Month: September 2019

Protecode Announces Streamlined Open Source License Management Solution for Small Technology Organi

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OTTAWA, CANADA – September 10, 2013 – Protecode, a leading provider of open source software license management solutions, today launched its newest solution offering, Protecode Compact, a stand-alone, single-seat management solution for managing open source licenses and other code attributes.

Protecode Compact combines all of the innovative features of Protecode’s flagship solution, Protecode System 4TM, in a small, simple to download, one-click installation on Windows platforms.

With Protecode Compact, small organizations or departments within larger organizations can scan their code and generate a software bill of materials that lists all open source and other third party software in their portfolio. Protecode Compact reports on security vulnerabilities, encryption content, license compatibilities and license obligations.

-Open source software allows our team to deliver feature-rich quality solutions quickly, but we need to ensure that we use third party software responsibly and manage its obligations. Protecode Compact, with its deep-scanning capability and unlimited-analysis commercial model, allows us to make code attributes management part of our product life cycle. We are very impressed with the existing capabilities and have fully integrated the use of Protecode Compact in our product release cycles,- said Paulo Marques, CTO, FeedZai, a software company specializing in real-time fraud detection.

-We are aware of the demand from small technology organizations that require the same accuracy, completeness and usability as larger enterprises, but do not need the multi-user, multi site scalability of multi-site corporations,- said Normand Glaude, COO, Protecode. -Protecode Compact ensures that small organizations or individual departments can gain access to state-of-the-art scanning and license management solutions within their software development and delivery process.-

Protecode compact is offered under an annual license with no restrictions on volume of software that is scanned. Protecode’s acclaimed -all-in- business model also applies to Protecode Compact. The license fee includes installation, setup, training, support and all updates/upgrades throughout the license period.

Protecode is hosting a live, online product demonstration of Protecode Compact on September 25th, 2013 at 9am EDT and 2pm EDT. Register here.

About Protecode Protecode provides products and services for managing open source software licenses. Protecode solutions enable accurate and fast code scanning in real-time and on-demand, delivering policy-based reports on obligations and security vulnerabilities in code portfolios. Built for ease-of-use, integration and minimal intrusion into existing development processes, Protecode products have been deployed in hundreds of organizations worldwide, from few developers to multinational organizations with more than 100,000 employees. Protecode is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada with partners worldwide. For more information, visit www.protecode.com.

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Wisconsin Property Management–10 things to consider when choosing a Property Management Company

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Real Estate investing is very profitable and can be a great way to build your wealth. The Wisconsin Real Estate market is very stable and a great place to invest in rental property, however, properly managing your rental investments can be a full time job. This is where many turn to a professional property management company to handle the day to day operations of the property. Selecting the right property management company will ensure your investment grows while you avoid the everyday headaches of owning rental property. There are many property management companies in Wisconsin to choose from and many things to consider when deciding which property management company to hire. The following are the top 10 things to consider when selecting a rental property management company in Wisconsin.

1)Verify that they are properly licensed for property management. Wisconsin requires all property management companies to possess a real estate broker license. Companies that do not have the proper licensing should not be offering property management services.

2)Make sure they have a real estate trust account for third party funds. They will be handling yours and your tenants money and are required to have a trust account that can be audited by the State of Wisconsin.
3)Verify that your property management company is fully insured. A property management company should be listed as an additional insured on your policy and also have a general liability policy of there own.
4)Verify that your property management company has an automated bookkeeping system that is regularly backed up and accessible.
5)Make sure you check references. If the property management company is respected and reputable they will be more than happy to provide you with a list of reference contacts.
6)Make sure they have a solid process in place for choosing tenants. Do they check their credit, criminal records, income qualification, etc? Many property management companies fail to conduct proper background checks and this can be very costly and potentially dangerous to your property. Avoiding the eviction process should be a major goal for any property management company.

