In this episode of Business & Technology in Tennessee, Blankenship discusses fun topics, like her status as a Chattanewbie, as well as deeper and more complex subjects related to business growth, the tech scene in Chattanooga, our entrepreneurial ecosystem, and more.

In this episode of Business & Technology of Tennessee, Alexis Willis, the Chattanooga Chamber’s Director of Small Business and Entrepreneurship, shares her thoughts about what makes Chattanooga such a great place for small businesses to grow. She explores the Chattanooga connector mentality and its impact on bringing good ideas to life, as well as the evolving mission of the Chamber’s INCubator, which currently houses more than 50 young businesses. Listen to the full episode to find out how Willis and others in our community are working to build an entrepreneurial infrastructure that can support business growth holistically.

With the focus on innovation and technology in Chattanooga over the last decade and the proliferation of shipping and logistics startups, it shouldn't come as a surprise to see a company burst onto the scene the way Freightwaves has. If you haven't heard of them, this podcast episode featuring Daniel Pickett, Chief Data Scientist at Freightwaves, should serve as a great introduction. In this episode you'll hear discussion about data intelligence, financial markets, the shipping and logistics industry, and the challenges of scaling a technology company in a mid-sized Southern city. 30 minute listen.

The CHATECH March 2019 Connect event featured a dynamic panel discussion on the next generation of connectivity technologies and what that means for our connected future. The rise of connected (IoT) devices require networks to transfer data in real-time (or as near as real-time as possible, and 5G will allow just that. When will we see 5G deployed? What is Wifi6 anyways? All of these questions and more will be answered! Panelists: Alan Collins (Panelist) - Director of Global Technology Planning at AT&T Ken Smith (Panelist) - Chief Technology Officer at FreightWaves Bradley Chambers (Panelist) - Director of IT at Brainerd Baptist School Kristi Montgomery (Moderator) - VP of Innovation at Kenco

“Drones.” “Unmanned aerial systems.” “Unmanned aerial vehicle.” With drones becoming so prevalent — and with their technical capabilities ranging from the types of devices a hobbyist would fly all the way to the sophisticated, powerful devices today’s podcast guests use to collect data — staying on top of advancements in this ever-evolving industry is no small task. In this episode of Business & Technology in Tennessee, Bill Rogers and Andy Carroll of Skytec, LLC, talk through everything from data processing and mapping to the future of unmanned systems. Listen to the full episode to learn more about how this Chattanooga business is able to shorten project timelines while also delivering data with unmatched accuracy.

The CHATECH December Connect event featured a dynamic panel discussion on Blockchain technology - what it is, why it matters, and how it impacts or will impact business in the future. This panel discussion was definitely one of the most practical conversations we've heard on Blockchain to date. These respected experts talked about some real Blockchain use cases, things that are currently happening in the market with Blockchain, challenges to adoption, and what the potential benefits are. Most importantly, they do an amazing job of explaining the basics of how the technology works. Kristi Montgomery (Moderator) - VP of Innovation and R&D, Kenco Logistics Daniel Pickett (Panelist) - Chief Data Scientist, FreightWaves Tyler Jenks (Panelist) - SVP of Solutions Architecture, Very Paul Perry (Panelist) - Risk and Controls Practice Leader, Warren Averett CPAs

In this episode of Business & Technology in Tennessee, we talk with two IP experts from Ridgeline Venture Law. Whether you’re a small business looking to learn more about protecting your ideas, products, and services or you’re a large business dealing with an IP dispute, you’ll find value in the discussion. Listen to the full episode to hear more about topics ranging from how RVL was founded to the biggest mistakes they’ve seen young businesses make in regards to IP and everything in between.

