Background The Mascot, in Glennville, Georgia, had a humble beginning in 1955 as a roadside tourist stop and gas station, catering to those traveling to and from Florida on the once busy Highway 301. Mills started shelling pecans by hand and putting them in bags for tourists. Customers were soon calling back and asking for…
Organizations are investing more than ever in data and analytics, but are these initiatives delivering real value? Measuring success involves more than tracking ROI—it’s about defining what success means for your business and ensuring that your analytics initiatives align with that success and are making a meaningful impact. Here’s a quick guide with ideas on…
Background: In October 2024, a construction equipment services organization joined Velosio’s Microsoft Copilot workshop, where they explored features like automated meeting summaries, PowerPoint creation, and chatbot development with Copilot Studio. Impressed by its capabilities, they implemented Copilot across their organization, focusing on meeting management, data analysis, and document creation. Meeting summaries and action items generated…
Background In October 2024, an Industrial Supply organization attended a Copilot workshop by Velosio to explore its features, including meeting summaries, PowerPoint creation, and chatbots. Following the workshop, they deployed Copilot for meeting management, data analysis, and document creation. Meeting summaries and action items generated with Copilot improved accessibility and follow-up, while data insights from…
As noted by the Harvard Business School, digital transformation is no longer optional—it’s essential. As customer expectations change, businesses face mounting pressure to leverage emerging technologies—like artificial intelligence (AI)—to innovate and avoid falling behind. Thriving in the market today requires evaluating operational approaches, decision-making, and customer engagement. For many organizations, using AI for operations has…
If you’re a current Microsoft Dynamics SL user, there are significant changes this year that may impact how you handle Payroll, Accounts Payable, and other essential functions within Dynamics SL. Starting in January 2024, Microsoft transitioned Dynamics SL 2018 from mainstream support to extended support, which will continue until July 11, 2028. Here’s what this…
QuickBooks has long been a go-to solution for many small businesses. Known for its simplicity and affordability, it offers an accessible way to manage finances and other basic accounting needs. For companies just starting or operating on a smaller scale, QuickBooks often checks all the right boxes. But as businesses grow, so do their needs. …
Background Sutphen is in its 133rd year of operation, making it the oldest continuously owned and operated fire apparatus manufacturer in the country. Never reorganized, owned, or operated by anyone other than a Sutphen, the family atmosphere is apparent when you walk through the doors of its facilities. When customers purchase any Sutphen custom fire…
Background Founded in 1994, the goal at NovaVision is to continuously improve its customer’s ability to protect their products and property from counterfeiting, tampering, and pilfering. NovaVision conducts business globally and has over 5,000 active customers for its tamper-proof products each year. Their major customer groups include governments (USA federal, state, county, municipal and international),…
Data is everywhere, but without the right tools, it’s just noise. Businesses today face a critical challenge: how to sift through vast amounts of data to find the insights that matter. This is where a data platform becomes invaluable. Data platforms provide a structured way to collect, organize, and analyze data from across the organization,…