7)Verify that your property management company is professional in its business practices and that their employees possess a professional appearance and proper manners. They will be representing both you and your property.
8)Make sure they do scheduled inspections, both interior and exterior. Inspections insure the property is being properly cared for, tenants are obeying the rules of the lease, and can prevent problems from growing out of control. They will also help you budget for future repairs that will be needed.
9)Make sure you fully understand all their fees. Typically, there is a tenant acquisition fee and also a monthly management fee. Ask how their maintenance and repair labor is charged and also if they markup sublet vendors invoices.
10) Verify that you have fully reviewed your property managment company’s lease forms and be sure to address any specific terms that you find to be important. Some good examples of things to address are: pets, smoking, yard maintenance, painting, etc…

MPC Property Management has taken over many properties in Wisconsin where the former property management company did not meet many of the above items. These have become our best customers because they know what it is like to not have a property managed properly. I hope I have provided a good checklist of things to consider when choosing a Wisconsin property management company. I would be more than happy to answer any additional questions you may have in regards to Wisconsin property management so feel free to contact me or vistit our website for more information.

Visitor Management System

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It is said that the first impression is last. This holds particularly true in the corporate sector. The first thing that catches your eye when you look at a person is his or her face. Likewise, the front office can be considered to be the face of your organization. Thus, the first impression your organization has on a visitor entirely depends on your front office.

The look and feel of your front office is the visitors first glimpse into your organization. It represents the values and discipline in your organization and hence, it is a good idea to pay extra attention to its appearance. The reception staff should also create a welcoming atmosphere.

The reception staff should also be trained to show confidence in their body language. They should also welcome visitors with a smile as a smile works wonders with visitors whove had a tough day. They should talk to visitors in a normal and controlled tone and should speak with clarity. They should also be told to listen to the visitor when he or she is talking, as trying to cut in when another person talks is often considered very rude. They should also be prohibited from eating or drinking while on the desk as it projects a very bad impression.

The front office should look extremely clean. Always remember the old adage A picture is worth a thousand words in this case. A clean looking head office creates a very good impression in the minds of visitors.

Front offices often find it difficult to manage huge frenzied crowds that may form when several visitors arrive at one time. Being a part of such crowds is a very undesirably experience and would prevent visitors from ever coming to your organization again. Such problems can be prevented by using a robust visitor management system.

By using a visitor management system, such hordes of visitors can be quickly organized and their waiting time can be reduced to almost zero. By allowing you to create photo ID cards for every visitor at the click of a button, monitoring these visitors is also childs play, thus taking care of the security problems. Such a system can save a lot of anger and frustration that could otherwise result and would also improve the image of your organization.

With the help of these tips, making a good first impression on visitors would be much easier than you thought!

Anger Management Techniques for Teens 3 Great Tips To Deal With Anger

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These days, there is a great need for people to learn about anger management techniques for teens. Teenagers today deal with so many personal issues and yet know very little about handling them the right way.

Unfortunately, this lack of knowledge gets them into all sorts of trouble. Teens have the tendency to release all their negative energy onto other people (and even themselves) and do things they later regret.

However, there are better ways to deal with anger, and these three anger management techniques for teens will show you how.

1) Learn to relax.

When you’re angry, everything about you is agitated. Tense. Feeding this agitation will only serve to make you angrier.

In order to prevent the situation from getting worse, calm yourself down. Think of the people who make you happy and feel your body muscles relax.

2) Focus on solving the problem.

One of the most important anger management techniques for teens is to divert the focus on the solution, not the problem.

Don’t let your emotions get the better of you. Instead of focusing on the negative feeling, focus on the possible solutions to the problem. Look at it from a different point of view and try to figure out what you can do to make things better. Do this one step at a time.

3) Find a creative outlet.

If there’s nothing you can do to solve the problem at the moment, find a creative outlet. This is one of the most effective anger management techniques for teens because it does not only help you release aggression in a healthy way; it also paves the way for the discovery of new skills and hobbies. You can try drawing or writing in a journal for starters.

There’s nothing wrong with being angry or even letting it all out. What is important is that you don’t get yourself into trouble for it, and that you express your anger in a healthy way. Hopefully, these three anger management techniques for teens will help you achieve that.

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