This episode of the podcast Business & Technology in Tennessee explores the value of feedback in the workplace with Max Farrell, CEO of WorkHound. Especially in the case of distributed workforces, company leadership faces a difficult challenge in keeping the pulse of their employees. In many cases, the issues that employees are facing on a daily basis — and even the issues that ultimately lead them to resign — could be resolved if managers were simply made aware. WorkHound seeks to solve the costly issue of employee turnover with a simple texting-based technology solution that allows for employees to submit anonymous feedback in real-time. Listen to the full episode to find out how WorkHound is using its platform to help companies build stronger relationships with their employees and become more desirable places to work.

Brian Elrod joins us for this "Chattanooga Startups" episode of the podcast Business & Technology in Tennessee to discuss the ins and outs of co-founding his company, Text Request. In this conversation, Brian sheds light on topics from how he and his wife and co-founder Jamey came up with the idea for their SMS-based SaaS tool to valuable business advice the two received along the way. Text Request reached $1 million in annual recurring revenue in July of 2018 and is positioned for additional growth in 2019. Listen to the full episode to find out how this Chattanooga startup achieved this impressive milestone and is opening lines of communication for small businesses to better connect with their customers. Chattanooga has some awesome startups that don't necessarily get the media coverage that others enjoy. We're excited to produce a series of podcast episodes featuring some of our favorite local technology-focused startup companies. More to come...

This episode of the podcast Business & Technology in Tennessee features a recap of Chattanooga Startup Week 2018 with David Martin and Natalie Martin of Heed PR. David and Natalie have both been involved in Chattanooga Startup Week while working for other local startup companies over the past few years. This year they were able to participate as representatives from their own newly-founded startup, Heed PR. In addition to being involved on behalf of their own company, they were also helping their PR clients navigate the annual event and gain value out of the publicity and community engagement it creates. Listen to the full episode to hear about highlights from Chattanooga Startup Week 2018, awards, startup news, and more.

ChaTech's September Connect event will explore how the best outdoor city in the world is the perfect launching pad for innovative, recreation-oriented tech. These companies help people get outdoors for the love of nature and for fitness. Our speakers will showcase tools, equipment and information designed to support active lifestyles across many landscapes. Check out the event recording to learn about the challenges they face and the solutions they have developed! Event Panelists -Justin Shipp, Owner/Operator of Site Seven Campers -Patrick Molloy, CEO & Co-Founder of Adventure Sports Innovation   Event Moderator -Matt McLelland, Innovation Strategist at Covenant Transport   Event Sponsor -Ridgeline Venture law

This episode of Business and Technology in Tennessee with guest Tara LeCroy, IT Manager at Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia, was scheduled after InfoSystems had completed a data storage project featuring an HP Nimble solution. Listen to the full episode to hear our discussion about the long-term relationship between InfoSystems and Municipal Gas Authority of GA, diversity in technology, and the HP Nimble storage system implementation.

Episode 12 of the InfoSystems podcast series, Business & Technology in Tennessee with Josh Davis, features Bruce Tate, icanmakeitbetter.com and conference organizer at Gig City Elixir. In this podcast episode, we talk about the highs and lows of Bruce's programming career, his books, and some hilarious and inspiring stories about some of the fascinating people he has met in programming - some of whom will be featured speakers at the 2018 Gig City Elixir Conference in Chattanooga.

Episode 11 of the InfoSystems podcast series, Business & Technology in Tennessee with Josh Davis, features Susan Johnson, Senior Manager, North American Field Marketing - Southeast Region, RedHat. In this episode we discuss the RedHat Mobile Portfolio Center, which was brought to Chattanooga for the CHATECH Scenic City Summit developer's conference. We also spend time talking about the burgeoning technology scene in Chattanooga, Tennessee and the open source RedHat Enterprise Linux Operating System.

Episode 10 of the InfoSystems podcast series, Business & Technology in Tennessee with Josh Davis, features Neal Shade, Senior Systems Engineer, Dell Technologies Global Compute and Networking Group. Neal shares the Dell Technologies "IT transformation" story that highlights their commitment to helping customers become more profitable and grow. We discuss four overarching areas of business transformation and how InfoSystems and Dell work together as partners to ensure customers receive the most value and the right resources for the project at hand.